Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has shared her support for the Iron Sheik after Hulk Hogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump for President. At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hogan called Trump his “hero” and endorsed the 78-year-old to be a “real American.”

Appearing in Lansing, Michigan, Whitmer was asked for her thoughts on Hogan’s endorsement of Trump. She joked “This was the question I was hoping not to get asked tonight” and threw her support behind the Iron Sheik. While Whitmer spoke of Sheik being from Lansing, Michigan, this was the original Sheik Ed Farhat. The Iron Sheik, who passed away in June 2023, was born in Iran.

Hogan isn’t the only notable name in wrestling backing the former President. WWE Hall of Famer Glenn Jacobs is backing Trump as he has done for years. On Twitter, Jacobs, the Mayor of Knox County, TN, argued that Joe Biden was not fit to serve as President after the Democrat leader announced he would not seek re-election this November. Jacobs was at the RNC, as was Linda McMahon who delivered a speech before Hogan and Trump himself.

Whitmer has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris for the November election. The Vice President has been endorsed by several names so far, including President Biden.

– Featured above is a video preview of the latest episode of “The WWE List,” which premieres at 4:30pm EST. today on the WWE Network.

– WWE Hall Of Famer The Iron Sheik is the scheduled guest for this Friday’s edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast. The show will be available at PodcastOne.com.

– Becky Lynch tweeted the following ahead of her trip to Dublin, Ireland for the WWE live event later today.

Exactly 3 years ago I left Dublin for my @WWE try out. What a crazy, amazing journey it's been!So excited to be at #WWEDublin tomorrow

— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) November 3, 2015

• Video: UFC Star Miesha Tate Chokes Out 4 Guys Who Crashed Her MMA Gym!

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog with his thoughts and opinions on a number of topics. Below are some of the highlights.

On whether or not WWE will buy the TNA tape library if they go out of business: “First, I hope that TNA does NOT go under but if they do I could easily see WWE buying their library for the WWE Network.”

On The Dudley Boyz back in WWE and if they should be inducted: “The Dudley’s are a HOF worthy team who can still go in the ring and can help the younger teams a great deal which is their greatest asset in today’s WWE IMO.”

On “enhancement matches” in today’s WWE: “Enhancement matches still have a place in the biz if used judiciously and in a timely manner.”

On his biggest concern for the industry today: “The development of legitimate, new main even stars with staying power.”

On The Iron Sheik’s tweets: “The Sheik doesn’t do is own tweets. The Magen brothers do it and do an entertaining job.”

Check out more JR Q&A updates at his official website, JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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– The new documentary on the life and career of The Iron Sheik is now available on Netflix.

– The Rock’s new film, “Furious 7,” opened to an estimated $56 million to $60 million on Friday night.

– Speaking of The Rock, the following is a segment from the new “Lip Sync Battle” show which features The Rock performing Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” against Jimmy Fallon on the premiere episode.

– Below is Byron Saxton’s full sit-down interview with Roman Reigns, which aired on this week’s SmackDown. During the interview, Reigns claims he would have beaten Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31 if he had 30 more seconds, and promises to beat Seth Rollins again.

• PHOTOS: Ronda Rousey Looks STUNNING At Furious 7 Premiere!

ECW Press out of Canada announced this week that they are now working with WWE to publish some of their book projects in the future.

The following press release was issued regarding the autobiography of WWE Hall Of Famer The Iron Sheik:

THE IRON SHEIK: LISTEN JABRONI!
By Iron Sheik with Keith Greenberg

The Iron Sheik to release his moving story of triumph and tragedy; ECW Press announces new publishing partner WWE®

In the pantheon of legendary WWE antagonists, perhaps none are as reviled as the Iron Sheik. Loathed for his anti-American diatribes, the former AAU champion and bodyguard for the Shah of Iran braved riots, death threats, and legal threats during his tumultuous career. Now, the man whose diatribes have gained him newfound mainstream notoriety finally delivers his life story.

The Iron Sheik: Listen Jabroni! is scheduled for an October 2015 release by ECW Press, the first book in WWE’s new publishing partnership with ECW. Over the past fifteen years, ECW has been a leading publisher of wrestling books, including autobiographies of Jimmy “The Mouth of the South” Hart, Larry Zybyszko and The Missing Link, as well as a number of bestselling overviews of the sport including The Death of WCW and The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame series. This fall, ECW will also release a memoir by WWE commentator Bill Apter.

Michael Holmes, Senior Editor at ECW Press, arranged the deal. “Our new partnership with WWE is the best possible addition to our longstanding commitment to publishing the finest books about the exciting world of Sports Entertainment. It’s a real pinnacle for ECW Press — a formal relationship with the WWE means we’re working with the undisputed industry leader, which is both an honor and a privilege.”

The Iron Sheik: Listen Jabroni! is peppered with interviews and insights from other WWE personalities as readers are taken on a journey from the Iron Sheik’s teen years as a competitor for his native Iran, to the era when the Iranian hostage crisis transformed him into arguably the most vilified figure in sports entertainment, to his current status as a YouTube and Twitter sensation. It is available now for pre-order.

• Trainer: “CM Punk Would Have Lost Monday’s MMA Scrimmage Bout If It Were Scored!” (Photos Of The Bout Included)!

– With wrestling fans very discouraged with WWE this week, Seth Rollins is reassuring everybody that there is still hope.

I am the light at the end of the tunnel.

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) January 27, 2015

– WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and The Iron Sheik are speaking out about Roman Reigns’ promo ability. They tweeted:

“@Shaneoo88: @realmickfoley @WWERomanReigns word is vince has been writing for him” Then maybe it's my duty to politely tell Vince to stop.

— Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) January 27, 2015

DEAD DOG CUT BETTER PROMO THAN THE ROMAN REIGNS

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) January 26, 2015

WWE Hall Of Famer Iron Sheik recently spoke with The Toronto Star about mayor Rob Ford, who was recently caught smoking crack. Sheik shared his thoughts on Ford getting caught smoking crack, challenged him to a match and even hinted at interest in running for mayor of Toronto.

Wrestling fans may remember Ford as the mayor who made wrestling headlines recently for taking part in an arm-wrestling publicity stunt with WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan.

You can watch video of The Toronto Star interviewing The Iron Sheik online at TheStar.com.

News On Possible Inductees Into The 2014 Class Of The WWE Hall Of Fame

-There will be a number of adult WWE Halloween costumes set for release this year, including WWE Hall Of Famers “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, The Iron Sheik, Sgt. Slaughter and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

-WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam gave an interview to NHL star Patrick Kaleta in the Buffalo Sabres locker room to help promote Sunday’s WWE Battleground pay-per-view in the city. Fans interested in checking that out can do so at DieByTheBlade.com.

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SESCOOPS.COM reader Iron Sheik sent along the following:

Hello to all the Intelligent Wrestling fans!

As some of you may know we have been working on a documentary on the Iranian Legend, THE IRON SHEIK for the past six years.

We’d like to share with you a sneak peek of the film!

Check out this clip featuring the Iron Sheik’s and his best friend EDDIE. This is never before seen footage of the Sheik in his ‘natural’ habitat.

Check it out:

http://youtu.be/VKaKL4tIAtE

This film has been a labor of love for everyone involved and we are happy that we are getting closer and closer to finally getting it out to the fans.Through this journey we’ve had the honor of meeting many of the Sheik’s fans and we know how much you all love and respect the legend.

We have about one week left in our Indiegogo campaign and we want you to join us in making this film a reality.

Please visit our Indiegogo page and check out our campaign and join us! We have a number of amazing perks, including the very popular twitter and facebook humblings from the legend himself!

Be intelligent and visit: http://igg.me/at/Irianian-Legend/x/2093111

Don’t be a Jabroni, please donate!

Thank you for your time, now go take a walk!

– #TeamSheikie

Ultimate Warrior To Be Inducted Into WWE HOF Next Year?, Early WMXXX *SPOILERS*

– After Paul Heyman turned on his former associate CM Punk at last night’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view, the @WWENXT Twitter account is asking fans which NXT star should be the next “Paul Heyman Guy”:

After turning on @CMPunk at #MITB last night, @HeymanHustle may need a new 'guy.' Which NXT prospect should Paul look to represent?

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) July 15, 2013

– WWE legend The Iron Sheik has commented on the Ultimate Warrior being a part of the upcoming WWE 2K14 video game. Sheik, who takes regular potshots at Warrior on social media, tweeted:

Ultimate Warrior you are in new video game. you look worse than dead dog shit your lucky i dont beat the fuck out of you jabroni

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 15, 2013

– Vickie Guerrero tweeted the following about her role at Money in the Bank:

https://twitter.com/excusemewwe/status/356769798253846528

– Check out the latest WWE Hangout video featuring the Bella Twins talking “Total Divas” with Renee Young: