The Sheik

The Sheik by Igal Hecht

7.40

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.

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Cast

Khosrow Vaziri

Khosrow Vaziri as Himself/The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross

Jim Ross as Himself

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan as Himself

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson as Himself

Jack Black

Jack Black as

Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan as

Mick Foley

Mick Foley as

Bret Hart

Bret Hart as

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart as

Seth Green

Seth Green as

David Golshan

David Golshan as

Todd W. Fulkerson

Todd W. Fulkerson as

Jian Magen

Jian Magen as

Bruce Prichard

Bruce Prichard as

Josip Peruzović

Josip Peruzović as

Jerome Saganovich

Jerome Saganovich as

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Aurelian Smith Jr. as

Brian Yandrisovitz

Brian Yandrisovitz as

James Ware

James Ware as

Larry Whistler

Larry Whistler as

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