WWE Hall Of Famer & Heavyweight Legend Iron Sheik Dead At 81
Tragic breaking news for wrestling fans as WWE Hall Of Famer and heavyweight legend, The Iron Sheik, has been confirmed dead at the age of 81. Per TMZ, it was the official reps of the wrestler that confirmed his tragic passing. Has any information about his cause of death been revealed just yet? Plus, take a closer look at his incredible wrestling career.
WWE Hall Of Famer & Heavyweight Legend Iron Sheik Dead At 81
The WWE Hall Of Fame said goodbye to a legend as heavyweight weight champ, The Iron Sheik, was confirmed dead. Here is the official statement from his reps confirming his passing via his social media profile:
Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we also take solace in knowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.
His representatives told his fans they could find comfort in the fact that The Iron Sheik passed away peacefully.
WWE is saddened to learn that Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, known the world over as WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, at age 81.
WWE extends its condolences to The Iron Sheik’s family, friends and fans.https://t.co/FGE0yKeuWA pic.twitter.com/yVLpLObxFA
— WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2023
A Closer Look At Who He Was
Born as Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri in 1942 in Iran, The Iron Sheik had some hefty-sized shoes in the WWE ring that won’t be so easily filled by anyone else. In 1983, he secured the heavyweight champ title by taking out Bob Backlund.
One of this WWE legend’s very first rivals was none other than Hulk Hogan himself. Ultimately, however, The Iron Sheik was unable to defeat Hulk Hogan.
As a real force to be reckoned with over the years, his legacy will live on. WWE also broke their silence on confirmation of his passing and issued a statement as well: “WWE is saddened to hear of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik, and extends its condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”
It’s been just two hours since news of his death broke. Over 5,000 people took the time to respond to the tragic news. And, 32K retweeted news of his passing on Twitter.
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of the Iron Sheik. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/RXLF5TIFDt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 7, 2023
Many different members of the WWE family have taken to social media to mourn this gutting loss.
Rest in peace, The Iron Sheik. The wrestling world won’t be the same without you.
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