Winning a title would require results that weren’t scripted…
RIP Iron Sheik. Before the Iron Sheik, there was the Original Sheik, Ed Farhat, who had a 1,000x more heat than the Iron Sheik. Check out on YouTube the legendary tag team match between the Original Sheik and Onita in Japan where the ring ropes were set on fire.
He had one of the all-time, classic Twitter accounts.
His life story is quite interesting.
Yes, it’s scripted but it is entertainment. It’s like rewarding an actor for an amazing performance with a award. If your wrestling gimmick is hot then you get the belt.
Iron Sheik when asked, “who do you predict in the Hogan vs Diesel match?”
Iron Sheik: “ I’m predict your mouth, it never shuts finally!”
I have a friend who’s father is Ivan Putski, The Polish Hammer.
Actually lives just down the street.
I have heard some great stories about what a grind it was.
I use to see Scott Norton working out at La Fitness off Gessner and Westhiemer all the time. I haven’t been there in a while so not entirely sure if he still goes there or not.
The Indian clubs.
One of the oldest forms of weight training.
If you haven’t seen the A&E Biography on him, you need to watch it.
How could the ref not called a foul on this.
I think middle eastern oil money must have paid off this ref.