The author of this article recently viewed the Iron Sheiks Documentary, titled The Sheik, which covered the highs and lows of the legendary wrestlers career. It discussed his early life in Tehran, Iran, his migration to the United States, and his experiences in the wrestling business before the rise of Hulkamania. It also referenced the many challenges, both personal and professional that the man has dealt with, as well as the outpouring of support he has received from friends, family, and fans. Without question, the Sheiks documentary is a must-see for fans of professional wrestling and for documentary enthusiasts alike. It gives fans a lot of insight into the behind-the-scenes realities of professional wrestling, and how one small mistake can change ones life, for better or worse. This article will discuss the ten most interesting and impressive facts presented in the Iron Sheiks documentary. It will cover aspects of the in-ring career and post-wrestling life of Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, the man behind the Iron Sheik character, as well as those close to him and who helped build his post-wrestling career. In the end, once youve finished reading this article, hopefully that will inspire you enough to go watch The Sheik and see for yourself why Vaziri had a once-of-a-kind career, and how his life is one of the greatest stories ever told.