Documentary
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.
Directed by
Igal Hecht
Jack Black
Dwayne Johnson
Himself
Seth Green
Hulk Hogan
Himself
Bret Hart
Mick Foley
Jim Ross
Himself
Khosrow Vaziri
Himself/The Iron Sheik
Bruce Prichard
Jimmy Hart
Brian Yandrisovitz
Aurelian Smith Jr.
Jim Duggan
James Ware
Jerome Saganovich
Josip Peruzović
Larry Whistler
David Golshan
Todd W. Fulkerson

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