Pro wrestling star celebrates Dick Cheney’s death and Mamdani’s victory in New York
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Professional wrestling star Mansoor on Tuesday celebrated the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney and the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City in a social media post.
Mansoor, whose real name is Mansoor Al-Shehail, posted a photo of himself with current TNA Wrestling star Mustafa Ali. He was wearing a t-shirt with the face of WWE legend The Great Khali.
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Mansoor celebrates after his victory during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel PPV in the Saudi capital Riyadh on October 21, 2021. (FAYEZ NURELDINE/News via Getty Images)
“DICK CHENEY IS DEAD AND A MUSLIM IS MAYOR OF NEW YORK IS TAKING US DOWN,” he wrote in X.
The Saudi Arabia-born professional wrestler has performed in WWE, All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor and other promotions around the world. He was also named one of the Top 500 Singles Wrestlers by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2021.
The publicized publication generated some criticism on social networks.
Cheney’s death was announced early Tuesday morning. He was 84 years old.
He served as vice president under President George W. Bush during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks to 4,000 Army soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division returning from duty in Iraq during a “welcome home rally,” Oct. 16, 2006, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (TIM SLOAN/News via Getty Images)
“Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old. His loving wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him when he passed away,” his family said in a statement obtained by News. “The former vice president died due to complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular diseases.”
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The close race even drew criticism from President Donald Trump.
Mamdani appealed to Trump in his victory speech.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during an election rally at Forest Hills Stadium, New York, New York, on October 26, 2025. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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“New York will continue to be a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, starting tonight, led by an immigrant,” Mamdani said. “So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To catch any of us, you’re going to have to outrun all of us.”
News’ Michael Dorgan and Deidre Heavey contributed to this report.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.