Larry Shreve
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: January 11, 1941
Place of Birth: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Known For
WWE Hall of Fame 2011
Sports Entertainment's most legendary superstars including Shawn Michaels, Jim Duggan, and more enter the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011!
NWA Bloodfest • Night One
The first of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling features the biggest stars of professinal wrestling! Witness Kevin Sullivan, Jimmy Snuka & Don Muraco vs Abdullah the Butcher, JT Smith & Terry Funk . The ECW Tag Team Straps are up for grabs as Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond take on Tony Stetson & Johnny Hot Body. A battle of maniacs as Sabu battles with the Tazmaniac! See a Steel Cage Match for the ECW Television Title between Terry Funk and Jimmy Snuka. Also Public Enemy vs Silver Jet & Gino Caruso • Rockin' Rebel vs Don E Allen • Ian & Axl Rotten vs Chad Austin & Todd Shaw • Malia Hosaka vs Molly McShane...and so much more!
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Witness some of the most electrifying action in sports-entertainment history from the promotion that broke all the rules, WCCW.
Don't Give Up The Fight
The television footage of a wrestling match is employed here as a metaphor for Quebec society. Using voice-over narration, Falardeau presents a compelling analysis of the structure of wrestling and its rituals. The good guy against the evil antagonist, the forces of order and the desires of the crowd. The audience becomes part of the spectacle in this powerful show where wrestlers confront one another under the watchful eye of the referee. It is a ritual of catharsis. The documentary begins with the words, images and sounds of Quebec's political struggle, "SOS F.L.Q. Continuons le combat". Produced right after the October Crisis in 1970, a crucial moment in Quebec's struggle to become a sovereign state, independent of Canada, the tape is charged with the bitter experience and political aspirations of the period. We recognize in this tape, the "Falardeau style" evident through a very strong narration that supports the images till the end, when the video abruptly closes.
Dark Side of the Ring
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
Dark Side of the Ring
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2010, headlined by Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Yoshihiro Takayama for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.
NWA Starrcade 1985
Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1983
The first ever Starrcade features Ric Flair battling Harley Race in a Steel Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Roddy Piper takes on Greg Valentine in a brutal Dog Collar Match. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, The Brisco Brothers, and more.
Roaring Fire
On his death bed the man who raised Joji reveals that he is not his real father and that Joji’s real parents died tragically in a plane crash. Shortly thereafter Joji goes to Japan is search of his sister and his twin brother Toru. Joji’s quickly finds his sister Chihiro who is now blind and lives with their uncle. Joji one evening accidently over hears his uncle who has ties to the criminal underworld discussing his various illegal operations. Joji ‘s eavesdropping is discovered by his uncle who offers him a chance to join the organization. Joji promptly turns his uncle’s offer down which immediately puts his life in danger.
Filmography
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