Description: (Professional Wrestler Best Known for His Crippling Camel Clutch Maneuver)
The Iron Sheik, a prominent Iranian professional wrestler, became the first Iranian champion in WWE after winning the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983. He was known for his villainous character and engaged in a memorable rivalry with Hulk Hogan during the 1980s WWF wrestling boom. Additionally, he found success by teaming up with Nikolai Volkoff and winning the WWF Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania. Despite his heel persona, The Iron Sheik gained popularity through media appearances and shoot interviews, leading to his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.