Statements (313)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1960-2010
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| gptkbp:appearance |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:The_Wrestler gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:The_Howard_Stern_Show gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame Interviews Conventions Podcasts Reality TV shows |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:documentary
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| gptkbp:biography |
The Iron Sheik: The True Story
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1942-03-15
March 15, 1942 |
| gptkbp:birth_name |
gptkb:Hossein_Khosrow_Ali_Vaziri
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
Tehran, Iran
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| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:2010
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:WWF_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:WWF_World_Heavyweight_Championship gptkb:WWF_World_Heavyweight_Champion gptkb:WWF_Tag_Team_Champion gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:NWA_World_Tag_Team_Champion gptkb:WWE_Championship |
| gptkbp:character_type |
Heel
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Pop Culture
Pop culture references Wrestling Community Influence on wrestling culture Influence on wrestling characters Portrayal of Middle Eastern characters in wrestling Represented Middle Eastern stereotypes |
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:WWA_World_Heavyweight_Champion
gptkb:WWF_Intercontinental_Champion gptkb:WWF_World_Heavyweight_Champion gptkb:WWF_Tag_Team_Champion gptkb:NWA_World_Tag_Team_Champion |
| gptkbp:current_status |
Retired
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:The_U._S._Express
gptkb:Killer_Bees |
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Sheik
gptkb:The_Sheik_(2014) |
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
gptkb:Persian
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
His role in the 1980s wrestling boom
His character as an Iranian villain Winning the first Wrestle Mania match Anti-American persona Being a villain in wrestling His anti-American persona His character and promos Promoting Iranian culture in wrestling His character as a villain in wrestling His interviews and social media presence His unique accent and catchphrases |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_I
Bruno Sammartino vs. The Iron Sheik Against Hulk Hogan at Madison Square Garden |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I break you, make you humble.”
" I break you, make you humble." “ I am the greatest wrestler in the world!” Iran number one “ I break your back, make you humble.” |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Bob_Backlund
gptkb:Sgt._Slaughter gptkb:Scott_Hall gptkb:Jim_Duggan gptkb:Hulk_Hogan |
| gptkbp:federation |
gptkb:WWF
gptkb:NWA |
| gptkbp:feud |
gptkb:Bob_Backlund
gptkb:The_Ultimate_Warrior gptkb:Sgt._Slaughter gptkb:Jim_Duggan gptkb:Ric_Flair gptkb:Hulk_Hogan gptkb:Jake_Roberts gptkb:Nikolai_Volkoff gptkb:Bruno_Sammartino gptkb:The_Rock |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
technical
|
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
gptkb:2010
|
| gptkbp:finishing_move |
Camel Clutch
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| gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction |
gptkb:2005
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame_2005 gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:has_catchphrase |
Iran Number One!
Iran Number One, USA Number One Iran number one Iran number one, USA, hockey! |
| gptkbp:health_issues |
gptkb:diabetes
Knee problems |
| gptkbp:height |
6 ft 0 in
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| gptkbp:hometown |
Tehran, Iran
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Iron Sheik
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Pioneering the foreign heel character
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Wrestling
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Future generations of wrestlers
Wrestling culture Wrestling Villains Wrestling villains Wrestling promos and character work |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Khosrow_Vaziri
gptkb:Gory_Guerrero gptkb:Verne_Gagne gptkb:Bruno_Sammartino Amateur wrestling |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Billy_Robinson
MMA fighters Professional wrestlers Wrestling Villains |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Wrestlers of Middle Eastern descent
|
| gptkbp:is_trained_in |
gptkb:Verne_Gagne
gptkb:Billy_Robinson |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Catchphrases
His colorful personality His charity work His appearances on reality TV shows His appearances in commercials His appearances in video games Professional wrestling career Heel persona Anti-American Gimmick His appearances in documentaries His feuds with American wrestlers His influence on wrestling storylines His legacy in professional wrestling history His merchandise and action figures His participation in wrestling conventions His role in promoting wrestling internationally His role in the rise of sports entertainment |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
Influential in wrestling history Influential in professional wrestling Influential in wrestling culture Cultural icon in wrestling Influential in the wrestling industry Iconic status in wrestling history Influential in professional wrestling history Wrestling Legend Influential in the 1980s wrestling era Iconic villain in wrestling history Pioneer for Iranian wrestlers Pioneer of Iranian wrestling characters |
| gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:Classy_Freddie_Blassie
Fred Blassie |
| gptkbp:manager |
gptkb:Freddie_Blassie
|
| gptkbp:merchandise |
Action figures
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
Iranian |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik
gptkb:The_Sheik |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Royal_Rumble_1992
gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_VI gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_23 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_25 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_2000 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_21 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_22 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_24 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_26 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_30 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_32 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_37 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_36 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_28 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_31 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_33 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_34 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_35 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_38 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_XIII gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_29 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_27 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_VIII gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_X gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_XI gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_XII gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_XV gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_VII gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_IX gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_39 gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_I gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_XIV |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_I
Wrestle Mania I vs. Hulk Hogan |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Bob_Backlund
gptkb:The_Ultimate_Warrior gptkb:Sgt._Slaughter gptkb:Kurt_Angle gptkb:Ric_Flair gptkb:Hulk_Hogan gptkb:Verne_Gagne gptkb:Randy_Savage gptkb:Paul_Orndorff gptkb:Bruno_Sammartino gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Bob_Backlund gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Bret_Hart gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Edge gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Hulk_Hogan gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._John_Cena gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Randy_Savage gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_vs._Shawn_Michaels The Iron Sheik vs. AJ Styles The Iron Sheik vs. Adam Cole The Iron Sheik vs. Andrade El Idolo The Iron Sheik vs. Angel Garza The Iron Sheik vs. Anthony Bowens The Iron Sheik vs. Big E. The Iron Sheik vs. Bobby Lashley The Iron Sheik vs. Bray Wyatt The Iron Sheik vs. Brian Cage The Iron Sheik vs. Brian Pillman Jr. The Iron Sheik vs. Brody King The Iron Sheik vs. Buddy Matthews The Iron Sheik vs. Cedric Alexander The Iron Sheik vs. Chris Jericho The Iron Sheik vs. Cody Rhodes The Iron Sheik vs. Damian Priest The Iron Sheik vs. Danhausen The Iron Sheik vs. Daniel Bryan The Iron Sheik vs. Darby Allin The Iron Sheik vs. Drew Mc Intyre The Iron Sheik vs. Finn Balor The Iron Sheik vs. Hangman Page The Iron Sheik vs. Hook The Iron Sheik vs. Humberto Carrillo The Iron Sheik vs. Jake Roberts The Iron Sheik vs. Johnny Gargano The Iron Sheik vs. Jungle Boy The Iron Sheik vs. Karrion Kross The Iron Sheik vs. Keith Lee The Iron Sheik vs. Kevin Nash The Iron Sheik vs. Kofi Kingston The Iron Sheik vs. Kurt Angle The Iron Sheik vs. Lio Rush The Iron Sheik vs. MJF The Iron Sheik vs. Mace The Iron Sheik vs. Malakai Black The Iron Sheik vs. Mansoor The Iron Sheik vs. Max Caster The Iron Sheik vs. Mustafa Ali The Iron Sheik vs. Powerhouse Hobbs The Iron Sheik vs. Ric Flair The Iron Sheik vs. Ricky Starks The Iron Sheik vs. Ricochet The Iron Sheik vs. Riddle The Iron Sheik vs. Roman Reigns The Iron Sheik vs. Sammy Guevara The Iron Sheik vs. Scott Hall The Iron Sheik vs. Seth Rollins The Iron Sheik vs. Sgt. Slaughter The Iron Sheik vs. Shelton Benjamin The Iron Sheik vs. Swerve Strickland The Iron Sheik vs. T-Bar The Iron Sheik vs. Ted Di Biase The Iron Sheik vs. The Rock The Iron Sheik vs. The Ultimate Warrior The Iron Sheik vs. Tommaso Ciampa The Iron Sheik vs. Tony Nese The Iron Sheik vs. Will Hobbs The Iron Sheik vs. Xavier Woods |
| gptkbp:popularity |
Cult Figure
Cult Icon |
| gptkbp:promotions |
gptkb:WWF/_WWE
gptkb:TNA gptkb:WCW gptkb:ECW gptkb:WWF gptkb:NWA gptkb:WWE gptkb:AJPW |
| gptkbp:real_name |
gptkb:Hossein_Khosrow_Ali_Vaziri
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:2010
gptkb:WWE Acting and appearances in media |
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:2010
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame_2005 Retired Health issues |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:2010
|
| gptkbp:ring_name |
gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik
gptkb:1972 Technical |
| gptkbp:signature_move |
Camel Clutch
|
| gptkbp:social_media |
gptkb:Twitter
gptkb:Instagram |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
Active on Twitter
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Married
|
| gptkbp:style |
Heel
Heel character |
| gptkbp:tag_team |
gptkb:The_Iron_Sheik_and_Nikolai_Volkoff
gptkb:Nikolai_Volkoff gptkb:N/_A |
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
gptkb:Wrestling
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| gptkbp:weight |
250 lb
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Ted_Di_Biase
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| gptkbp:wrestling_style |
gptkb:Wrestling
Heel Amateur Wrestling Amateur wrestling American wrestling |
| gptkbp:years_active |
1972-1989, 2000-present
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Scott_Hall
gptkb:Hulk_Hogan gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_I |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|