Ed Farhat
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1926-06-07 · Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Died
- 2003-01-18
Known for
- Dark Side of the Ring (2019) — Self (Archival Footage)
- I Like To Hurt People (1985) — Self - The Sheik
- WWE Hall of Fame 2007 (2007) — The Sheik
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 (1995) — The Sheik (Manager)
- ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed 1994 (1994) — The Sheik
- TWA Winter Challenge II (1991) — The Sheik
- TWA Autumn Armageddon '91 (1991) — The Sheik
- Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas (2014)
- FMW 4th Anniversary Show: Origin (1993) — The Sheik
- FMW 6th Anniversary Show (1995) — The Sheik
- Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010)