Pro wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher is currently in the hospital due to serious health issues, according to The Book Pro Wrestler’s official Twitter (X) account.
The announcement reads, “🙏 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. ❤️”
Abdullah’s professional wrestling career spanned over 50 years, during which he competed in various promotions, including the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance), AJPW (All Japan Pro Wrestling), and the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, among others. He is well-known for his significant contributions to hardcore wrestling and for incorporating martial arts techniques into his matches.
Throughout his career, Abdullah has achieved numerous title reigns and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. In recent years, he has faced several health issues and was hospitalized in the summer of 2024.
🙏 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,… pic.twitter.com/kcMd1w06sx
— Book Pro Wrestlers (@BookProWrestler) October 23, 2025
