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SHOCKING: The iron sheik - What They Never Told You

The WWE Championship has been held by many wrestling legends, but not every heavy hitter got the chance.

Cinemablend

The ‘complex’ legacy of US professional wrestling’s Iron Sheik

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, who died on Wednesday, both perpetuated and transcended stereotypes in his role as wrestler.

Al Jazeera

The Iron Sheik was an icon of opportunity and reinvention

Hossein Kozrow Ali Vazir, better known as former WWE Champion the Iron Sheik, died at age 81.

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Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 81

Sheik, whose birth name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was born in Damghan, Iran, and was thrust into the spotlight during the heyday of the WWE in the 1980’s with his backstory and his style on the microphone making his promos must-watch television.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81

The Iron Sheik, a former pro wrestler who played a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport’s biggest stars, has died at age 81

The Independent UK

Wrestlers Post Tributes for WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik

RIP to a legend.

Sports Illustrated

WWE Legend And Twitter King The Iron Sheik Is Dead At 81

Pro wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik reportedly died at the age of 81.

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Bryson DeChambeau Gives Cringeworthy Quotes In CNN Interview

He doesn't respond well when asked about Saudi involvement in golf.

Sports Illustrated

The Iron Sheik dies as family pay tribute to WWE icon who become global superstar

WWE legend 'The Iron Sheik', real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, has passed away aged 81 with his family paying a heartwarming tribute to the global superstar

Daily Mirror

Jerry Springer's cause of death revealed after talkshow icon dies age 79

Jerry Springer, who was best known for his iconic talkshow, has died at the age of 79 as his family announced the sad news

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