Wrestling fans know how quickly a career can change. Marc Copani lived that turn firsthand, and now the former WWE Superstar known as Muhammad Hassan is bringing the story of what came afterward to Big Event EXS on Saturday, November 14, 2026. He will meet fans and sign copies of Wrestling with Adversity: How to Deal with Life’s Challenges on Long Island.
The book, released October 8 by G&D Media, draws on the abrupt ending of Copani’s wrestling career and the life he rebuilt afterward. His perspective comes from both sides of that change: the performer fans remember from television and the author and educator who had to figure out his next move when that chapter closed.
That makes the signing an opportunity to connect with the person behind the wrestling identity. Copani’s book addresses disappointment, unexpected changes, and the work of beginning again. For readers dealing with a setback of their own, the invitation is to approach those challenges from a different angle, informed by someone whose original career path took a very public detour.
The appearance takes place at Suffolk Credit Union Arena, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717. Event information and tickets are available at BigEventNY.com. If you are heading out for the signing, check the event’s current schedule and admission details as you plan your visit.
Fans who want to hear more before the event can find Copani’s recent conversations on Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz, Wrestling with Rip Rogers, Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, Crazy Train Radio, and Wrestling with Heart. Those appearances cover the book and his move from WWE into education.
Recent coverage has also appeared at Gerweck.net, Wrestling-Online.com, PWInsider.com, and Bodyslam.net. The conversation extends past the character’s time in the ring into how Copani handled the years that followed.
Wrestling with Adversity: How to Deal with Life’s Challenges is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For the in-person meeting and signing, mark November 14 and check the Big Event EXS details before making the trip.
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