Deathmatch wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah The Butcher is currently hospitalized due to him dealing with serious health issues.
Abdullah’s medical situation was first announced by Book Pro Wrestler earlier today on Twitter.
“🙏 Wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher has been hospitalized at 84.
The Wild Man from the Sudan is battling serious health issues. One of wrestling’s most feared figures, Abdullah helped shape the sport from Japan to Puerto Rico to Georgia and beyond.
Send your prayers, love, and strength his way tonight. ❤️”
🙏 Wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher has been hospitalized at 84.
— Book Pro Wrestlers (@BookProWrestler) October 23, 2025
The Wild Man from the Sudan is battling serious health issues. One of wrestling’s most feared figures, Abdullah helped shape the sport from Japan to Puerto Rico to Georgia and beyond.
Send your prayers, love,… pic.twitter.com/kcMd1w06sx
Abdullah’s wrestling career spanned from 1958 to 2010 and he is most known for his iconic fork that he would use during his matches and for his time in the NWA, WCW, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and Georgia Championship Wrestling.
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