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Josip Hrvoje Peruzović (October 14, 1947 – July 29, 2018), better known by his ring name Nikolai Volkoff, was a Croatian-American professional wrestler from Yugoslavia, best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation where he usually played a Soviet heel.
Nikolai Volkoff, a former WWE tag team champion and Soviet heel, passed away on Sunday. He was known for his feuds with Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund and the U.S. Express, and for singing the Soviet anthem before his matches.
Apr 22, 2023 · A personal tribute to the late Nikolai Volkoff, a WWE Hall of Famer and a close friend of the author. Learn about his wrestling achievements, his kindness, his humor, and his legacy.
Jul 29, 2018 · WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, who was part of a legendary partnership in the 1980s with the Iron Sheik, has died at the age of 70.
Jul 31, 2018 · Nikolai Volkoff, a massive ex-weight lifter who played a Soviet villain in the professional wrestling ring and battled the likes of Bruno Sammartino and Hulk Hogan, died on Sunday at his home in...
Jul 29, 2018 · WWE announces the death of Josip Nikolai Peruzović, aka Nikolai Volkoff, a WWE Hall of Famer and a legendary villain. Volkoff teamed with The Iron Sheik and feuded with Hulk Hogan, Sgt. Slaughter and Bruno Sammartino.
Jul 29, 2018 · Nikolai Volkoff, the burly wrestler whose brash Soviet persona and physical embodiment of Communism made him one of the most hated figures in professional wrestling, has died at the age of...
