WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has died, his family announced Wednesday.
Born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri in Iran, he competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in his native country. After moving to the United States, he won the AAU championship at 180.5 pounds in 1971. Soon after, he transitioned to professional wrestling, getting his start with the Minnesota-based American Wrestling Association. He made his WWF debut as “Hussein Arab” in ’79. In ’83, he wrestled for the first time in a WWF ring under his Iron Sheik persona.
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The professional wrestling world lost one of the greats with news that WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has died. He was 81.
The former heavyweight champion’s death was announced via a statement posted to the late wrestler’s social media accounts.
RESPECT THE LEGEND FOREVER pic.twitter.com/Cr6CC9pXSO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 7, 2023
“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.
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