Marc Copani was poised for greatness in WWE as the character Muhammad Hassan, who garnered heat as a villain addressing post-9/11 Arab American experiences. Initially, Hassan's story was meant to culminate in a championship victory over Batista at SummerSlam 2005. However, real-life events deeply influenced WWE's storytelling direction, and the character's arc was abruptly halted due to controversial associations arising from world events at the time.
Copani portrayed Muhammad Hassan, a character that resonated with audiences amid rising tensions post-9/11, embodying both a misunderstood figure and a villain.
The planned storyline where Hassan would have defeated Batista for the World Heavyweight title fell apart in the wake of real-life tragedy, affecting WWE's narrative.
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