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. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place duringThe Great American Bash 1986tour. Nikita is a member of a religious group called Fellowship of the Sword and serves as an East Coast representative. [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. Then tragedy would strike. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. Do his choices match yours? Dusty Rhodes decided which members of the UWF roster to retain and how best to use the infusion of new talent that he now had access to on an exclusive basis, beginning with a cross-promotional program between NWA Television Champion Koloff and UWF Television Champion, Terry Taylor. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. WF It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. 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. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. 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 aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. He attended Robbinsdale High School where he played for the Robbinsdale Robins football team as a defensive lineman and on offense[3] was an all-conference wide receiver. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. 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). Capture your dreams and your life becomes full. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. The following month, Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify his US Title with Wahoo's NWA National Heavyweight Championship on September 28. 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. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. was stripped of his title. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 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. 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. Keep going Nik! Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. I always have been, for many, many years. 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. 27: 26.08.1986: When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Lifetime. 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. 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. 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. "Well, the time off, to clarify, wasn't business related as much as it was personal related," revealed Koloff. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Koloff, born Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, broke into professional wrestling portraying a bald-headed menace from the then-Soviet Union. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. 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 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. One of his teammates at Golden Valley Lutheran was Joe Laurinaitis, whod later be known as Animal of the legendary tag team The Road Warriors. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. Koloff does, and her mom seems to enjoy mentioning certain sex terms. Despite being billed as being from Russia, Ivan was actually born and raised near Montreal Canada. Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude's WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. Koloff wrestled briefly in Puerto Rico for World Wrestling Council (WWC) and engaged in some bouts with Hercules Ayala. The Russian Assassins were victorious. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. If you expect to succeed, you'll succeed, Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. A big brawl during a contract signing resulted in the belt being vacated and the two rivals meeting in a best of seven series to determine a new US Champion. On that night, the Super Powers were born, and it was the perfect pairing: The American Dream and The Russian Nightmare. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. 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 debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. In October 1986, Magnum T. A. was involved in a career-ending car accident. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. The plan called for T.A. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. The historic moment took place on October 24 inCharlotte, North Carolina. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. 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. All Rights Reserved. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. The winner of the series would be declared champion. [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. He's probably still in my top 20. She passed away in 1989. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. 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. No annual. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". 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. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles to The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) on July 9. 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. Great way to start the day. 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. He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. Eventually, he went from villain to hero, teaming with Dusty Rhodes, "The American Dream," to become a super patriot and a super star. He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. 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. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. He evolved even moreso as a man. 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 Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. 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. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. During the interview Koloff shared his . At WrestleWar on May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting, Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham, and Dustin Rhodes to face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. 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. And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestling from 1984 to 1992. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. During this time, he looked like The Russian Nightmare of old, still crushing opponents with his intense power. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Have the courage to follow your dreams. Your login session has expired. Nikita defeated T.A. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. And I feel confident to say I certainly could have went there [to the WWF]. The Russians, with Ivan and either Kortsia Korchenko or Krusher Khrushchev (Barry Darsow). 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. 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. 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. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. 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 Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. The official site fans of the Russian Nightmare - the most dominant Russian Athlete in wrestling history! His last name is slightly easier to pronounce than it looks. 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). Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. 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. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. In the 80s, good wrestlers hopped around promotions fairly frequently, but Koloff never stepped foot in the WWE. Finally, 2011 brought Nikita: A Tale of the Ring and Redemption, which covers the story of his life, from his wrestling days to his ministry work. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Professional Wrestler. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. 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. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. His wife Mandy was suffering from Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989. 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. In the fall of 1987, a feud began between Koloff and Terry Taylor when Taylor, alongside his fellow members of Hot Stuff International, Inc. -Eddie GilbertandRick Steiner- attacked Koloff and stole his championship belt. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan andDick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdochbrainbusteron the concrete floor. One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. Further education would come from other greats that he shared a ring with, including Ricky Steamboat, Baron Von Raschke, and even Ric Flair. That invitation from Road Warrior Animal brought the former Nelson Simpson to Jim Crockett Promotions, arguably the largest territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. Losing Allen as a wrestler prompted NWA booker Dusty Rhodes to turn Nikita Koloff, Allen's last rival prior to his wreck, into a babyface. 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. He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice. Until now, there is no biography text. Second of a two-part series. NIKITA KOLOFF! 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. 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. 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. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Shows Commentated. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. The promotion was in its twilight and given Nikita's stature, Gagne positioned Nikita to challenge then AWA World Heavyweight Champion Larry Zbyszko almost immediately. Every day we present the best quotes! He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. 13.06.1992. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! Nikita Koloff hasn't wrestled in over 30 years, and he says he could probably have another match but doesn't see it happening. Read The Return of Edge by with a free trial. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. The right side of his body was paralyzed for months, ending his in-ring career. 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. 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. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. Nikita Koloff discusses his career as a professional wrestler and what has been going on with him since he left the business. was involved in a career-ending car accident. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. What came next was one of the most epic babyface turns in professional wrestling history. Search for love, for it is the most important ingredient of life. "He gives support to the Eblen Charities," said Murdock. 2:03. . After StarrCade, Koloff was firmly established as one of the NWA's most popular stars. Slaughter. Her mom, a Christian preacher who gives abstinence talks to teens, won't let her date till she comes to one of her seminars. Theworkedinjury set up the pretext for dropping the U.S. He now runs a ministry. 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. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the undisputed Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. On July 11, 1987 Koloff faced Luger in a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen NWA President Bob Geigel for demanding an apology after T.A. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. 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. Im very humbled by that.. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. Koloff said no, and discusses the opportunities he believes he would've had if he'd ultimately gone to the WWF. The winner of the series would be declared champion. 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