| Biography | Wadi Ayoub was a champion GrecoRoman style wrestler in Lebanon and then a professional wrestler, best known as Sheik Ali, in Australia and touring internationally. He was famous for his headbutts and his moves included the "Egyptian Deadlock".
By the age of 22, Ayoub had progressed to being the Champion of Lebanon. In 1951, he left Lebanon for Australia. Realising that, to be successful in professional wrestling, he needed added weight, he underwent a course of bodybuilding. He was successful in adding over 40 lb body weight. Among the early wrestlers who helped him achieve his target of becoming a professional were Tom Lurich, Chief Little Wolf and Jim Deakin. |