The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. Praise God for this podcast Its time to man up. Today, Nikita speaks with Bill Janosik for another great episode of questions and answers. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. was stripped of his title. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. The rare air is I'm probably . NWA Title: Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, NWA Tag Team Titles (Steel Cage Match): The Rock n' Roll Express vs. Nikita Koloff A Real & True Hero It's Time to Man Up! [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. 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. 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. 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. His last name is slightly easier to pronounce than it looks. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. 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. Shows Commentated. LLBD. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. He finally unmasked but ended up helping Rhodes against the Sports Entertainment Xtreme stable.[12]. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battledinChicago. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. And who knows? 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. 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. Slaughter. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude's WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. 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. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian chain matchatThe Great American Bashon July 14 which was won by Koloff. 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. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. 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?' 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. was involved in a career-ending car accident. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. 81. Koloff said no, and discusses the opportunities he believes he would've had if he'd ultimately gone to the WWF. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. 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. While in junior high school, Koloff began weightlifting. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. 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. 4:21. 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. [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF. [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]. 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. 16.06.1992. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. 4:39. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Second of a two-part series. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/NikitaKoloff. Koloff now admits it was a character he was playing, but still has people expecting him. As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. 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. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against NWA World Champion Ric Flair at The Great American Bash 1985 on July 6. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. Ivan invoked the Freebird rule which dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. 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[13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 at WrestleWar. His freindship with wrestler Road Warrior Animal took him to Atlanta, where he was introduced to professional wrestling. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States title against members of the Four Horsemen and Paul Jones' Army, which now included "Uncle" Ivan. One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. 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. Koloff lost to Flair and was even attacked by a fan during the match. Koloff has written three books. 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. 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 played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Title to Lex Luger. Koloff does, and her mom seems to enjoy mentioning certain sex terms. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. In the midst of the Cold War, many patriotic heroes battled foreign invaders inside the squared circle. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika. What you expect to happen, happens. 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. 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. 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. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. I'm in the main event. As much as he evolved as a character? Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. NWA United States Heavyweight Title: Nikita Koloff (c) vs. Magnum TA - Double Count Out. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Nikita defeated T.A. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, the length of his matches and interviews grew as well. Koloff continued wrestling in 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. During this time, it became notable that Nikita stayed constantly in character, even speaking with a thick Russian accent when in public. Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. 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. 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. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 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. 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 You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. 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 . The feud began when Taylor, alongside his fellow members of Hot Stuff International, Inc. - Eddie Gilbert and Rick Steiner- attacked Koloff and stole his championship belt. And the legendary Nikita Koloff was right there, in the middle of it all. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T. A. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. This caused Koloff to become a face againstThe Four Horsemen. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. He now runs a ministry. 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. Since Simpson had very little wrestling training to speak of . Nikita Koloff made a major impact on the professional wrestling scene when promoter Jim Crockett brought him into Charlotte in 1984. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. 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.. Theworkedinjury set up the pretext for dropping the U.S. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. (*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. 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. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard re-aggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. Koloff and Taylor were booked to face each other atStarrcade '87, but Koloff vowed to get his television belt back before the match. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. "His outreach is worldwide, he does charitable work in Africa and other countries. 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. Koloff said, "I probably could. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. After jumping around among various promotions like the American Wrestling Association and Herb Abrams Universal Wrestling Federation, Nikita Koloff returned to Jim Crockett Promotions which had become WCW in 1991. 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 enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. The powerfully built "Russian Nightmare" made short work of his opponents with his Russian sickle maneuver and formed one of the most hated teams in the . Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. "I'm a goal setter. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. ; 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 plan called for T.A. He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. She passed away in 1989. 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. Nikita and Victoria were divorced on April 23, 2007. The man who once pursued championships longed for more in his life. Her mom, a Christian preacher who gives abstinence talks to teens, won't let her date till she comes to one of her seminars. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. was stripped of his title. 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. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. ", 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 With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. 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. 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. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Im very humbled by that.. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. She passed away in 1989. 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. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . During the bout, Koloff sustained aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. WF That's what makes the story of Nikita Koloff such a fascinating one. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! A devout Christian, Nikita and his wife, Victoria, live in Concord, NC. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. Choose to believe something good can happen. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 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. Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. NIKITA KOLOFF! He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! "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. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. No annual. Read The Return of Edge by with a free trial. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. Nikita is a member of a religious group called Fellowship of the Sword and serves as an East Coast representative. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. 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. The feud came to an end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW. 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. Moonshame. The historic moment took place on October 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. "He has provided help in building churches and other worthwhile organizations. In late 1992, he began feuding withBig Van Vader, with the two men facing one other atHalloween Havocon October 25. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. Choose to believe something good can happen. Good guests, energetic, positive, dialogues. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. I was a huge Koloff fan. Today Nikita speaks with gospel group Sunday Drive for another great episode of questions and answers. And I feel confident to say I certainly could have went there [to the WWF]. Koloff retired from the grind of professional wrestling in 1992 and began giving back to his fans in a variety of ways. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts 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. 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. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. Lifetime. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. Dusty Rhodes saw an alternate opportunity. During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. Koloff, born Scott Simpson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, broke into professional wrestling portraying a bald-headed menace from the then-Soviet Union. He went from a hated heel to a beloved babyface. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. 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. He evolved even moreso as a man. 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. By Drew Rice / June 24, 2021 7:30 am EST. November 22, 1984 - NWA Starrcade: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita Koloff) defeated Ole Anderson and Keith Larson. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. We would be pleased if you would write one. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. 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. In October 1986, Magnum T.A. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. When Koloff was 10, his family relocated to the suburb of Robbinsdale. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Nikita Koloff Pray Together, Stay Together It's Time to Man Up! 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). 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. Search for love, for it is the most important ingredient of life. Ivan Koloff was one of the most fearsome wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. to win the title. Founded by Nikita Koloff and Lex Luger, Man Camp is a 5 day catalyst experience to help you draw closer (James 4:8) to the Lord, realize who you are in Christ, and discover what you are capable of accomplishing in His strength. 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