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Lawrence Robert Shreve (born January 11, 1941), better known by the ring name Abdullah the Butcher, is a Canadian retired professional wrestler. He has a reputation for being involved in some of the most violent and bloody hardcore wrestling matches of all time.
- 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- 1958
- 360 lb (163 kg)
- Sudan
- Wrestling Lists Writer
- A Controversial Hall Of Fame Pick. The controversy over Abdullah the Butcher extended to those in the business as well. In 2011, despite never wrestling for the promotion, WWE inducted the Butcher into its Hall of Fame, which drew criticism from another Hall of Famer in former WWE Champion Superstar Billy Graham.
- Sued Over Hepatitis C. In sharp contrast to the restaurant business, the pro wrestling business is incredibly unsanitary, with a freewheeling approach to blood and other bodily fluids.
- Owned His Own Restaurant. Wrestling fans familiar with Abdullah the Butcher’s macabre exploits in the squared circle may be surprised to find out that the legend ended up opening a restaurant.
- Wrestled In The Chamber Of Horrors Match. Abdullah the Butcher’s 1991 run with WCW was actually part of a feud between Cactus Jack and the aforementioned Sting.
Abdullah the Butcher: Latest News. Abdullah The Butcher’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Jun 25, 2023 · Among the pantheon of wrestling legends, one name stands out as the epitome of terror and brutality—Abdullah The Butcher. With a monstrous presence and an appetite for destruction, Abdullah forged a legacy that remains etched in the annals of wrestling history.
Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve (January 11, 1941) best known as Abdullah the Butcher, and also at times The Madman from The Sudan, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler known as one of the most brutal or "hardcore" professional wrestlers of all-time. He debuted in the late 1950s.
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Full wrestling profile of Abdullah the Butcher, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
Mar 23, 2020 · Abdullah the Butcher is a member of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (1996), the WWE Hall of Fame (2011), and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2019). Following a career that spanned five decades, Larry “Abdullah the Butcher” Shreeve officially retired from professional wrestling in 2019.
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