Rhodes decided to strike while the iron was hot, booking Koloff to become a face and his greatest ally against The Four Horsemen. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! 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). Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! Smash of Demolition. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. When my minds made up, that's what I'm going to do. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. 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 tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. But it was during this time that Nikita Koloff became a champion of his faith. He attacked Lex Luger, claiming he had "stolen" the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship from him in 1987 and that he wanted it back. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . The idea of head booker Dusty Rhodes was for Koloff to reignite his feud with Magnum T. A. the following year. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. Good guests, energetic, positive, dialogues. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. HR2X, As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Professional Wrestler. 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. In spring of 1986, Koloff started one of the biggest, most anticipated feuds in the history ofWCWwhen he attackedWCW United States Heavyweight ChampionMagnum T.A.. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. 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. Koloff legally changed his name to Nikita Koloff in 1988.[21]. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan andDick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdochbrainbusteron the concrete floor. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. The rare air is I'm probably . [18][16], Koloff had an "evil" appearance with a black singlet, shaved head, and goatee. The right side of his body was paralyzed for months, ending his in-ring career. The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. Choose to believe something good can happen. 80. On April 11, Koloff and Dusty Rhodes won thesecond-annual Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, defeating the Four Horsemen team ofTully BlanchardandLex Lugerin the finals. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . Not only did he defend his United States Championship against the Horsemen members on various occasions, but he also ended up challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. 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. Capture your dreams and your life becomes full. Koloff's departure resulted in the Junkyard Dog substituting for him as Ivan's partner. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude'sWCW United States Heavyweight Championship. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Nikita Katsalapov - Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov (Russian: ; born 10 July 1991) is a Russian ice dancer. Then tragedy would strike. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . 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. 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 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. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. Second of a two-part series. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. 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. 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. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. 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. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. On that night, the Super Powers were born, and it was the perfect pairing: The American Dream and The Russian Nightmare. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. In late 1992, he began feuding withBig Van Vader, with the two men facing one other atHalloween Havocon October 25. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. In late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. Koloff was originally billed as being a Russian. Koloff On His Meteoric Rise To The Top Of The Pro Wrestling World: I didn't have any background in wrestling of any kind and within 13 months, I'd become the World Tag Team Champion, The World Six Man Champion, and now I'm wrestling Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Title. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian chain matchatThe Great American Bashon July 14 which was won by Koloff. Do his choices match yours? 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. In October 1986, Magnum T.A. All Rights Reserved. Ivan Koloff was one of the most fearsome wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s. 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. The Russian 'chain match', using thicker chains than normal chain matches, was considered a Nikita Koloff specialty. The historic moment took place on October 24 inCharlotte, North Carolina. During the year, he legally changed his name to 'Nikita S. Koloff'. Koloff has written three books. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. April Babb, who co-pastors CSRA Worship Center with her husband, Paul, said they are excited to have Koloff speak. Have the courage to follow your dreams. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Koloff does, and her mom seems to enjoy mentioning certain sex terms. No annual. 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. v1.0: Stats/Moveset/Logic ported from the Lord Worm FPR Edit . And who knows? Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. He attacked Lex Luger, claiming he had "stolen" the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship from him in 1987 and that he wanted it back. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles to The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) on July 9. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States title against members of the Four Horsemen and Paul Jones' Army, which now included "Uncle" Ivan. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. 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 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. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. She had Hodgkin's and she went through a series of chemotherapy and radiation but it ended up coming back with more vengeance. He now runs a ministry. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against NWA World Champion Ric Flair at The Great American Bash 1985 on July 6. 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. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. It's part of the speculation.". 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. Koloff became a born-again Christian in 1993. The Russians, with Ivan and either Kortsia Korchenko or Krusher Khrushchev (Barry Darsow). Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. He then lost toBarry Windhamin the finals of the tournament for the vacant WCW United States Championship, before beginning a feud withAl Perezand teaming withStingto feud with the Four Horsemen. 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 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. 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. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 6 Nikita Koloff Koloff was a big name in the 80s who eventually spent a few years at WCW in the early years of the company. One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. The plan called for T.A. On 1987, Krusher, who left the NWA for the World Wrestling Federation, asked Koloff to join him. The Eblen Charities is a not-for-profit business that helps families that are battlilng illnesses and disabilities. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. [14] he was also known as "The Russian Road Warrior" due to his power and ferocity, which was compared to The Road Warriors. 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. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. [1] The winner of the series would be declared champion. 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. 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. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. 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. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. Her mom, a Christian preacher who gives abstinence talks to teens, won't let her date till she comes to one of her seminars. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen NWA President Bob Geigel for demanding an apology after T.A. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. 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) 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. 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That's the main reason why I stepped away for a season of time there at WCW.". NWA Title: Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, NWA Tag Team Titles (Steel Cage Match): The Rock n' Roll Express vs. Phone: (319) 233-0745 He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. His freindship with wrestler Road Warrior Animal took him to Atlanta, where he was introduced to professional wrestling. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. When Koloff was 10, his family relocated to the suburb of Robbinsdale. Dusty Rhodes needed a partner to take onOle AndersonandJames J. Dillonin a cage match. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. It's by taking chances that you'll learn how to be brave. 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. 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. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade namedKrusher Khruschev. By Drew Rice / June 24, 2021 7:30 am EST. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. She passed away in 1989. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place during The Great American Bash 1986 tour. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. 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. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. The Russian Assassins were victorious. However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. 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. February 24, 1985 - NWA/AWA Star Wars: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita) defeated Steve Keirn and Jimmy Valiant. RELATED: 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. Theworkedinjury set up the pretext for dropping the U.S. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Stepping out showing men the Kingdom of God and His Love. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. That's what makes the story of Nikita Koloff such a fascinating one. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! That invitation from Road Warrior Animal brought the former Nelson Simpson to Jim Crockett Promotions, arguably the largest territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. Stillwater, OK 74075 [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. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! 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. (*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. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. By Rex Ivanovic Mar 19, 2013, 2:57pm EDT. 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