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Adnan Al-Kassie

Mar 01, 1936 - Sep 06, 2023 (87 years old) in Baghdad, Kingdom of Iraq

Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie (Arabic: عدنان بن عبدالكريم أحمد القيسي ألفرث‎), better known professionally as Adnan Al-Kaissie, is an Iraqi former professional wrestler and manager best known as Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey, Billy White Wolf, or General Adnan. In 1971 he defeated André the Giant in Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad, under the auspices of his former friend at high school Saddam Hussein. He competed in WWE. On December 7, 1976, he won the WWE World tag team championship with Chief Jay Strongbow.

In 1981, Adnan Al-Kaissie joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA), in 1990 he joined WWE, where he managed Sgt. Slaughter under the name "General Adnan". He competed at WWE SummerSlam '91 with his partners Sgt. Slaughter and Col. Mustafa in a Handicap match with Sid Justice as special guest referee against Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior.

Known For

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WWF Wrestling Challenge
Gen. Adnan
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Saturday Night's Main Event
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AWF Warriors of Wrestling
Sheik Adnan El-Kassie (Manager)
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WWE WrestleMania VII
Gen. Adnan (Manager)
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Body Slam
Himself
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WWE Royal Rumble 1991
Gen. Adnan
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WWE SummerSlam Spectacular '91
Gen. Adnan (Manager)
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WWE Survivor Series 1990
Gen. Adnan (Manager)
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WWE Survivor Series 1991
Gen. Adnan (Manager)
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AWA SuperClash II
Sheik Adnan El-Kassie

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