WWE brought Hogan in for an interview back in 2019 to reflect on the victory as the match turned 35 years old. “The Hulkster” would go on to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, once for his ...
The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion the day after Christmas in 1983 when he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden. The victory was a controversial one, as Backlund's manager Arnold Skaaland ...
There are very few dates in wrestling history more historic than Jan. 23, 1984. That was the day Hulk Hogan broke out of the unbreakable “Camel Clutch” to defeat the Iron Sheik and win the then-WWF ...
With opponents ranging from his early nemesis and eventual ally Sgt. Slaughter to Hulk Hogan and even Antonio Inoki, there's just no denying that the late Iron Sheik was one of the greatest performers ...
As the wrestling world mourns The Iron Sheik, reflection on his legendary wrestling career has already begun. As expected, particular attention is immediately paid to January 23, 1984 — the date that ...
The Iron Sheik, an iconic WWE wrestler and popular social media personality, has died at the age of 81, his family announced on Wednesday. His representative Jian Magen confirmed the death to CBS News ...
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler "The Iron Sheik" has passed away, his Twitter account revealed Wednesday morning. "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we ...
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The Iron Sheik, one of the most recognizable personalities in professional wrestling history, has died at 81 years old. Sheik’s death was announced through a statement issued by his representatives on ...
In the wake of his death, several of The Iron Sheik’s friends and fellow WWE Superstars including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to social media to eulogize the late legend. On Wednesday, The Iron ...
“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. It is with great ...
Sad news out of the world of professional wrestling today, as the iconic wrestling heel known as The Iron Sheik has passed away. Deadline is reporting that Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri aka The Iron ...