1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. By Drew Rice / June 24, 2021 7:30 am EST. [4] His fellow students included other future professional wrestlers Barry Darsow, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, John Nord, Rick Rude, and Tom Zenk. She passed away in 1989. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. 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. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T. A. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian chain matchatThe Great American Bashon July 14 which was won by Koloff. "I'm a goal setter. The pair would battle the Horsemen in War Games and also win the Crockett Cup. I always thought he could have been such a bigger star. 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. While speaking about his eventual retirement from professional wrestling in 1992, which he had already been planning for, Koloff was asked if he would have stayed in the business had Vince McMahon come calling with an offer. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. 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. Great way to start the day. And it was at that time, at that moment, that I told WCW that I was going to step away, take a sabbatical if you will. "He has provided help in building churches and other worthwhile organizations. Lets take a look at the life and career of Nikita Koloff. One of their encounters was voted Match of the Year runner-up by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Shows Commentated. 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. So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. I'm in the main event. Dusty Rhodes needed a partner to take onOle AndersonandJames J. Dillonin a cage match. 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. He's probably still in my top 20. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. 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.. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. 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. Mike Schmitz), The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show. That's what makes the story of Nikita Koloff such a fascinating one. Check here, Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. 27: 26.08.1986: to win the title. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. The following year, Nikita and Ivan Koloff won the NWA World Tag Team Title, a belt the Russians would defend via the Freebird Rule and hold for a 113 day run followed by a second 46-day run. 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. Courtesy photo. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. His nickname was the Russian nightmare. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. A devout Christian, Nikita and his wife, Victoria, live in Concord, NC. 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. 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. 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. And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. 25 years (May 14, 1996) Kolby Koloff/Age 13.06.1992. 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) During the bout, Koloff sustained a herniated disc in his neck after receiving a stiff clothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Title to Lex Luger. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. v1.0: Stats/Moveset/Logic ported from the Lord Worm FPR Edit . Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. The year 1986 brought a major singles feud for Nikita Koloff when he challenged fast-rising babyface Magnum TA for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. 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. Nikita Koloff Pray Together, Stay Together It's Time to Man Up! This caused Koloff to become a face againstThe Four Horsemen. 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 [5], Koloff graduated from high school in 1977. At SuperBrawl Ion May 19, 1991, Koloff accidentally hitStingwith a chain while interfering in a tag team match betweenSting and Lex LugerandThe Steiner Brothers. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. The couple had two daughters together, Kendra, who was born in June 1992, and Kolby, who was born in May 1996, while Victoria had two daughters (Teryn and Tawni) from her previous relationship. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . Koloff and T.A. After a few years, he took the name of "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. How old is Kolby? 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. On July 11, 1987 Koloff faced Luger in a steel cage match and was defeated after being hit with a chair. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. He began wrestling in the mid 1960's under the name Red McNulty. RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. [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]. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. 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. Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF. In March, as part of his ongoing feud with Ivan and Dick Murdoch, Koloff's neck was "injured" by a Murdoch brainbuster on the concrete floor (of course this was a work). He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. The official site fans of the Russian Nightmare - the most dominant Russian Athlete in wrestling history! 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. She passed away in 1989. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled WCW World ChampionRic Flairat the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. During this period, Koloff had altered his appearance somewhat, dropping some muscle mass and growing his hair out into a crewcut. A big brawl during a contract signing resulted in the belt being vacated and the two rivals meeting in a best of seven series to determine a new US Champion. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. He went from a hated heel to a beloved babyface. 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 . During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. . Second of a two-part series. Your login session has expired. Nikita Koloff discusses his career as a professional wrestler and what has been going on with him since he left the business. The plan called for T.A. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in WCW. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. He made a few appearances for NWA:TNA in 2003 as a masked man called "Mr. Wrestling IV" who attacked Dusty Rhodes. When you spend money on a Nikita Koloff cameo, you feel like he means what he says. In the fall of 1988, Koloff was quickly losing interest in professional wrestling due to personal reasons. [15][16] Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Koloff was billed from Lithuania. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. Nikita Koloff Overcoming Adversity It's Time to Man Up! Ivan and Krusher lost the titles to The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) on July 9. The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. 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. Be encouraged and challenged by listening to what he is offering! During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. 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). Born Nelson Simpson in Minneapolis, Nikita Koloff he legally changed his real name to his ring name in the late 80s spent his teenage years in a nearby suburb called Robbinsdale. It's by taking chances that you'll learn how to be brave. 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. He won many titles along the way. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. Nikita and Robby bring us a wonderful Valentines special broadcast. MACW TV-Taping - Event @ Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Nikita Koloff in action Saturday Night Aug 31st, 1985 Monsoon Classic 12.8K subscribers Subscribe 17K views 8 months ago Don't miss out Get 1 week of 100+ live channels on us. The era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. 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. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Theworkedinjury set up the pretext for dropping the U.S. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. Koloff became a born-again Christian in 1993. Email: info@nwhof.org, 303 Jefferson St. Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. Phone: (319) 233-0745 In the fall of 1987, Jim Crockett Promotions acquired Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. Koloff wrestled briefly in Puerto Rico for World Wrestling Council (WWC) and engaged in some bouts with Hercules Ayala. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 at WrestleWar. 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. Choose to believe something good can happen. 16.06.1992. According to Koloff, it was his favourite match of his career.[7]. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. to win the title. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Koloff said, "I probably could. Im just content to be in that rare group. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. Koloff went to great lengths to keep the "Evil Russian" gimmick as realistic as possible. However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. 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. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. Koloff lost the WCW Television Title toMike RotundaofThe Varsity Clubon January 30, 1988. As much as he evolved as a character? 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. During the interview Koloff shared his . Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Nikita defeated T.A. Then came Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality in 2004, a self-help book that uses Koloffs wrestling career as a springboard for more generalized advice about success. Im very humbled by that.. 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. Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show up. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. In October 1986, Magnum T.A. 4:39. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. 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. (*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. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! 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 He also runs his own small wrestling promotion, the Universal Wrestling Alliance UWA as an outreach of his ministry. 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. Love this podcast. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. During this time, it became notable that Nikita stayed constantly in character, even speaking with a thick Russian accent when in public. A booked showdown at StarrCade '88 in December was to pit Ivan and Koloff against the Russian Assassins. 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. [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. 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. Nikita Koloff vs tully Blachard 8 29 87. When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Ivan invoked the Freebird rule which dictated that any two of the three could defend the titles. LLBD. You can, because you think you can. was involved in a career-ending car accident. Jack Specific, This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. 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 . Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack byThe Dangerous Alliance. 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. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. 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. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. The feud came to an end in August 1991 when Koloff left WCW. 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. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. 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. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. Part two will air on this Friday's The Wrestling Inc. Daily. Have the courage to follow your dreams. Koloff said no, and discusses the opportunities he believes he would've had if he'd ultimately gone to the WWF. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 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. But it just wasn't the same. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. 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. Later, he went from a superstar to a man of God. Following an incident where Magnum hit on-screen WCW PresidentBob Geigelfor demanding an apology after T.A. 2:03. Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. Until now, there is no biography text. He might have retired from the ring in 1992 . With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. 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. 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. 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. The historic moment took place on October 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Koloff was originally billed as being a Russian. It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. ", 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 Koloff rebounded quickly and won the WCW World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27. 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. 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 the year, he legally changed his name to 'Nikita S. Koloff'. 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. No annual. ; 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!" 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. That's the main reason why I stepped away for a season of time there at WCW.". Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . "He gives support to the Eblen Charities," said Murdock. 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. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The team of The Super Powers and The Legion of Doom emerged victorious in both contests. Unable to fulfill that dream, he turned again to weights and became an obsessive trainer, putting in extremely long hours at the gym. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! Koloff said, I probably could. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. 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. 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 enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. 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. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. 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. American professional wrestler Best known for his time with World Wrestling Council ( ). Because it is only available in German language like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of NFL. 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