In Popular Culture
- He is a superstar in Japan, where he appeared in some TV commercials.
- Suntory/Daikin Industries/Denon/Sapporo Ichiban
- He starred with Hiroyuki Sanada in the kung fu action film Roaring Fire.
- Frequently, characters in Japanese anime or manga will be designed to resemble him, often with his signature scars. Examples include "Abdullah" from Kinnikuman and Mr. Heart from Fist of the North Star.
- The character of Butcher in Tiger Mask 2 is inspired by him.
- He also appeared in the Acclaim video game Legends of Wrestling II and its sequel Showdown: Legends of Wrestling as well as Spike's King of Colosseum.
- He appears in the 1997 Nintendo 64 game WCW vs. nWo: World Tour, renamed as Saladin.
- The character and final boss, Grand Kong, from the Genesis game Wrestle War, is based on him.
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