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Wrestling icon The Iron Sheik who built a legendary villain persona in Cold War America dies at 81.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sainz, Adrian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and legacy of The Iron Sheik, a former professional wrestler who passed away at the age of 81. Born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri in Iran, he became famous in the 1980s for his anti-American persona in the WWF, now WWE, and was known for his finishing move, the "Camel Clutch." The Iron Sheik won the WWF Championship in 1983 and was part of the first WrestleMania, where he won the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Nikolai Volkoff. His influence extended beyond wrestling, as he gained a significant following on Twitter and appeared in various media, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and its culture. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164200268
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