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 is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

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

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameHossein 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)
  • NationalityNationality: IranIran, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceTehran, 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
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYOctober 17, 1992May 14, 2000
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 6, 1997August 19, 1998
    PromotionUnion of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF IOctober 23, 1992October 23, 1992
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 11, 1991May 19, 1992
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 4, 1989January 26, 1991
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 4, 1989December 31, 1990
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AllianceWWA KSNovember 24, 1988November 25, 1988
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 18, 1988August 7, 1988
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWASeptember 18, 1987December 25, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 2, 1983June 21, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 7, 1980August 28, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 17, 1982August 28, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWOctober 5, 1982April 8, 1983
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 8, 1982July 29, 1982
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 5, 1982April 1, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 13, 1982February 28, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 8, 1981January 22, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPApril 7, 1980August 29, 1981
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 1, 1980April 4, 1980
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 14, 1979February 24, 1980
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 6, 1978April 15, 1979
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 11, 1973November 25, 1978
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJanuary 7, 1978September 27, 1978
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACFebruary 28, 1977September 16, 1977
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAAugust 16, 1974February 24, 1977
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWNovember 7, 1976December 28, 1976
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 21, 1976June 17, 1976
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCFebruary 21, 1975December 6, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 20, 1973July 26, 1974
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 18, 1974May 17, 1974
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 4, 1974May 8, 1974
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJanuary 29, 1974March 18, 1974
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 12, 1973January 14, 1974
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACSeptember 11, 1973November 2, 1973
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 28, 1973May 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

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelOctober 15, 1973March 10, 2007
    FaceJanuary 1, 1972October 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

  • Career Awards

  • 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 (13)

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