The wrestling world has lost a true icon. On January 26th, 2021, the Hall of Fame wrestler The Iron Sheik passed away at the age of 76.
The Iron Sheik was born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri in Tehran, Iran in 1943. He began his career in amateur wrestling, winning a gold medal in the 1970 World Cup and a bronze medal in the 1974 World Championships. He then transitioned to professional wrestling, joining the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1979.
The Iron Sheik quickly became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWWF, due to his intense and often violent style of wrestling. He was known for his signature move, the Camel Clutch, which he used to great effect to defeat opponents. He was also renowned for his feuds with other wrestlers, such as Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund.
In 1984, The Iron Sheik won the WWWF Heavyweight Championship, defeating Hogan in a match that was seen as a major turning point in professional wrestling. He then went on to have a successful career in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), winning the WWF Tag Team Championship with Nikolai Volkoff in 1985.
The Iron Sheik was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, and he remained an active presence in the wrestling world until his death. He was known for his larger-than-life personality and his willingness to engage with fans on social media.
The Iron Sheik will be remembered as one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. His legacy will live on through his many memorable matches and his larger-than-life personality. He will be sorely missed by fans and wrestlers alike.
