WWF : The Iron Shiek today.....

[Just Jack]

The cruel tragedy of The Iron Sheik

 

 

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, is 73, and is in pain. He badly needs knee surgery that he can't afford, but if the truth is to be told, every joint on his body could use fixing. A lifetime in wrestling, amateur and professional, will do that to a man. So Vaziri, better known as the evil pro wrestler, "The Iron Sheik," would on this day rather sit in his chair and let the hours pass by than talk about his life. He aches all over, he's not making a lot of money and he wants to be left alone. "Bubba, please, I will talk to you and answer all of your questions," he says, pleadingly. "But let's do it another time. Now is not good." The Iron Sheik poses for a picture at Supercon 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Getty)

Now, though, is the time. At least that's the view of Page Magen, who along with his twin brother, Jian, serves as the Sheik's manager. The Magens are attempting to raise funds through crowd sourcing to produce a documentary on the Sheik's life.

 

I think the WWE should kick in some money towards it.

[Corp000085]

Navybillsfan is crying somewhere.

[The Poojer]

he is awesome to follow on twitter...he used to make some great calls into Howard Stern.

[Roger Goodell]

Unfortunately, not all sports organizations are as concerned with the health and well-being of its alumni as is the NFL.

[BillsFanM.D.]

I remember him slapping the Camel Clutch on Bob Backlund......en route to becoming the WWF champion. Then the Hulk kicked his azz. Life was great when I was 10.