Koloff and Taylor were booked to face each other in a unification bout at StarrCade '87, but Koloff vowed to get his TV belt back before the match. Then tragedy would strike. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. During the bout, Koloff sustained a herniated disc in his neck after receiving a stiff clothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. Eventually, he went from villain to hero, teaming with Dusty Rhodes, "The American Dream," to become a super patriot and a super star. The feud was often fought in steel cage Russian chain matches, with lights-out stipulations. 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. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. 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. 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 . 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. Koloff said no, and discusses the opportunities he believes he would've had if he'd ultimately gone to the WWF. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. The AU Review. 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. 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. Nikita Koloff's dedication to his gimmick! During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. And it was at that time, at that moment, that I told WCW that I was going to step away, take a sabbatical if you will. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. With little to no experience, he teamed up with another American playing a Russian character: Ivan Koloff. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. The rare air is I'm probably . 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. This caused Koloff to become a face againstThe Four Horsemen. Choose to believe something good can happen. If you expect to succeed, you'll succeed, Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. 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. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. [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]. The plan called for T.A. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! In October 1986, Magnum T.A. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. With scathing promos directed at the United States, it didn't take long before they faced the wrath of Dusty Rhodes and his partner, Magnum TA. The feud came to an end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW. to win the title. 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. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. That's what makes the story of Nikita Koloff such a fascinating one. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 at WrestleWar. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. He finally unmasked but ended up helping Rhodes against the Sports Entertainment Xtreme stable.[12]. Nikita defeated T.A. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Then came Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality in 2004, a self-help book that uses Koloffs wrestling career as a springboard for more generalized advice about success. ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan andDick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdochbrainbusteron the concrete floor. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. 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. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. After StarrCade, Koloff was firmly established as one of the NWA's most popular stars. Koloff wrestled briefly in Puerto Rico for World Wrestling Council (WWC) and engaged in some bouts with Hercules Ayala. In the 80s, good wrestlers hopped around promotions fairly frequently, but Koloff never stepped foot in the WWE. There, he shaved his head and was cast as Nikita Koloff, the nephew of veteran Soviet heel Ivan Koloff and part of the faction known as The Russians alongside his kayfabe uncle and American traitor Don Kernodle. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. 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. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. 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. [4] His fellow students included other future professional wrestlers Barry Darsow, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, John Nord, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. 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. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 During the bout, Koloff sustained aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. 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. 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. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. A booked showdown at StarrCade '88 in December was to pit Ivan and Koloff against the Russian Assassins. Koloff now admits it was a character he was playing, but still has people expecting him. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude'sWCW United States Heavyweight Championship. During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. And I feel confident to say I certainly could have went there [to the WWF]. LLBD. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Second of a two-part series. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". April Babb, who co-pastors CSRA Worship Center with her husband, Paul, said they are excited to have Koloff speak. 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. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. 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 Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! Nikita Koloff Billed From Russia WCW Debut 1984 AWA Debut 1989 Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle" Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle, a turncoat American. RELATED: 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . The powerfully built "Russian Nightmare" made short work of his opponents with his Russian sickle maneuver and formed one of the most hated teams in the . Ivan invoked the Freebird rule which dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. Further education would come from other greats that he shared a ring with, including Ricky Steamboat, Baron Von Raschke, and even Ric Flair. 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. 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. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States Title against members of the Four Horsemen andPaul Jones' Army, which now included "Uncle" Ivan. Today, Nikita speaks with Kevin Sorbo about his new book. He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. Nikita Koloffs in-ring career lasted less than a decade and involved zero time spent in WWE, so its likely many fans don't know much about him. During this period he had rivalries with Lex Luger, Sting, and Rick Rude, often for his old United States Heavyweight Championship. That invitation from Road Warrior Animal brought the former Nelson Simpson to Jim Crockett Promotions, arguably the largest territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. She passed away in 1989. 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 . Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. 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 . He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. Nikita Koloff A Real & True Hero It's Time to Man Up! ; 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!" 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. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. Koloff legally changed his name to Nikita Koloff in 1988.[21]. 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 continued wrestling in the NWA and 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. Choose to believe something good can happen. She passed away in 1989. 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 was born on March 9, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of four children born to Paige and Olive Simpson. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T. A. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. 8 Dusty Rhodes & Ole Anderson Vs The Assassins (GCW 1980) While it wasn't one of his finest matches from a wrestling perspective, it was one of the biggest moments in Georgia Championship Wrestling, and is still considered one of the greatest heel turns of all time. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. 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. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. At this point, Nikita was at the height of his career. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. And I look back, of course back in the days with magazines before the internet and all that, they were touting the Hulk Hogan vs. Nikita Koloff WrestleMania, 'what would happen if?' Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. The first, 2002s Breaking the Chains, is entirely concerned about advice about living as a good Christian, as he became a Born Again in 1993. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. 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. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. was stripped of his title. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Her mom, a Christian preacher who gives abstinence talks to teens, won't let her date till she comes to one of her seminars. 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. Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. 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. The AU Review. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. Stillwater, OK 74075 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. Love this podcast. [14] he was also known as "The Russian Road Warrior" due to his power and ferocity, which was compared to The Road Warriors. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. 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. After a few years, he took the name of "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. 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. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. He might have retired from the ring in 1992 . Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. When Nelson Scott Simpson first broke into the wrestling business in 1984, he was told that his new character was going to be named "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, because by the mid-'80s hating Russians was at a career-making high. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. Admins: Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. 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. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. Ivan Koloff was one of the most fearsome wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age HR2X, Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. Immediately after his face turn, Koloff resumed his quest for Ric Flair's WCW World Title and came very close to winning it on several occasions. (*then he changed his name legally, which makes his new life as a preacher pretty awkward, I'm sure*) He's the best (or at least most dedicated to kayfabe) fake-Russian wrestler of all time, at least until they tried to say HANDSOME RUSEV was Russian and not Bulgarian. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. Koloff has written three books. 4:21. Keep going Nik! Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. Koloff rebounded quickly and won the WCW World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. In late 1992, he began feuding withBig Van Vader, with the two men facing one other atHalloween Havocon October 25. 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. "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. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika. He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. He still has the UWF belt as a trophy from that night. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! What you expect to happen, happens. Smash of Demolition. Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. A devout Christian, Nikita and his wife, Victoria, live in Concord, NC. Among the various Russian bad guys in the sport, one that fans should definitely know about is Nikita Koloff, who made his debut in WCW in the mid-1980s and ended up becoming a surprisingly popular babyface after a couple of years. 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