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G Gardner
February 16, 2025
Crystol Grimes
Crystol Grimes
February 23, 2024
Upon meeting him for the first time I was quite frightened. He said to me “You beautiful woman. I put you on my website. Merry Christmas. I love you. This taught me so never judge a book by the cover. A man that suffered a lot of pain. My life was enriched by knowing him.
Ted Irwin
August 29, 2023
To his family prayers are with you all.
Michelle Trafford
August 29, 2023
Prayers to his family ..I watched his matches all the time and he made it interesting storylines in wrestling .
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Mitchell Williams
August 26, 2023
Sorry for your lost , may god Peace be with you ,
Joel Baldwin
June 16, 2023
kaz was the greatest broke my heart at the news of his passing we had some great times together in the late 90s early 2000 too bad life took its turn and I lost contact over the years I loved you, brother sincerely joe bubba
Elizabeth Bell
June 15, 2023
R.I.P.
Dennis Winship
June 14, 2023
I like the iron sheik for his wrestling against hulkhogan. I also like the iron sheik when he was col mustfa he will be for ever missed Dennis winship lynn massachusetts
Eric Herrera
June 11, 2023
A legitimate legend of pro wrestling and such an iconic character. May you rest in peace and condolences to the family.
Mike Billedo
June 10, 2023
Incredible wrestler! His feuds with the likes of Sgt,,,, Slaughter and Hulk Hogan were very memorable. Met him in St. Louis back in the early 80s. R.I.P.. Sheik!!!
Wendy Moll
June 9, 2023
Loved watching you wrestle at Ag Hall in Allentown PA in the mid 80’s. Always a great show between you and Sgt Slaughter! I saw the A&E special about your life recently. You lost you beautiful daughter 2 weeks before I lost my son in ‘03. May you RIP Sheik..Say hello to my boy in heaven
Donna & Robert Pollara
June 9, 2023
I’m going to miss you more then you’ll know. Both our family went through a lot with our daughters.
You were there for Jennifer’s funeral, I wish I could be there for you and your family. Prayers and hugs are coming your way. Bob and I will always remember you. Take care of our daughters. We will see each other again RIP
Michael marx
June 9, 2023
The Iron Sheik was an incredible man. He accomplished more than ten men, in a life time. Though he had some bumps in the road, he changed, overcame adversity, personal tragedy, loss and continued on the path of sucess. God Bless him and his family. May God comfort you (ALL) in this trying time. He was a blessing to thousands. Long live the Iron Sheik! God Bless...:)
Mark Sweet
June 8, 2023
I'm saddened to hear that the Iron Sheik has passed away. I first saw the sheik wrestle for Georgia Championship wrestling back in early 1983 when he teamed with Ivan Koloff and he was managed by Paul Ellering. I saw a lot of the sheik's matches through the years and he was a suberb heel wrestler. I love the chants he did like " IRAN NUMBER ONE" that of course was my favorite. I had a chance to meet the sheik in person in 1999 at a Marlboro NJ family fun day event and also had my picture taken with him. I later saw him in person at a National Wrestling Superstars card in Bricktown NJ in 2006. He was a great WWE champion even though he had a very short reign and his tag team championship he had with Nikoali Volkoff. The Iron Sheik will be deeply missed by us all. My deepest condolences goes to his family!
Jacob Seidel
June 8, 2023
My condolences to the family. The King of the CAMEL CLUTCH!
John Cox
June 8, 2023
The Iron Sheik. One of the greatest wrestling heels of all time. A "pillar" of the WWF. I grew up watching wrestling as an escape from the reality of my life. I watched not just the WWF, but all the territories. I so enjoyed the Sheik promos with "Gene Mean"! The wrestlers I have watched were my hero's, modern gladiators, and characters that I pretended to be when wrestling with childhood friends. I watched the documentary the Sheik and it gave me a reality check. When you watch these performers on television you don't realize the sacrifice they make everyday. They perform injured, they miss time with their family, have the same stress and worries that we all have. To watch the Sheik documentary and see him persevere should inspire all of us that not only is the American dream still alive, but that the Sheik showed that in the end it is not about matches won, championships, or money, but family. He had skill in the ring, on the mic, and deserves credit for making Hulkamania! Deepest condolences to his entire family! I know his story and legacy will continue to inspire!
Kirsten
June 8, 2023
My dad and I loved you!!! Greatest memories watching you back in the day. Then loved listening to you on the Howard Stern show. Rest in peace!
Cindy Spiers
June 8, 2023
Great wrestler and great family man.
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