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. 4:21. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Koloff was born on March 9, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of four children born to Paige and Olive Simpson. 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. He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. [9] The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. This would all lead to the first War Games matches in 1987, with return efforts in 1988 and a spot in Stings Squadron for the War Games match at WrestleWar 92. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. Phone: (405) 377-5243 Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. 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. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with theWCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Lifetime. Email: info@nwhof.org, 303 Jefferson St. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. It's by taking chances that you'll learn how to be brave. Admins: On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. But it just wasn't the same. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. Koloff and Taylor were booked to face each other atStarrcade '87, but Koloff vowed to get his television belt back before the match. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. While speaking about his eventual retirement from professional wrestling in 1992, which he had already been planning for, Koloff was asked if he would have stayed in the business had Vince McMahon come calling with an offer. Koloff has written two books: Breaking the Chains (ISBN 1-57090-107-4) in 2000, which is a Christian Living guide and Wrestling with Success (ISBN -471-48732-5) in 2004 along with Jeffrey Gitomer, which is a guide to positive thinking in life situations. When my minds made up, that's what I'm going to do. 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. In late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! This caused Koloff to become a face againstThe Four Horsemen. Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. 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. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. Every day we present the best quotes! The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place during The Great American Bash 1986 tour. 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. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. He met Vince McMahon only twice: first time while working out in a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada (they shook hands and said "hello") and again at Road Warrior Hawk's funeral. Post by marino13 onSep 17, 2012 at 1:51pm. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". 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. 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. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! 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On July 11, 1987 Koloff faced Luger in a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. [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 The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! Nikita Koloff Overcoming Adversity It's Time to Man Up! 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. Nikita defeated T.A. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. 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. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. The Russian Assassins were victorious. 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. A devout Christian, Nikita and his wife, Victoria, live in Concord, NC. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . RELATED: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Dusty Rhodes needed a partner to take onOle AndersonandJames J. Dillonin a cage match. Koloff said, "I probably could. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack byThe Dangerous Alliance. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. But it was during this time that Nikita Koloff became a champion of his faith. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. "I'm a goal setter. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. Nikita is a member of a religious group called Fellowship of the Sword and serves as an East Coast representative. 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. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. . (*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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Statistics and information about the 1283 matches fought by Nikita Koloff in our events database. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. Moonshame. 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Second of a two-part series. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. The rare air is I'm probably . And she unfortunately passed away at age 26. Born Nelson Simpson in Minneapolis, Nikita Koloff he legally changed his real name to his ring name in the late 80s spent his teenage years in a nearby suburb called Robbinsdale. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. WF The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. On a recent episode of "Busted Open Radio," Koloff addressed the possibility of wrestling one last match in the same way Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat both did. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. Koloff and T.A. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. 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. Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. During aWorld Championship Wrestling broadcast, Taylor and Gilbert jumped Koloff again, beating him unconscious, and draping his version of the TV title across his limp body. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. RELATED: 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked. With little to no experience, he teamed up with another American playing a Russian character: Ivan Koloff. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. 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. 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. 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. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. Koloff legally changed his name to Nikita Koloff in 1988.[21]. He might have retired from the ring in 1992 . 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. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. 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). [citation needed] They married on August 17, 1990. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. Stepping out showing men the Kingdom of God and His Love. 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. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. 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. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! Eventually, Koloff eased back into the business part-time. 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. Choose to believe something good can happen. He now runs a ministry. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. 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. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. Today, Nikita speaks with Bill Janosik for another great episode of questions and answers. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. 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. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestler from 1984 to 1992. Choose to believe something good can happen. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. 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. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 After StarrCade, Koloff was firmly established as one of the NWA's most popular stars. 13.06.1992. Koloff, born Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, broke into professional wrestling portraying a bald-headed menace from the then-Soviet Union. 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. On that night, the Super Powers were born, and it was the perfect pairing: The American Dream and The Russian Nightmare. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . 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. In October 1986, Magnum T.A. A complete newcomer to pro wrestling with absolutely no training, Nikita Koloffs first wrestling match lasted a little over 10 seconds, with following bouts all being quick squashes. Nikita and Victoria were divorced on April 23, 2007. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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). When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. 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 . He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. His time in the ring was only a step in his journey; the rest of the steps are happening right now. Nikita Koloff on Ric Flair Starrcade Match 7,390 views Premiered Nov 9, 2021 195 Dislike Share Save THE HANNIBAL TV 336K subscribers Nikita Koloff on Ric Flair Starrcade Match Learn More. 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. What you expect to happen, happens. 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