Legendary WWE wrestler 'The Iron Sheik' has died. He was 81 years old.
Iron Sheik poses backstage at Power 96.1's Jingle Ball 2013 at Philips Arena on December 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. His real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri.Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling," a statement noted.
He joined WWE in 1979 and was the only Iranian champion in WWE history, as he won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983. The Iron Sheik, who hailed from a small village in Iran, was "a trailblazer" in the wrestling ring. He broke barriers and paved "the way for a diverse range of wrestlers who followed in his footsteps."
Aside from his role as a popular wrestler, the statement noted that The Iron Sheik "was a devoted family man" who "cherished the love and support of his wife of 47 years years Caryl, who stood by his side through thick and thin, offering unwavering encouragement throughout his life. Their bond was an anchor providing him with the strength to face the challenges that life presented.
He also had three children, Tanya, Nikki, and Marissa, as well as a son in law, Eddie, plus five grandchildren."He was not just a wrestling icon," according to the statement. "He was a loving and dedicated father."
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