Cyrus Habibi-Likio has a deep understanding of the value of a reset. His grandfather was head military surgeon for the Iranian Army before fleeing during the revolution, building a new life for his family in California.
His other grandfather, Solo Mone, emigrated to American from Tonga.
In the same spirit Habibi-Likio uprooted his life after three years with the Ducks to finish his career at Boise State, As a senior in 2021 the 6-1, 210-pound running back ran for 374 yards and two touchdowns, caught 23 passes for 213 yards on a team that finished 7-5 under former Oregon defensive coach Andy Avalos.
After college he married and had two boys, earned a tryout with the 49ers, played in the USFL with the New Orleans Breakers and Memphis Showboats. He flipped houses in the Bay Area and even tried pro rugby.
Now he's auditioning for the WWE, the big show in pro wrassling, the vehicle that launched the careers of John Cena and The Rock.
Excited to share this journey with y’all 🙏🏽 #WWE pic.twitter.com/Lo3pFT5xNv
— Cyrus Habibi-Likio (@cyfytv) October 21, 2025
Duck fans may remember for his hustle and toughness, a guy who always had a lot of charisma, a team leader. He seems a natural for the ring, handsome and athletic with a big personality.
As a Duck Habibi-Likio got the nickname "The Touchdown Vulture" for his knack for coming off the bench inside the ten, getting tough yards near the goal line.
Who knows? One day Oregon fans could be flipping channels and come upon him doing a promo. "Can you smell what the Touchdown Vulture is cooking?"