Ep 213: The Iron Sheik

This week we dive into one of the best heels in wrestling history, period. The Iron Sheik was a talented wrestler and larger-than-life personality who put it all together to be on the of the best bad guys to step foot in a ring. We cover him winning the WWF Championship from Bob Backlund, losing it to Hulk Hogan, plus matches with Sgt. Slaughter and the U.S. Express as well. Join us for a look at a legendary career.

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Matches:

Ali Vaziri vs Mark Stone - Championship Wrestling From Florida, Christmas Day 1973

vs Bob Backlund, WWF Heavyweight Championship, December 26, 1983

vs Hulk Hogan, WWF Championship, January 1984

Promo compilation! Number one Number two on Slaughter Number 3, Sheik answers questions

vs Sgt Slaughter, Boot Camp Match, June 16, 1984

w/Nikolai Volkoff vs US Express, WWF Tag Team Championships, WrestleMania