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February 1991
- In 1989, Koloff began wrestling for Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association in his home state of Minnesota. He also wrestled for various promotions under the NWA, and the Universal Wrestling Federation. He returned to WCW in February 1991, where he feuded with stars like Lex Luger and The Dangerous Alliance.
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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. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance .
Dec 18, 2023 · He returned to WCW in February 1991, where he feuded with stars like Lex Luger and The Dangerous Alliance. An Injury Forced Nikita Koloff To Retire From Wrestling. Nikita Koloff Never Competed In WWE.
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- Wrote Three Books. 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.
- Retired In 1992. 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.
- 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.
- Turned Face Because Of Magnum TA’s Accident. 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.
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. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance .
He entered the NWA and became a star, then moved over to the WCW and became an even bigger star. Eventually, he went from villain to hero, teaming with Dusty Rhodes, "The American Dream," to become a super patriot and a super star.
On June 14, 1989, Koloff suffered the loss of his wife, Mandy, only 26 years of age, in Huntsville, Alabama. He retired from wrestling. On Sunday, February 24, 1991, Nikita returned to present Lex Luger with a new WCW United States Heavyweight Title Belt in Phoenix. Instead of acting cool headed, he attacked his former enemy with the belt. Luger
Return to WCW (1991–1992) [] Koloff returned to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) on February 24 at WrestleWar 1991 to attack Lex Luger. He claimed that Luger stole the championship from him in 1987 and he wanted it back.
