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Dec 11, 2019 · If anyone could swing the meels for as many reps as the Sheik, they would win $2000. Now oftentimes the challenge descended into a farce as the Sheik would attack the challenger long before they could win. The above video is evidence of that.
Feb 22, 2014 · Posted on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 by John Wood. Many oldschool Pro-Wrestlers had their own strength challenge to confound their opponents and sometimes members of the crowd. The Iron Sheik had “The Persian Club” challenge where he offered $2000 to all comers if they swung a pair of “75 pound” traditional meels for as many reps as ...
Sep 17, 2021 · If anyone could swing the meels for as many reps as the Sheik, they would win $2000. Now oftentimes the challenge descended into a farce as the Sheik would attack the challenger long before they could win. The above video is evidence of that.
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Mar 26, 2021 · Unlike other wrestlers who used the bench press or some form of callisthenics, the Sheik came to the ring with 75 pound Persian meels. The challenge itself was simple. If anyone could swing the meels for as many reps as the Sheik, they would win $2000.
Jun 9, 2023 · The challenge was to swing them in a circle over your head. It takes strength and skill to perform. The Iron Sheik, even at his advanced age and physical condition, did so with ease. I couldn’t. And neither could Skull Ganz. He accepted the challenge, I distracted him, and Sheik attacked him to start the match.
Oct 24, 2023 · I f you grew up in the 80s, your introduction to the club as an exercise tool was via pro wrestling’s Iron Sheik. The bald, mustached Iranian would cut promos in which he’d heave two heavy wooden bludgeons overhead and swing them, challenging any pitiful American jabroni to match his reps.
