When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.
The Sheik
April 26, 2014
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Khosrow Vaziri
Himself/The Iron Sheik
Jim Ross
Himself
Hulk Hogan
Himself
Dwayne Johnson
Himself
Jack Black
N/A
Jim Duggan
N/A
Mick Foley
N/A
Bret Hart
N/A
Jimmy Hart
N/A
Seth Green
N/A
David Golshan
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Jian Magen
N/A
Bruce Prichard
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Josip Peruzović
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James Ware
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Larry Whistler
N/A
Igal Hecht
Director
Jian Magen
Producer