Saying goodbye can be difficult, and today the world of professional wrestling is filled with sadness as it says its farewell to yet another remarkable individual. At the age of 81, The Iron Sheik, a WWE legend and Hall of Fame, peacefully departed this world while in his sleep, transitioning to his eternal resting place. The news was officially shared through Twitter.
During his prime, The Iron Sheik engaged in epic battles against renowned figures in professional wrestling, including Bruno Sammartino, Sgt. Slaughter, Dusty Rhodes, and numerous others. Notably, his longstanding rivalry with Hulk Hogan, which ignited nearly three decades ago at Madison Square Garden, remains unforgettable. It was in 1984 when Hogan defeated him to secure his inaugural championship title.
In light of this heartbreaking news, the entire professional wrestling community took to Twitter to express their sorrow and pay tribute to this hardcore legend.
