Abdullah the Butcher WWE/TNA SHOCKER – Hepatitis C Lawsuit Looming

By Sean Farrell

I have come across a very interesting piece of news in the pro wrestling world. A former independent wrestler by the name of Devon Nicholson has filed a 6.5 million dollar lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Larry Shreve…Many of you know Shreve as the legendary Abdullah the Butcher, a current WWE Hall of Famer.

The lawsuit stems from a match the two had back in 2007 in Ottawa, Ontario, where Nicholson is accusing Shreve of cutting him with a razor blade without his permission. Nicholson goes on and alleges that Shreve’s blood mixed with his own and gave him the disease Hepatitis C. Nicholson learned of his illness back in mid-2009. That September, WWE rescinded their three-year contract offer to Nicholson, allegedly on the basis of his disease making him a considered “health risk”.

According to Nicholson, his lawyer met with Shreve in September 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, and he agreed to provide blood work. The suit alleges, however, Shreve never provided the promised sample or results of the testing.

It has been rumored for a few years now that Shreve is suffering from Hepatitis C as he has been the poster boy of “blading”, but Shreve posted on his Facebook page on July 17: “I received my medical reports; I have NO hepatitis, or AIDS and anything. My blood tests are ALL negatives then these fools will be prosecuted in justice… Hannibal, Billy Graham and especially New Jack, the most vulgar Boy whom business knew!”

This news gets you thinking about all the diseases and ailments pro wrestlers attempt to cover up to stay employed in this cut throat business of professional wrestling. It also gets you thinking about the lengths these athletes will go to accuse someone to stay relevant.

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