Raymond Kessler is a Haitian retired

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, who has

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, and wrestled under the name Haiti Kid in the

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Professional wrestling career

He started his career in the WWWF as a babyface in 1971, teaming up with Sonny Boy Hayes, Joey Russell, Little Beaver and Sky Low Low. Over the years, he fought in many promotions throughout North America. They included Stampede, AWA, NWA, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Portland Wrestling and MACW. On February 25, 1984, Haiti Kid appeared on an episode of '' WWF All-Star Wrestling'' teaming with

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to defeat Dana Carpenter and Poncho Boy. He appeared in Mr. T's corner at

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in his match against Rowdy Roddy Piper. He also competed at

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in a

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with

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and Little Beaver against

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and

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. In 1993, he feuded with Butch Cassidy in Puerto Rico's

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Other media

He appeared in the comedy film ''

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''.

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