Sgt. Slaughter Emotional Over Iron Sheik's Death, 'I Love You Forever' | TMZ Sports
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- "I love you, Sheik. I love you forever." That's Sgt. Slaughter on the death of his rival turned stable partner, and most importantly, close friend, The Iron Sheik ... who passed away at the age of 81 on Wednesday.
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Sarge and Sheik was one of the greatest wrestling rivalries of all time. We're all gonna miss Sheiky. Kudos to Sarge for being unfailingly awesome as always
Sheiky was great
And alliances when slaughter turned heel
@@royalty843 aka “Slaughter turn his back on America”
Rip Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, you will be missed
@@jimbowlan5804 Shieky was a bigot. I have read articles about him repeatedly using the n-word toward Blacks.
The Sheik was iconic. At least he's with his daughter again.
RIP Sheiky, thanks for the memories and laughs over the years! 😔🇮🇷❤️
Right on. No more demons. LOADING THE BOOT!!
Hes Canadian
Reunited also with Nikolai Volkoff.
@@DeanLaPointFreddie Blassie also
I love that the Sarge knows his fans will be watching this so he wore the G.I. Joe hat. That was a nice touch. It's also nice to see how in high regard he holds the Iron Sheik in his heart. R.I.P. The Iron Sheik. Iron Sheik number ☝
Exactly. And Piper’s T-shirt!
Would've been more iconic if he wore the drill instructor hat that he wore way back. That would've really brought back the 80s. Nice to hear his stories about Sheik. The old guard is slowly fading away...
The Shiek was unquestionably the best heel In wrestling history. He lived the role till the day he died.
60 years and never broke character even once.
The greatest bad guy is piper
Backlund will also be in the category when he passes.
Love Sheik, but what you said is highly debatable and just an opinion. Guys like Piper, Flair and even Hogan himself and a bunch of others can be called "best heel ever". It's tough to pick only one.
@@jonathanturbide2232 yes it is tough to pick one, I'd say piper
But there a lot you could pick
The Iron Sheik is truly one of a kind. An icon that will never be duplicated!
RIP
he was one of a kind but he was duplicated as in the homicidal genocidal suicidal maniac SABU thats his nephew REST IN PEACE SHEIK
He's gonna be in the WCW DLC in WWE 2K24 so we can relive Shiek's amazing career
I'm really going to miss The Iron Sheik. He was an incredible wrestler and human being who kept me laughing and smiling. You will be missed Sheik.
Facts, an old school legend... Lost..
He was so funny later in life
As a 2 star motel owner, iam happy to see him go, many times sheik smoked crack in a non smoking room
@@krang-wf7zd You are evil. You are lying that sheik smoked crack.
@@krang-wf7zdjust from your comment,the world will be better when you go.
The Iron Sheik, flat-out, is the greatest “Heel” in the history of professional wrestling. No one today could play a character like him. He was politically incorrect before we even knew what that meant. He was powerful in the ring, and beloved by his legions of fans. His rivalries with Sgt. Slaughter and Hulk Hogan are standards that may be imitated, but will never be equaled, let alone exceeded.
The profanity-laden political commentary of his later years was as important as his legendary exploits in the ring. RIP,Iron Sheik!!!!!!!
Well said, nobody can EVER compare to the Iron Sheik. Rest in Peace Iron Sheik and may you and your beautiful daughter have eternal peace.
I don't blame the sergeant for being emotional, him and sheik were best of friends in real
Rest In Peace Iron Sheik. You'll be missed greatly.😞
The Iron Sheik was a terrific heel. He was also the main antagonist that helped to turn professional wrestling into an incredible spectacle. He passed the torch to Hogan and his feud with Sgt. Slaughter was legendary.
Sarge wearing the G.I Joe hat gave me fantastic memories watching G.I Joe as a kid and how exciting those episodes were when he was on it. RIP Sheiky! One of the greatest Heels of All-Time.
he was a tough SOB!! Rest in Ring Sheiky Baby!
RIP Iron Sheik A True Wrestling Legend
The 'Boot Camp' matches between Sarge and the Sheik in the 80's were great. These guys knew how to get a crowd into a match and both worked hard in the ring. Sarge was a very underrated bump-taker especially for a guy his size. RIP Iron Sheik.
There’s some good matches with Sarge and Junkyard Dog vs Sheik and Volkoff here on TH-cam
I remember meeting him at a screening of his documentary "The Sheik" in 2015. Definitely a "Once in a lifetime" moment
RIP Sheiky
Was he in character or was he mellow?
I remember Sgt Slaughter and Iron Sheik together as a faction going against Hulk Hulk on the build to Wrestlemania 7. Great memories! Sgt Slaughter and Iron Sheik were really great characters in the world of wrestling. I miss seeing them both wrestling on tv. Blessings to both of those great wrestling legends. There will never be another 2 like them. They are both one of a kind. The Iron Sheiks hall of fame speech was SO FUNNY! Thats something everyone should think about everytime they feel sad about Sheik passing away. He was really a character for real haha a very funny guy
The triangle of terror vs the triangle of cocaine
This one hurts so very much, growing up he was my absolute favorite wrestler and as the yrs went on, loved seeing him whenever he made a appearance, his HOF speech was the best thing ever, will always remember you as the greatest, rest now as we forever think of you Sheiky Baby, "Mr camera man, Zoom in" 💔😢
the HOF speech was epic.....this one really hurts for me, I was born in '75 there goes another piece of my childhood, and a big one at that
@@bws205I was born in 1972 and feel the same. Rest in peace Iron Sheik.
This is the era of Pro Wrestling I grew up watching. RIP Sheiky Baby The The Legendary Iron Sheik 🙏
I honestly thought Sheik was going to live forever. What a legend, legit tough guy, athlete and one of the best natural promos.
RIP Bubba. Thank you for the years and sacrifice. I’m glad to hear you went peacefully. 🙏❤️
The Iron Sheik was an amazing wrestler R.I.P
Had the pleasure to meet Sgt Slaughter a couple of years ago in Indianapolis at a Horror Convention. One of the nicest wrestlers i have ever had the pleasure to meet! Rest in peace Iron Sheik.
Rest in peace Iron Sheik
Iron Sheik was the most powerful wrestler in the history of sport entertainment.
A true wrestling legend, The master of the Camel Clutch, RIP The Iron Shiek, He was an amazing wrestler alongside with SGT Slaughter
Sarge once did the camel clutch too.
@@victormalyar9200 I know but I'm still saying he did it very well..
Iron ❤persian glory
One thing I have to say about Sgt. Slaughter is that he took hellacious bumps, it was incredible seeing a man his size doing those things. He would be hurled into the ringpost and he would flip over and fall belly down onto the cement floor!
I can't remember if it was 91 or 93 Royal Rumble, but the Sarge did 1 serious ring post belly flop as he got eliminated. As a teen I thought he hurt himself for real, but the Sarge was just a fantastic seller of the move..
It's so sad. I feel like I knew more about him than any other wrestling legend. Howard Stern, documentaries, interviews. He went through a lot of pain in his life, but he's a great example of the American dream.
I was privileged to watch Sarge and Sheik wrestle each other in a boot camp match in New Haven, CT in 1992, when Sheik was known as Col. Mustafa. It was an honor to be sitting ringside, and we got to interact with Sarge as he was heading down to the ring. RIP Sheik, and thank you for your positive contributions to my childhood memories!
Sheiki baby kept in character for 40yrs.. absolute legend!
I literally just found out from one of the wrestling channels I'm subscribed to. Im gutted, my prayers to his family and friends. I remember watching WWF as a kid and genuinely hating him, it was only when i was an adult i really appreciated him for how great he was. Those Iranian weight things he used to swing over his head were crazy.
81? He lived a lot longer than some of the other wrestlers. Such a legend, RIP Iron Sheikh.
I discovered sheik when I was 8, he was probably my favorite wrestler. RIP Sheik.
Great tribute Sarge
Sgt Slaught and Iron Sheik are legends and thank you for the great shows you guys put on over the years😁😁😁
It was sad to learn that his daughter passed away cuz somebody killed her and I felt so sorry for the Iron sheik he loved his kids so much and when lost his daughter it felt like his heart was ripped into pieces
Great tribute SARGE. Thank you and Skieky for all the great memories.
The best heel ever, legit legend we will miss you forever sheiky baby!!
I really thought Sheik was gonna live forever! I just faced mortality for the 1st time in my life!
We lost a good one. May he rest, long live the Iron Sheik!!!!!!!
Oh no...I just watched the Iron Sheik legends on A&E the other day. RIP.
Yeah me too. It was fascinating and heartbreaking. One of the best A & R did
Rest in Paradise, Sheik ❤️
To think, it all started over a misunderstanding in February 1984. The Iron Sheik was finished with his Match, and Sgt. Slaughter who was a Heel was trying to get thru and Sheik and Blassie blocked him, Slaughter cusses him out, security intervenes, they're separated but the War had already begun!
The Iron Sheik and Sargent Slaughter made magic in the ring. Damn those matches were amazing!
Thanks, Sarge! We will all miss our Iron Sheik!😢
He was a"bad ass", with a heart!he will be missed.😢
Iron Sheik a real one!
Life just seems a little less fun without Shieky Baby. The Iron Sheik was absolutely one of a kind. There will never be another one of him. Just an absolute legend in every way. RIP Sheik. You're a legend
I hate seeing all these wrestlers from my generation dying. It feels like it takes a piece of my childhood everytime. But I remember always saying to myself at least we still have The Iron Sheik. True story.
That's was soooo fast...
TMZ is always there right before it happens.
Wow. Awesome stories.
I had the honor of meeting Slaughter and Sheik in 06. Larger than life, and great gentlemen.
One of the greatest heels of all time the iron sheik r.I.p 😢
Another legend gone. Another wrestler who was also a great actor who knew how to work the crowd. Sarge is a great guy too. Shame how many wrestlers we lose each year.
N I C E RIP Iron Sheik!
The 80s thanks to the explosion of media, and crossover with other entertainment, will NEVER be duplicated again. Nothing will ever capture the greatness that came out of that. RIP Sheik and thanks for all of it, the shoot videos and story's you left we can still enjoy. Sgt Slaughter is the perfect guy to tell his story.
Amazing interview. He and the Sheik are two of the greatest wrestling icons of all time
First I saw his hat and thought how cool then I saw his shirt caused a lump in my throat then his love for The Iron Sheik made the eyes most up!
Luv you Sarge!
I've always said there should be a serious dramatic film made about the Iron Sheik's life. From Iran until death. His life had all the highs and lows and in betweens.
My childhood! Golden era of wrestling 🎉🎉🎉
Rip sheiky baby
God Bless You Sarge!! You and Koz were the best rivalry ever! Thank you!
God bless you Sarge. We'll miss you Shieky...
The World Wrestling Federation's Most Violent Feud was Sgt. Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik. I love that Rivalry. We got Blood every single Match! Thank You for the Bloodshed! Sheiky Baby! I LOVE YOU!
Rest in peace iron sheik
Iron Sheik had one of the coolest themes I've ever heard, sounded hardcore
Slaughter was great everywhere he ever went. He's been in the business for many years and never gets enough credit.
What a great interview!! RIP Sheik🙏
Rip Sheiky baby. Absolute legend.
You guys are truly exceptional, thanks for the entertainment and encouragement to love my country!
It sucks that the older I get the more old school wrestlers keep dying off. I'm glad to see Sgt. Slaughter is still in good shape and seems to be of sound mind. I know he does a lot of conventions, maybe not as many as he used to, but he's a guy I'd like to meet just to say thanks. I wasn't even really a fan of his as a wrestler, as I didn't watch it when I was a kid, but I was a huge fan of GI Joe and I loved Sgt. Slaughter in the episodes he was in.
Rest in peace
When the sarge went against the Sheik in MSG it was one of the best matches I have ever seen
He was the first villain i saw and man i loved watching him. Said to myself. There will never be another one like him. Boy was i right. RIP shieky baby
We're with you, Sarge! R. I. P. Iron Sheik!
WWF Championship Wrestling (February 11, 1984)
Sergeant Slaughter (Heel to Face) vs The Iron Sheik (Mega Heel)
The Greatest Babyface Turn in The World Wrestling Federation.
Sgt is a REAL one for telling Sheik not to break Hogan’s leg for Verne. Had he done that,he would’ve blown through that 100K on cocaine from the depression of NEVER working in the Wrestling business again! Say what you want about WWE but Sheik was from that transition era,Vince had him back on tv way past his prime,merchandise made of him,Hall of Fame induction & probably a Legends contract to do nothing. Breaking Hogan’s leg would’ve ended any income to take care of his family for a LOOOONG time. Rip Sheiki Baby🙏🏾
The Iron Sheik was one of my all time favorite heels. He was one of the best at drawing heat with the fans. Iron Sheik vs Sgt. Slaughter was one of the greatest feuds in wrestling history. Rest in peace to one of the consummate professionals and legends in the wrestling business.
Great story 👏 👌 👍🏼
His famous Camel Clutch was da bomb. A true classic. We will miss him. Sarge was and still is one of my favs.
Olympic bronze medalist,badass,wwe champion and helped launch hulkamania
Camera man zoom it r.i.p shieky baby
And he would twist his mustache
Sheik made sure he entertained us until his final day
One thing we can say: sheik took care of himself. With all the punishment he took he lived past 80. Thats an accomplishment.
Was thinking at lunch today before I heard of this just now, how cool it'd be to meet sheik. Don't guess I'll ever have that opportunity now. Man kept it real all the way to the end.
The cartoon age of wrestling that Sarge and Sheik were so instrumental to building was so much fun to watch as a kid. RIP Sheik - you had a hell of a run.
Iron Sheik one of the greatest wrestlers out there and one of the best heel characters back in the day RIP.
You will be truly miss Sir.. What a great 😌 man,father&humanbeing
Rest in peace Bubba!
I have memories of watching him against The Sheik from ny childhood. Some of the best memories with my Dad. He loved wrestling so nuch and raised me as a fan as well. Fly high, Sir. Thanks for the memories ❤
Sgt. Slaughter wearing a Rowdy Roddy Piper shirt is my favorite thing ever.
RIP Iron Sheik ! Sarge Thank You for the years and moments YOU gave US !
Sgt Slaughter is a class act and nice as hell irl
I remember this well !
Amazing story man,
Just seeing this now. R.I.P sheik. Thanks for the memories.
We lost the iron sheik and superstar billy graham within the same month. ☹️
A storyline that wrote itself and Vince Sr. hated it. It was time for his son to take over
My god ! I remember when he turned good . ( we didn’t know what a babyface was back then ) it was such a chilling moment ! Him saying the pledge of allegiance while standing on the second rope the crowed went freaking nuts !!! Thanks for such an iconic moment in my childhood sarge !
Rest in power sheiky baby!
Love you both guys, Rest in Peace Iron Sheik ❤🙏
Sheik was a true hero he loved america and was grateful for everything he had rip koz