Sheik Ali was famous for his headbutts and his moves included the "Egyptian Deadlock".
11 Facts About Sheik Ali
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Sheik Ali was signed for a series of contests against wrestlers that were operating throughout India at the time.
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Sheik Ali then went to Adelaide and Hobart, where he competed against the likes of George Duane and King Kong.
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Sheik Ali's first stop was Singapore where he clashed with Emile Czaja, as well as Charles Henry and Akram Pahelwan.
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Sheik Ali's contract was extended a further year to fit in contests against George Pencheff, Bill Verna, Don Steadman, George Zbisko, Dara Singh, George Gordienko and numerous others.
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Sheik Ali went to Belgium and then Paris, where he wrestled L'Homme Masque, who resorted to foul tactics by hitting him with a microphone.
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Sheik Ali then went to England where he met Billy Robinson, Jack Pye, Tibor Szakacs, Billy Joyce, Mike Marino, George Portz and many others.
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Sheik Ali returned to Australia and made his headquarters in Sydney.
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Sheik Ali wrestled Lucky Simunovich, Con Paplazarou, Alex Iakovides and Elias Panagos at Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Stadiums.
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Sheik Ali was involved in tag matches with Mark Lewin, Spiros Arion and King Curtis against the likes of Abdullah the Butcher, Big Bad John and The Tojo Brothers.