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. [17] To enhance the verisimilitude of his character, Koloff learned to speak Russian. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with theWCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. The winner of the series would be declared champion. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. "I mean, I'm in the peak of my career, right? The team ofThe Super PowersandThe Legion of Doomemerged victorious in both contests. Have the courage to follow your dreams. "His outreach is worldwide, he does charitable work in Africa and other countries. The Russian 'chain match', using thicker chains than normal chain matches, was considered a Nikita Koloff specialty. He was given the singles main event when he wrestled NWA World Champion Ric Flair at the final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. 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. The Russian Assassins were victorious. 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. Koloff made a comeback with World Championship Wrestling and began targeting some of his old rivals like Sting and Lex Luger. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. 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. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. What you expect to happen, happens. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. During television promos, Nikita stood behind Ivan and Kernodle with his arms folded while they took interviews. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. Title to Lex Luger. "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. [13] He was nicknamed "The Russian Nightmare", a play on Dusty Rhodes' nickname, "The American Dream". 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. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestler from 1984 to 1992. 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. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. The historic moment took place on October 24 inCharlotte, North Carolina. 80. Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle"Ivan KoloffandDon Kernodle, a turncoat American. Now a babyface and comrade of Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff found himself feuding with the top heel group and Dustys greatest enemies, the Four Horsemen. Flair's Four Horsemen comrades bailed him out almost every time. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. 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. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. But it just wasn't the same. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude's WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Koloff has written three books. One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. Barry Sanders, theres another name that comes to mind. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! So, I had made up my mind that I [was going to] retire and walk away from active wrestling, and [with] no regrets. 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. 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. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. 6 Nikita Koloff Koloff was a big name in the 80s who eventually spent a few years at WCW in the early years of the company. His wife Mandy was suffering from Hodgkin's disease and died in the summer of 1989. was stripped of his title. Great way to start the day. The Russians, with Ivan and either Kortsia Korchenko or Krusher Khrushchev (Barry Darsow). 81. When Koloff was 10, his family relocated to the suburb of Robbinsdale. WF It's the first step towards attaining your destiny. Koloff stated that even though he and Magnum T.A. 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. Today, Nikita speaks with Kevin Sorbo about his new book. Koloff rebounded quickly and won the WCW World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. In late-1992, he began feuding with Big Van Vader, with the two men facing one other at Halloween Havoc on October 25. Nikita Koloff's dedication to his gimmick! In October 1986, Magnum T.A. Rhodes decided to strike while the iron was hot, booking Koloff to become a face and his greatest ally against The Four Horsemen. Keep going Nik! 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. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! The era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. 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 . 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. After StarrCade, Koloff was firmly established as one of the NWA's most popular stars. With a major babyface role to be filled and the Soviet heel becoming played out, it was decided that Koloff would turn face by partnering with Dusty Rhodes. The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. His improvement negated the need for Kernodle to continue teaming with Ivan and, shortly thereafter, the Russians turned on the American turncoat. Wrestling stories are entertaining, ministry discussions are sincere and informative. He evolved even moreso as a man. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. Nikita defeated T.A. Nikita and Victoria were divorced on April 23, 2007. He gives his time to motivating others, living a Christian life and talking about character and development. He was readying to embark on a feud with Ron Garvin that would last through the upcoming Starrcade 1986. 16.06.1992. v1.0: Stats/Moveset/Logic ported from the Lord Worm FPR Edit . Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show up. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. I watched several cameos from different wrestlers and Nikita Koloff was by far the most professional. 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) 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 plan called for T.A. [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]. Do his choices match yours? And regardless of your beliefs, that's a lesson we should all live by. Nikita Koloff Dream, Inspiration, Thinking 15 Copy quote The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. This ended Koloff's reign of nearly eleven months. During this time, it became notable that Nikita stayed constantly in character, even speaking with a thick Russian accent when in public. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. The 21st century saw Nikita Koloff follow in the footsteps of many of his contemporaries by writing a book, but he managed to set himself apart from the rest by writing three books to date. The closest he comes are "hell" and "pissed off". 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. 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. 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 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. He was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008. Remember where you have been and know where you are going. So proud of Nikita for using his platform to enrich the lives of men. 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. Im very humbled by that.. 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. Koloff was booked in very short matches upon his debut. 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 Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeatedDusty RhodesandManny Fernandezto win theWCW Tag Team Championships. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. 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. Smash of Demolition. Im just content to be in that rare group. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. Koloff went on to feud with Rick Rude over Rude'sWCW United States Heavyweight Championship. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Nikita Koloff, Went To High School With Other Future Wrestlers, Became A Wrestler Thanks To Road Warrior Animal, NWA Tag Team Champion As Part Of The Russians, Turned Face Because Of Magnum TAs Accident, 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked, 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff, the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming, Herb Abrams Universal Wrestling Federation, 10 Wrestlers AEW Is Likely To Release Next, 5 Wrestling Valets & Managers That Were Helpful (& 5 That Were Just Eye Candy). In October 1986, Magnum T. A. was involved in a career-ending car accident. 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. November 22, 1984 - NWA Starrcade: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita Koloff) defeated Ole Anderson and Keith Larson. [6] His character has been described as "wrestling's equivalent of the Drago character in Rocky IVbig, strong, scary and Russian. Today, Nikita speaks with Doak Turner for another great episode of questions and answers. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. And who knows? The winner of the series would be declared champion. AtWrestleWaron May 17, 1992, Koloff teamed with Sting,Ricky Steamboat,Barry Windham, andDustin Rhodesto face The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames match. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. Koloff legally changed his name to Nikita Koloff in 1988.[21]. Koloff and T.A. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. Rotunda and Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. 1 Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify the title with the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. As much as he evolved as a character? 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). 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. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. The feud was often fought in steel cage Russia chain matches, with lights-out stipulations. Email: info@nwhof.org, 303 Jefferson St. 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. 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. Despite being billed as being from Russia, Ivan was actually born and raised near Montreal Canada. Koloff wrestled briefly in Puerto Rico for World Wrestling Council (WWC) and engaged in some bouts with Hercules Ayala. 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. 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. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. He enrolled in Golden Valley Lutheran College where he played college football alongside fellow future wrestler Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis. What came next was one of the most epic babyface turns in professional wrestling history. 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. He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. He suffered an injury playing football but rehabbed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead where he suffered another injury. 26: 26.08.1986: Magnum TA defeats Jack Jackson. While injuries would stall his college football exploits, by the mid-1980s he was still pursuing football when his old Laurinaitis, now well-established as Animal, invited him to become a wrestler himself. In 1988, Ivan Koloff and his manager Paul Jones recruited two masked Russian Assassins to feud with Nikita. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. This evening established Koloff as one of the top faces in the NWA.[10]. [20] At her funeral he met Mandys longtime friend and his future wife, Victoria. A booked showdown at StarrCade '88 in December was to pit Ivan and Koloff against the Russian Assassins. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battledinChicago. 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. On April 11, Koloff and Dusty Rhodes won thesecond-annual Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, defeating the Four Horsemen team ofTully BlanchardandLex Lugerin the finals. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. Ivan Koloff was one of the most fearsome wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s. The Koloffs went on to regain the WCW World Tag Team Titles from the Rock 'N' Roll Express three months later, on October 13, but lost it to the same opponents on November 28 atStarrcade 1985in asteel cage match. During this period, Koloff had altered his appearance somewhat, dropping some muscle mass and growing his hair out into a crewcut. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. Please logout and login again. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful 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. 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. 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). Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. 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. Koloff and T.A. Nikita Koloff discusses his career as a professional wrestler and what has been going on with him since he left the business. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. In 1985 and 1986, Koloff wrestled several matches for Capitol Sports Promotions in Puerto Rico as part of a talent exchange, facing Hercules Ayala on several occasions. April Babb, who co-pastors CSRA Worship Center with her husband, Paul, said they are excited to have Koloff speak. The official site fans of the Russian Nightmare - the most dominant Russian Athlete in wrestling history! His nickname was the Russian nightmare. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. Kevin Sorbo- From Hercules to Mere Mortal. During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped away from WCW in the late 1980's. 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. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. ", 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 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 . Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. His first title would come in the summer of 1984 when he, Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle captured the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. While in junior high school, Koloff began weightlifting. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. 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. 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). That invitation from Road Warrior Animal brought the former Nelson Simpson to Jim Crockett Promotions, arguably the largest territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. 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. With it, your life will vibrate with warmth and meaning. Nikita Koloff A Man of Faith in the Marketplace It's Time to Man Up! Further education would come from other greats that he shared a ring with, including Ricky Steamboat, Baron Von Raschke, and even Ric Flair. Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. JCP Crockett Cup 1987 (11th April 1987) Matches Fought. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. Lots of guests who tell their personal stories of faith. I'm in the main event. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. The fans in Charlotte erupted when Koloff entered the cage to help Rhodes. Koloff said the entire ordeal had a significant impact on him. The AU Review. In the midst of the Cold War, many patriotic heroes battled foreign invaders inside the squared circle. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. to win the title. Choose to believe something good can happen. 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. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. 1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. Koloff said, "I probably could. NIKITA KOLOFF! Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. 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. 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. He is regarded as one of the greatest wrestling heels, or villains, of all time. But it was during this time that Nikita Koloff became a champion of his faith. 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. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part Two) CMW 2014! 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. 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. Lifetime. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place duringThe Great American Bash 1986tour. Changing his name to Nikita Koloff and acting as the nephew of Ivan Koloff, Scott took on on a whole new persona. [14] he was also known as "The Russian Road Warrior" due to his power and ferocity, which was compared to The Road Warriors. 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. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. No annual. 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. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. 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. He says he also calls upon those past experiences to help others who may be going through what he did. Nikita Koloff and his daughters. This persisted even when "Asshole" became a common Crowd Chant. 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. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. 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?' wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. Post by marino13 onSep 17, 2012 at 1:51pm. No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. Nikita Koloff was a professional wrestling from 1984 to 1992. 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