Nikita koloff, especially as a heel, was a monster in the ring. Pipers pit with special guest the masked superstar. August 25, 1942 february 18, 2017 was a canadian professional wrestler, best known for once holding the wwwf world heavyweight championship. All information about cookies and data security can be. This website is dedicated to wrestling fans all over the globe who loved and still dig the old school wwf now wwe. About the author since 1984, nikita koloff has been an evangelist at koloff for christ ministry. Nikita koloff loved playing the part so much, that he legally changed his name from nelson scott simpson to nikita koloff february 2, 1986moscamania. The great american bash was an annual summer professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the national wrestling alliances nwa jim crockett promotions jcp, world championship wrestling wcw, and then by world wrestling entertainment wwe. Retired wrestler spreading the gospel and meeting fans. Selleck was the star of the hit tv show, magnum pi, which is where allen got the name, substituting his initials for the pi. His father was a veteran of world war ii and upon returning home after the war, like many veterans of. He has acted in a small number of films and television episodes. Nikita koloff dvd book wrestling wwe wcw wwf nwa for sale. Discover information about nikita koloff and view their match history at the internet wrestling database.
Koloff debuted in 1984 with barely any training at the time and won his first match in seconds, with the only edict from crockett being that should koloff trip on the ropes, he would be fired on the spot. Nelson scott simpson, better known to wrestling fans as nikita koloff, dreamed about being a professional football player. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He was previously married to victoria and mandy smithson. From a hardscrabble beginning to main events around the world and capturing four world championships along the way, nikita s will and determination is evident on every page.
This text is hidden because it is only available in german language. If anyone knows about developing a championship mentality, it is nikita koloff. He is an actor, known for c me dance 2009, wcw worldwide 1975 and wcw saturday night 1985. A tale of the ring and redemption and millions of other books are. Macw title ivan koloff vs angelo mosca jr worldwide feb 4th, 1984. Koloff wrestled briefly in puerto rico for wwc and engaged in some bouts with hercules ayala. 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. Forgotten wrestlers hulk hogan vs moondog rex wwf 1984.
Pdf download wrestler annual summer 1984 wwf wwe wcw. Nikita koloff born nelson scott simpson on march 9, 1959 is an american retired. Nikita koloff, better known as the russian nightmare, stormed the wrestling world as few others have in the history of the sport. The idea of two sweaty guys grabbing a hold of each other didnt appeal to me. Nikita koloff was as green as grass and super stiff duration. Nikita koloff was a professional wrestling from 1984 to 1992. Imposing, immovable, and unbeatable, nikita left a trail of fallen opponents as he brought the cold war that loomed over the globe into the ring. In 1984, he was awaiting a tryout with a team in the shortlived united states football league when a pro wrestling friend called with a job opportunity. 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 mid1980s.
Wrestler annual spring 1987 wwf wcw wwe tna ecw nwo nwa awa book pdf. Allen got fire in the nwa in 1984, becoming a top babyface for the promotion and feuded with ric flair, tully blanchard and the four horsemen, and of course nikita koloff. Forgotten wrestlers nikita koloff has had enough of. Nikita koloff and dr death steve williams vs the sheephearders. Since we are based in europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Nikita koloff, better known as the russian nightmare, stormed the wrestling world. Maybe because it seemed like they had nowhere else to go after a groundbreaking 1983, jim crockett promotions had a down year in 1984, losing key talent to the expanding wwf and seeing attendance plummet. Ivan koloff was born oreal perris on august 25, 1942 in montreal and he began his career in 1961 after being trained by. Before i ever stepped into the ring, i had never been in the ring for five minutes. If you are looking for a title of your own, do not miss this book. Nikita was born on march 9, 1959, in minneapolis, minn. The million dollar challenge was a major professional wrestling closedcircuit television event that was produced by jim crockett promotions jcp under the national wrestling alliance nwa banner. Clipped promo by an irate ivan and nikita koloff concerning don kernodles unprovoked sneak attack. Nikita koloff, better known as the russian nightmare, stormed the wrestling.
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. He currently speaks at churches, schools, festivals, and businesses. Nikita koloff in action worldwide may 10th, 1986 youtube. His 1976 graduating class included fellow future professional wrestlers brady boone, barry darsow, curt hennig, nikita koloff, and rick rude. He is also an author and makes frequent appearances on television programs. Since 1984, nikita koloff has been an evangelist at koloff for christ ministry.
Nikita koloff debuted with crockett promotions during june 1984, tutored by uncle ivan koloff as part of a contingent of rulebreaking russian rowdies. Koloff now admits it was a character he was playing, but still has people. By 1984, ivan koloff had been a big star in jcp for many years in singles and tag team roles, but in the summer of 1984, ivan would bring in his nephew nikita koloff to become a wrestler and watch his back. Moondog rex in his highest profile match as he takes on hulk hogan. With his large stature, bald head, ominous glare, and guttural russian language, koloff was not someone a fan wanted to meet in a dark alleyway. He attended robbinsdale high school in robbinsdale, minnesota. Six man tag team action with don kernodle, ivan koloff, and ivans beloved nephew the russian nightmare nikita koloff. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Nikita koloff was born on march 9, 1959 in minneapolis, minnesota, usa as nelson scott simpson. Nikita koloff born nelson scott simpson on march 9, 1959 is an american retired professional wrestler. Nikita koloff is an american retired professional wrestler.
Championship ric flair vs nikita koloff crockett cup april 23rd, 1988 duration. A veteran of virtually every promotion one can think of, the welltravelled koloff was unquestionably one of wrestlings elite attractions for over thirty years. In december 1984, jim crockett rewarded the russians with nwa world. Nikita koloff born nelson scott simpson on march 9, 1959 is an american retired professional wrestler,actor, and minister. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as the russian bear ivan koloff s nephew just arrived from the soviet union. Koloff, who stands 61 and has dropped to 230 pounds, got his start in the profession in 1984 in his home state of minnesota. Nikita koloff debuted with crockett promotions during june 1984, tutored by uncle ivan koloff as part of a contingent of rulebreaking russian.
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