| 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: | Apr 26, 2014 |
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| Director: | Igal Hecht |
| Writer: | |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | wrestling |
| Production Companies | Magen Boys Entertainment |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| 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 |
| James Ray Hart | Self |
| Seth Green | Self |
| David Golshan | Self |
| Todd W. Fulkerson | Self |
| Jian Magen | Self |
| Bruce Prichard | Self |
| Josip Peruzović | Self |
| Jerry Sags | Self |
| Aurelian Smith Jr. | Self |
| Brian Yandrisovitz | Self |
| James Ware | Self |
| Larry Zbyszko | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Igal Hecht | Director |
| Name | Title |
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| Jian Magen | Producer |
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