#158 Reza Abedi – Defecting from Iran in the Midst of the Revolution
Reza Abedi was born in Kermanshah Iran and was a 2x Iranian national champion. Life was going great for Reza until the Iranian Revolution of 1978 took hold. Life became very different for Reza and his family after the Revolution. In 1982, Reza and 3 Iranian wrestlers defected from Iran. This is his story. To read Reza’s story, check out the book “American Wings, Iranian Roots”.
