The Sheik

Known as: The Sheik, The Sheik of Araby
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of The 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.

Edward George Farhat was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 7, 1926.

He died on January 18, 2003 at the age of 76.

The Sheik has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.

The Sheik was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2010 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2011 as part of the Television Era wing.

He was a longtime promoter of Big Time Wrestling (Detroit).

The Sheik Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameEdward George Farhat
  • Ring Names
    • The Sheik (September 8, 1954 - May 5, 1995)
    • The Sheik of Araby (January 1, 1949 - June 23, 1961)
  • Born June 7, 1926
  • Died January 18, 2003 (aged 76)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceLansing, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • The Syrian Desert
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 242 lbs (110 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Original Sheik; The Arabian Madman
  • NotesHe was a longtime promoter of Big Time Wrestling (Detroit).

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 1, 1949 - May 5, 1995)
    • Promoter (September 19, 1964 - October 12, 1980)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWNovember 20, 1991May 5, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 9, 1986July 31, 1988
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWAugust 9, 1986August 9, 1986
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight December 2, 1977December 13, 1981
    PromotionInternational Championship WrestlingICW KYFebruary 5, 1982March 21, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 29, 1951October 31, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGAC, Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCWOctober 30, 1981October 31, 1981
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFOctober 15, 1980January 30, 1981
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITMarch 10, 1962October 12, 1980
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJune 18, 1977October 11, 1978
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJuly 9, 1978October 24, 1978
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAFebruary 5, 1977September 30, 1978
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INMarch 21, 1977August 12, 1978
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 12, 1976September 30, 1977
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASOctober 4, 1976May 10, 1977
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMay 23, 1975May 21, 1976
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INJuly 20, 1974February 14, 1975
    PromotionNational Wrestling FederationNWFJanuary 1, 1970December 30, 1974
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 8, 1974November 14, 1974
    Promotion50th State Big Time WrestlingBTW HAWAIISeptember 24, 1969March 7, 1973
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFOctober 30, 1972November 18, 1972
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWASeptember 6, 1972September 7, 1972
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODDecember 18, 1968June 26, 1970
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFJuly 12, 1965June 28, 1969
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 6, 1964September 24, 1965
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSSeptember 12, 1963May 5, 1965
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAFebruary 2, 1963July 24, 1964
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFApril 7, 1962June 29, 1963
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEFebruary 19, 1960August 5, 1961
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCJanuary 8, 1958February 19, 1960
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEJune 3, 1952November 16, 1957
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 19, 1954November 23, 1956
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITJune 19, 1950December 10, 1951

  • Images History

    Jan 1949
    Jan 1949

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1949May 5, 1995

  • Finishers

    • Camel Clutch (January 1, 1949 - May 5, 1995)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"One of These Days" by Pink Floyd - Single (December 2, 1977 - December 13, 1981)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling & Japanese Wrestling Association

  • 50th State Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship

    Big Time Wrestling

    • 12 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Detroit version)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Central States version)

    Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling

    • 1 WWA World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship

    International Championship Wrestling

    • 2 ICW United States Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Association (Montreal)

    • 3 IWA International Heavyweight Championship

    Japan Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA United National Championship

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    • 3 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship

    World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Outstanding Performance Award (1978 – with Abdullah the Butcher & Tor Kamata)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Exciting Award (1981 – with Mark Lewin)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1995)
    • PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1972)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Sheik & Sabu - Sabu (November 20, 1991 - December 9, 1994)
    • Abdullah the Butcher & The Sheik - Abdullah the Butcher (December 21, 1974 - March 1, 1980)
  • Managers
  • Family

Games Appearances (6)

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Wrestling Code
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Wrestle Kingdom 2
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
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Legends Of Wrestling
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Ecw Hardcore Revolution

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