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A booked showdown at Eventually, Koloff eased back into the business part-time.

Josip Nikolai Peruzović (14 October 1947 – 29 July 2018) better known by his ring name, Nikolai Volkoff, was a Yugoslavian professional wrestler who was best known for wrestling with World Wrestling Federation.Although the character he played was portrayed as Russian, He actually came from Croatia and has a mixed background that was not entirely Russian. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States title against members of the Four Horsemen and Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. He returned to WCW/NWA as a special guest referee at Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF.

Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988.

An item in used but good condition. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller.This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees.

He met Vince McMahon only twice: first time while working out in a gym in Las Vegas (they shook hands and said "hello") and again at Road Warrior Hawk's funeral. Don't know too much about this federation except that Superstar Billy Graham was the first ever champion of this federation in which Ivan Koloff was an owner of . Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. Simpson played college football at Golden Valley Lutheran College before transferring to Moorhead State. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape.

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The Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev had been growing in popularity throughout the country with his political reform of Glasnost and Perestroika.

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, he wrestled as "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, which was a play on the nickname of fan favorite "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes (in fact, it was Rhodes who gave him the nickname). 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.

Up for bidding is an old ring used wrestling championship belt that is autographed by the former owner of the promotion Ivan Koloff . Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling (1984–1989)American Wrestling Association and Universal Wrestling Federation (1989–1990)Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He was known as "The Russian Bear.

Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible.

With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Prior to committing themselves with Jim Crocket Promotions, The Koloffs feuded with then Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against NWA World Champion 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 In spring of 1986, Koloff started one of the biggest, most anticipated feuds in the history of In October 1986, Magnum T.A. No skipping on CD/DVD. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, and minister. He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. Nikita was brought into the National Wrestling Alliance by his "Uncle" Ivan to prove Soviet superiority. Rhodes decided to strike while the iron was hot, booking Koloff to become a face and his greatest ally against the 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.

The couple had two daughters together, Kendra, who was born in June 1992, and Koloff legally changed his name to Nikita Koloff in 1988.

As his wrestling ability and speaking skills grew, so, too, did the length of his matches and interviews. His wife Mandy was suffering from [Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989.

This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. At her funeral he met Mandy's longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria.

Simpson suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Moorhead State University where he suffered another injury.

UWA Champion Ivan Koloff vs John Tolos including Superstar Billy Graham Seymout Koenig - tv announcer June 18, 1976 Houston, TX Superstar Billy Graham drew Jose Lothario July 2, 1976 Houston, TX Superstar Billy Graham lost to Jose Lothario due to Rocky Johnsons interference However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick.

Nikita was brought into the National Wrestling Alliance by his "Uncle" He grew up without knowing his father and aspired to play professional football.

The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26.

He now runs a ministry. The era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end.

The In the fall of 1987, Jim Crockett Promotions acquired In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws.Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on