David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
6/7/23 12:35 p.m.

I for one will miss his motivational words.

Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter)
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
6/7/23 1:09 p.m.

Breaking backs and making people humble in heaven now. RIP.

drsmooth
drsmooth HalfDork
6/7/23 2:03 p.m.

Rest in Peace Sheikie Baby!

Hope you get all the green medicine you want in heaven, and don't forget Nicolai Volkoff still owes you money, time to collect! 

And remember, Hogan never gave you a rematch because he was scared, berkeley that Jabroni. 

 

Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos)
Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/7/23 2:11 p.m.

Mentioned this in another thread, the dude was actually a fairly decent amateur wrestler. He was an assistant coach/trainer for two US Olympic squads.

slefain
slefain UltimaDork
6/7/23 2:30 p.m.

This thread tag gave me the best laugh I've had in days. Thanks for the show Sheik, berkeley those Jabronis.

 



 

SKJSS (formerly Klayfish)
SKJSS (formerly Klayfish) PowerDork
6/7/23 3:17 p.m.

They just aired a documentary about him last week.  He was right in the wheelhouse when I was into it.

RIP

Steve_Jones
Steve_Jones SuperDork
6/7/23 6:32 p.m.
drsmooth said:

Rest in Peace Sheikie Baby!

Hope you get all the green medicine you want in heaven, and don't forget Nicolai Volkoff still owes you money, time to collect! 

Joe (his real name) and The Sheik were actually friends in real life, and with Joe living up the street, I've met him a number of times, he was crazy in real life, but also a great guy. 

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
6/7/23 9:43 p.m.

Camel Clutch forever ,  jabroni!

Tony Sestito
Tony Sestito UltimaDork
6/8/23 8:12 a.m.

He was the best. RIP FOREVER AND F HULK HOGAN YOU JABRONI!!!

RevRico
RevRico GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/8/23 8:29 a.m.

Ugh. For someone whole stole their entire gimmick, I guess I can give him some credit for being entertaining, even if he was just copying the one true Sheik, Sabus uncle, Ed Farhat. 

hybridmomentspass
hybridmomentspass Dork
6/8/23 10:41 a.m.

Not a wrestling fan, but enjoy wresting docs and such. 
Recently watched one on A&E and it was really cool. Neat to see his upbringing, what pushed him away from Iran (? right?) and what he did here in the states. How he fell, but recovered and kept his family together in the end.

 

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/8/23 12:04 p.m.
David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
6/8/23 1:10 p.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH :

A true artist. 

Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos)
Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/8/23 3:01 p.m.



Possibly my favorite.

Steve_Jones
Steve_Jones SuperDork
6/8/23 6:46 p.m.

In reply to Brett_Murphy (Agent of Chaos) :

Tied with this for me 

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
6/8/23 11:51 p.m.
hybridmomentspass said:

Not a wrestling fan, but enjoy wresting docs and such. 
Recently watched one on A&E and it was really cool.

Then you need to listen to the "Behind the Bastards" episode on Vince McMahon. It's like a 6 parter and it is a wild ride. The Sheik makes an appearance a couple times.

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
XKElnRR0e2deWp4XD7tIkGUW95MNlzonjfKhNVDw0HQkwAcbuvwqBY5QzPfPekRY