WWE Legend Abdullah the Butcher Makes Surprise Raw Appearance, Reunites with Natalya

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher made an unexpected backstage appearance at Monday Night Raw, sharing a special moment with third-generation star Natalya.

Why It Matters

The meeting bridges wrestling’s past and present, connecting the Hart family legacy with one of professional wrestling’s most influential hardcore pioneers.

Key Details

• Natalya shared a photo with Abdullah on social media from the January 27 episode of Raw
• Abdullah was a major star in Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling during the 1970s
• He held the Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship six times
• Abdullah was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011

By The Numbers

• Nearly 50-year wrestling career
• 6 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship reigns
• 1 NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Calgary version)
• Final match wrestled in 2010

Behind The Scenes

“Abby did HUGE business for my grandfather Stu Hart in Stampede Wrestling. Abby was the original king of hardcore wrestling. Stu adored Abby and would speak of him all the time,” Natalya shared in her social media post.

The Bigger Picture

Abdullah’s appearance follows a recent trend of WWE Hall of Famers making special appearances, including:

• The Undertaker on Netflix’s “WWE Raw”
• Hulk Hogan’s Netflix appearance
• Jesse Ventura’s commentary work on Saturday Night’s Main Event

What’s Your Take?

Which other wrestling legends would you like to see make special appearances on WWE programming? Share your thoughts in the comments below.