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Legend · WWF
The Iron Sheik
| Real name | حسین خسرو علی وزیری |
|---|---|
| Born | March 15, 1942, Damghan |
| Died | June 7, 2023 (aged 81) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Debut | 1972 |
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The Iron Sheik beat Bob Backlund for the WWF title in December 1983, then lost it to Hulk Hogan four weeks later in the match that launched Hulkamania. A real amateur wrestler, he was one of the great Cold War-era villains, especially teamed with Nikolai Volkoff.
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