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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 ...
- 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri
- 258 lb (117 kg)
- 1972
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...
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 · 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 · The Iranian-born wrestler, who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight title in 1983, passed away at 81, his family announced. He was a trailblazer, a legend and a force of nature in the wrestling world, they said.
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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 ...
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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