Dark Side of the Ring2019–Present · TV SeriesSelf
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Larry Shreve
Actor
Born Jan 11, 1941 Windsor, Ontario, Canada 6 database credits
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.
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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…
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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.
- Full name
- Larry Shreve
- Also known as
- Abdullah the Butcher, The Madman from the Sudan, Kuroi Jujutsushi, Saladin Pikens, Zeras Amala
- Birthday
- Jan 11, 1941
- Birthplace
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- Actor
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6 unique database titles.
Dark Side of the Ring2019–Present · TV SeriesSelf
Clash of the Champions1988–1997 · TV SeriesAbdullah The Butcher
NWA World Championship Wrestling1985–1989 · TV SeriesAbdullah The Butcher
World Class Championship Wrestling1982–1988 · TV SeriesAbdullah the Butcher
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling1981–1986 · TV SeriesAbdullah the Butcher
USWA Championship Wrestling1977–1997 · TV SeriesAdbullah the GreatPhotos
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