Phone: (319) 233-0745 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. The 21st century saw Nikita Koloff follow in the footsteps of many of his contemporaries by writing a book, but he managed to set himself apart from the rest by writing three books to date. Stillwater, OK 74075 Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! After Ivan himself turned face when manager Paul Jones went against him, Koloff helped Ivan briefly against Jones' henchmen, the masked Russian Assassins, and then he took a sabbatical on November 27. Sting vs Nikita Koloff - WCW Magazine [November 1991], We have the NWA Hall of Famer and former WCW Star Nikita Koloff for this week's. 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. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. LLBD. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. His freindship with wrestler Road Warrior Animal took him to Atlanta, where he was introduced to professional wrestling. With little to no experience, he teamed up with another American playing a Russian character: Ivan Koloff. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. It's by taking chances that you'll learn how to be brave. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. Now a babyface and comrade of Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff found himself feuding with the top heel group and Dustys greatest enemies, the Four Horsemen. Nikita Koloff hasn't wrestled in over 30 years, and he says he could probably have another match but doesn't see it happening. Keep going Nik! 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. The Eblen Charities would not be where it is without the help of people like Nikita. Slaughter. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . As much as he evolved as a character? As the1987 Great American Bashtour got under way, the feud between Koloff, Rhodes,The Road Warriors, andPaul Elleringversus The Four Horsemen and J.J. Dillon was booked as the centerpiece. Nikita and Victoria were divorced on April 23, 2007. Lifetime. In late 1989, Koloff began wrestling with Verne Gagne's AWA (as a part of a talent share with the NWA) in his native Minnesota. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. April Babb, who co-pastors CSRA Worship Center with her husband, Paul, said they are excited to have Koloff speak. Choose to believe something good can happen. Immediately after his face turn, Koloff resumed his quest for Ric Flair's NWA World Title and came very close to winning it on several occasions. The Russian Assassins were victorious. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. Published March 22, 1998. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. The plan called for T.A. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Nikita Koloff, Went To High School With Other Future Wrestlers, Became A Wrestler Thanks To Road Warrior Animal, NWA Tag Team Champion As Part Of The Russians, Turned Face Because Of Magnum TAs Accident, 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked, 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff, the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming, Herb Abrams Universal Wrestling Federation, 10 Wrestlers AEW Is Likely To Release Next, 5 Wrestling Valets & Managers That Were Helpful (& 5 That Were Just Eye Candy). This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. 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. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. The following year, Nikita and Ivan Koloff won the NWA World Tag Team Title, a belt the Russians would defend via the Freebird Rule and hold for a 113 day run followed by a second 46-day run. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. The feud came to an end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW. Real Name Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson) Ring Names Nikita Koloff ( June 24, 1984 - Present) Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 275 lbs (125 kg) Born March 9, 1959 (age 63) Birth Place Minneapolis, Minnesota Billed From Lithuania ( December 27, 1991 - October 25, 1992) Soviet Union ( June 24, 1984 - December 26, 1991) Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, March 9, 1959) is a retired American professional wrestler who was a top Foreign Wrestling Heel in the mid-1980s. After Ivan Koloff turned face when manager Paul Jones went against him, Koloff helped Ivan briefly against Jones' henchmen, the masked Russian Assassins, and then he took a sabbatical on November 27. All Nations TV is a very innovative Christian based broadcasting company that uses modern technology similar to Netflix, Hulu Plus and 1,233 other channels that stream to your TV. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. 4:21. Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen NWA President Bob Geigel for demanding an apology after T.A. FEB 6, 2023; Q&A With Koloff- Episode #107 Q&A With Koloff- Episode #107 Today, Nikita sits down with Ed Snaidecki & John Boneck for another great . In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan and Dick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdoch brainbuster on the concrete floor (of course this was a work). Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . During this period, Koloff had altered his appearance somewhat, dropping some muscle mass and growing his hair out into a crewcut. Do his choices match yours? Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. Since Simpson had very little wrestling training to speak of . The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. Until now, there is no biography text. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. On 1987, Krusher, who left the NWA for the World Wrestling Federation, asked Koloff to join him. No annual. During his career, Koloff held championships including the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, NWA United States Championship, NWA World Television Championship, and UWF World Television Championship. was stripped of his title. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 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 The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika. By Drew Rice / June 24, 2021 7:30 am EST. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, March 9, 1959) is a retired American professional wrestler who was a top Foreign Wrestling Heel in the mid-1980s. 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. While injuries would stall his college football exploits, by the mid-1980s he was still pursuing football when his old Laurinaitis, now well-established as Animal, invited him to become a wrestler himself. Despite being billed as being from Russia, Ivan was actually born and raised near Montreal Canada. The history of wrestling is full of evil Russian or Soviet heels, with notable ones including former WWE Champion Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff, Vladimir Kozlov, and Rusev. 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. He won many titles along the way. Post by marino13 onSep 17, 2012 at 1:51pm. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian chain matchatThe Great American Bashon July 14 which was won by Koloff. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. [18][16], Koloff had an "evil" appearance with a black singlet, shaved head, and goatee. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. 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. Jack Specific, He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. ; Due to being on TBS in prime time on Thanksgiving Night, the worst threat Ric Flair could throw at Nikita Koloff during their Starrcade '86 match was "I'll kick your butt you son of a gun!" The feud was often fought in steel cage Russian chain matches, with lights-out stipulations. [6], In 1984, Simpson was going to try out for the USFL when Road Warrior Animal, a professional wrestler from the Minnesota area, called him to ask him to become a professional wrestler. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age Capture your dreams and your life becomes full. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. 2:03. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. 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He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. "Nikita is as much a champion in the service of other as he was in the ring," said Bill Murdock, a museum board member who is executive director of Eblen Charities in Asheville, NC. 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. And she unfortunately passed away at age 26. Phone: (405) 377-5243 He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. Read The Return of Edge by with a free trial. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! In 1985 and 1986, Koloff wrestled several matches for Capitol Sports Promotions in Puerto Rico as part of a talent exchange, facing Hercules Ayala on several occasions. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. Koloff would travel the roads with his stablemates Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle, learning about psychology and other essentials from his more experienced partners and arriving at shows hours beforehand so he could also learn and practice physical in-ring techniques. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. [citation needed] They married on August 17, 1990. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Koloff continued wrestling in the AWA for the remainder of the year and the first half of 1990, headlining numerous television broadcasts and Twin Wars '90, the last major event with the AWA under Gagne. The year 1986 brought a major singles feud for Nikita Koloff when he challenged fast-rising babyface Magnum TA for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Koloff was born on March 9, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of four children born to Paige and Olive Simpson. 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's probably still in my top 20. NIKITA KOLOFF! [9] The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. 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. While in junior high school, Koloff began weightlifting. In late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. "His outreach is worldwide, he does charitable work in Africa and other countries. 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. [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Koloff has written three books. [9] As of the beginning of October, Rhodes had not decided whether to give Koloff the title at some point during the feud. Nikita Koloff discusses his career as a professional wrestler and what has been going on with him since he left the business. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place duringThe Great American Bash 1986tour. Dusty Rhodes saw an alternate opportunity. He was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame of 2008. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. Attending Robbinsdale High School in the 1970s, Koloff played on the football team, making him one of the many former football players to enter the pro wrestling business. 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 He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. After a few years, he took the name of "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. All Rights Reserved. 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. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . Then tragedy would strike. Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. 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. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. 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. 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's dedication to his gimmick! Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. 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. You can, because you think you can. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. 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. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T. A. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice. While at the same time, the flip side of that is Im in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air The rare air is Im probably one of the few guys that retired and has actually stayed retired and not done a one-off or tried to get one more big payday or more big cheer from the fans., So I guess, for me, coming to a place like Baltimore [at the Celebfest convention] and meeting the fans therethat satisfies my interest. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. They are of course led by Nikita Koloff, a man who has held many titles including the NWA National Heavyweight, United States and Tag Team Championships. His wife Mandy was suffering from Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989. Dusty Rhodes needed a partner to take onOle AndersonandJames J. Dillonin a cage match. 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. Koloff and Taylor were booked to face each other atStarrcade '87, but Koloff vowed to get his television belt back before the match. Choose to believe something good can happen. [14] he was also known as "The Russian Road Warrior" due to his power and ferocity, which was compared to The Road Warriors. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! But it just wasn't the same. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. He might have retired from the ring in 1992 . 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. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Nikita Koloff Comments On Being Open To Having One Last Match, CM Punk Declares He Will Return To Wrestling In Instagram Exchange, MJF Calls Alberto El Patron An Abuser & Drug Addict, Matt Cardona Reacts To WWE Filing Trademark For Zack Ryder. Every day we present the best quotes! Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 at WrestleWar. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. His wife, Mandy, would fall ill to Hodgkin's Disease, and he would step away from the ring to care for her. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. 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. However, Koloffs in-ring career lasted less than a decade and involved zero time spent in WWE, so its likely many modern fans don't know much about him if they know of him at all. ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Nikita Koloff & Ricky Steamboat defeat The Malenko Brothers ( Dean Malenko & Joe Malenko) (9:50) WCW Clash Of The Champions #19 - "NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament" - TV-Show @ McAlister Field House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. The Russian 'chain match', using thicker chains than normal chain matches, was considered a Nikita Koloff specialty. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian Chain match at The Great American Bash on July 14 which was won by Koloff. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. Prior to committing themselves to WCW, The Koloffs feuded with then-AWA World Tag Team Championsthe Road Warriors in both the AWA and WCW in a brutal series during 1985. Among his in-ring achievements, he was a 1x NWA National Heavyweight Champion, a 1x NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, an NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, a 2x NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion and a 1x NWA World Television Champion. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. In the 80s, good wrestlers hopped around promotions fairly frequently, but Koloff never stepped foot in the WWE. What came next was one of the most epic babyface turns in professional wrestling history. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily.During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped . Moonshame. The promotion was in its twilight and given Nikita's stature, Gagne positioned Nikita to challenge then-AWA World Heavyweight ChampionLarry Zbyszkoalmost immediately. Be encouraged and challenged by listening to what he is offering! It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. Love this podcast. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. . Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen WCW PresidentBob Geigelfor demanding an apology after T.A. Her mom, a Christian preacher who gives abstinence talks to teens, won't let her date till she comes to one of her seminars. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. 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