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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, having won the ...
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. By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer. June 7, 2023...
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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...
Jun 7, 2023 · 7 June 2023. By Brandon Drenon,BBC News, Washington. Share. Getty Images. The Iron Shiek squared off against other wrestling greats including Hulk Hogan. The Iron Sheik, a heavyweight...
Jun 7, 2023 · Pro wrestling legend and pop culture fixture the Iron Sheik, who embraced his role as "one of the most notorious villains" in the entertainment genre's history, has died, his team said...
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Jun 7, 2023 · CNN —. Professional wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has died, according to an announcement on his Twitter page. He was 81 years old.
Jun 7, 2023 · WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik passes away. WWE is saddened to learn that Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, known the world over as WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, at age 81. With his imposing physique, curled boots and dreaded Camel Cutch finishing hold, The Iron Sheik’s larger-than-life personality and ...