The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion the day after Christmas in 1983 when he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden. The victory was a controversial one, as Backlund's manager Arnold ...

But for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, his first time performing ... Bob Backlund and the Iron Sheik. Johnson’s father was in attendance and ultimately came to his son’s rescue.

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