The Sheik

When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camelclutched his way to fame in the 1980s he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling These days the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter where hes gained a new following Once an Olympic hopeful bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that in the Sheiks own words will make you humble