Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Dark Side of the Ring
Character: Self (Archival Footage)
TV • 2019
Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas
Character:
MOVIE • 2014
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
Character:
TV • 2010
WWE Hall of Fame 2007
Character: The Sheik
MOVIE • 2007
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
Character: The Sheik (Manager)
MOVIE • 1995
ECW The Night the Line Was Crossed
Character: The Sheik
MOVIE • 1994
TWA Autumn Armageddon '91
Character: The Sheik
MOVIE • 1991
TWA Winter Challenge II
Character: The Sheik
MOVIE • 1991
I Like To Hurt People
Character: Self - The Sheik
MOVIE • 1985