As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. Ivan Koloff was one of the most fearsome wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s. NWA Title: Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, NWA Tag Team Titles (Steel Cage Match): The Rock n' Roll Express vs. Lifetime. Nikita defeated T.A. He is one of the Richest Professional Wrestler who was born in United States. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. At this point, Nikita was at the height of his career. During a TBS World Championship Wrestling (WCW) broadcast leading up to what would be Jim Crockett's first foray into pay-per-view, Taylor and Gilbert jumped Koloff again, beating him unconscious, and draping his version of the TV title across his limp body. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. 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Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. was stripped of his title. His wife Mandy was suffering from Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989. Nikita Koloff Overcoming Adversity It's Time to Man Up! Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. In the midst of the Cold War, many patriotic heroes battled foreign invaders inside the squared circle. About a month after their feud ran its course, Magnum TA was involved in a devastating car accident that he thankfully survived, but would never be able to wrestle again. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania). Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. Post by marino13 onSep 17, 2012 at 1:51pm. In spring of 1986, Koloff started one of the biggest, most anticipated feuds in the history of Jim Crockett Promotions when he attacked NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Magnum T. A. From a hard-scrabble beginning to rings around the world, Nikita Koloff filled arenas, thrilled .more Get A Copy Kindle Store $9.99 Amazon Stores Kindle Edition, 253 pages Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match, but he established himself as a superstar in the wrestling business. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. He returned to WCW/NWA as a special guest referee at WrestleWar '89 in match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship between The Road Warriors and Mike Rotunda and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude's WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". Keep going Nik! [2] He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in 13 seconds, with the only edict from Crockett being that should Koloff trip on the ropes, he would be fired on the spot.[1]. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard re-aggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. was involved in a career-ending car accident. Nikita Koloff discusses his career as a professional wrestler and what has been going on with him since he left the business. Love this podcast. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. Nikita is a member of a religious group called Fellowship of the Sword and serves as an East Coast representative. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. ", Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations, 405 West Hall of Fame Avenue Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Capture your dreams and your life becomes full. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. to win the title. He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. RELATED: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff. At SuperBrawl I on May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hit Sting with a chain while interfering in a tag team match between Sting and Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. "Well, the time off, to clarify, wasn't business related as much as it was personal related," revealed Koloff. While Nikita Koloff is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and WCW between 1984 and 1992, Koloff hasnt wrestled for over three decades following his retirement from the ring in late 1992. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T. A. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. All Rights Reserved. Jim Crockett, Jr., the promoter of the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions, renamed him "Nikita Koloff", the Russian Nightmare, and teamed him with "uncle" Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle, a turncoat American. April Babb, who co-pastors CSRA Worship Center with her husband, Paul, said they are excited to have Koloff speak. "I mean, I'm in the peak of my career, right? As the 1987 Great American Bash tour got under way, the feud between Koloff, Rhodes, The Road Warriors, and Paul Ellering versus The Four Horsemen and J. J. Dillon was booked as the centerpiece. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. What came next was one of the most epic babyface turns in professional wrestling history. Despite being pretty much as green as one could possibly be in pro wrestling, Nikita Koloff certainly had people around him to ensure his success. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. MACW TV-Taping - Event @ Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . was stripped of his title. During this time, he looked like The Russian Nightmare of old, still crushing opponents with his intense power. You can, because you think you can. Great way to start the day. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. Imposing, immovable, and unbeatable, Nikita left a trail of fallen opponents as he brought the Cold War that loomed over the globe into the ring. "He gives support to the Eblen Charities," said Murdock. Ivan invoked the Freebird rule which dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. The Andersons, NWA Television Title (First Blood Match): Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard, United States Tag Team Title Match (No DQ Match): Krusher Khruschev and Ivan Koloff vs. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania). He might have retired from the ring in 1992 . This ended Koloff's reign of nearly 11 months, which still stands today as the fifth longest U.S. title reign in the more than 33-year history of the title. Search for love, for it is the most important ingredient of life. The feud came to an abortive end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW to focus on running his gym, "Nikita's Fortress of Fitness," in Concord, North Carolina. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Email: info@nwhof.org, 303 Jefferson St. Nikita Koloff: Yes indeed, we are so very excited that we will continue to spread the word of God with our 'The Man Up Show' on All Nations TV starting July 7th. In late-1992, he began feuding with Big Van Vader, with the two men facing one other at Halloween Havoc on October 25. He returned to WCW as a special guest referee atWrestleWar '89in match for theWCW World Tag Team ChampionshipbetweenThe Road WarriorsandMike Rotundaand"Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Statistics and information about the 1283 matches fought by Nikita Koloff in our events database. The Eblen Charities would not be where it is without the help of people like Nikita. to win the title. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. Nikita Koloff hasn't wrestled in over 30 years, and he says he could probably have another match but doesn't see it happening. Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. He returned with Ivan Koloff in 1986 and faced Invader I and Invader III at a big house show at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. With a major babyface role to be filled and the Soviet heel becoming played out, it was decided that Koloff would turn face by partnering with Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff returned to action with WCW in the early 1990s before leaving wrestling to pursue another calling Koloff made a comeback with World Championship. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. On top of that, he had several classmates in Robbinsdale High that would also become pro wrestlers who werent necessarily on the football team, including Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, and Barry Darsow, a.k.a. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. She passed away in 1989. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. 4:39. 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. The Koloffs went on to regain the NWA World Tag Team title from the Rock 'N Roll Express three months later, on October 13, but lost it to the same opponents on November 28 at StarrCade 1985 in a steel cage match. Frederick Kenneth Blassman (February 8, 1918 - June 2, 2003) was an American professional wrestler and manager, known by the ring name "Classy" Freddie Blassie.Renowned as "The Hollywood Fashion Plate", he was a one-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, and was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. He attacked Lex Luger, claiming he had "stolen" the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship from him in 1987 and that he wanted it back. Founded by Nikita Koloff and Lex Luger, Man Camp is a 5 day catalyst experience to help you draw closer (James 4:8) to the Lord, realize who you are in Christ, and discover what you are capable of accomplishing in His strength. Ivan invoked theFreebird rulewhich dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. As much as he evolved as a character? Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! Mike Schmitz), The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. [18][16], Koloff had an "evil" appearance with a black singlet, shaved head, and goatee. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . Nikita Koloffs time in the Russians earned him not only the first championship gold in his career, but also his only tag team titles in his career. It's part of the speculation.". In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan andDick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdochbrainbusteron the concrete floor. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 Former NWA/WCW star Nikita Koloff has gone from professional wrestler to preacher, and is now entering a new phase of his life as a . The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. 13.06.1992. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. I was a huge Koloff fan. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. The Eblen Charities is a not-for-profit business that helps families that are battlilng illnesses and disabilities. In 1993, the same year he left wrestling, Koloff said he felt something was missing in his life and said he's found it in his faith. He finally unmasked but ended up helping Rhodes against the Sports Entertainment Xtreme stable.[12]. Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show up. He then lost to Barry Windham in the finals of the tournament for the vacant NWA United States Championship, before beginning a feud with Al Perez and teaming with Sting to feud with the Four Horsemen. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. On April 11, Koloff and Dusty Rhodes won the second-annual Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, defeating the Four Horsemen team of Tully Blanchard and Lex Luger in the finals. 3 Competed In The First War Games Now a babyface and comrade of Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff found himself feuding with the top heel group and Dusty's greatest enemies, the Four Horsemen. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. Nikita Koloff has now retired from the wrestling ring and is perhaps best known for his time at Jim Crockett Promotions in the mid-to-late 1980s, where he wrestled alongside high talents including Ric During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. Nikita Koloff in action Saturday Night Aug 31st, 1985 Monsoon Classic 12.8K subscribers Subscribe 17K views 8 months ago Don't miss out Get 1 week of 100+ live channels on us. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. Prior to committing themselves with Jim Crocket Promotions, The Koloffs feuded with then AWA World tag team champions the Road Warriors in both the AWA and the NWA in a brutal series during 1985. On July 15, 2006, Koloff received the Frank Gotch Award from the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa for contributing to the positive public image of wrestling. Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. He still has the UWF belt as a trophy from that night. Phone: (319) 233-0745 On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". Koloff also wrestled briefly in Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation, in no way affiliated with the original UWF of Bill Watts, where he reignited a feud with 'Uncle' Ivan. But the following year, while feuding with Big Van Vader, a stiff clothesline ended up giving Nikita Koloff a neck injury that forced him to put his in-ring career to an end. The man who once pursued championships longed for more in his life. She passed away in 1989. That's the main reason why I stepped away for a season of time there at WCW.". Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. The feud began when Taylor, alongside his fellow members of Hot Stuff International, Inc. - Eddie Gilbert and Rick Steiner- attacked Koloff and stole his championship belt. 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