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Born on March 15, 1942, The Iron Sheik was from Damghan, Semnan Province, Iran. Public records list The Iron Sheik as a professional wrestler, actor and amateur wrestler. Death is recorded on June 7, 2023, at the age of 81. Listed accolades include WWE Hall of Fame. The listed height was 183 cm.
My Take
The Iron Sheik was wrestling distilled to its purest form: a real amateur grappler turned unforgettable villain, and the only Iranian to ever hold the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. What I admire is how he became more beloved in his later years than in his prime, reinventing himself as a profane, hilarious social media icon who charmed an entirely new generation. That second act, turning a hated heel into a cult-favorite elder statesman, is rare and genuinely moving. He passed in 2023, but his blend of legitimacy, menace, and warmth made him a true legend. The business was richer for having him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- The Iron Sheik
- Name (Japanese)
- コシロ・バジリ
- Reading
- こしろ・ばじり
- Born
- March 15, 1942 – June 7, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Damghan, Semnan Province, Iran
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor / amateur wrestler / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/therealironsheik/
- Xhttps://x.com/the_ironsheik
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Iron%20Sheik
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q289781
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was The Iron Sheik born?
Born March 15, 1942.
When did The Iron Sheik die?
Died June 7, 2023, aged 81.
Where was The Iron Sheik from?
The Iron Sheik was from Damghan, Semnan Province, Iran.
What did The Iron Sheik do?
The Iron Sheik worked as professional wrestler, actor, amateur wrestler, athlete.
How tall was The Iron Sheik?
The Iron Sheik was 183 cm.
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