The Iron Sheik

Known as: The Iron Sheik, Col. Mustafa, Great Hossein Arab, Hossein Arab, Muhammad Farouk, Iron Sheik Farouk, Khosrow Vaziri, Ali Vasari
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Iron Sheik, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (حسین خسرو علی وزیری) was born in Tehran, Iran on March 15, 1943.

He died on June 7, 2023 at the age of 80.

The Iron Sheik was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 as an individual and in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Iron Sheik Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (حسین خسرو علی وزیری)
  • Ring Names
    • The Iron Sheik ( May 20, 1992 - March 10, 2007)
    • Col. Mustafa ( March 11, 1991 - May 19, 1992)
    • The Iron Sheik ( August 2, 1983 - March 10, 1991)
    • Great Hossein Arab ( April 13, 1980 - February 26, 1981)
    • Hossein Arab ( February 14, 1979 - April 14, 1980)
    • Muhammad Farouk ( February 28, 1977 - September 16, 1977)
    • Iron Sheik Farouk ( March 8, 1977 - September 13, 1977)
    • Khosrow Vaziri ( January 28, 1973 - August 6, 1976)
    • Ali Vasari ( October 15, 1973 - March 30, 1976)
  • Born March 15, 1943
  • Died June 7, 2023 (aged 80)
  • Nationality Nationality: IranIran, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Tehran, Iran
  • Billed From
    • Tehran, Iran ( May 20, 1992 - March 10, 2007)
    • Baghdad, Iraq ( March 11, 1991 - May 19, 1992)
    • Tehran, Iran ( January 1, 1972 - March 10, 1991)
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 258 lbs (117 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( January 1, 1972 - March 10, 2007)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY October 17, 1992 May 14, 2000
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA December 6, 1997 August 19, 1998
    Promotion Union of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF I October 23, 1992 October 23, 1992
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF March 11, 1991 May 19, 1992
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW March 4, 1989 January 26, 1991
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA March 4, 1989 December 31, 1990
    Promotion World Wrestling AllianceWWA November 24, 1988 November 25, 1988
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 18, 1988 August 7, 1988
    Promotion World Class Wrestling AssociationWCWA September 18, 1987 December 25, 1987
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF August 2, 1983 June 21, 1987
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA April 7, 1980 August 28, 1983
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW July 17, 1982 August 28, 1983
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW October 5, 1982 April 8, 1983
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA May 8, 1982 July 29, 1982
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 5, 1982 April 1, 1982
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF January 13, 1982 February 28, 1982
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW September 8, 1981 January 22, 1982
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP April 7, 1980 August 29, 1981
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 1, 1980 April 4, 1980
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 14, 1979 February 24, 1980
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA December 6, 1978 April 15, 1979
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA September 11, 1973 November 25, 1978
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGAC February 28, 1977 September 16, 1977
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA August 16, 1974 February 24, 1977
    Promotion Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSW November 7, 1976 December 28, 1976
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 21, 1976 June 17, 1976
    Promotion St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWC February 21, 1975 December 6, 1975
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF December 20, 1973 July 26, 1974
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW January 18, 1974 May 17, 1974
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 4, 1974 May 8, 1974
    Promotion NWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICA January 29, 1974 March 18, 1974
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP November 12, 1973 January 14, 1974
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGAC September 11, 1973 November 2, 1973
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA January 28, 1973 May 19, 1973

  • Images History

    Apr 2005
    Apr 2005
    May 1992
    May 1992
    Mar 1991
    Mar 1991
    Aug 1983
    Aug 1983
    Mar 1977
    Mar 1977
    Jan 1972
    Jan 1972

  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel October 15, 1973 March 10, 2007
    Face January 1, 1972 October 14, 1973

  • Finishers

    • Camel Clutch ( January 1, 1972 - March 10, 2007)
    • Iranian Drop - Two-handed Chokeslam ( January 1, 1972 - March 10, 2007)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Sheika" by Jim Johnston - Single ( August 2, 1983 - May 19, 1992)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • All-California Championship Wrestling

    • 2 ACCW Heavyweight Championship

    Century Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 CWA Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA National Television Championship

    International Association of Wrestling

    • 1 IAW Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 IAW Tag Team Championship (with Brian Costello)

    International Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA United States Heavyweight Championship

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship

    NWA All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with The Texas Outlaw)

    NWA New Zealand

    • 1 NWA New Zealand British Commonwealth Championship

    NWA 2000

    • 1 NWA 2000 American Heritage Championship

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Bull Ramos)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • WON Most Underrated Wrestler (1980)

Teams & Relations

The Iron Sheik Games Appearances (12)

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Other Games (8)

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