Daivari signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) in August 2004 and debuted on the December 13 episode of '' Raw '' alongside Muhammad Hassan as '' ' Khosrow Daivari ' '' , later shortened to '' ' Daivari ' '' . Their gimmick was that of two Arab Americans who were tired of the prejudice and stereotypes they were receiving after the 9/11 attacks . Ironically , Daivari would scream instructions in Persian to Hassan when working as his manager , though this was often described as " Arabic " on broadcasts . In the weeks leading up to their debut , the two men would appear on '' Raw '' in vignettes promoting their hatred towards " America " . In the following weeks , they would back up their words with actions , initiating a feud with '' Raw '' announcers Jim Ross and Jerry " The King " Lawler . At WrestleMania 21 on April 3 , 2005 , Daivari and Hassan were involved in an angle with Hulk Hogan . While attacking injured wrestler Eugene , Hogan came to the ring and ejected both men from the ring
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