Guide Note

The Iron Sheik is a retired Iranian professional wrestler. He has been signed with the WWE, WCW, National Wrestling Alliance and numerous independent organizations over the years.

Fast Facts

Real name: Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri
Born: March 15, 1943
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 262 lbs
Debut: 1972
Trained by: Verne Gagne
Has been the WWF World Champion and the WWF Tag Team Champion
Daughter was murdered in 2003 by her boyfriend
Appeared on Howard Stern using profane language
Has wrestled under the name Col. Mustafa
Finishing move: Camel Clutch

Controversy

In 1987, Khosrow and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan were pulled over by police after a WWF event. Duggan was found to be under the influence of marijuana while Khosrow was on cocaine. Duggan was released from the company and Khosrow was put on probation. Khosrow was eventually also released from the WWF.

The Iron Sheik continues to make various media appearances, occasionally creating controversy. He has made several appearance on Howard Stern's show and even hosted The Iron Sheik Show on Howard 101.

Iron Sheik makes no secret of his dislike for wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. He has also broken into public tirades regarding them and other parties to which he does not find accord.

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Iron Sheik

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WWE.com: The Iron Sheik Bio
Official Site: The Iron Sheik Official Home Page
Wikipedia: The Iron Sheik
IMDb: Khosrow Vaziri (The Iron Sheik) Biography
Accelerator3359.com: The Iron Sheik Match Recaps
Slam Sports: Iron Sheik Still in the Game (1999)
TV.com: Hossein Khosrow Vaziri (The Iron Sheik) News

Iron Sheik News and Articles

Google News: Iron Sheik
Pro Wrestling Insider: Iron Sheik on Howard Stern Report (2007)
Melrose Free Press: Iron Sheik at Soul Survivor IV (2007)
wsbtv.com: "Boyfriend Arrested in Death of Wrestler's Daughter" (2003)

Iron Sheik Photos

WWE.com: The Iron Sheik Classic Photos
WWE.com: The Iron Sheik Induction Photos
Google Image Search: The Iron Sheik
Yahoo! Image Search: The Iron Sheik

Iron Sheik Videos

WWE.com: The Iron Sheik Videos
YouTube: The Iron Sheik 2007 Shoot Interview (Time: 5:43)
YouTube: Bob Backlund vs The Iron Sheik (Time: 9:59)
YouTube: The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff Pre-Fight Interview (Time: 1:47)
YouTube: Marty Jannetty Tells Funny Iron Sheik Stories (Time: 4:16)
YouTube: Howard Stern Plays Iron Sheik Shoot Interview Clips (Time: 9:13)
YouTube: The Iron Sheik Shoots on Jimmy Hart (Time: 0:45)
YouTube & Google Video: The Iron Sheik Search

Iron Sheik Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

NS4W.org: The Iron Sheik Blog Post
The Sports Hernia Blog: Lions, Millen Call Upon "Media Darling" Iron Sheik (2007)
IronSheikYouTubeReview: The Best Promo Ever? (2007)
OWW Forums: Iron Sheik Forum Posts

Iron Sheik Timeline

March 15, 1943: born
1971: AAU Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion
1979: Debuts in the WWE
1980: Changes name and goes to the NWA
1983: Beats Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden
1987: Competes in World Class Championship Wrestling
1989: Does a stint in National Wrestling Alliance
1991: Returns to WWE and teams with former enemy Sgt. Slaughter
2001: Wins the 20 Man Gimmick Battle Royal
2004: Starts a feud with Jumping Jim Bruznell
2005: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
2007: Appears on Howard Stern

Iron Sheik Biographies and Profiles

WWE.com: The Iron Sheik Bio
Mwfwrestling: The Iron Sheik Biography
Wrestleinfo.com: The Iron Sheik

Iron Sheik Merchandise

Google Product Search: The Iron Sheik Merchandise
Amazon.com: The Iron Sheik Merchandise
eBay: The Iron Sheik Memorabilia

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