Jerry Sags

Film

★ 7.4

2014

The Sheik

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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WCW World War 3 1996

WCW Fall Brawl 1996

WCW Bash at the Beach 1996

WCW SuperBrawl VI

WCW World War 3 1995

WCW Monday Nitro

WCW Bash at the Beach 1995

WCW The Great American Bash 1995

WCW Slamboree 1995

WCW Uncensored 1995

WCW SuperBrawl V

WCW Starrcade 1994

WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX

WCW Halloween Havoc 1994

WCW Fall Brawl 1994

WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII

NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII

WCW Slamboree 1994

WCW Spring Stampede 1994

WCW SuperBrawl IV

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI

WCW Starrcade 1993

WCW BattleBowl

WCW Clash of the Champions XXV

WCW Halloween Havoc 1993

WCW Fall Brawl 1993

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