In what can only be called a bizzare mixing of worlds for me, here we have Abdullah the Buthcer, famous for his vicious bloody matches, tieing up with two grapplers better known for their child friendly careers (at least publicly) in the WWF.
Abby vs. Andre the Giant (WWC, First Anniversary, 1983)
I'd like to find the build up to this someday. Because Andre is just letting the Butcher HAVE IT in this match from the WWC organization in Puerto Rico. Abby always had a rich history in PR, and this match is just one in a litany of legendary matches, most notably against Carlos Colon.
Abby vs. Hulk Hogan (New Japan Pro-Wrestling, World Pro-Wrestling, 1980s)
Now we have the man who would end up being the very image of kid-friendly professional wrestling in the 80's taking on the Madman from Sudan.
When I was a pro-wrestling neophite in the early 90's, I had only heard of the Butcher from the Apter mags. I never really had a chance to see him in action until the tape-trading days of the mid to late 90's. So seeing a guy with his very distinct style taking on guys I was VERY well acquainted with was hell of a trip.
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