Ed Farhat

Born: 1926-06-07

Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name The Sheik. He is also one of the originators of what became the hardcore wrestling style, as the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, and the uncle of ECW wrestler Sabu. Farhat promoted his shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.


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WWE Hall of Fame 2007

as The Sheik
Released: 2007-03-31

The class of 2007 takes their rightful place in the Hall of Fame, during Wrestlemania 23...

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WCW Halloween Havoc 1995

as The Sheik
Released: 1995-10-29

The Giant battles Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. "The Macho Man" Randy...

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I Like To Hurt People

as Self - The Sheik
Released: 1985-06-01

A "documentary" showcasing the Detroit professional wrestling scene of the 1970s. The story...

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ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed

as The Sheik
Released: 1994-02-05

Terry Funk puts the ECW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Shane Douglas and Sabu in a...

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