ATLANTA - Wrestling fans around the world are rallying behind WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher , who is reportedly facing serious health issues.

What we know:

His longtime booking agent, Steve Stasiak, shared the news Thursday on social media, asking supporters to send prayers, positive thoughts, and strength his way. No further details about Abdullah’s condition have been released.

The backstory:

Born Lawrence Shreve, Abdullah, age 84, launched his wrestling career as a teenager in the late 1950s and became an international sensation in the 1970s and ’80s, especially through All Japan Pro Wrestling. Known for his wild, violent and often bloody style, he battled some of wrestling’s biggest icons including Jumbo Tsuruta, Terry Funk, Andre the Giant, and even Hulk Hogan.

He wa

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