10 wrestlers who got desperate enough to ask fans for money

#5 Abdullah The Butcher

Abdullah is certainly not loved by many in the wrestling community

This particular situation is really an unfortunate ordeal. Abdullah The Butcher was once known as a hardcore icon. He was feared by foes and fans alike, with his unique, relentless style and trademarked fork that he concealed in his trunks, used to cause harm to his opponent.

Several years ago, a young, up-and-coming Canadian wrestler named Devon Nicholson would face Abdullah in singles competition. During the match, both men were bleeding pretty significantly, which was certainly not uncommon in matches involving Abby.

However, Devon claims that he never agreed to be cut. The worst part was that Devon contracted Hepatitis C as a result of Abdullah cutting him. Not only did he cut Devon, but he used the same blade he used to cut himself.

In the aftermath of this incident, Devon demanded that Abdullah release his medical records, which would indicate that Abdullah was indeed infected with Hepatitis C. Devon would go on to sue Abdullah, in a suit that he would eventually win.

In the end, Abdullah was ordered to pay Devon a sum of 2.1 million dollars in damages.

Abdullah took to social media, as well as crowd-funding sources in an effort to raise funds to help with his legal matters. While the exact number isn't known, Abdullah did not do very well in his fundraising efforts.

If you ever pass through the Atlanta area, you can stop by his restaurant, where you will more than likely see him, sitting near the cash register, greeting customers, as well as offering photo-ops for a small fee. On a personal note, don't eat the food. I was sick for a week after eating at his place.