Person Open DS/UK/12661 Ali; Sheik (20 April 1927-29 September 1976); Lebanese wrestler Ali Sheik 20 April 1927-29 September 1976 Lebanese wrestler Male (cisgender) Wadi Ayoub Sebhel, Zgharta District, Lebanon (born)

Lebanese Sportsperson | Wrestler Arab / Middle Eastern No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Wadi Ayoub was a champion Greco–Roman 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheik_Ali (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 2/13/2014 RAHAKirkbride 11/29/2022 d9871b00-2408-4479-84b7-d73c07e446d1