“I was three times AAU All-American World Champion and I had rough time. I was broke, no money and everything was bad for me until WWE.”

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.