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. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. 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. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. 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. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. 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. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. 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. Koloff was originally billed as being a Russian. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. During the year, he legally changed his name to 'Nikita S. Koloff'. Title to Lex Luger. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. HR2X, Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. Koloff was born on March 9, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of four children born to Paige and Olive Simpson. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Welcome to Nikita Koloff's personal website. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. Published March 22, 1998. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. 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. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. He won many titles along the way. 4:39. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age was involved in a career-ending car accident. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. 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's departure resulted in the Junkyard Dog substituting for him as Ivan's partner. The official site fans of the Russian Nightmare - the most dominant Russian Athlete in wrestling history! LLBD. I always have been, for many, many years. 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. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. But it just wasn't the same. After a few years, he took the name of "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. [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. It's part of the speculation.". 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. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . 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. Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. But it was during this time that Nikita Koloff became a champion of his faith. 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. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. 27: 26.08.1986: The Russian Assassins were victorious. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. While at the same time, the flip side of that is Im in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air The rare air is Im probably one of the few guys that retired and has actually stayed retired and not done a one-off or tried to get one more big payday or more big cheer from the fans., So I guess, for me, coming to a place like Baltimore [at the Celebfest convention] and meeting the fans therethat satisfies my interest. 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. [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. 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. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. 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. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. The worked injury set up the pretext for dropping the US Title to Lex Luger. 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. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! Eventually, Koloff eased back into the business part-time. [2] He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in 13 seconds, with the only edict from Crockett being that should Koloff trip on the ropes, he would be fired on the spot.[1]. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. Keep going Nik! Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! Until now, there is no biography text. 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 this period, Koloff had altered his appearance somewhat, dropping some muscle mass (Koloff used anabolic steroids during the early part of his career but stopped when he saw where they were leading - he lost his muscle mass due to taking time off to take care of his wife, Mandy) and growing his hair out into a crewcut. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestling from 1984 to 1992. 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. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. He has acted in a small number of films and television episodes, as well as appearing on an episode of America's Funniest People in which his daughter won the $10,000 grand prize. 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. When my minds made up, that's what I'm going to do. After StarrCade, Koloff was firmly established as one of the NWA's most popular stars. Be encouraged and challenged by listening to what he is offering! to win the title. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. 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. And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. Unable to fulfill that dream, he turned again to weights and became an obsessive trainer, putting in extremely long hours at the gym. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. And she unfortunately passed away at age 26. 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. Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. At this point, Nikita was at the height of his 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. ", 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 The promotion was in its twilight and given Nikita's stature, Gagne positioned Nikita to challenge then-AWA World Heavyweight ChampionLarry Zbyszkoalmost immediately. 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. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. During this period he had rivalries with Lex Luger, Sting, and Rick Rude, often for his old United States Heavyweight Championship. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude'sWCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. Immediately after his face turn, Koloff resumed his quest for Ric Flair's WCW World Title and came very close to winning it on several occasions. Dusty Rhodes needed a partner to take onOle AndersonandJames J. Dillonin a cage match. [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 - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. 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). Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. 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. When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. 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. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. Mike Schmitz), The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show. Every day we present the best quotes! 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. No annual. Admins: He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. 81. With little to no experience, he teamed up with another American playing a Russian character: Ivan Koloff. Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show up. 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. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! 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