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Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Abdullah the Butcher was born Larry Shreve in
Windsor, Ontario January , 1, 1936. He grew up on McDougall
Street. He entered the world of professional wrestling in 1967
as Abdullah the Butcher the wildman of the Sudan.
Among his many titles he was named the Montreal International
Champion four times and the Stampede North American Champion
five times. He gained fame and fans as his reputation for blood
and theatrics became notorious. His appearances often included
injuries inflicted with a large fork. He still bears |
Menu from
Abdullah The Butcher's House of Ribs & Chinese Food in Atlanta, Georgia – courtesy
of Rodney Davis |
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prominent scars on his forehead from these injuries.
Larry Shreve also wrestled in Japan under the name Kuroi Jujutsushi
or Black Wizard. He is now a successful
businessman
in Atlanta, Georgia. His business ventures include a radio station,
a church |
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and two restaurants. Pictured is a menu from
Abdullah the Butcher’s House of Ribs and Chinese Food.
To watch a news report featuring Abdullah the Butcher please
click on the following link to WABE in Atlanta, Georgia.
http://www.pba.org/programming/programs/tiaarchives/567
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