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Abdullah the Butcher, WWE Legend & Former Atlanta Restaurant Owner, Hospitalized
Abdullah the Butcher, 84, faces serious health challenges tied to age and past medical issues, including intestinal problems and hip replacement needs, his agent said.
- On Oct 24, 2025, booking agent Steve Stasiak said Abdullah the Butcher , WWE Hall of Famer, age 84, is hospitalized with serious health issues.
- Born Lawrence Shreve, Abdullah the Butcher began wrestling in the late 1950s, gained fame with All Japan Pro Wrestling in the 1970s–1980s, and earned WWE Hall of Fame induction, class of 2011; prior hospitalizations in Georgia and a 2024 GoFundMe noted hip replacement needs.
- Known for his bloody style, Abdullah battled Andre the Giant before 25,000 fans in Puerto Rico, clashed with Hulk Hogan in Japan, and won the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship three times plus multiple NWA titles.
- Wrestling fans and the global community are rallying around WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher, while Steve Stasiak shared the news on social media and asked supporters to send prayers, positive thoughts, and strength his way, no further medical details released.
- Beyond the ring, Abdullah faced scrutiny after Devon Nicholson accused him of Hepatitis C transmission and won a $2,000,000 judgment; he also ran the Abdullah the Butcher House of Ribs & Chinese Food in metro Atlanta, which opened in the 1990s and closed in 2016.
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