Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 81

The Iron Sheik, a WWE Hall of Famer and one of professional wrestling’s best villains for decades, has died at age 81. (Matt Sayles/AP)

The Iron Sheik, a WWE Hall of Famer and one of professional wrestling’s best villains for decades neutralizing opponents with his finishing move the “camel clutch,” has died.

Sheik, born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was 81. No cause of death was given.