By Rex Ivanovic Mar 19, 2013, 2:57pm EDT. The right side of his body was paralyzed for months, ending his in-ring career. He now runs a ministry. 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. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. Admins: On April 11, Koloff and Dusty Rhodes won the second-annual Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, defeating the Four Horsemen team of Tully Blanchard and Lex Luger in the finals. 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. When Nelson Scott Simpson first broke into the wrestling business in 1984, he was told that his new character was going to be named "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, because by the mid-'80s hating Russians was at a career-making high. The Eblen Charities would not be where it is without the help of people like Nikita. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. He attacked Lex Luger, claiming he had "stolen" the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship from him in 1987 and that he wanted it back. The winner of the series would be declared champion. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. "I'm a goal setter. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. February 24, 1985 - NWA/AWA Star Wars: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita) defeated Steve Keirn and Jimmy Valiant. 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. 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. Koloff said, I probably could. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. 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. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. 4:39. During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. Koloff said no, and discusses the opportunities he believes he would've had if he'd ultimately gone to the WWF. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. 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 . Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. "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. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. 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. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. 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. Koloff and T.A. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. (*then he changed his name legally, which makes his new life as a preacher pretty awkward, I'm sure*) He's the best (or at least most dedicated to kayfabe) fake-Russian wrestler of all time, at least until they tried to say HANDSOME RUSEV was Russian and not Bulgarian. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. Do his choices match yours? Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. As the1987 Great American Bashtour got under way, the feud between Koloff, Rhodes,The Road Warriors, andPaul Elleringversus The Four Horsemen and J.J. Dillon was booked as the centerpiece. He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. 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. He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. 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. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. On that night, the Super Powers were born, and it was the perfect pairing: The American Dream and The Russian Nightmare. The era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end. RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. Search for love, for it is the most important ingredient of life. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. In the fall of 1987, Jim Crockett Promotions acquired Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. 13.06.1992. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. 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. 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. Choose to believe something good can happen. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. WF If you expect to succeed, you'll succeed, Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Good guests, energetic, positive, dialogues. 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. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. Then tragedy would strike. Today Nikita speaks with gospel group Sunday Drive for another great episode of questions and answers. He went from a hated heel to a beloved babyface. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. 80. During the year, he legally changed his name to 'Nikita S. Koloff'. National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. During this period he had rivalries with Lex Luger, Sting, and Rick Rude, often for his old United States Heavyweight Championship. Rhodes decided to strike while the iron was hot, booking Koloff to become a face and his greatest ally against The Four Horsemen. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place during The Great American Bash 1986 tour. Lifetime. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Nikita defeated T.A. Nikita Koloff - 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. 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. 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. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. Koloff's departure resulted in the Junkyard Dog substituting for him as Ivan's partner. And she unfortunately passed away at age 26. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. 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. He made a few appearances for NWA:TNA in 2003 as a masked man called "Mr. Wrestling IV" who attacked Dusty Rhodes. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. Nikita Koloff Pray Together, Stay Together It's Time to Man Up! He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. 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 December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with theWCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. But it just wasn't the same. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. 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. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. to win the title. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard re-aggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. During this period, Koloff had altered his appearance somewhat, dropping some muscle mass and growing his hair out into a crewcut. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. "Well, the time off, to clarify, wasn't business related as much as it was personal related," revealed Koloff. That's the main reason why I stepped away for a season of time there at WCW.". You can, because you think you can. As much as he evolved as a character? Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . Jim Crockett, Jr., the promoter of the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions, renamed him "Nikita Koloff", the Russian Nightmare, and teamed him with "uncle" Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle, a turncoat American. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. She passed away in 1989. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. The promotion was in its twilight and given Nikita's stature, Gagne positioned Nikita to challenge then-AWA World Heavyweight ChampionLarry Zbyszkoalmost immediately. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". Not only did he defend his United States Championship against the Horsemen members on various occasions, but he also ended up challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. I could've had a run with Hogan, I feel confident. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . 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 With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. Koloff wrestled briefly in Puerto Rico for World Wrestling Council (WWC) and engaged in some bouts with Hercules Ayala. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. The Russian Assassins were victorious. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. 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. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. Theworkedinjury set up the pretext for dropping the U.S. I'm in the main event. 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. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. LLBD. "He has provided help in building churches and other worthwhile organizations. 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 full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the undisputed Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. 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. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. Love this podcast. With little to no experience, he teamed up with another American playing a Russian character: Ivan Koloff. The Eblen Charities is a not-for-profit business that helps families that are battlilng illnesses and disabilities. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. No annual. 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.. Nikita Katsalapov - Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov (Russian: ; born 10 July 1991) is a Russian ice dancer. 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. Every day we present the best quotes! The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. 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. Without it, you life will echo emptiness. It's by taking chances that you'll learn how to be brave. The Russians, with Ivan and either Kortsia Korchenko or Krusher Khrushchev (Barry Darsow). 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. In the 80s, good wrestlers hopped around promotions fairly frequently, but Koloff never stepped foot in the WWE. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Eventually, he went from villain to hero, teaming with Dusty Rhodes, "The American Dream," to become a super patriot and a super star. She passed away in 1989. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. 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. 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. [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. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. 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. Phone: (405) 377-5243 He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. Koloff does, and her mom seems to enjoy mentioning certain sex terms. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. Koloff has written three books. Great way to start the day. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. 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. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 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). 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. During his career, Koloff held championships including the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, NWA United States Championship, NWA World Television Championship, and UWF World Television Championship. 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. 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. Jack Specific, 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. He is one of the Richest Professional Wrestler who was born in United States. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. [9] As of the beginning of October, Rhodes had not decided whether to give Koloff the title at some point during the feud. was involved in a career-ending car accident. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. 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, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. 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 . Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. Published March 22, 1998. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! 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. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. 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. [4] His fellow students included other future professional wrestlers Barry Darsow, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, John Nord, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. 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 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. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. 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 gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. On July 11, 1987 Koloff faced Luger in a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. 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