Iranian Powerlifter Draws Comparisons to Marvel's The Hulk

(Photo: @sajadgharibi Instagram)Call him 'The Iranian Hulk' or 'The Persian Hercules,' but it's [...]

By ComicBook.com Staff

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(Photo: @sajadgharibi Instagram)

Call him "The Iranian Hulk" or "The Persian Hercules," but it's clear that Sajad Gharibi, a body builder in Iran, has a real-life superhero body. This massive power lifter isn't hoping to be the next big-screen hero or villain for Marvel or DC Comics (though he probably wouldn't turn such a thing down). Instead, he's hoping to terrorize the WWE Superstars with his massive frame. Imagine trying to suplex this guy.

"WWE listen to me," Gharibi wrote in a recent Instagram post (corrected for typos). "Invincibility and power in my blood. Coming soon, Triple H."

Gharibi is from the city of Bushehr, and the 24 year old weighs in at about 342 pounds. He's spoken on his instagram account, with around 107,000 followers at press time, about wanting to face superstars like Brock Lesnar (this year's WWE 2K17 video game cover star) in the ring, and has taken pictures directly mirroring shots of The Hulk from Marvel's billion-dollar franchise films that are startling in their similarity.

There's no word on if WWE has noticed the body builder yet, but with recent media attention, he'll no doubt be on their radar soon. Until then, you can see him on his account, displaying his incredible frame. You'll also see him doing simple things like grocery shopping and driving his car - as well as being extremely grateful for the recent support and attention.

Check out Gharibi's instagram, and some more shots of this Iranian Hulk below.

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