The Sheik

The Sheik — Plot

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.

• Release date
• April 26, 2014
• Runtime
• 95 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Igal Hecht

The Sheik — Cast

Khosrow Vaziri Self - The Iron Sheik Jim Ross Self Hulk Hogan Self Dwayne Johnson Self Jack Black Self Jim Duggan Self Mick Foley Self Bret Hart Self