The victory, in hindsight, represented a whirlwind time for the Sheik who, prior to August 1983, hadn't worked for WWF in three years. That was the way of wrestling in those days.

The five best matches of The Iron Sheik's career serve as a showcase for his unrivaled character work in the ring, helping usher in a boom period for wrestling.

Let The Stars Of The World Wrestling Federation In 1983 Awkwardly Wish You A Merry Christmas ...

He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed the death Thursday on its Web site. Albano performed with WWE (WWF) from 1983 to 1996, when he was inducted into its hall of fame.