mythical fighter Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as iron sheikdied this Wednesday at the age of 81 in North Carolina, according to WWE.
With his imposing physique, curly boots, and the fearsome finishing grip known as Camel KutchThe Iron Sheik’s oversized personality and natural gift for inciting crowds around the world helped him become one of the greatest figures in wrestling history. However, over time, his impressive prowess won the respect of not only his peers, but also wrestling fans.
THIS SUNDAY I CAMEL CLUTCH A AND E pic.twitter.com/hR9PtJ4WRv
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 14, 2023
The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion the day after Christmas in 1983 when he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden.
After losing the WWE Championship Hulk HoganThe Iron Sheik entered into a bitter rivalry with sergeant Slaughter, culminating in their famous Boot Camp match at Madison Square Garden. Shortly thereafter, the “Iron Sheik” teamed up with a Russian strongman. Nikolai Volkov. The anti-American pair won the WWE World Tag Team Championship in 1985 at the first WrestleMania.
The Iron Sheik left WWE in 1988 but reappeared in 1991 with a former enemy. Sergeant Slaughter How Colonel Mustafa. His last in-ring appearance was at WrestleMania 17 when the Iron Sheik returned for only one night, winning the Gimmick Battle Royal and rekindling his feud with Slaughter in the process.
The Iron Sheik has remained a pop culture icon due to his pompous online persona and appearances on The Howard Stern Show, The Eric Andre Show and more.
RESPECT THE LEGEND FOREVER 😢 pic.twitter.com/Cr6CC9pXSO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 7, 2023
(According to information from WWE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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