Name: Iron Sheik
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

A_AND_E

Watch over 2 000 of HISTORY’s most fascinating documentaries and series  anytime  commercial-free.

HISTORY VAULT

The Iron Sheik is one of the most iconic villains in WWE history, but the arduous journey Hossein Khosrow Vaziri has never been told.

Biography: WWE Legends

Iron Sheik

Growing up in East Austin, Texas, Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. always had an outsized vision of the possibilities for himself; his iconic rivalry and promos with Ric Flair set the path for an entire industry.

Dusty Rhodes

Rodney Anoa'i was a high school dropout who needed direction and purpose; after exploding onto the scene in 1992, the 500 pound giant became "Yokozuna" and quickly skyrocketed to WWE superstardom.

Yokozuna

Charlotte Flair is currently one of WWE's biggest superstars; she is in the midst of creating an unmatched legacy in women's wrestling history, but it hasn't been easy with the added pressure of being the daughter of The Nature Boy Ric Flair.

Charlotte

Following the incredible journey of WWE's original Anti-Diva Paige, from her humble beginnings in Norwich, England to becoming a catalyst for the WWE Women's Revolution.

Paige

Jerry The King Lawler is a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar whose career spanned generations; as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first match, Lawler looks back at his unlikely journey to the top of sports entertainment.

Jerry Lawler

Profiling Glenn Jacobs, the man who portrays the beastly leviathan Kane, a soft-spoken husband and father of two daughters who turned in his wrestling tights to become mayor of Knoxville County in Tennessee.

Kane

Known as the Ninth Wonder of the World, Joanie Lee Laurer transcended all traditional boundaries of what a female could accomplish in Sports Entertainment. As a child, Joanie had dreams of being someone special. As Chyna, Joanie took the WWE by storm. From day one, Chyna was unique. Debuting as a bodyguard for the men who made up the legendary faction Degeneration X she made an immediate and lasting impact on the industry. She remains the only woman in history to ever win the highly coveted WWE.

Chyna

Showcasing the life and legacy of WWE star Jake Roberts; through a variety of interviews, photos and archival footage, looking at the unforgettable man both in and out of the ring.

Jake The Snake Roberts

Hulk Hogan joins Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form a group of villains called the New World Order, which becomes the most influential faction in the history of sports entertainment and has fans cheering for the bad guys.

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

The latest movies and must watch shows!

Watch The Pitt exclusively on the HBO Max app, included with an HBO Max subscription.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. HBO Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch new episodes of School Spirits and more all in one network.

Watch exclusive originals like heartfelt comedy American Classic, Hollywood hit movies & more.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series like Outlander, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Spartacus: House of Ashur, Power Book, BMF and much more.

S3 E10 | Iron Sheik