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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.

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3. www.espn.com › wwe › storyThe Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 81 - ESPN

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   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...

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   Jun 7, 2023 · 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.

5. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-65836317The Iron Sheik: WWE wrestling champion dies at 81 - BBC

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   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...

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   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 Wednesday.

7. www.wwe.com › article › wwe-hall-of-famer-the-ironWWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik passes away

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   Jun 7, 2023 · The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion the day after Christmas in 1983 when he defeated Bob Backlund in Madison Square Garden. The victory was a controversial one, as Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel when Backlund refused to submit to the Camel Clutch.

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   How old is Iron Sheik?

   • He was 81 years old. “Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling,” the announcement reads. The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was born in Iran where he first began his wrestling career.

   Iron Sheik, professional wrestler and WWF Champion, dies at age 81

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   What happened to Iron Sheik?

   • Please visit section, for more information about your rights and our privacy practices. Pro wrestling legend The Iron Sheik, who won the WWF title in the early 1980s and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 81.

   The Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 81 - ESPN

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   Why is Iron Sheik so famous?

   • Yet, over time that awe-inspiring showmanship not only earned the respect of his peers, but the WWE Universe as a whole, making him a beloved figure.The Iron Sheik first excelled in the world of Greco-Roman Wrestling, competing in the Amateur Athletic Union and becoming a gold medalist at 180.5 pounds in 1971.

   WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik passes away | WWE

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   Is the Iron Sheik dead or still alive?

   • The Iron Sheik during Big Apple Con: Comic Book, Art, Toy and SciFi Expo on September 16, 2006 in New York. 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.

   Iron Sheik, professional wrestler and WWF Champion, dies at age 81

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9. www.latimes.com › sports › storyThe Iron Sheik, wrestling and social media legend, dies at 81 ...

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   Jun 7, 2023 · One of wrestling’s most beloved heels, the Iron Sheik was known for his camel clutch finishing hold, his fierce rivalry with fellow wrestler Sgt. Slaughter and a signature look that...