Armand Hussein


Michael Barber was an American professional wrestler, best known by the ring name Armand Hussein or Armand Hussian, who portrayed a Sudanese character during his career.

Professional wrestling career

Hussein began his wrestling career in 1959. He worked in various NWA territories. In 1966, he worked in Japan for Japan Wrestling Association. Hussein was the subject of a 1967 documentary, Sudanese Wrestler, produced for the United States Information Agency.
From 1966 to 1967, Hussian worked in New York City and the Northeast for the World Wide Wrestling Federation where he teamed a few matches with Bruno Sammartino.
In 1972, he made his debut in the Gulf Coast where he became a three-time NWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship.
Hussein won the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship in Puerto Rico, defeating Invader 1 in 1978.
In 1981, Hussein worked in his home state of Texas for World Class Championship Wrestling. Hussein formed a partnership with Gary Hart known as H & H Limited in 1982. His last match was on June 17, 1983, with Mike Bond and Tola Yatsu losing to Kamala in a Loser Leaves Town Handicap Match.

Professional wrestling style and persona

Hussein portrayed a Sudanese character during his career. His signature moves were the "Desert Crab" and the headbutt.

Personal life and death

Hussein kept his life private and never broke kayfabe. He later in life converted to Islam.
On December 31, 2007, Hussein died at 73.

Championships and accomplishments