The Iron Sheikh, a legendary wrestler, has died at age 81. His family has verified that the WWE Hall of Famer, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, passed away peacefully on June 7th.
Vaziri, who won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983, was one of the most well-known WWF performers of the 1980s. He was renowned for his intense rivalry with people like Hulk Hogan. To learn more about his life and profession, keep reading.
In a statement posted to social media, Sheik’s family announced his passing, saying: “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.”
We share the terrible news of The Iron Sheik’s departure, but we also find comfort in the fact that he left this world peacefully and left behind a legacy that will live on for future generations.
In addition to his wife Caryl, children Tanya, Nikki, and Marissa, son-in-law Eddie, and five grandchildren, the wrestler is also survived by his parents. The statement said, “The Iron Sheikh was a guy of enormous passion and dedication beyond the glamour and glamour of the squared circle.
In his life, he overcome a great deal of difficulty, both inside and outside the wrestling arena. His rise from a small Iranian town to becoming one of the most well-known wrestlers is evidence of his unwavering commitment.
Early in the 1970s, Sheikh began his wrestling career in Iran as an amateur. The American Wrestling Association (AWA) then offered him a contract after he decided to move to professional wrestling. In 1979, he made his WWF debut and took first place in the New York City Battle Royal.
Sheikh quit the WWE in 1980 but came back three years later and defeated Bob Backlund to capture the World Heavyweight Championship. His feud with Hogan gained notoriety at the same time, and the two participated in a number of contests. Sheikh left WWF in 1987 before making a quick exit in 1991.
Later, he competed in matches for a number of organisations, such as World Championship Wrestling, UWFi in Japan, and World Class Championship Wrestling. In 2005, the wrestler was admitted to the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2015, he gave up wrestling.
On Twitter, a number of celebrities and WWE stars expressed their sorrow at Sheik’s passing. A true icon and someone who made a stamp on wrestling that cannot be removed, according to professional wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Another outstanding one is gone.
“The myth. A legendary talent that transcended our industry and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Condolences to The Iron Sheik’s family, friends, and supporters, Triple H wrote on Twitter.
In his essay “REMEMBERING THE IRON SHEIKH,” Mick Foley Khosrow Vaziri, better known to wrestling fans worldwide as The Iron Sheikh, passed away today, leaving the sport with a true icon. I was lucky to be present for two of The Sheik’s most famous moments, despite the fact that I never got to know him well.
We send our sympathies to The Iron Sheik’s loved ones. God grant him eternal peace!