Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (Persian: حسین خسرو علی وزیری) (March 15, 1942 – June 7, 2023) was an Iranian professional wrestler and actor better known by his ring name The Iron Sheik. He was known for ending the near six-year World Wrestling Federation Championship reign of Bob Backlund, and for being the man Hulk Hogan defeated for his first WWF Championship.
A heel throughout the 1980s, he later gained popularity on Kidd Chris, The Howard Stern Show, and on the Internet due to his shoot interviews and outbursts on the wrestling industry and the hatred he expressed for various wrestlers.
Episodes Acted In:
- Hey, Kool-Aid! (Muslim Scientist)
- Iron Sheik of Arabia (Himself)
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