That invitation from Road Warrior Animal brought the former Nelson Simpson to Jim Crockett Promotions, arguably the largest territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. ; 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!" Real Name Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson) Ring Names Nikita Koloff ( June 24, 1984 - Present) Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight 275 lbs (125 kg) Born March 9, 1959 (age 63) Birth Place Minneapolis, Minnesota Billed From Lithuania ( December 27, 1991 - October 25, 1992) Soviet Union ( June 24, 1984 - December 26, 1991) NWA Title: Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, NWA Tag Team Titles (Steel Cage Match): The Rock n' Roll Express vs. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. Despite being billed as being from Russia, Ivan was actually born and raised near Montreal Canada. 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. 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. . Rhodes decided to strike while the iron was hot, booking Koloff to become a face and his greatest ally against The Four Horsemen. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. Admins: 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. 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. 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. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. [4] His fellow students included other future professional wrestlers Barry Darsow, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, John Nord, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. He's probably still in my top 20. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. 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. 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. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show 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. to win the title. His wife, Mandy, would fall ill to Hodgkin's Disease, and he would step away from the ring to care for her. 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. 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. 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. Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. 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. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. 80. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. Love this podcast. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. On 1987, Krusher, who left the NWA for the World Wrestling Federation, asked Koloff to join him. "I mean, I'm in the peak of my career, right? 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 evolved even moreso as a man. 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. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily. NIKITA KOLOFF! [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]. Im just content to be in that rare group. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the undisputed Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. 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's dedication to his gimmick! As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan andDick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdochbrainbusteron the concrete floor. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. While in junior high school, Koloff began weightlifting. In late 1992, he began feuding withBig Van Vader, with the two men facing one other atHalloween Havocon October 25. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. 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 and Taylor were booked to face each other atStarrcade '87, but Koloff vowed to get his television belt back before the match. The feud came to an end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW. [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. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. 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. Nikita Koloff A Real & True Hero It's Time to Man Up! Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. 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. 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. Today Nikita speaks with gospel group Sunday Drive for another great episode of questions and answers. 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. Nikita Katsalapov - Nikita Gennadyevich Katsalapov (Russian: ; born 10 July 1991) is a Russian ice dancer. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. At SuperBrawl I on May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hit Sting with a chain while interfering in a tag team match between Sting and Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. After Ivan himself 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 the 80s, good wrestlers hopped around promotions fairly frequently, but Koloff never stepped foot in the WWE. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. Moonshame. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. 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. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. The AU Review. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. 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. 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. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen NWA President Bob Geigel for demanding an apology after T.A. 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 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. Ivan and Krusher lost the titles toThe Rock 'n' Roll Express(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) on July 9. The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. [9] As of the beginning of October, Rhodes had not decided whether to give Koloff the title at some point during the feud. 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. His time in the ring was only a step in his journey; the rest of the steps are happening right now. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. 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. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 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. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. 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. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. Koloff On His Meteoric Rise To The Top Of The Pro Wrestling World: I didn't have any background in wrestling of any kind and within 13 months, I'd become the World Tag Team Champion, The World Six Man Champion, and now I'm wrestling Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Title. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with theWCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. RELATED: 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked. 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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. At WrestleWar on May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting, Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham, and Dustin Rhodes to face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 at WrestleWar. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! 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. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. 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 was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. Today, Nikita speaks with Bill Janosik for another great episode of questions and answers. 81. By Rex Ivanovic Mar 19, 2013, 2:57pm EDT. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. The rare air is I'm probably . Until now, there is no biography text. 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. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. 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. 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. He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. Koloff lost the NWA TV Title to Mike Rotunda of The Varsity Club on January 30, 1988. During the interview Koloff shared his . Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. "He has provided help in building churches and other worthwhile organizations. The Russian Assassins were victorious. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. 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. However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. 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. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". RELATED: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff. Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. 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. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Have the courage to follow your dreams. 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. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. Ivan invoked the Freebird rule which dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. Phone: (405) 377-5243 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. 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. I was a huge Koloff fan. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. Since Simpson had very little wrestling training to speak of . When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. 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 November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. He met Vince McMahon only twice: first time while working out in a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada (they shook hands and said "hello") and again at Road Warrior Hawk's funeral. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Koloff, born Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, broke into professional wrestling portraying a bald-headed menace from the then-Soviet Union. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Shows Commentated. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. You can, because you think you can. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. 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. In October 1986, Magnum 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. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. 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. ", 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 On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Professional Wrestler. Unable to fulfill that dream, he turned again to weights and became an obsessive trainer, putting in extremely long hours at the gym. 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. Today, Nikita speaks with Kevin Sorbo about his new book. was stripped of his title. 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