Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. 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. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . 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. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. 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. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. 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His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. I always have been, for many, many years. In October 1986, Magnum T. A. was involved in a career-ending car accident. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. While he learned more about the sport on the road with Ivan and Kernodle, Koloff was booked in very short matches until his skills developed. His wife Mandy was suffering from Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989. 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). Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. 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. 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. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles to The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) on July 9. The plan called for T.A. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. Nikita Koloff Pray Together, Stay Together It's Time to Man Up! RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. 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. In late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. Since Simpson had very little wrestling training to speak of . He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. In October 1986, Magnum T.A. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. Choose to believe something good can happen. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. Title to Lex Luger. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. 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. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. 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 Eblen Charities would not be where it is without the help of people like Nikita. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. By Rex Ivanovic Mar 19, 2013, 2:57pm EDT. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 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. 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. When Koloff was 10, his family relocated to the suburb of Robbinsdale. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. Smash of Demolition. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. In the midst of the Cold War, many patriotic heroes battled foreign invaders inside the squared circle. to win the title. 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. "His outreach is worldwide, he does charitable work in Africa and other countries. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. Despite being billed as being from Russia, Ivan was actually born and raised near Montreal Canada. ", Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations, 405 West Hall of Fame Avenue 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. The Russian 'chain match', using thicker chains than normal chain matches, was considered a Nikita Koloff specialty. After a few years, he took the name of "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. How old is Kolby? Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. Shows Commentated. The Russian Assassins were victorious. 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. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. 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. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. 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. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. He evolved even moreso as a man. [citation needed] They married on August 17, 1990. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. 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. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. RELATED: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff. 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. Statistics and information about the 1283 matches fought by Nikita Koloff in our events database. Great way to start the day. 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. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. 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. The Koloffs went on to regain the WCW World Tag Team Titles from the Rock 'N' Roll Express three months later, on October 13, but lost it to the same opponents on November 28 atStarrcade 1985in asteel cage match. 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. Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. 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.. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. Koloff said, I probably could. She passed away in 1989. Stillwater, OK 74075 The war between the two sides was getting white hot until TA tragically lost his career and nearly his life in a horrific automobile accident. In late-1992, he began feuding with Big Van Vader, with the two men facing one other at Halloween Havoc on October 25. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. 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. Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. NIKITA KOLOFF! Koloff has written three books. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. 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. [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. Further education would come from other greats that he shared a ring with, including Ricky Steamboat, Baron Von Raschke, and even Ric Flair. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. 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. The man who once pursued championships longed for more in his life. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. 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 winner of the series would be declared champion. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. 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. And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. Do his choices match yours? Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. The couple had two daughters together, Kendra, who was born in June 1992, and Kolby, who was born in May 1996, while Victoria had two daughters (Teryn and Tawni) from her previous relationship. Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! Your login session has expired. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian chain matchatThe Great American Bashon July 14 which was won by Koloff. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. 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. 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 era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. 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. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. 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. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. 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. Nikita Katsalapov - Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov (Russian: ; born 10 July 1991) is a Russian ice dancer. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestler from 1984 to 1992. He would compete primarily for National Wrestling Alliance promoter Jim Crockett in the Carolinas and for WCW, with side trips in "Cowboy" Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF promotion and in the AWA until he retired in late 1992. Koloff rebounded quickly and won the WCW World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27. 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. He is one of the Richest Professional Wrestler who was born in United States. The right side of his body was paralyzed for months, ending his in-ring career. 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. [1] However, the Assassins and Jones turned on Koloff after he lost a Russian Chain match to Ricky Morton at Clash of the Champions III: Fall Brawl. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. 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). His time in the ring was only a step in his journey; the rest of the steps are happening right now. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. 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