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RIP Iron Sheik. Very sad news. An integral part of the success of the 80’s wrestling boom and an extraordinary talent and incredible “bad guy” I have a lot of Sheik stories and many great memories. Thank you for all you gave to our industry. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/qMkAPGIhGt

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) June 7, 2023

“Love you forever Bubba” Rest in Power to the Mighty Iron Sheik. My sincerest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/ct41brPIBn

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) June 7, 2023

Iron Sheik played a pivotal role in the development of imagination in my childhood as a kid.

I grew up and watched him with educated eyes, he was incredibly fun to watch and at times brilliant with the live audience.

And that’s how I’ll always remember him.#IronSheik
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— Karrion Kross ? (@realKILLERkross) June 8, 2023

I was sad to hear @the_ironsheik passed away. He had an amazing impact on many throughout the world. Sheik and I enjoyed blasting eachother publicly. All in fun. He was a man with an incredible personality. Gonna miss you Sheiky Baby! #itstrue

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) June 7, 2023

RIP Iron Sheik ???? pic.twitter.com/HNgXmsNjxt

— Arn Anderson (@TheArnShow) June 7, 2023

Vik and I got heat for sneaking The Iron Sheik beers once…It was worth it.

RIP @the_ironsheik

— Hale Collins (@Hale_Collins) June 7, 2023

I was looking for this picture yesterday but couldn't find it. For all the years we rode together, @PrideOfMexico and I would listen to @the_ironsheik interviews and loved them all. we'd talk about how he was 1 of the 1st true heels that we knew and how legit he was. #RIPSheik pic.twitter.com/IfIoAA7apW

— ??Rodriguez ?????????????????? (@RRWWE) June 8, 2023

The Iron Sheik was ALWAYS doing whatever he could to stay in shape incase that Hollywood jabroni ever accepted his challenge for a rematch!

Love you forever Bubba! ?? pic.twitter.com/83Q66HBCxN

— stu stone (@stustone) June 8, 2023

The boot camp match between @the_ironsheik & @_SgtSlaughter in June ‘84 at msg is the first pro wrestling match I ever saw & was hooked instantly. Without these 2 legends there would be no Mikey Whipwreck. Rest in Peace legend. ????????‍?? ???? #IronSheik #Legend #Bubba pic.twitter.com/X7cG0ys1N1

— ????Mikey Whipwreck???? (@MikeyWhipwreck_) June 8, 2023

I Did security for Howard Stern’s Killers of Comedy while Iron Sheik was on tour

Before the show Sheik pulled me aside to say:

“You’re a big kid, Did you ever think about being a pro wrestler? Bruno Sammartino is from Pittsburgh and he was the best” #RIPIronSheik pic.twitter.com/pd0OocBDzU

— Sam Adonis (@RealSamAdonis) June 8, 2023

WOW
The only picture I have w/ @the_ironsheik#RespectTheLegend pic.twitter.com/1dcXhxo34d

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) June 7, 2023