During the peak of his wrestling career in the 1980s he faced many greats, including Hulk Hogan.
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He was a "true legend, a force of nature and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark" on the wrestling world,Born in Iran, the wrestling icon's real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri.At the peak of his wrestling career, in the 1980s, Vaziri faced off against other greats in the ring including Bob Backlund, Sgt Slaughter and Hulk Hogan.
With his iconic shaved head, handlebar moustache and curled-toe shoes, Vaziri paid tribute to his Iranian heritage with his persona.He almost made his country's Olympic wrestling team in 1968.
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