Mustafa Ali

Adeel Alam{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/mustafa-ali-4336.html|title=Mustafa Ali Profight profile|access-date=January 1, 2019|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}} was born on March 28, 1986, in Bolingbrook, Illinois,{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7145&gimmick=Mustafa+Ali|title=Mustafa Ali|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 17, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gerweck.net/2017/08/25/mustafa-ali/|title=Mustafa Ali Gerweck.net|publisher=Gerweck.net|access-date=August 25, 2017}} to an Indian mother from New Delhi, and a Pakistani father from Karachi.{{cite news |author=Rahul Ramakrishnan |title=Mustafa Ali: The police officer who became a WWE superstar |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mustafa-ali-the-police-officer-who-became-a-wwe-wrestler/19899165 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |work=Mid Day |date=October 17, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1662535/4-wwe-star-mustafa-ali-reveals-softer-side/|title=WWE star Mustafa Ali reveals his softer side|date=March 17, 2018|website=The Express Tribune|language=en-US|access-date=January 14, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/wwe-star-mustafa-ali-opens-up-about-his-life/|title=WWE star Mustafa Ali opens up about his life|last=Zaheer|first=Komal|date=March 17, 2018|publisher=Daily Pakistan|language=en-US|access-date=December 28, 2018}}{{cite podcast |url= https://www.spreaker.com/user/liliangarcia/cg-mustafa-ali-edited-v2?tab=messages|title= 205 Live Superstar - Mustafa Ali |website= spreaker.com|host= Garcia, Lilian|date= December 17, 2018|time= 32:20|access-date= December 28, 2018}} He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He has two older brothers.{{cite podcast |url= https://www.spreaker.com/user/liliangarcia/cg-mustafa-ali-edited-v2?tab=messages|title= 205 Live Superstar - Mustafa Ali |website= spreaker.com|host= Garcia, Lilian|date= December 17, 2018|time= 33:20|access-date= December 28, 2018}} Alam wanted to be a wrestler since his youth, idolizing first Bret Hart and later also Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Hardy Boyz, Chris Jericho, and Hayabusa.

Alam made his professional wrestling debut on February 2, 2003. He worked in various promotions, including Dreamwave Wrestling, where he was a former Dreamwave Alternative Champion and Dreamwave Heavyweight Champion. He also appeared in other promotions, including All American Wrestling (AAW), Freelance Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre, IWA Mid-South, Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW), National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), Proving Ground Pro, and WrestleCircus. During his first six years as a professional wrestler, he used a mask so he would not face discrimination.{{cite web |url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1034737-mustafa-ali-facing-descrimination-wrestling-wwe#/slide/1 |title=Mustafa Ali On Facing Discrimination In Wrestling, Why He Doesn't Promote Himself As WWE's First Pakistani Star: "Division Does No Justice" | website=WrestleZone |date=December 21, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2018}} He did it all during the day while working night shifts as a police officer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/23006629|title=Mustafa Ali's journey from police officer to performing at WrestleMania 34|date=April 3, 2018|publisher=ESPN|language=en|access-date=December 23, 2018}}

File:Mustafa Ali Wm34 crop.jpg, in April 2018]]

On June 25, 2016, after Brazilian wrestler Zumbi was not able to participate in the Cruiserweight Classic tournament due to visa issues, WWE announced that Mustafa Ali would replace him.{{cite web|title=Triple H – WWE to hold future editions of Cruiserweight tournament, why did one wrestler miss inaugural tourney?|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/25/triple-h-wwe-hold-future-editions-cruiserweight-tournament-one-wrestler-miss-inaugural-tourney/|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 25, 2016|access-date=June 27, 2016}} On July 20, Ali, representing his father's country of Pakistan, was eliminated from the tournament by Puerto Rican representative Lince Dorado in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/720-wwe-cruiserweight-series-week-2-akira-tozawa-debuts-main-event/|title=7/20 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Week 2 Report on Akira Tozawa, Tajiri, TJP, excellent Dorado vs. Ali match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 20, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} Ali appeared on the October 26 episode of NXT, where he and Dorado entered the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but were eliminated by Kota Ibushi and TJ Perkins in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |title=TJ Perkins & Kota Ibushi def. Lince Dorado & Mustafa Ali (Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2016-10-26/article/tj-perkins-kota-ibushi-lince-dorado-mustafa-ali-results |publisher=WWE|access-date=October 26, 2016}}

On the December 13 episode of 205 Live, Ali made his debut for the brand, as a face wrestling Lince Dorado to a double countout.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/12/13/1213-powells-wwe-205-live-tv-review-rich-swann-vs-tj-perkins-in-a-non-title-match/|title=12/13 Powell's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Rich Swann vs. TJ Perkins in a non-title match|date=December 13, 2016|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} On January 23, 2017, Ali made his Raw debut, teaming with Jack Gallagher and TJ Perkins to defeat Ariya Daivari, Drew Gulak, and Tony Nese.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/23/123-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-goldberg-appears-final-hype-royal-rumble/|title=1/23 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Goldberg appears, final hype for the Royal Rumble|date=January 23, 2017|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} Ali began feuding with Drew Gulak, when Gulak began his "No Fly Zone" campaign on 205 Live.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/03/28/328-zims-wwe-205-live-tv-review-akira-tozawa-vs-brian-kendrick-final-push-neville-vs-austin-aries-wrestlemania/|title=3/28 Powell's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Akira Tozawa vs. Brian Kendrick, the final push for Neville vs. Austin Aries at WrestleMania|date=March 28, 2017|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/04/44-powells-wwe-205-live-tv-review-austin-aries-vs-mustafa-ali-vs-jack-gallagher-vs-tj-perkins-determine-no-1-contender-nevilles-championship-celebration/|title=4/4 Powell's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Austin Aries vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Jack Gallagher vs. TJ Perkins to determine the No. 1 contender, Neville's championship celebration|date=April 4, 2017|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} The feud culminated in a two-out-of-three falls match on July 18 episode of 205 Live, which Ali won.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/19/718-moores-wwe-205-live-review-mustafa-ali-vs-drew-gulak-best-three-falls-match-akira-tozawa-vs-ariya-daivari-brian-kendrick-vs-devin-bennett/|title=7/18 Moore's WWE 205 Live review: Mustafa Ali vs. Drew Gulak in a best of three falls match, Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari, Brian Kendrick vs. Devin Bennett|date=July 19, 2017|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} In February 2018, Ali began participating in the Cruiserweight Championship tournament; he defeated Gentleman Jack Gallagher in the first round,{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/21/2-20-wwe-205-live-report-daivari-vs-buddy-murphy-mustafa-ali-vs-gallagher-metalik-dorado-tag/|title=2/20 WWE 205 Live Report: Daivari vs. Buddy Murphy, Mustafa Ali vs. Gallagher, Metalik & Dorado in tag|date=February 21, 2018|last=Heydorn|first=Zack|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 21, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044655/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/21/2-20-wwe-205-live-report-daivari-vs-buddy-murphy-mustafa-ali-vs-gallagher-metalik-dorado-tag/|archive-date=February 22, 2018}} Buddy Murphy in the quarterfinals,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/07/3-6-moores-wwe-205-live-tv-review-drew-gulak-vs-mark-andrews-mustafa-ali-vs-buddy-murphy-last-quarterfinal-matches-hideo-itami-akira-tozawa-become-tag-team/|title=3/6 Moore's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Drew Gulak vs. Mark Andrews and Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy in the last quarterfinal matches, Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa become a tag team|date=March 7, 2018|last=Moore|first=John|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 7, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307181002/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/03/07/3-6-moores-wwe-205-live-tv-review-drew-gulak-vs-mark-andrews-mustafa-ali-vs-buddy-murphy-last-quarterfinal-matches-hideo-itami-akira-tozawa-become-tag-team/|archive-date=March 7, 2018}} and Drew Gulak in the semi-finals to advance to the final at the WrestleMania 34.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/03/20/3-20-wwe-205-live-report-mustafa-ali-vs-drew-gulak-cruiserweight-championship-tournament-semifinals/|title=3/20 WWE 205 Live Report: Mustafa Ali vs. Drew Gulak in the cruiserweight championship tournament semifinals|date=March 20, 2018|last=Heydorn|first=Zack|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 21, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130723/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/03/20/3-20-wwe-205-live-report-mustafa-ali-vs-drew-gulak-cruiserweight-championship-tournament-semifinals/|archive-date=March 21, 2018}} At the event Ali lost to Cedric Alexander, thus failing to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WrestleMania 34 Kickoff Show live review: WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal, Cedric Alexander vs. Mustfa Ali for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/08/powells-wrestlemania-34-kickoff-show-live-review-wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal-cedric-alexander-vs-mustfa-ali-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409013225/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/04/08/powells-wrestlemania-34-kickoff-show-live-review-wrestlemania-womens-battle-royal-cedric-alexander-vs-mustfa-ali-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|archive-date=April 9, 2018|date=April 8, 2018}} Ali then started a rivalry with Hideo Itami, who interfered in his match against Buddy Murphy.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/06/6-5-moores-wwe-205-live-tv-review-buddy-murphy-vs-mustafa-ali-lio-rush-debut-video-package-lince-dorado-vs-brian-kendrick/|title=6/5 Moore's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Buddy Murphy vs. Mustafa Ali, Lio Rush debut video package, Lince Dorado vs. Brian Kendrick|date=June 6, 2018|last=Moore|first=John|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} On the August 7 episode of 205 Live, Ali lost to Itami and collapsed afterwards, rendering him out of action for a short time.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/08/8-7-moores-wwe-205-live-review-mustafa-ali-vs-hideo-itami-lucha-house-party-vs-buddy-murphy-and-tony-nese-noam-dar-training-video/|title=8/7 Moore's WWE 205 Live Review: Mustafa Ali vs. Hideo Itami, Lucha House Party vs. Buddy Murphy and Tony Nese, Noam Dar training video|date=August 8, 2018|last=Moore|first=John|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 20, 2020}} On the October 24 episode of 205 Live, Ali defeated Itami in a falls count anywhere match to end the feud.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/25/10-24-anish-vs-wwe-205-live-tv-review-hideo-itami-vs-mustafa-ali-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-mike-kanellis-vs-lince-dorado/|title=10/24 Anish V's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Hideo Itami vs. Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Mike Kanellis vs. Lince Dorado|date=November 1, 2018|last=Vishwakoti|first=Anish|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 8, 2018}} On the October 31 episode of 205 Live, Ali defeated Tony Nese to become the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/01/10-31-anish-vs-wwe-205-live-tv-review-mustafa-ali-vs-tony-nese-to-become-no-1-contender-to-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-jack-gallagher-vs-brian-kendrick/|title=10/31 Anish V's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Mustafa Ali vs. Tony Nese to become No. 1 contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Jack Gallagher vs. Brian Kendrick|date=November 1, 2018|last=Vishwakoti|first=Anish|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 8, 2018}} but failed to win the title from Buddy Murphy at Survivor Series.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series live review: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair in a non-title match, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs. U.S. Champion Shinsuke Nakamura|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/18/powells-wwe-survivor-series-live-review-wwe-universal-champion-brock-lesnar-vs-wwe-champion-daniel-bryan-raw-womens-champion-ronda-rousey-vs-charlotte-flair-in-a-non-title-match/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018}}

During his time in 205 Live, Ali gained the attention of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, who decided to put him on the SmackDown brand.{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/77646-mustafa-ali-cuando-me-dijeron-que-lucharia-en-smackdown-live-creia-que-era-una-camara-oculta|title=Mustafa Ali: 'Cuando me dijeron que lucharía en SmackDown Live, creía que era una cámara oculta'|last=Solowrestling|date=January 14, 2019|website=solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com}} According to former WWE writer Kazeem Famuyide, then-WWE Champion Daniel Bryan was pushing hard backstage for a "hot young babyface" to be on television, arguing that all the babyfaces they had been trying to push were 40-year-olds; this led to management choosing Ali for this push.{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailysmark.com/podcast/ZAgH0W-episode-90-kaz-byke|title=Episode 90: Kaz Byke|website=The Daily Smark}} Ali made his first appearance on the December 11, 2018, episode of SmackDown Live, confronting Daniel Bryan and losing to him later that night and the next week was confirmed as a full-time SmackDown roster member.{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |title=WWE Champion Daniel Bryan def. Mustafa Ali |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2018-12-11/article/wwe-champion-daniel-bryan-def-mustafa-ali |publisher=WWE|access-date=December 11, 2018}}{{cite web |last1=Pappolla |first1=Ryan |title=AJ Styles & Mustafa Ali def. "The New" Daniel Bryan & Andrade "Cien" Almas |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2018-12-18/article/aj-styles-mustafa-ali-def-daniel-bryan-andrade-cien-almas |publisher=WWE|access-date=December 18, 2018}} At the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, Ali competed in the eponymous match, lasting 30 minutes and eliminating Shinsuke Nakamura and Samoa Joe, before being eliminated by Nia Jax.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2019 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, AJ Lee vs. AJ Lee for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Lee vs. Not AJ Lee for the WWE Championship, AJ Lee vs. AJ Lee for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/27/powells-wwe-royal-rumble-2019-live-review-mens-and-womens-royal-rumble-matches-aj-lee-vs-aj-lee-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-lee-vs-aj-lee-for-the-wwe-championsh/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 27, 2019}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In February, Ali was scheduled to compete in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship at namesake event, which would have been his first world title match; however, he was pulled out due to a legitimate injury, and replaced by Kofi Kingston.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=1/29 Barnett's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. R-Truth for the U.S. Championship, Shane McMahon and The Miz celebrate their Smackdown Tag Title win, the build to WWE Elimination Chamber|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/29/1-29-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-r-truth-for-the-u-s-championship-shane-mcmahon-and-the-miz-celebrate-their-smackdown-tag-title-win-the-build-to-wwe-elimination-c/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/12/2-12-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-daniel-bryan-vs-jeff-hardy-vs-samoa-joe-vs-mustafa-ali-vs-randy-orton-vs-aj-styles-to-determine-who-will-enter-last-in-the-elimination-chamber-match/|title=2/12 Barnett's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: Daniel Bryan vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles to determine who will enter last in the Elimination Chamber match, McMiz TV with The Usos, final hype for Elimination Chamber|date=February 12, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 13, 2019}} Ali made his televised return at the Fastlane pay-per-view, as a last minute addition in the WWE Championship match between Daniel Bryan and Kevin Owens, which Ali lost after being pinned by Bryan.{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|date=March 10, 2019|title=WWE Champion Daniel Bryan def. Kevin Owens and Mustafa Ali (Triple Threat Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/daniel-bryan-vs-kevin-owens-mustafa-ali-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-minneapolis-live-results-mustafa-ali-returns-278361|title=WWE Minneapolis live results: Mustafa Ali returns|date=March 3, 2019|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results}} On March 25, 2019, his ring name was shortened to "Ali".{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/mustafa-ali-name-change/ |title=Mustafa Ali Undergoes Name Shortening |date=March 25, 2019 |website=ProWrestlingSheet |author=Ryan Satin |access-date=March 30, 2019}}

At the Money in the Bank on May 19, Ali competed in the ladder match,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/30/4-30-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-bayley-in-a-non-title-match-kofi-kingston-addresses-being-attacked-by-kevin-owens-the-announcement-of-the-smackdown-money-in-the/|title=4/30 WWE Smackdown Live Results: Barnett's review of Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a non-title match, Kofi Kingston addresses being attacked by Kevin Owens, the announcement of the Smackdown Money in the Bank ladder match participants|date=April 30, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 30, 2019}} which he failed to win, after a returning Brock Lesnar won the match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship, Becky Lynch defends the Raw and Smackdown Women's Titles, two Money in the Bank ladder matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/19/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-becky-lynch-defends-the-r/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 19, 2019|date=May 19, 2019}} According to Ali, he was originally booked to win the match, but before making his entrance to the ring, was instructed by Vince McMahon to not obtain the briefcase. This decision caused a lot of controversy among fans, but Ali admitted to have not been bothered by it.{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-on-being-told-hed-win-money-in-the-bank-2019-vince-mcmahon-changing-finish/|title = 411Mania}} The following month, Ali would compete in the 51-man battle royal at Super ShowDown, but would fail to win.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Super ShowDown results: Powell's live review of Undertaker vs. Goldberg, Seth Rollins vs. Baron for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship, Triple H vs. Randy Orton, Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/07/wwe-super-showdown-results-powells-live-review-of-undertaker-vs-goldberg-seth-rollins-vs-baron-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-wwe-championship-tripl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 7, 2019|date=June 7, 2019}}{{cite web|last=P.|first=Leon|title=There Were Actually 51 Competitors in the Super ShowDown Battle Royal, Complete List|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/127053/there-were-actually-51-competitors-in-the-super-showdown-battle-royal-complete-list.html|work=PWInsider|date=June 8, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}} At Smackville, Ali failed to capture the Intercontinental Championship, from Shinsuke Nakamura.{{cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Josiah|title=WWE Smackville live results: Kingston vs. Joe vs. Ziggler|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-smackville-live-results-kingston-vs-joe-vs-ziggler-288866|work=Wrestling Observer|date=July 18, 2019|access-date=July 19, 2019}} In August, Ali competed in the King of the Ring tournament, where he defeated Buddy Murphy in the first round,{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=8/27 WWE Smackdown Live Results: Barnett's review of Ali vs. Buddy Murphy and Chad Gable vs. Shelton Benjamin in first round King of the Ring matches, Daniel Bryan and Rowan demand an apology from Roman Reigns|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/27/8-27-wwe-smackdown-live-results-barnetts-review-of-ali-vs-buddy-murphy-and-chad-gable-vs-shelton-benjamin-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-matches-daniel-bryan-and-rowan-demand-an-apology-from-ro/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 27, 2019|access-date=August 27, 2019}} but lost to Elias in the quarterfinals.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=9/3 WWE Smackdown Live Results: Powell's review of Ali vs. Elias and Chad Gable vs. Andrade in quarterfinal King of the Ring tournament matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/09/03/9-3-wwe-smackdown-live-results-powells-review-of-ali-vs-elias-and-chad-gable-vs-andrade-in-quarterfinal-king-of-the-ring-tournament-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 3, 2019|access-date=September 3, 2019}} At the Hell in a Cell event, Ali lost to Randy Orton.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in an HIAC match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks in an HIAC match for the Raw Women's Championship, Bayley vs. Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/06/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-in-an-hiac-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-in-an-hiac-match-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 6, 2019|date=October 6, 2019}} At the Crown Jewel event, Ali competed in a ten-man tag team match as a part of Team Hogan, coming out victorious against Team Flair.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/team-hogan-vs-team-flair-results|title=Team Hogan faces Team Flair in Superstar-studded tag team match|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=November 27, 2019}} On November 13, his name was reverted to "Mustafa Ali".{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/11/ali-name-has-apparently-been-changed-again-662118/|title=Ali's Name Has Apparently Been Changed Again|date=November 13, 2019|website=wrestlinginc.com|access-date=January 8, 2020}} At Survivor Series, Ali competed as a member of Team SmackDown, and was eliminated by Seth Rollins, however, his team won the match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio in a No Holds Barred match for the WWE Championship, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Bayley in a non-title match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/24/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-uni/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 24, 2019|access-date=November 24, 2019}} Following this, Ali would be taken off television, wrestling primarily on dark matches and live events.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-mustafa-ali-moved-wwe-raw|title=Report: Mustafa Ali Moved To WWE Raw|website=Fightful|date=June 17, 2020}}

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After a seven-month hiatus from television, Ali returned on the July 20, 2020, episode of Raw, teaming with Cedric Alexander and Ricochet to defeat MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin,{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-07-20|title=Raw results, July 20, 2020|work=WWE|date=July 20, 2020|access-date=July 20, 2020}} thus moving to the Raw brand.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-returns-wwe-raw-shelton-benjamin-joins-hurt-business|title=Mustafa Ali Returns On WWE Raw, Shelton Benjamin Joins The Hurt Business|website=Fightful}} After moving to the Raw brand, Ali later began competing on WWE Main Event, trading victories in matches over the likes of Ricochet and Akira Tozawa. On the September 28 episode of Raw, Ali would return to in ring action by teaming with Ricochet and Apollo Crews and they would go on to defeat The Hurt Business after Ali used the 450 splash to pin MVP.

On the October 5 episode of Raw, Ali turned heel when he was revealed as the leader of the stable Retribution.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-joins-retribution-wwe-raw/|title=Mustafa Ali Revealed As Leader Of RETRIBUTION On WWE Raw|date=October 5, 2020|website=Fightful|language=en-US|access-date=October 6, 2020}} On the October 19 episode of Raw, Ali would reveal himself as the mysterious hacker that was sending messages on SmackDown for months. That same night, Ali and Retribution would be defeated by The Hurt Business in an eight-man tag team match.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-reveals-himself-famous-smackdown-hacker-wwe-raw|title=Mustafa Ali Reveals Himself As The Famous SmackDown Hacker On WWE Raw|website=Fightful}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-raw-101920-results-live-coverage-discussion-8pm-est|title=WWE Raw 10/19/20 Results: Women's Title Match, El Grand Gordo Debuts & An Elias Concert|website=Fightful}} The following week on Raw, Retribution would once again lose to The Hurt Business in an elimination match, ending the feud. Following this, Retribution would set their sights on Ricochet with each member, including Ali, defeating him in singles matches over the next few weeks on Raw. Afterwards, Retribution would begin a feud with The New Day or more specifically, Kofi Kingston after Ali blamed Kingston for "stealing" his WrestleMania opportunity two years prior while he was injured. At the Royal Rumble, Ali would enter at number 4 and managed to eliminate Xavier Woods before being eliminated by Big E.

On March 15 episode of Raw, Ali faced Riddle for the United States Championship but was unsuccessful in capturing the title. He faced Riddle in a rematch for the title at Fastlane but was once again unsuccessful. Following the match, Reckoning and Slapjack walked out on him while Mace and T-Bar attacked him, effectively disbanding Retribution.

In June, Ali began a storyline with Mansoor, trying to convince him that the rest of WWE superstars were "backstabbers", "would do anything just to get ahead", and "cheaters",{{Cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-returns-monday-night-raw-memorial-day-warns-mansoor-nobody-be-trusted|title=Mustafa Ali Returns To Monday Night Raw On Memorial Day, Warns Mansoor That Nobody Is To Be Trusted|date=May 31, 2021|access-date=July 7, 2021|work=Fightful}} leading to a match at Crown Jewel, where he was defeated.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=October 21, 2021|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Big E vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Edge vs. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match, Goldberg vs. Bobby Lashley in a No Holds Barred match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/21/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championshi/|access-date=October 30, 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} During his feud, as part of the 2021 Draft, Ali was drafted to the SmackDown brand.{{cite web|last=Guzzo|first=Gisberto|title=Toni Storm, Apollo Crews, Zelina Vega, And More Selected In 2021 WWE Draft|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/toni-storm-apollo-crews-zelina-vega-and-more-selected-2021-wwe-draft|work=Fightful|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=October 3, 2021}}

On January 16, 2022, Mustafa Ali publicly requested his release from WWE which was eventually declined by Vince McMahon.{{Cite tweet |user=AliWWE |date=January 16, 2022 |title=Mustafa Ali via Twitter: i am requesting my release from wwe |number=1482767832567930885 |access-date=May 27, 2022}} A few months later, Ali returned to television on the April 25 episode of Raw, as a face, and defeated The Miz. after the match, he would be attacked by Ciampa.{{Cite news |last=Jenkins |first=M |date=April 26, 2022 |title=Mustafa Ali Returns During WWE RAW This Week |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2022/04/25/mustafa-ali-returns-during-wwe-raw-this-week/ |access-date=April 28, 2022 |work=Ringside News |language=en-US}}

Heading into 2023, Ali started a program with Dolph Ziggler, with the two confronting each other backstage on several occasions. On the February 20, 2023, episode of Raw, Ali defeated Ziggler with a roll-up and sarcastically celebrated his win. On the May 15 episode of Raw, Ali won a No. 1 Contender's battle royal to face Intercontinental Champion Gunther at Night of Champions, but was unsuccessful at the event. Ali made a surprise return on the May 30 episode of NXT, appearing in the crowd just before North American Champion Wes Lee and Tyler Bate teamed up against The Dyad (Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler). Ali later helped Lee and Bate fend off Joe Gacy. At NXT The Great American Bash on July 30, Ali was unsuccessful in capturing the NXT North American Championship against Lee and defending champion Dominik Mysterio in a triple threat match after interference from Mysterio's Judgment Day stablemate, Rhea Ripley. On September 21, 2023, just 9 days before he was scheduled to challenge Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship at NXT No Mercy, Ali announced that he was no longer working for WWE as he was one of several wrestlers released that day.{{Cite web |last=Winnard |first=Liam |date=September 21, 2023 |title=Mustafa Ali Gone From WWE |url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/mustafa-ali-gone-from-wwe/ |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=WrestleTalk |language=en-US}}

On December 21, 2023, Ali announced that he would be taking independent bookings.{{Cite web |last=Mutter |first=Eric |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Former WWE Star Mustafa Ali Announces His Future Plans |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1476799/former-wwe-superstar-mustafa-ali-future-plans/ |website=Wrestling Inc. |access-date=December 21, 2023}}

On January 6, 2024, Ali made his first post-WWE appearance at Association les Professionnels du Catch's (APC) 20th Anniversary show, defeating Aigle Blanc.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2024 |title=Mustafa Ali Cuts Passionate Promo Following First Post-WWE Match |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mustafa-ali-cuts-passionate-promo-210419743.html |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}} Ali also announced appearances with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) at No Compadre on January 12, Progress Wrestling at Chapter 162: Light of The Dragon on January 28, and DEFY Wrestling on February 9.{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2023 |title=Mustafa Ali vs. Gringo Loco Announced For GCW No Compadre On January 12th |url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/mustafa-ali-vs-gringo-loco-announced-for-gcw-no-compadre-on-january-12th/217648/ |access-date=December 23, 2023 |website=www.wrestling-news.net |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Casey |first=Ross |date=December 23, 2023 |title=MUSTAFA ALI TO DEBUT IN PROGRESS WRESTLING |url=https://progresswrestling.com/mustafa-ali-to-debut-in-progress-wrestling/ |website=PROGRESS Wrestling |access-date=December 23, 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Lowson |first=Thomas |date=December 21, 2023 |title=The Mustafa Ali World Tour Has Begun: Ex-Superstar Set for DEFY, PROGRESS, GCW & More |url=https://www.sescoops.com/news/the-mustafa-ali-world-tour-has-begun-ex-superstar-announced-for-several-shows |work=SE Scoops |access-date=January 20, 2024}} On February 18, Ali made his debut for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) at High Stakes, in a winning effort against Robbie X.

On January 13, 2024 at Battle in the Valley, Ali made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut in a pre-taped vignette, challenging Hiromu Takahashi to a match at Windy City Riot on April 12. At Windy City Riot, Ali defeated Takahashi. On August 29 at Capital Collision, Ali lost to Takahashi in a rematch.

Ali made his first appearance for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on the January 25 episode of TNA Impact!, in a pre-taped vignette. He made his in-ring debut at No Surrender, defeating Chris Sabin to win the TNA X Division Championship. This marked Ali's first championship in a major company (also being the first in TNA's history to win the title in his debut match).{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|title=Mustafa Ali Captures TNA X-Division Title From Chris Sabin In Main Event Of TNA No Surrender 2024|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-captures-tna-x-division-title-chris-sabin-main-event-tna-no-surrender-2024|work=Fightful|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 24, 2024}} He retained the title against Jake Something,{{cite web|title=TNA Rebellion results (4/20): Powell's review of Moose vs. Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Steph De Lander for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/20/tna-rebellion-results-4-20-powells-review-of-moose-vs-nic-nemeth-for-the-tna-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-steph-de-lander-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 20, 2024|access-date=April 20, 2024}} Ace Austin, and Trent Seven on TNA PPVs. At Slammiversary, he lost the title to Mike Bailey, ending his reign at 148 days and marking his first loss in TNA, as well as his first overall loss since 2023. On the August 1 episode of Impact!, Ali unsuccessfully challenged Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship. On the same day, Ali announced that he would be leaving TNA.{{Cite web |last=Carrier |first=Steve |date=August 2, 2024 |title=Mustafa Ali Wrapping Up His Tenure with TNA Wrestling |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/08/01/mustafa-ali-wrapping-up-his-tenure-with-tna-wrestling/ |access-date=August 2, 2024 |website=Ringside News |language=en-US}}

On the January 23, 2025 episode of Impact!, Ali returned to TNA, where he interrupted Mike Santana and announced that had signed a contract with the promotion.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=January 24, 2025 |title=Mustafa Ali signs with TNA Wrestling |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/01/23/mustafa-ali-signs-with-tna-wrestling/ |access-date=January 24, 2025 |website=POST Wrestling {{!}} Podcasts, News, Reviews {{!}} WWE AEW NXT NJPW |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Pizzazz |first=Manolo Has |date=January 23, 2025 |title=Mustafa Ali returns to TNA |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/1/23/24350804/mustafa-ali-returns-signs-contract-tna-impact-jan-23-2025-live-episode-results-surprise-mike-santana |access-date=January 24, 2025 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}

Ali uses a high-flying style of wrestling.{{cite web |url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/76941-mustafa-ali-no-se-que-hago-cuando-aplico-mi-finisher |title=Mustafa Ali: "No sé qué hago cuando aplico mi finisher" |website=SoloWrestling |author=Sergei Peralta |date=December 17, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2019}} Ali's finishing maneuver was an imploding 450° splash named the 054, but he retired the move since he "wants to be able to play with his grandkids".{{cite tweet|user=AliWWE|number=1366839216777400326|title=Because I wanna be able to play with my grandkids one day.|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=March 3, 2021}} After his debut, Ali used characters different from Muslim stereotypes.{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/wwe/1001824/who-is-mustafa-ali-wwe-little-known-facts/ |title=5 Things you need to know about Mustafa Ali |website=Fox Sports Asia |author=Anirban |date=December 19, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2019}} During his feud with Cedric Alexander over the Cruiserweight Championship, Ali was commonly referred to as "The Heart of 205 Live", while Alexander was referred to as "The Soul of 205 Live".{{cite web |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122739/wwe-205-live-report-looking-back-at-2018-and-more.html?p=1 |title=WWE 205 LIVE REPORT: LOOKING BACK AT 2018 AND MORE |author=Richard Trionfo |website=PWInsider |date=December 26, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/mustafa-ali-props-smackdown-video/#.XC06DlxKiUk |title=Mustafa Ali Gets Respect From WWE Stars After First Match on SD Live (VIDEO) |website=Pro Wrestling Sheet |author=Ryan Satin |date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=January 3, 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://superluchas.com/una-lucha-nunca-vista-antes-tendra-lugar-hoy-en-sd-live/ |title=Una lucha nunca vista antes tendrá lugar hoy en SD Live |website=Súper Luchas |author=Self High Five |date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=January 1, 2019 }} Following his heel turn, he would add the Koji clutch to his move set.

After leaving WWE, Ali began a new gimmick, where he portrayed a politician and would walk around with bodyguards dressed as members of the United States Secret Service. He would also use the slogan "In Ali We Trust!" as his catchphrase. Ali had previously tried to use this gimmick in WWE but was rejected by the creative team.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Jeremy |date=January 3, 2025 |title=Mustafa Ali Says He Wanted To Do His Politician Character In WWE |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/mustafa-ali-wanted-to-do-politician-character-wwe/ |website=411MANIA |access-date=January 28, 2025}}

Ali made his video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K19 and has since appeared in WWE 2K20, WWE 2K22, and WWE 2K23.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/09/06/wwe-2k19-roster-tracker-complete-list-of-every-superstar-confirmed-for-the-game/|title='WWE 2K19' Roster: Complete List Of Every On-Disc Superstar In The Game|last=Mazique|first=Brian|date=September 6, 2018|work=Forbes|language=en|access-date=December 28, 2018}} He was the subject of a 2009 documentary focusing on issues that Muslim wrestlers face when booked as villainous characters and stereotyped as terrorists.{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1141174/meet-first-pakistani-wrestler-compete-wwe/|title=Meet the first Pakistani wrestler to compete in WWE|last=Aijaz|first=Rahul|date=July 13, 2016|website=The Express Tribune|access-date=April 19, 2018}}

Alam is a devout Muslim. He has been married to his wife Uzma since January 2011, and they have two daughters and a son.{{cite podcast |url= https://www.spreaker.com/user/liliangarcia/cg-mustafa-ali-edited-v2?tab=messages|title= 205 Live Superstar - Mustafa Ali |website= spreaker.com|host= Garcia, Lilian|date= December 17, 2018|time= 71:30|access-date= December 28, 2018}}{{cite tweet|user=AliWWE|number=1463700032276897797|title=we named her Dua because we prayed really hard for her.|date=November 24, 2021|accessdate=November 24, 2021}}

Despite having Pakistani and Indian roots, Alam only represented Pakistan in his WWE debut at the Cruiserweight Classic as there were already two Indian representatives competing.{{cite news |last1=Dasgupta |first1=Riju |date=October 20, 2018 |title=Exclusive: Mustafa Ali Discusses His Indo-Pakistani Roots, Why He Didn't Get To Represent India In WWE & More |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/exclusive-mustafa-ali-discusses-his-indo-pakistani-roots-why-he-didn-t-get-to-represent-india-in-wwe-more |work=Spostskeeda |access-date=April 28, 2024}} He was criticized for not displaying a Pakistani flag and representing the country by his Pakistani fans in January 2017. He stated, "I don't care for nationality. I care for unity. I don't mean to offend anyone. This is just me stating that I feel nationality doesn't define us as people, it separates us."{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1306472/wwe-wrestler-mustafa-ali-criticised-not-displaying-pakistani-flag/|title=WWE wrestler Mustafa Ali criticised for not displaying Pakistani flag|last=Aijaz|first=Rahul|date=January 25, 2017|access-date=December 10, 2017|language=en-US|website=The Express Tribune}}

Alam spent four years serving as a police officer in Homewood, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago, in order to support his family before being signed to WWE.

• Dreamwave Wrestling
• Dreamwave Alternative Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1463|title=DREAMWAVE Alternative Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 17, 2017}}
• Dreamwave World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1462|title=DREAMWAVE World Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 17, 2017}}
• Elite Pro Wrestling
• EPW Pro Television Championship (1 time)
• Freelance Wrestling
• Freelance World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2563|title=FW Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 17, 2017}}
• Jersey All Pro Wrestling
• JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{Cite web |url=http://www.japw.net/main/history/champhistory.php?a=157 |title=JAPW Light Heavyweight title history |access-date=July 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308123800/http://www.japw.net/main/history/champhistory.php?a=157 |archive-date=March 8, 2010 |url-status=dead }}
• Midwestern States Pro Wrestling
• MSPW Heritage Championship (1 time)
• Oceania Pro Wrestling
• OPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• Ranked No. 19 of the top 500 wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2024{{cite journal |last1=PWI Staff |title=The 2024 PWI 500 |journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated |date=December 2024 |volume=45 |issue=9 |page=32}}
• Indie Wrestler of the Year (2024)
• Proving Ground Pro
• PGP Franchise Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1918|title=PGP Franchise Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=January 17, 2017}}
• Qatar Pro Wrestling
• QPW World Championship (1 time, current)
• Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
• TNA X Division Championship (1 time)
• TNA Year End Awards
• X Division Star of the Year (2024)
• WrestleCrap
• Gooker Award (2020) – {{small|as part of Retribution}}{{cite web |author=Art0Donnell |title=Induction: RETRIBUTION – The 2020 Gooker Award winner |url=http://wrestlecrap.com/inductions/gookerwin/retribution-gooker-2020/ |website=WrestleCrap |date=February 4, 2021 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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