The world of professional wrestling mourns the loss of Adnan Al-Kaissie, better known by his ring names Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey, Billy White Wolf, and General Adnan. The Iraqi professional wrestler and manager passed away on September 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that spanned decades in the wrestling industry1.
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Born as Adnan Bin Abdulkareem Ahmed Al-Kaissy El Farthie on March 1, 1939, in Baghdad, Iraq, Adnan Al-Kaissie had a remarkable journey in the world of professional wrestling. He achieved global recognition when he defeated the legendary André the Giant in a memorable match at Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad in 19712. This victory took place under the auspices of his high school friend Saddam Hussein, showcasing the unique blend of sports and politics.
Adnan Al-Kaissie’s career extended to various wrestling promotions, including the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), now known as WWE. One of his notable achievements in WWWF came on December 7, 1976, when he won the WWWF World Tag Team Championship with Chief Jay Strongbow3.
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In 1981, Al-Kaissie made a significant move by joining the American Wrestling Association (AWA), where he continued to showcase his wrestling prowess. However, it was in 1990 that he made a memorable appearance in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later known as WWE. Here, he adopted the persona of “General Adnan” and managed Sgt. Slaughter, becoming a part of the iconic wrestling history1.
One of the landmark moments in Adnan Al-Kaissie’s WWF journey was his participation in SummerSlam 1991. He teamed up with Sgt. Slaughter and Col. Mustafa in a Handicap match with Sid Justice as the special guest referee, facing off against legendary wrestlers Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior1. Al-Kaissie’s involvement in the WWF marked him as the first Iraqi and Arab to compete in a WWF/E ring, leaving an indelible mark on the wrestling world.
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