Wrestling icon The Iron Sheik, a revered former heavyweight champion and esteemed member of the WWE Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 81, as announced by Wrestler’s representatives.
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The news of his demise was announced on his official Twitter account.
The Iron Sheik’s real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri.
Net worth-
The Iron Sheik has an estimated net worth of around $500, 000, as reported by Celebrity net worth.
Age-
The Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik passed away at the age of 81.
Wife-
He was married to Caryl Vaziri. The couple got married in 1976.
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Career-
The Iron Sheikh, real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was a legendary figure in professional wrestling. Born in Iran, he rose to prominence and became the only Iranian champion in WWE (previously WWF) history.
The Iron Sheik’s wicked demeanor grabbed fans and pushed him to popularity in the 1980s. His intense battle with Hulk Hogan, one of the era’s greatest wrestling heroes, helped shape the professional wrestling landscape. Their ring confrontations made Hogan an iconic character and brought enormous attention to the sport.
Along with individual achievements, The Iron Sheikh developed a powerful tag team combo with Nikolai Volkoff. The duo won the WWF Tag Team Championship together at the inaugural WrestleMania event, cementing their place in wrestling history.
Family-
Khosrow Ali Vaziri, often known as The Iron Sheikh, was born in Damghan, Iran, in 1942. He married Caryl Vaziri in 1976. The couple had 3 children, Marissa Jeanne Vaziri, Nikki Vaziri, and Tanya Vaziri.
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World Wrestling Entertainment condoled the demise of the legend and released a statement, “WWE is saddened to hear of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, and extends its condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”
