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Larry Shreve

Jan 11, 1941 (84 years old) in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Lawrence Robert "Larry" Shreve, 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. The scars on his forehead are the result of frequent blading. According to Mick Foley, Shreve used to put gambling chips into the deep divots in his head to entertain (or scare) people at casinos. An amateur martial artist, Shreve also has knowledge of judo and karate, often including this knowledge in his professional wrestling matches. This knowledge was mainly displayed by him using judo style throws, and karate chops.

Known For

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World Class Championship Wrestling
Abdullah the Butcher
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Dark Side of the Ring
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Abdullah the Butcher
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WCW Starrcade 1991
Abdullah The Butcher
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Iron Sheik: The Maim Event
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AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1
Abdullah The Butcher
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I Like To Hurt People
Self - Abdullah the Butcher
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NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
Abdullah The Butcher
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ECW Ultra Clash '93
Abdullah The Butcher
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NWA Starrcade 1983
Abdullah the Butcher

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