“Rob Thomas, the Action Bronson and the Riff Raff. Both the musicians, they know who I am and they know I come from oldest country in the world and if I want my words like the music. I forever love them like the Frank Sinatra.”

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.