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7.4

25 Reviews

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

  • Khosrow Vaziri

  • Jim Ross

  • Terry Gene Bollea

  • Dwayne Johnson

  • Jack Black

  • Jim Duggan

  • Mick Foley

  • Bret Hart

  • Jimmy Hart

  • Seth Green

  • David Golshan

  • Todd W. Fulkerson

  • Jian Magen

  • Bruce Prichard

  • Josip Peruzović

  • Jerome Saganovich

  • Aurelian Smith Jr.

  • Brian Yandrisovitz

  • James Ware

  • Larry Whistler

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