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My Take
I have always had a weakness for wrestlers who out-think the room, and Alvin Burke Jr., known as MVP, is a master of self-invention. A former American football player from Miami, he had the athleticism baked in, and at 191 cm he had the presence too. From WWE to TNA to New Japan and now AEW, where he manages The Hurt Syndicate, he reinvented himself at every stop. Born in 1973 and still front and center, his longevity is remarkable. The mic work, the swagger, the brand-building instinct: he sells himself better than almost anyone, and I genuinely respect that craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Montel Vontavious Porter
- Name (Japanese)
- アルヴィン・バーク・ジュニア
- Reading
- あるゔぃん・ばーく・じゅにあ
- Born
- October 28, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / American football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Montel Vontavious Porter born?
Born October 28, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Montel Vontavious Porter from?
Montel Vontavious Porter is from Miami, Florida, United States.
What does Montel Vontavious Porter do?
Montel Vontavious Porter works as professional wrestler, American football player.
How tall is Montel Vontavious Porter?
Montel Vontavious Porter is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.