The Sheik

The story

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.

Cast

K Khosrow VaziriSelf - The Iron Sheik J Jim RossSelf H Hulk HoganSelf D Dwayne JohnsonSelf J Jack BlackSelf J Jim DugganSelf M Mick FoleySelf B Bret HartSelf J Jimmy HartSelf S Seth GreenSelf D David GolshanSelf T Todd W. FulkersonSelf

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J Jian MagenSelf B Bruce PrichardSelf J Josip PeruzovićSelf J Jerry SagsSelf A Aurelian Smith Jr.Self B Brian YandrisovitzSelf J James WareSelf L Larry WhistlerSelf