On the day after Christmas in 1983, the wrestler known as The Iron Sheik won the World Wrestling Federation belt, beating the champion Bob Backlund in a classic “heel” vs “babyface” match at Madison ...
The Iron Sheik, a standout Greco-Roman wrestler from Iran who gained global fame in professional wrestling with his 1980s rivalries against the likes of Hulk Hogan, died Wednesday at the age of 81, ...
The Iron Sheik passed away on June 7 at 81 years old. Now, official records have revealed the pro wrestling legend’s cause of death. According to his death certificate, obtained by TMZ, The Iron Sheik ...