On June 7, the wrestling world mourned the loss of Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as the Iron Sheik. He achieved a remarkable feat in 1983 by capturing the prestigious WWF Heavyweight Championship, becoming the sole Iranian wrestler to accomplish such a milestone. With his portrayal of a villainous character, he garnered a significant following among wrestling enthusiasts. Even today, fans reminisce about his iconic rivalry with the legendary Hulk Hogan. Additionally, the Iron Sheik, alongside Nikolai Volkoff, triumphed at WrestleMania by clinching the WWF Tag Team Championship.
In recognition of his significant contributions and the immense fan base he attracted to the world of wrestling, the Iron Sheik was rightfully honored with an induction into the prestigious WWE Hall of Fame. In his later years, he made memorable appearances on The Howard Stern Show and gained recognition as an internet personality. Prior to his wrestling career, Khosrow Ali Vaziri even served as an assistant coach, training the 1972 USA Olympic Wrestling Team. Following the passing of the renowned 'Iron Sheik,' boxing promoter Lou DiBella and fans took to Twitter to express their heartfelt condolences.
