I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. She passed away in 1989. Koloff and T.A. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. 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. "His outreach is worldwide, he does charitable work in Africa and other countries. But it just wasn't the same. Koloff became a born-again Christian in 1993. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. 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. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. This caused Koloff to become a face againstThe Four Horsemen. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. 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. [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]. Dusty Rhodes saw an alternate opportunity. What you expect to happen, happens. NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. It's part of the speculation.". This ended Koloff's reign of nearly 11 months, which still stands today as the fifth longest U.S. title reign in the more than 33-year history of the title. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. In 1985 and 1986, Koloff wrestled several matches for Capitol Sports Promotions in Puerto Rico as part of a talent exchange, facing Hercules Ayala on several occasions. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Eventually, Koloff eased back into the business part-time. Read The Return of Edge by with a free trial. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. His last name is slightly easier to pronounce than it looks. The feud was often fought in steel cage Russian chain matches, with lights-out stipulations. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. 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. Moonshame. 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. According to the storyline, Koloff gained respect for Magnum from their feud and wanted to take his place. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. to win the title. Koloff's departure resulted in the Junkyard Dog substituting for him as Ivan's partner. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. ; 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!" The historic moment took place on October 24 inCharlotte, North Carolina. 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. Koloff has written three books. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. . 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. 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. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. LLBD. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. v1.0: Stats/Moveset/Logic ported from the Lord Worm FPR Edit . In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade namedKrusher Khruschev. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. "Nikita is as much a champion in the service of other as he was in the ring," said Bill Murdock, a museum board member who is executive director of Eblen Charities in Asheville, NC. She had Hodgkin's and she went through a series of chemotherapy and radiation but it ended up coming back with more vengeance. 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. Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen WCW PresidentBob Geigelfor demanding an apology after T.A. He still has the UWF belt as a trophy from that night. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. 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. Nikita and Victoria were divorced on April 23, 2007. No annual. 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 tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. You can, because you think you can. Slaughter. 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. 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. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. 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 debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . 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. The AU Review. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. 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 a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. 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. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. Since Simpson had very little wrestling training to speak of . Great way to start the day. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age 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. Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. Smash of Demolition. Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack byThe Dangerous Alliance. [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. Koloff said, "I probably could. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. Nikita Koloff's dedication to his gimmick! Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. 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. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. Unable to fulfill that dream, he turned again to weights and became an obsessive trainer, putting in extremely long hours at the gym. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Despite being pretty much as green as one could possibly be in pro wrestling, Nikita Koloff certainly had people around him to ensure his success. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. Your login session has expired. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . 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. He now runs a ministry. With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. 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. This would all lead to the first War Games matches in 1987, with return efforts in 1988 and a spot in Stings Squadron for the War Games match at WrestleWar 92. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. 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. Title to Lex Luger. 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. 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. Shows Commentated. The feud was often fought in steel cage Russia chain matches, with lights-out stipulations. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. The idea of head booker Dusty Rhodes was for Koloff to reignite his feud with Magnum T. A. the following year. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The winner of the series would be declared champion. 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. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. 4:39. 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. Nikita defeated T.A. That's what makes the story of Nikita Koloff such a fascinating one. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Today, Nikita speaks with Kevin Sorbo about his new book. 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. If you expect to succeed, you'll succeed, Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Lifetime. 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. Nikita Katsalapov - Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov (Russian: ; born 10 July 1991) is a Russian ice dancer. 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. 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 . 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. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. Phone: (405) 377-5243 ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. The right side of his body was paralyzed for months, ending his in-ring career. 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. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. 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. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. 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. The plan called for T.A. 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. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. In the fall of 1987, Jim Crockett Promotions acquired Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with theWCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Nikita defeated T.A. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan and Dick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdoch brainbuster on the concrete floor (of course this was a work). [9] The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. [18][16], Koloff had an "evil" appearance with a black singlet, shaved head, and goatee. And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. [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. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. was stripped of his title. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On 1987, Krusher, who left the NWA for the World Wrestling Federation, asked Koloff to join him. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. He finally unmasked but ended up helping Rhodes against the Sports Entertainment Xtreme stable.[12]. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. 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. 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). had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Nikita Koloff & Ricky Steamboat defeat The Malenko Brothers ( Dean Malenko & Joe Malenko) (9:50) WCW Clash Of The Champions #19 - "NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament" - TV-Show @ McAlister Field House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. 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. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. 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. [citation needed] They married on August 17, 1990. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. During the bout, Koloff sustained aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. 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. 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