Mister Balukjian’s childhood love of Sheik and the initial attempt to write the book I outlined. The mere fact he even decided to try again is amazing, especially when you read how it and he nearly DIED. The next attempt at the project is to speak to WWF (now called WWE) Hall of Fame members Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas, Sergeant Slaughter & Tito Santana plus Jose Luis Rivera, Demolition Ax (then working as the Masked Superstar) and then owner of the WWF; Vince K McMahon. The goal is their perspectives on Sheik and the night the wrestling business changed forever. Also the hope at the end of the traveling is to possibly see Sheik again and have a different experience.
The end product (which went over 33 states and Puerto Rico) is a wonderful look at the professional wrestling world as Vince J McMahon sold the family promotion to his son. I am not sure if it intentional but Mister Balukjian’s work feels like the transcript of a documentary film. His attention to detail is impeccable. I will not spoil which of the “Six Pack” Mister Balukjian spoke to, but each person’s view of the time frame will enrich the journey.
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