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

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