#Nikita koloff

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Nikita Koloff - Set 39 (NSFW)

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NWA World Championship Wrestling August 8, 1987

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If you were a gay young wrestling fanatic in the 1980s, you probably had a crush on Magnum TA -- the lean cowboy wearing the red speedo in these images. It's no wonder all horny eyes were on him, given the way he would spread his legs, contort his torso, and present his bulging crotch for the fans at home to delight in, as depicted in these GIFs.

These images are from a match against the Russian brute, Nikita Koloff, recently posted to YouTube. In 1986, Magnum fought the evil Communist in a famous "Best of Seven" series (I believe this may be #6 of 7). The Cold War was raging at the time, so we were excited to see our vulnerable American cowboy facing a heartless Soviet strongman. If you lived during the Cold War, you'd understand what a mind-fuck it was to observe our (handsome) hero suffering epic abuse and agony during every encounter with this Russian monster.

But from a queer perspective, we perverts for wrestling really weren't as interested in the politics or patriotism as much as we were Magnum's prominent bulge, frequently the focus of the camera's intrusive lens as he lay sprawled out and spread eagle for our consumption. Can I freeze the video and just stare at Magnum lying there in his red bikini?

In this match in particular, Magnum gives a master class in exhibitionism -- the sexy and revealing tactics used by pro wrestlers to capture our attention and keep our eyes glued to them.

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Nikita Koloff, when asked what it feels like to hit an opponent with his finisher The Russian Sickle.

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Everybody "Loves" Sting (mainly Vader) | The Sequel!

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All my territory boys showed up, feels good, man ❤️

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Nikita Koloff - Set 37 (NSFW)

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“The Russian Nightmare” Nikita Koloff and “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes unite to become The Super Powers. World Championship Wrestling November 8, 1986

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WCW Saturday Night May 9, 1992 (Review)

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Crying For Magnum: The Story of Nikita Koloff’s Face Turn In The Time Of Tragedy

TW: Mentions of a car accident, paralysis, and death

Hey Everyone! I hope you all are doing well! Professional Wrestling has a lot of amazing storylines and gimmicks. I consider it to be emotional on a few occasions. With this article , I’m going to explain what I mean by that statement. This is the story of how a Heel turned into a Babyface after a tragedy.

In the Spring of 1986, Magnum TA, the most popular star in Jim Crockett Promotions , had a storyline with Ivan Koloff. During the feud , Koloff would say his nephew, Nikita Koloff , would challenge Magnum for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship and go on to take it from him. Magnum recently won the championship back from Tully Blanchard after winning their legendary , ‘ I Quit ! ’ match at Starrcade ‘ 85. The promoter of NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions , Jim Crockett Jr., would have a contract signing in May for the United States Championship match. Nikita was accompanied by Ivan as Magnum was accompanied by his mother. A fight between the two wrestlers happened after Koloff ridiculed Magnum’s mother. He would soon be stripped of the championship and have to fight for it in a ‘ Best of Seven ’ series of matches . These took place on the Great American Bash Tour for 1986. The series ended in the Summer on August 17,1986 with Koloff becoming the new NWA United States Heavyweight Champion.

Magnum TA was in talks to become the new NWA World Championship after the storyline with Koloff. However , this would never happen . On October 14, 1986 , Magnum TA was in a near fatal car accident in Charlotte , North Carolina. He lost control of his Porsche while it was raining and crashed into a telephone pole. It was claimed that he was speeding , however, he was actually doing the speed limit. He would be trapped in the car for two hours until someone who came upon the wreck called for help. Magnum was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with a broken C-4 and a C-5 vertebrae. Thus, the doctors had doubts that he would never be able to walk for the rest of his life. Magnum TA’s in ring career would end due to months of paralysis on the right side of his body due to the injuries sustained in the accident .

Therefore, after losing Magnum as a top wrestler and Babyface , NWA booker , ‘ The American Dream ’ Dusty Rhodes , made the decision to make his rival before the crash, Nikita Koloff , into a Babyface. Koloff claimed that he gained respect for his colleague and wanted to substitute for him , going by their storyline . Thus, this led to Koloff being on the cover of the Spring 1987 edition of ‘ Wrestling’ 87 ’ Magazine . Nikita would be seen on the magazine crying with the words , “ I cry for Magnum TA ”.

Koloff would state on the show , ‘ Dark Side Of The Ring ’ that he got the news about Magnum when he came back from Japan. It took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Magnum would make his TV return in 1987 would be an interview with commentator and backstage interviewer, Tony Schiavone. He would return in front of a live crowd with the help of two referees and a cane to help him walk to wish Nikita and Dusty good luck before they faced Tully Blanchard and Lex Luger. He would also manage Rhodes and Koloff.

In March of 2024, Koloff and Magnum would be seen in the crowd at AEW Revolution to witness Sting’s retirement match.

Nikita Koloff is now a Motivational Speaker and a Preacher.

My Final Thoughts:

Just hearing this story always breaks my heart. Knowing that Nikita would rise up and do something like that for his rival , that amazes me. Seeing that magazine cover with him on it really shows me that it does not matter if someone is a Face or A Heel, if something happens to a wrestler , it’s okay to show emotion and that if affects everyone in a locker room and a promotion. I also hope to meet Magnum and Nikita this year at WRESTLECADE.

( Fun fact: My Dad got to change a tire on Nikita’s car and talk to him. I’m jealous . )

Love You All,

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Talk about Heels: Ivan “The Russian Bear” Koloff

Growing up in the 1960’s, the Cold War was on everyone’s minds and there was one man that was essentially universally despised: Ivan “The Russian Bear” Koloff. 

Robert Segedy Growing up in the 1960’s, the Cold War was on everyone’s minds and there was one man that was essentially universally despised: Ivan “The Russian Bear” Koloff.  Continue reading Talk about Heels: Ivan “The Russian Bear” Koloff