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R.I.P THE IRON SHEIK -- BILL APTER REPORTING ...

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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
  • Another HUGE blow to the wrestling world. The Iron Sheik has died. Here are some words from my heart about an amazing athlete and dear friend. Thanks to Pro Wrestling Illustrated for the wonderful images used in my tribute video.

Komentáře • 80

  • @UncleEbenezer77
    @UncleEbenezer77 Před rokem +15

    Sheiky Baby was incredibly entertaining. He lived his gimmick’s demeanor, but outside kayfabe, his heart was huge. Rest in power, Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri.

    • @jamaaldavis3222
      @jamaaldavis3222 Před rokem

      Facts Rest in power 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx

    Rest in peace sheiky baby

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Před rokem +12

    It's painful losing do many legends in a short period of time

    • @zombiefulci3301
      @zombiefulci3301 Před rokem

      ​@@SillySongs4Everyone2001 Name names of the 80's WWF and they were so unique and full of charisma, even the jobbers had incredible charm; Rusty Brooks, S.D. Jones, Mike Sharpe etc...
      We will never see the glory ever again with the generic nonsense that goes for wrestling nowadays

    • @Bushmaster10MM
      @Bushmaster10MM Před rokem

      ​@Zombie Fulci my favorite Journeyman, Johnny Rodz is still alive and training guys out of a gym in Bklyn NYC ! He trained a guy at my job. He's running and promoting shows also.

    • @Blacattacsquadron
      @Blacattacsquadron Před rokem

      ​@@zombiefulci3301 the WWF made absolutely nothing. That was NWA talent. WWF talent couldn't sell a house show in the backwoods! Unless it was SD Jones. That's it

    • @Blacattacsquadron
      @Blacattacsquadron Před rokem

      ​@@Bushmaster10MM can't believe you're saying that. The guys from back then all said he was literally trash in the ring but was an excellent trainer to a degree. And that degree is showmanship. All his guys were great showman but horrible wrestlers. Perfect example are the Dudley's.

  • @Sangria
    @Sangria Před rokem +4

    RIP Iron Sheik He made my 12-year-old self cry when he defeated Bob Backlund for the belt

  • @wwltd3036
    @wwltd3036 Před rokem +2

    Losing the heart and soul of my eras of pro wrestling more and more with each passing day.

  • @DevilFish69
    @DevilFish69 Před rokem +1

    I still have his action figure. I got it as a Christmas gift when I was a child back in 1986.

  • @josemontano7767
    @josemontano7767 Před rokem

    The world is sadder without Superstar Billy Graham and the Iron sheik thank you 2 men you made my childhood ROCK!

  • @XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx

    God Bless you, Bill. I know this isn’t easy to report.

  • @sleazyfellow
    @sleazyfellow Před rokem +5

    Gonna miss this guy. His late career resurgence was great, and it all started with Dan Maloney or Dan mirade who's also dead as well.

  • @BitestheStuff
    @BitestheStuff Před rokem +3

    Iron Shiek is one of those guys who was not only a major star during his prim wrestling years, but managed to connect with new fans in his retirement via hilarious shoot promos and I'd imagine many people got introduced to him via that excellent documentary. If you haven't seen The Sheik, it's up there as one of the best wrestling documentaries. I know he's had drug issues, so I'm glad he was able to enjoy a life well into old age instead of dying young like so many others in the wrestling business. Rest in Power Iron Sheik.

  • @randytharrington
    @randytharrington Před rokem +4

    #RIPTheIronSheik #LegendsNeverDie

  • @No1BRC
    @No1BRC Před rokem +3

    He's united with his daughter again 😢🙏🏾

  • @davidkos74
    @davidkos74 Před rokem +2

    I picture Sheik and Mean Gene together again for another great promo - Camera Man, Shoot it!
    RIP Sheik

  • @Popsicle17-gtag
    @Popsicle17-gtag Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for this Bill .. much respect as always 🙏🏼

  • @thegeorgiealityshow359
    @thegeorgiealityshow359 Před rokem +2

    REST IN POWER IRON SHEIK. I remember Iron Sheik in good enough for me Cyndi Lauper's video 1985 Goonies.Sheik was a pirate ☠️

  • @markrussell3414
    @markrussell3414 Před rokem

    RIP hall of famer true legend in the wrestling iron sheik the icon and legend 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏we will always miss you iron sheik 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

  • @davidmaloskey7635
    @davidmaloskey7635 Před rokem

    R.I.P SHEIKY BABY THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY

  • @jeffdillon3930
    @jeffdillon3930 Před rokem

    Mr Apter you are an incredible historian of Wrestling and those who made this sport so much fun to watch!! Thanks for all you do!!!

  • @bradnimbus4836
    @bradnimbus4836 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for a lifetime of fantastic reporting, Mr. Apter!

  • @AdrianParsa
    @AdrianParsa Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories of this iconic man, the Iron Shiek, RIP, Khosrow Vaziri.

  • @rivercitypugs
    @rivercitypugs Před rokem

    This one hurts so very much, growing up he was my absolute favorite wrestler and as the yrs went on, loved seeing him whenever he made a appearance, his HOF speech was the best thing ever, will always remember you as the greatest, rest now as we forever think of you Sheiky Baby, "Mr camera man, Zoom in" 💔😢

  • @ogatak4158
    @ogatak4158 Před rokem +1

    I didn't start watching wrestling until the mid 2000s but The Iron Sheik is my favorite wrestler of all time, I just recently found out about him and I respect the legend forever. He will make you humble. RIP Sheiky Baby!

  • @user-hk7gt2io1j
    @user-hk7gt2io1j Před rokem

    A moving tribute from Bill Apter. Loved the Iron Sheik. God speed. .

  • @VolumedMusicMan
    @VolumedMusicMan Před rokem

    RIP Khasrow. thanks for the memories.👏👍🙏🏻

  • @howardprincz9372
    @howardprincz9372 Před rokem

    Loved all people did the Iron Sheik! God bless this man!

  • @prettyboybrandonidle8936

    RIP The Iron Sheik.

  • @landismithCOJ
    @landismithCOJ Před rokem +4

    RIP to the REAL

  • @NightWarriorAlive
    @NightWarriorAlive Před rokem

    Man, what a year for wrestling deaths; Lanny Poffo, Butch, Superstar Graham and now the Iron Sheik, ughhh. One of the greatest wrestlers and characters ever, truly one of a kind. Ironically, the day before he died, I was watching his last match on Saturday Night's Main Event from 1987 (Sheik/Volkoff vs Can-Am Connection).

  • @jojst1
    @jojst1 Před rokem

    One of the last to get true heat. It ain't the same anymore at all. Another piece of my childhood gone.

  • @Dave25
    @Dave25 Před rokem

    Big fan of your show for years I met him and still have a pic and autographs with him!:(

  • @TheRealDannAlexander
    @TheRealDannAlexander Před rokem

    Good Morning Bill. I have one of the classic thumb wrestling toys to the left of my computer screen. The Iron Sheik, sitting in a Pac-Man mug. It will stay there. Respect The Legend. Thanks for your contributions to journalism over the years. Although I would never watch wrestling today, the old days are memories I cherish. Reading PWI was a great lesson in storytelling. Very grateful.

  • @fritzhoffmann9746
    @fritzhoffmann9746 Před rokem

    Ty for sharing your stories. I loved Iron Sheik!

  • @scorptarget
    @scorptarget Před rokem

    R.I.P. Sheiky Baby 🙏🏽

  • @jamesdotson4458
    @jamesdotson4458 Před rokem

    achpuhh made of tears. Rest easy, Hossein.

  • @samuels8167
    @samuels8167 Před rokem

    Sheiky baby was a true American as no one could mix sport with show like he could!

  • @paulbrandano3477
    @paulbrandano3477 Před rokem +1

    This is and has been becoming to common for many years. I met the Sheik many times in Medford, Massachusetts, A good guy, May He rest in peace I hope He goes to see Allah and humble him. : ) No Hogan without Sheik

  • @mickeymantle-cg6ib
    @mickeymantle-cg6ib Před rokem

    I was there at MSG 1/23 /1984 Sheik made Hulkamania and we should not forget it

  • @MrTsuruta1000
    @MrTsuruta1000 Před rokem

    He signed autographs for some kids at a gym he and I belonged to.
    Stopped in the middle of his workout, without hesitatation.😊

  • @DCXCoorexDakarCoore
    @DCXCoorexDakarCoore Před rokem

    RIP 🙏 legendary Iron Sheik 🙏

  • @gabe31g
    @gabe31g Před rokem +2

    I also heard commentators call him ( Master of the Suplex ) belly to belly gut wrench suplex he was a great wrestler I'm 52 yrs old I love his character. ❤❤❤ May he rest in peace 🙏 my condolences to his family. Thank you Iron Sheik for the memories growing 💗 up with you. I loved when he was tagged with Nikolai. They really knew how to work a crowd 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Iran number one Russia number one. USA Ahhhh spit

  • @georgejcox9241
    @georgejcox9241 Před rokem

    One more Legend has gone to that big Ring in the Sky.

  • @willdickerson2921
    @willdickerson2921 Před rokem

    I met the Iron Sheik back in 1997 when I was 25 years old at my local Walmart where he was signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. I couldn’t believe he was here in
    Easton MD. He was so nice. I got a picture with him and he even autographed it for me. Rip to the WWF Champion.

  • @michaelhunziker7287
    @michaelhunziker7287 Před rokem

    A to the Z. Much respect to Iron Sheik.

  • @anthonychobotdoespopcultur7762

    Rest in peace shekiy baby

  • @khanpaniora5346
    @khanpaniora5346 Před rokem

    rest in peace iron sheik

  • @sall4090roughcuts
    @sall4090roughcuts Před rokem

    Very sad indeed to lose the Sheik -- RIP Sal Rough Cuts -

  • @michaelr.4878
    @michaelr.4878 Před rokem

    Of all of the wrestling deaths that have occurred in my lifetime (i'm 41), this one hurts the most. I can't put my finger on exactly why...but I had a soft spot for the Sheik.

  • @david29497
    @david29497 Před rokem

    I had the LJN sheik figure when i was a kid. RIP Sheik

  • @chrisruth7057
    @chrisruth7057 Před rokem

    Goodbye Sheiky baby😥😪

  • @DCXCoorexDakarCoore
    @DCXCoorexDakarCoore Před rokem

    RIP 🙏 Billy Graham

  • @Dave25
    @Dave25 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @theflorgeormix
    @theflorgeormix Před rokem

    Always serious. But great service to the industry. Sounds like a great guy.

  • @1734-Jason
    @1734-Jason Před rokem +1

    All the greats are gone but hogan still remains how does that work

  • @energyasylum997
    @energyasylum997 Před rokem

    As-Salaam-Alaikum Mr Vaziri . Rest in peace Sheiky Baby. Descanse en paz Sr Vaziri.

  • @johnfalcetta5431
    @johnfalcetta5431 Před rokem

    RESPECT THE LEGEND BUBBA

  • @chaospoet
    @chaospoet Před rokem

    This one really stings.

  • @prettyboybrandonidle8936

    The Persian Clubs.

  • @undertakerfanz628
    @undertakerfanz628 Před rokem

    She Key Bay Bee 😢

  • @Killerofdemons666
    @Killerofdemons666 Před rokem +1

    FOOK DA DEATH BABA!! such a sad day from this sad death. ill miss skeiky baby..
    ALL HAIL THE IRON SHEIK BABA!!

  • @pulsarlights2825
    @pulsarlights2825 Před rokem

    I was at the Wrestlecon hotel a few years back eating breakfast in the morning, and the Sheik ran over some lady's foot in his wheelchair and there was this big argument....lol

  • @MrNatural73
    @MrNatural73 Před rokem

    Sad Sad.

  • @Popsicle17-gtag
    @Popsicle17-gtag Před rokem +1

    You know he’s waiting in Heaven for Hogan to arrive .. he’ll get his revenge in the clouds since he never got it in the ring

  • @wwltd3036
    @wwltd3036 Před rokem

    When the theocracy falls, and it will sooner than later, we shall raise a statue of The Iron Sheik in Tehran. Inshalah.

  • @derekshoup9579
    @derekshoup9579 Před rokem

    Sheiky Baby's waiting for Hogan so they can finally settle things and win his belt back.

  • @QIKUGAMES-QIKU
    @QIKUGAMES-QIKU Před rokem

    ? No 😢 I BET HE TOOK THE JAB 😮

  • @pulsarlights2825
    @pulsarlights2825 Před rokem

    Thoughts on Ayatollah Blassie? Did Freddie actually convert to Islam or was it just a gimmick?

  • @Norseman311
    @Norseman311 Před rokem

    😔💔