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the Iron Sheik has a movie coming out
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:18 am
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:18 am
YES YES YES! Maybe this would be better on the movie board but with the monday night raw thread being OT maybe it fits here better
Trailer
Whether you're an old school wrestling fan from the 1980s, or someone who learned about The Iron Sheik from his exploits on Twitter, the new documentary about his life, The Sheik, is a must-watch for fans new or old.
The far-spanning documentary, The Sheik, pulls few punches, looking at the life of Khosrow Vaziri and his professional wrestling character The Iron Sheik.
The 95-minute feature, which makes its debut tonight at the Hot Docs International Film Festival in Toronto, was made possible through a crowdsourcing fundraising efforts of Vaziri's managers and family friends Jian and Page Magen.
The documentary is a moving look at the life of one of the most unique professional wrestlers in the history of the sport. From clean-cut babyface wearing USA singlets when he started out in Minnesota in the 1970s to one of the most hated villains in history, Vaziri has seen -- and done -- it all.
One of the best parts of the documentary is the wide cast of people interviewed for the project -- a real who's who of professional wrestling, which is difficult to accomplish these days for a non-WWE project.
Among those interviewed are The Rock, Hulk Hogan, Jim Ross, Bob Orton, Bruce Prichard, Jake Roberts, Mick Foley, Koko B. Ware, King Kong Bundy, Jim Duggan, the Nasty Boys, Sunny, Jimmy Snuka, wrestling journalists Greg Oliver and Keith Elliot Greenberg, along with actors Seth Green and Jack Black.
If you're scoring at home, that's nine WWE Hall of Famers on that list.
Despite being produced by those close with Vaziri, the documentary isn't a puff piece, something the producers should be commended for. The film takes an honest, and often times uncomfortable, look at Vaziri as he began a quest to get clean from drugs at the urging of his wife and daughters along with the Magen brothers.
The documentary hits home when Vaziri speaks about his oldest daughter Marissa, who was murdered in 2003. It was that event which is said to send Vaziri down the wrong path, where he was in denial over his drug problem and insisted he was self-medicating. We see in-depth footage of Vaziri obtaining drugs at a seedy motel and you get the feeling the arguments with his wife, which are portrayed here, were a regular occurrence.
The film also looks at Vaziri's contributions to the wrestling industry. He was credited with helping Hulkamania really build when he dropped the WWF World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan in 1984 -- being willing to do business when he was offered $100,000 by Verne Gagne to bring the WWF title back to Minnesota.
He refused, and the rest in history. Both The Rock and Foley spoke about how The Iron Sheik was the perfect opponent for Hogan at that time.
But when it comes to impact, the film captures wrestlers from all eras meeting with Vaziri at various fan festivals. The Rock, in particular, puts Vaziri over for always being there to give advice and what he contributed to his career.
The film also discusses the impact Vaziri's 1988 drug arrest had on his life and career.
But it also looks at Vaziri's recent career renaissance -- from his ranting YouTube videos to his infamous appearances on The Howard Stern Show and other media appearances -- and how his Twitter feed, @the_ironsheik, has created a whole new legion of Iron Sheik fans, those who want to follow along to his rantings on Hulk Hogan, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, or whatever else is going on in wrestling or pop culture.
His renaissance wasn't just limited to his Iron Sheik persona. But it extended to his family life, as well. The documentary shows Vaziri playing with his grandchildren, having patched things up with his long-time wife Caryl, whom he married 40 years ago this year, and his children. It's the exact opposite of the raving lunatic fans see in the media.
The Sheik takes a look at the complicated life of Khosrow Vaziri, both good and bad. Long-time fans will appreciate the behind the scenes access to one of most infamous personalities in the history of professional wrestling, while new fans will gain an appreciate for what Vaziri went through, and continues to go through at 72 years old, as he tries to stay clean of drugs and do what's right to get healthy.
Do yourself a favor and watch this documentary -- pre-orders are out there now for when it finishes its festival runs. And if you don't, well, you could face some humbling consequences.
Trailer
Whether you're an old school wrestling fan from the 1980s, or someone who learned about The Iron Sheik from his exploits on Twitter, the new documentary about his life, The Sheik, is a must-watch for fans new or old.
The far-spanning documentary, The Sheik, pulls few punches, looking at the life of Khosrow Vaziri and his professional wrestling character The Iron Sheik.
The 95-minute feature, which makes its debut tonight at the Hot Docs International Film Festival in Toronto, was made possible through a crowdsourcing fundraising efforts of Vaziri's managers and family friends Jian and Page Magen.
The documentary is a moving look at the life of one of the most unique professional wrestlers in the history of the sport. From clean-cut babyface wearing USA singlets when he started out in Minnesota in the 1970s to one of the most hated villains in history, Vaziri has seen -- and done -- it all.
One of the best parts of the documentary is the wide cast of people interviewed for the project -- a real who's who of professional wrestling, which is difficult to accomplish these days for a non-WWE project.
Among those interviewed are The Rock, Hulk Hogan, Jim Ross, Bob Orton, Bruce Prichard, Jake Roberts, Mick Foley, Koko B. Ware, King Kong Bundy, Jim Duggan, the Nasty Boys, Sunny, Jimmy Snuka, wrestling journalists Greg Oliver and Keith Elliot Greenberg, along with actors Seth Green and Jack Black.
If you're scoring at home, that's nine WWE Hall of Famers on that list.
Despite being produced by those close with Vaziri, the documentary isn't a puff piece, something the producers should be commended for. The film takes an honest, and often times uncomfortable, look at Vaziri as he began a quest to get clean from drugs at the urging of his wife and daughters along with the Magen brothers.
The documentary hits home when Vaziri speaks about his oldest daughter Marissa, who was murdered in 2003. It was that event which is said to send Vaziri down the wrong path, where he was in denial over his drug problem and insisted he was self-medicating. We see in-depth footage of Vaziri obtaining drugs at a seedy motel and you get the feeling the arguments with his wife, which are portrayed here, were a regular occurrence.
The film also looks at Vaziri's contributions to the wrestling industry. He was credited with helping Hulkamania really build when he dropped the WWF World Heavyweight Championship to Hogan in 1984 -- being willing to do business when he was offered $100,000 by Verne Gagne to bring the WWF title back to Minnesota.
He refused, and the rest in history. Both The Rock and Foley spoke about how The Iron Sheik was the perfect opponent for Hogan at that time.
But when it comes to impact, the film captures wrestlers from all eras meeting with Vaziri at various fan festivals. The Rock, in particular, puts Vaziri over for always being there to give advice and what he contributed to his career.
The film also discusses the impact Vaziri's 1988 drug arrest had on his life and career.
But it also looks at Vaziri's recent career renaissance -- from his ranting YouTube videos to his infamous appearances on The Howard Stern Show and other media appearances -- and how his Twitter feed, @the_ironsheik, has created a whole new legion of Iron Sheik fans, those who want to follow along to his rantings on Hulk Hogan, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, or whatever else is going on in wrestling or pop culture.
His renaissance wasn't just limited to his Iron Sheik persona. But it extended to his family life, as well. The documentary shows Vaziri playing with his grandchildren, having patched things up with his long-time wife Caryl, whom he married 40 years ago this year, and his children. It's the exact opposite of the raving lunatic fans see in the media.
The Sheik takes a look at the complicated life of Khosrow Vaziri, both good and bad. Long-time fans will appreciate the behind the scenes access to one of most infamous personalities in the history of professional wrestling, while new fans will gain an appreciate for what Vaziri went through, and continues to go through at 72 years old, as he tries to stay clean of drugs and do what's right to get healthy.
Do yourself a favor and watch this documentary -- pre-orders are out there now for when it finishes its festival runs. And if you don't, well, you could face some humbling consequences.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:26 am to cleetus
His cameo on Kenny v. spenny was fantastic. If you have not seen it, go watch it now.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:58 am to cleetus
Sheiky baby!!! I am the real shooter. Ill break your back ill make you humble and frick you in the arse with my ten inch cock. Sheik is awesome when he's drunk on stern or opie and Anthony.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:03 am to cleetus
He really doesn't like Justin Beiber or Mondays. fricking jabronis!
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:03 am to cleetus
Hopefully it will feature plenty of General Adnan.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:12 am to cleetus
frick the rice crispy dick jabroni Jose Canseco. He not the real like the Sheiky baby!
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:18 am to cleetus
Funniest sheik story is when Vince called him to let him know he tested positive. Sheiks response was yes! Positive is good I passed. Vince then had to explain what positive meant. And he was fired or suspended.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:22 am to Artie Rome
frick that jabroni no good **** Brian Blair. Him and jake went over into Canada sheik took jakes cocaine for him since jake asked. So when he gave back jake didn't even split it with him. He also called Wendi richter a lesbian.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:33 am to cleetus
I couldn't believe how small he was when I met him in person. He was only about 5'9".
He wanted to get into Richter's pants and when she turned him down he claimed she was a lesbian
He wanted to get into Richter's pants and when she turned him down he claimed she was a lesbian
This post was edited on 9/18/14 at 8:34 am
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:57 am to cleetus
Sheik is a true character.
I've got a copy of at least one interview with him where he starts repeating the same 15 things over and over again before answering each question, to the point where I refered to that set of events as him "LIVIN' in a VAN down by the RIVER".
And then there's him talking about breaking B. Brian Blair's back, fricking him in the arse, and making him humble.
Then there's the story of him getting suspended by the then-WWF for a year in the 80s. He got pulled aside by Vince McMahon and told his drug test came back positive. He was confused, thinking this was a good thing, before Vince laid it out. The reason he was so confused was that he'd gotten someone else to take the piss test for him and THEY were pissing dirty, too.
I've got a copy of at least one interview with him where he starts repeating the same 15 things over and over again before answering each question, to the point where I refered to that set of events as him "LIVIN' in a VAN down by the RIVER".
And then there's him talking about breaking B. Brian Blair's back, fricking him in the arse, and making him humble.
Then there's the story of him getting suspended by the then-WWF for a year in the 80s. He got pulled aside by Vince McMahon and told his drug test came back positive. He was confused, thinking this was a good thing, before Vince laid it out. The reason he was so confused was that he'd gotten someone else to take the piss test for him and THEY were pissing dirty, too.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:00 am to cleetus
frick him.
Him and his Arab pals beat up, tarred and feathered junk yard dog when I was 10.
Never forgot it. frick all of em.
Him and his Arab pals beat up, tarred and feathered junk yard dog when I was 10.
Never forgot it. frick all of em.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:05 am to Draven
It was amazing how strong he was. His Persian club challenge was awesome. And the fact he still had abs when he had a gut was unreal.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:07 am to TIGRLEE
It was probably the best gimmick of all time. Bring in a character like that in the middle of the hostage crisis? That was some heat.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:10 am to TIGRLEE
There's also a segment on legends of wrestling. Pat Patterson got him hooked on dipping and drinking crown. Pat got him drunk so bad he was trying to drink out his spit cup. Before pat sheik didn't drink or smoke or dip. He also went on the road with the free birds. I think the video is still on YouTube. He was so badass that he was able to buy beer anywhere in georgia on sunday
This post was edited on 9/18/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:14 am to Artie Rome
He enjoyed the heat from the audience. He was even a bodyguard for the shah. He even called mean gene an intelligent Jew in an interview once.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:15 am to lsucoonass
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He also went on the road with the free birds.
If one isn't an alcoholic before spending time on the road with Michael PS Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy "Jack" Roberts, one will be soon.
Jimmy Garvin made the mistake of lending the Freebirds his house in Dallas while they were in World Class. IIRC, they ended up having an entire wall covered in empty Jack Daniels bottles and managed to set the house on fire.
Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:17 am to lsucoonass
One things for sure...there will never be another one like him!
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