Nikita Koloff Career Shoot Interview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2018
- Nikita Koloff Career Shoot Interview
Legendary WCW/NWA/AWA competitor "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff does a full career shoot interview with The Hannibal TV about going to high school with numerous other future wrestling superstars, his impressive football career, getting the Russian Gimmick and becoming a pro wrestler, longtime friendship with Road Warrior Animal, his time with WCW, NWA, AWA, Puerto Rico, Japan, why he never went to WWE, why he retired so young, his current work as a preacher, wrestler deaths & much more!
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YES...the full interview!! Huge Nikita Koloff fan, right here! One of my favorites, growing up. His rivalry with Magnum TA is one of my all-time favorite wrestling feuds. So surreal hearing him speak in his natural voice. When I was a kid, I was convinced that he really was a Russian and that he would damn near decapitate you with the Russian Sickle. Thanks to both of you for this interview. You both seem to be really cool dudes.
The 1980's NWA was the best wrestling ever. I am so glad I could live that era.
Totally agree. I grew up watching the old school NWA back in the day. Good memories. And Nikita Koloff is a huge part of that.
nikita..magnum ...road warriors...dusty..and of course flair!
nikita still in great shape!
Truer words were never spoken
I remember he had the sickest clothesline back in those days. The Russian Sickle!!
Hearing him speak in perfect English is an absolute shock to my childhood! He opened a gym in my hometown and we got to meet him there. He didn’t break character at all.
That's dam true
That's true
Just like I was shocked when I first heard that George "The Animal" Steele could talk.
This guy really created a great character that he never broke. Very intimidating and believable. He was also a good worker and understood the business end of wrestling allowing him to retire healthy and young. Seems like a great guy also and very respectful.
It helped that a lot of us didn't really know what Russians actually sounded like
This is one of the best shoot interviews I've ever seen
This guy is a way underrated legend. Great heart great spirit ...
huge thank you for these shoot interviews
definitely one of the best wrestling interviews I have seen so far. Nikita was a beast back in the day. Its refreshing to see that he seems to be a well educated and well spoken individual.
I have enjoyed watching this. Mr. Koloff, thank you for the memories, and God bless!
What a great interview with an amazing, intelligent man who loves his life and honors G*D. My hats off to Nikita and Devon for an inspiring conversation that illustrates the dedication and hard work that goes into being a professional wrestling. Its a tough, but wonderful life.
One of my favorites. Scared the crap out of me as a kid and even as I got wise to the business I would have never believed he wasn't really Russian. God bless you, Nikita!
Awesome shoot interview. Very intuitive. And a class act Nikita Koloff. Love these videos. 😌👍
The WWE should induct him to the HOF like others that never wrestle directly with the promotion. A celebration of his career
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I was stupid lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me.
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I owe Nikita along with Lugar, Stallone and Rude for my love of lifting. Nikita was one of my favorites. Him and Hogan would have been a huge rivalry.
Great interview again. Nikita comes across as a decent guy. Very honest,humble and doesn't take himself to seriously
Another high quality interview with a legend! Thanks for these.
Thirty-five years ago watching "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff destroy American wrestlers in squash matches for Jim Crockett Promotions here in Philadelphia every Saturday @ 2pm on channel 17, this is the last thing in the world I thought I'd see. The irony of life!
Loved watching Nikita in Crockett in the 80's. Hannibal is my one-stop shop for shoots. Fantastic.
Along with Uncle Ivan and his opponent Magnum TA, 3 of my favorite people ever in the business.
The best moment I ever had with a wrestler was with this guy. Just around the time this was released I met him at an event in NC. Right before the shutter was squeezed on the camera, he stops, takes a step back from me, pauses and then asks "Before we take this, what is your name?" Never had anyone else do this before or since. Class move I'll never forget.
I just can't get over his American accent. I waa convinced he was Russian. He scared me as a kid. Truly did.
Same here man. It blows me away. I thought he was Russian.
What a nice guy he is!! And he looks GREAT!!
great interview ! Nikita seems like a great person who is smart, grounded and well adjusted! Need more people like him in the world. Also love all the Greg Valentine interviews! These 2 wrestling greats are well spoken, easy to understand and entertaining to listen to. Thanks Hannibal for the interviews ! Very inspring Nikita ! Thanks very much ! All Class!
I know he had so many bigger and memorable moments in the 80s but my favorite Nikita moment was when he turned Heel on Lex Luger at the WrestleWar 91 PPV when he presents & attacks Lex with the belt w some stiff belt shots. He has the suit on with the doorag and after he Heels out on Luger he climbs back on the podium w Schivane and just finishes the interview, what a BOSS
This was truly a Great interview; spoken in the Nakita's own words. It was refreshing to hear someone talk about their career and life experience honestly! Hats off to Nakita Koloff!!
Ive seen the clips & theyve been great. Looking forward to watching whole shoot, which im doing right now. Thx
Awesome interview...hell we want more! I hope I get to meet at some point. Great job Devon!
Nikita was one of my favorites of all time.. I wish he would have made his way to the WWF though. I feel robbed that he didn't wrestle Hogan and win the title at Wrestlemania. To me this is the dream match of dream matches.. hopefully one day he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Seems like a peaceful man....God bless him☺
He was one of My Favorite NWA Guys growing up watching these Guys in the Mid-Late 80's....Nikita&The Legion of Doom(Road Warriors) were my Favorite.
AMAZING INTERVIEW!! What amazes me is that Nikita is such a gentleman and a peaceful man. But some of his facial expressions come across like someone you wouldn't want to meet in a WELL LIT alley!!!
Nikita carries himself very well - Shall I point out that never once did he curse - Never once did he severely put anyone down - He came into wrestling with a clear cut financial goal and a set time frame and he executed both exceptionally - He gave his soul to Christ and lives a Christian life and I applaude and tip my hat to him and his family - May God protect and bless you and yours always throughout eternity - So mote it be ! !
E i lamponi selvatici dal gambo viola crescon “So mote it be” is an occult phrase is it not?
He doesn't seem one bit genuine in this shoot..
@@ronanhughes9498REALLY???
What a great guy Nikita is. He really could have had a career in acting. He had that Russian gimmick down so well
Could see him doing "Sons of Anarchy" or "The Mayan's".
What a great interview.
My favorite interview on this page by far.
Such a great interview. He was such a big part of my childhood. He looks great. NWA needs to bring him in as a Commissioner.
I remember in my "teens" watching NIKITA KOLOFF. Some of the BEST matches in the History of Professional Wrestling, were MAGNUM TA vs NIKITA KOLOFF! Even GOLDBERG admitted that he modeled the "INTENSE PART " of his "GOLDBERG PERSONA" from NIKITA KOLOFF! One of my "DREAM MATCHES " is NIKITA KOLOFF (PRIME) vs GOLDBERG (PRIME).
Thanks for the great work on the interview. Much props and respect to Koloff. Shows how well he worked his ass off on his gimmick. It was only just a few years ago that I found out he wasn’t actually Russian. Mind. Blown.
Nikita Koloff is still the best!
Met him once and a genuine nice guy.
Nikita was my favorite wrestler in the 80's. I used to love the clips of him training in the "dungeon"!
It's kinda weird in a good way to hear Nikita talking in his regular voice, and not his Russian Nightmare voice. And to hear him talk like Dusty just blows me away. God bless you, Nikita, for all you've done in wrestling and in life. You are an inspiration to us all🙏
One of the biggest booking oversight in World Wrestling Federation history. A "Russian Nightmare" and "Hulk Hogan" feud would have superceded all box-office records. Never understood why Mr. Vince never signed "The Russian Nightmare".
This is a great shoot. I've been waiting for the full video.
Great interview thank you for posting
When Nikita turned Face - My mind exploded into a million pieces.
Here's one of those guys that made you think it was real. When everything else looked fake, you thought this guy was Russian.
He lived the gimmick. But then again, back in those days, that's how you did it. It's not like that anymore these days.
Another great interview by Hannibal! I say it all the time out of respect for his hard work in doing the research to give us a great interview and show the Star Wrestler respect! Great job Devon!
Ya you are god sent for wrestling fans from the 70s and 80s...keep up the good work!
Great interview Hannibal! Cant believe it took me this long to watch this. Thank you a lot!
In 1985 & 1986 he got the most heat of any wrestler.
This Was a Great Wrestling Interview With Nikita Koloff Hannibal!
I remember as a kid watching him destroy the NWA US title.
Love this guy!
Great Storytelling !
AWESOME INTERVIEW!!!
NIKITA!! So many memories of HATING he and Ivan as a child. Hahaha...such a great interview. Still lookin' good too, Nikita!
Awesome interview Nikita is an absolute legend
it's a shame Stallone couldn't work Nikita into one of those 'expendable' movies. Nikita would be great in something like that.
Minnesotas Own right there! My man Nikita!!
NikitaKoloff And Magnum TA Had Great Wrestling Matches Together!
Nikita is a good genuine decent man!
Amazing...RG
... And I forgot something - After listening to Nikita for only 15 minutes or so I could not stop thinking his voice sounds a lot like Superstar Billy Graham - They have a very similar style and tone to there speech ... And ... The similar bald heads and facial hair just add to the comparison ;▪》
or Ukraine cookie monster
I was a Huge Fan of 1980s NWA Wrestling
Nitaka is a great man
Absolutely loved Nikita Koloff the most intimidating badass wrestler of all time!!!!
Thanks HANNIBAL, great interview with Nikita. I didn't read all the comments, but for future reference, and at about 1:25. Lyle Alzado was not in North Dallas Forty it was John Matuszak.
People always get those two guys messed up for some reason.
Awesome shoot interview ... what an intelligent and articulate man he is . Nice to see the real side of him . Not into the religious stuff .... but hey great to see how well he is doing .
Nikita!
Much love
Great Interview with Nikita Koloff I'm the Youngest In My family Too the 4th Son
Love his story
Graduated the year I was born lol. Wish the Nikita Koloff character would've gotten bigger than it did, but, he accomplished a lot in just a few years though. Huge fan. In his early days I always call him Goldberg before there was a Goldberg.. He was a beast.
Nikita is who I wanted to look like when I was growing up.
Great interview Love Nikita awesome man in real life and wrestling loved the Russian sickle
Nikita Koloff And Ric Flair Also Had Great Wrestling Matches As Well Classics!
Nikita would’ve won a lot of titles in wcw/wwe.. imagine him in NWO..he sound younger than he look.
I never knew he tried our for the rocky movie he'd been freaking awesome
This guy. Has no idea. How much he meant to my childhood. …… Sat 605. On tbs. Nwa. Waa great wrestling. 👋. In the 80s
I remember going to the Charlotte Coliseum in 86 nakita and magnum ta was the main event ivan kollof brought the chains in the ring and attacked magnum and the ringside fans bumrushed the ring and attacked the kolloffs that's a match I will always remember
Thank you for sharing this and in full. Bless yah.
Seems like a decent guy.
Nikita Vs. Cody for NWA World title. Who can book that,
Nikita, thank you for entertaining the masses and for your witness for Christ.
You number 1 for me
Love the interviews Nikita is a great guy and wreslter but we never hear the interview with him about knocking out David Crocket would love to hear about that. If it was like the3 Magnum TA story and his Mom didn't know what he planned. We need to hear that story.
A very beautiful interview, from a fellow brother in Christ. The pinnacle is at 2:01:21 what
he explains is extremely accurate, and anyone that has ever experienced
that-- knows that what he says is true.
Jim Heard and Jack Petrick was who Nikita was Trying to Remember the Name of
I thought he was really Russian when I was a kid and he and dusty were the super powers.
I always thought It would Have been super hilarious if he would’ve chosen the Elton John song Nikita to walk out to the ring to every time
Shout out to John Nord: best commercial-- don't make a payment THEN WE CARE
A five time world champion? A mixture of different types of world titles (tv and world tag)...but singles world champion.
Incredible life story!!! Praise god! I remember watching him wrestle in my early teen years. He was so intimidating and mean then Magnum TA had his life changing car accident. Had no idea about his life after wrestling and his walk with the Lord Jesus Christ until just now!!
Paused at 9:25 mark. HOPING BEYOND ALL HOPE, that Nikita gave him a good ole Russian Sickle years before he got in the business! Ok, here goes...... 🤞
Ivan and nakita the best bad guys ever.it sucked when he growed his hair out and tried to be a good guy.still think there the best .I hope they are in some kind of hall of fame
The Russians vs The Road Warriors classic matches
Ivan drago had 3 lines
How did so many legends come from Minnesota?
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