On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Adnan Al-Kaissie, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie was born in Baghdad, Iraq on March 1, 1939.
He died on September 6, 2023 at the age of 84.
He once defeated André the Giant in 1971 in front of Saddam Hussein.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie
- Ring Names
- Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie ( July 24, 1993 - January 31, 1998)
- General Adnan ( November 21, 1990 - July 23, 1993)
- Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie ( April 16, 1981 - November 20, 1990)
- Billy White Wolf ( February 18, 1976 - April 15, 1981)
- Adnan Kassie ( May 19, 1975 - February 17, 1976)
- Sheik of Sheiks of Baghdad ( August 30, 1974 - May 18, 1975)
- Adnan Al-Kaissie ( January 1, 1970 - August 29, 1974)
- Billy White Wolf ( August 6, 1960 - December 31, 1969)
- Adnan Kassie ( October 1, 1959 - August 5, 1960)
- Born March 1, 1939
- Died September 6, 2023 (aged 84)
- Nationality
IraqUnited States - Birth Place Baghdad, Iraq
- Billed From
- Baghdad, Iraq ( April 16, 1981 - January 31, 1998)
- Oklahoma ( February 18, 1976 - April 15, 1981)
- Baghdad, Iraq ( January 1, 1970 - August 29, 1974)
- Oklahoma ( August 6, 1960 - December 31, 1969)
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 255 lbs (116 kg) ( November 21, 1990 - January 31, 1992)
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Notes He once defeated André the Giant in 1971 in front of Saddam Hussein.
Iraq
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Promoter ( January 1, 1998 - January 31, 2001)
- Part Time Wrestler ( July 24, 1993 - January 31, 1998)
- Manager ( September 10, 1981 - January 31, 1992)
- Wrestler ( October 1, 1959 - January 5, 1992)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFNovember 21, 1990 January 31, 1992 Promotion AWAApril 16, 1981 June 17, 1990 Promotion NWAJune 22, 1977 January 23, 1980 Promotion WWWFFebruary 18, 1976 August 4, 1977 Promotion NWAMay 19, 1975 December 7, 1975 Promotion NJPWAugust 30, 1974 October 10, 1974 Promotion NWAOctober 1, 1959 November 26, 1969 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel April 16, 1981 January 31, 1998 Face February 18, 1976 April 15, 1981 Heel August 30, 1974 December 31, 1998 Face August 6, 1960 August 29, 1974 Face October 1, 1959 August 5, 1960 - Images
Jan 2001Nov 1990Apr 1981Feb 1976Jan 1970Aug 1960Oct 1959
WWF
AWA
NWA
WWWF
NJPW
- Finishers
- Camel Clutch ( November 21, 1990 - January 31, 1992)
- Sleeper Hold ( November 21, 1990 - January 31, 1992)
- Indian Deathlock ( October 1, 1959 - April 15, 1981)
- Billy White Driver/Wolf Driver - Powerbomb or Piledriver ( August 6, 1960 - December 31, 1969)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Desert Soldier" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 21, 1990 - January 31, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
World Wide Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWWF World Tag Team Championship (with Chief Jay Strongbow)
50th State Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Hawaii version)
- 4 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (1 with Neff Maivia, 1 with Peter Maivia, 1 with Jim Hady, 1 with Sam Steamboat)
NWA Australia
- 1 Australian Heavyweight Championship
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 4 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Shag Thomas, 1 with Pepper Martin, 1 with Bearcat Wright, 1 with Johnny War Eagle)
Southwest Sports, Inc.
- 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Don Wharton)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 2 IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Mario Milano, 1 with Tex McKenzie)
- Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2020)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- The Rat Pack - Bob Orton, Manny Fernandez, Mr. Hughes ( January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993)
- The Triangle of Terror - Sgt. Slaughter, The Iron Sheik ( November 21, 1990 - August 26, 1991)
- Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf - Chief Jay Strongbow ( May 11, 1976 - May 26, 1977)
- Wrestlers managed Bob Orton, Masa Saito / Mr. Saito, Sgt. Slaughter, Superstar Billy Graham, The Iron Sheik
