“I love New York. Any time I come to New York, people see me and they recognize me, they come talk to me and take a picture.”

Iranian-American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler and actor

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, known as the Iron Sheik, was an Iranian-American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and actor. He became a familiar figure in wrestling during the late 20th century and is remembered for his place in WWE history. He won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983, making him the only Iranian champion in WWE history. His career in the ring and on screen made him a recognizable name beyond wrestling, and the title win remains the central fact attached to his legacy.