On Wednesday, the wrestling world learned of the death of The Iron Sheik, real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, at the age of 81. With “Sheiky Baby” having been a colorful presence in the wrestling world for 50 years, wrestlers and wrestling personnel across multiple generations have taken to Twitter to express their condolences, many of which worked with him directly.Opponents *HCHACUP-TOOO💦*
— 🪓NYLA ROSE (THE REAL ONE) 🥀 (@NylaRoseBeast) June 7, 2023
inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji’oon
all love, Sheiky Baby. pic.twitter.com/La9hvIjCUO
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 7, 2023
Cameraman ZOOM IT pic.twitter.com/a7Ax63LPFA
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) June 7, 2023
Iron Sheik had a huge influence in my career. Back in FCW ( WWE DEVELOPMENTAL SYSTEM )DAYS I had no idea about speaking on the microphone. then i went and studied his ability and that’s where things started to turn. Legit wrestler, pro wrestler and amazing entertainer. RIP
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) 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
NOTHING BUT LOVE AND RESPECT to the Iron Sheik. The wrestling world has lost an icon and a very special person. 😔 pic.twitter.com/bJRukaf8qA
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 7, 2023
SHEIKY BABY pic.twitter.com/3MnfipZQZJ
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 7, 2023
RIP Sheiky Baby ❤️ https://t.co/BcW2fp0zI8
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) June 7, 2023
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