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Larry Shreve

Jan 11, 1941 (85 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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WCW Starrcade 1991
Abdullah The Butcher
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
Abdullah the Butcher
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Abdullah The Butcher
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Dark Side of the Ring
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NWA World Championship Wrestling
Abdullah the Butcher
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Roaring Fire
Spartacus
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AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
Abdullah The Butcher
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
Abdullah the Butcher
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Heroes of Wrestling
Abdullah the Butcher
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World Class Championship Wrestling
Abdullah the Butcher

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