Nikita Koloff -Wrestling With God - How The Russian Nightmare Became a Warrior for Jesus

"The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff is a retired Professional Wrestler, a born again Christian, creator of Koloff for Christ Ministries and Co-Founder of the "Man Up" conference which focuses on Men's ministry.

 

Nikita was born in the projects of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four children. Around fifth grade, his mother moved him to the suburbs where he became enamored with bodybuilding and football. 

 

He would embark on a football career. His high school football team included numerous other future pro wrestlers including "Ravishing" Rick Rude, "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, John Nord (The Berzerker), Barry Darsow (Ax of Demolition) and others. 

 

One day his college football teammate Road Warrior Animal would call him and tell him about an opportunity in wrestling. Without any training, he would have his first match in front of thousands. Ivan Koloff would take him under his wing, teaching him on the job for the next four months. One year later he would be main evening the first Great American Bash against Ric Flair. 

 

Hear the rest of the story. Hear how he retied in 1992 and gave his life to Jesus in 1993. He never looked back to wrestling with the exception of helping several of his friends turn their lives around through Christian ministry. He now runs a camp with Lex Luger to help men become better husbands, fathers and community leaders. 

 

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