had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. 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. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . 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. [4] His fellow students included other future professional wrestlers Barry Darsow, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, John Nord, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. 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 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. 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. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice. Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. The Eblen Charities is a not-for-profit business that helps families that are battlilng illnesses and disabilities. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. HR2X, This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. 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. During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. Great way to start the day. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. Shows Commentated. Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. 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. On that night, the Super Powers were born, and it was the perfect pairing: The American Dream and The Russian Nightmare. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. Welcome to Nikita Koloff's personal website. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . Nikita Koloff's dedication to his gimmick! 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. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! 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. 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. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. 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. 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. 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. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. 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 late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. [18][16], Koloff had an "evil" appearance with a black singlet, shaved head, and goatee. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. I was a huge Koloff fan. 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. 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. 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 . 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. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. Today, Nikita speaks with Kevin Sorbo about his new book. Koloff and T.A. And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. He's probably still in my top 20. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battledinChicago. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. 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. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. On July 15, 2006, Koloff received the Frank Gotch Award from the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa for contributing to the positive public image of wrestling. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 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). 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. 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 I feel confident to say I certainly could have went there [to the WWF]. "Well, the time off, to clarify, wasn't business related as much as it was personal related," revealed Koloff. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. During this time, he looked like The Russian Nightmare of old, still crushing opponents with his intense power. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. Today, Nikita speaks with Doak Turner for another great episode of questions and answers. Jack Specific, 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. Koloff's departure resulted in the Junkyard Dog substituting for him as Ivan's partner. 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. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. 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. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. The idea of head booker Dusty Rhodes was for Koloff to reignite his feud with Magnum T. A. the following year. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. Praise God for this podcast Its 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!" 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. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place duringThe Great American Bash 1986tour. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. 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. But it was during this time that Nikita Koloff became a champion of his faith. 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. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. 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. 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.. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. He won many titles along the way. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. 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. Title to Lex Luger. [9] The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. His wife, Mandy, would fall ill to Hodgkin's Disease, and he would step away from the ring to care for her. On July 11, 1987 Koloff faced Luger in a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Koloff has written three books. After three wins each and a No Contest finish, Koloff and Magnum had an eighth and final match for the belt, which Koloff would end up winning. I always have been, for many, many years. If you expect to succeed, you'll succeed, Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. 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. 13.06.1992. 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. Stepping out showing men the Kingdom of God and His Love. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. Please logout and login again. Love this podcast. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. During the bout, Koloff sustained aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. She passed away in 1989. 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 . RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. 80. Nikita Koloff hasn't wrestled in over 30 years, and he says he could probably have another match but doesn't see it happening. He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. to defeat Ric Flair for the NWA World Championship at StarrCade 86; after a short program of rematches with Flair, T. A. would begin a long program with Koloff that ran through The Great American Bash Tour of 1987. She passed away in 1989. Koloff said, I probably could. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. The Eblen Charities would not be where it is without the help of people like Nikita. Now a babyface and comrade of Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff found himself feuding with the top heel group and Dustys greatest enemies, the Four Horsemen. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. Good guests, energetic, positive, dialogues. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. 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. [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. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. Nikita Koloff Overcoming Adversity It's Time to Man Up! Read The Return of Edge by with a free trial. 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. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. In late 1992, he began feuding withBig Van Vader, with the two men facing one other atHalloween Havocon October 25. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. 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. In late 1989, Koloff began wrestling with Verne Gagne's AWA (as a part of a talent share with the NWA) in his native Minnesota. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard re-aggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. He is one of the Richest Professional Wrestler who was born in United States. 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?' Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. The historic moment took place on October 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. Nikita Koloff Comments On Being Open To Having One Last Match, CM Punk Declares He Will Return To Wrestling In Instagram Exchange, MJF Calls Alberto El Patron An Abuser & Drug Addict, Matt Cardona Reacts To WWE Filing Trademark For Zack Ryder. 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. By Rex Ivanovic Mar 19, 2013, 2:57pm EDT. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. 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. Today, Nikita speaks with Bill Janosik for another great episode of questions and answers. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. As a result, long-term plans for Magnum to capture the World Title were dashed, as were plans for Nikita Koloff to rekindle their rivalry with even bigger stakes. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. 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. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Professional Wrestler. 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. Keep going Nik! I'm in the main event. 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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. The rare air is I'm probably . He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack byThe Dangerous Alliance. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. 4:39. What you expect to happen, happens. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. Every day we present the best quotes! His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Nikita Koloff Pray Together, Stay Together It's Time to Man Up! 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 lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match, but he established himself as a superstar in the wrestling business. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. Koloff rebounded quickly and won the WCW World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27. 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. Even during any hardship, love will shine through. He evolved even moreso as a man. 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 who knows? According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. Koloff was originally billed as being a Russian. 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. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. LLBD. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. 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