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The Iron Sheik. Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri ( Persian: حسین خسرو علی وزیری, romanized: Hossein Xosrô 'Ali Vaziri; March 15, 1942 – June 7, 2023), better known by his ring name the Iron Sheik, was an Iranian professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and actor. He was the first, and so far only, Iranian champion in WWE history ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik, a heavyweight champion WWE wrestler and hall-of-famer, has died aged 81, his family announced. He was a "true legend, a force of nature and an iconic figure who left an incredible ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik, a Hall of Fame wrestler who became a villainous star in the 1980s, facing off against Hulk Hogan and teaming up with a wrestler who claimed to represent the Soviet Union, died in ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik, a standout Greco-Roman wrestler from Iran who gained global fame in professional wrestling with his 1980s rivalries against the likes of Hulk Hogan, died Wednesday at the age of 81 ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik, a World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer from Iran, has died at 81, according to a statement on his social media accounts. Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik rose to prominence as a comic foil in 1980s America, when tensions between the U.S. and Iran reached a boiling point during the hostage crisis in Tehran.
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik, a heavyweight champion WWE wrestler and hall-of-famer, has died aged 81, his family announced. He was a "true legend, a force of nature and an iconic figure who left an incredible ...
The Iron Sheik left WWE in 1988 but reappeared in 1991 by the side of former enemy Sgt. Slaughter as Colonal Mustafa. His last in-ring appearance was at WrestleMania 17, as The Iron Sheik returned for one night only, winning a Gimmick Battle Royal and re-igniting his rivalry with Slaughter in the process.
Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik became champion of then-World Wrestling Federation in 1983 and held the title for just under a month before losing to Hulk Hogan, according to WWE.
Jun 7, 2023 · “The Iron Sheik was a beloved figure who was known for his humor, his larger-than-life personality, and his ability to connect with fans on a personal level,” the Twitter announcement continued.
