1 show commentated by Nikita Koloff in our database. Nikita Koloff returned to action with WCW in the early 1990s before leaving wrestling to pursue another calling Koloff made a comeback with World Championship. 8 Dusty Rhodes & Ole Anderson Vs The Assassins (GCW 1980) While it wasn't one of his finest matches from a wrestling perspective, it was one of the biggest moments in Georgia Championship Wrestling, and is still considered one of the greatest heel turns of all time. What you expect to happen, happens. He also wrote a book about Christian Wrestlers: Wrestling with God, 2001, by Chad Bonham. When my minds made up, that's what I'm going to do. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. Nikita Koloff Billed From Russia WCW Debut 1984 AWA Debut 1989 Koloff debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1984 as the Russian Nightmare, and teamed with "uncle" Ivan Koloff and Don Kernodle, a turncoat American. He was readying to embark on a feud withRon Garvinthat would last through the upcomingStarrcade 1986. "He gives support to the Eblen Charities," said Murdock. On a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, Koloff addressed the possibility of wrestling one last match in the same way Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat both did. In 1993, the same year he left wrestling, Koloff said he felt something was missing in his life and said he's found it in his faith. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania). However, Koloff declined the offer because he felt loyalty to the promotion and he didn't want to start a new gimmick. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States title against members of the Four Horsemen and Paul Jones' Army, which now included "Uncle" Ivan. And she unfortunately passed away at age 26. He still has the UWF belt as a trophy from that night. He attended Robbinsdale High School where he played for the Robbinsdale Robins football team as a defensive lineman and on offense[3] was an all-conference wide receiver. Lifetime. 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Nikita Koloff, Went To High School With Other Future Wrestlers, Became A Wrestler Thanks To Road Warrior Animal, NWA Tag Team Champion As Part Of The Russians, Turned Face Because Of Magnum TAs Accident, 10 Best Foreign Heels In Wrestling History, Ranked, 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff, the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming, Herb Abrams Universal Wrestling Federation, 10 Wrestlers AEW Is Likely To Release Next, 5 Wrestling Valets & Managers That Were Helpful (& 5 That Were Just Eye Candy). Today, Nikita speaks with Bill Janosik for another great episode of questions and answers. wrestled all summer, ending up tied after six matches with one no contest. He then lost to Barry Windham in the finals of the tournament for the vacant NWA United States Championship, before beginning a feud with Al Perez and teaming with Sting to feud with the Four Horsemen. He has acted in a small number of films and television episodes, as well as appearing on an episode of America's Funniest People in which his daughter won the $10,000 grand prize. 2 Koloff defeated Terry Taylor to unify the title with the NWA World Television Championship. Im very humbled by that.. The following month, Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel to unify his US Title with Wahoo's NWA National Heavyweight Championship on September 28. The dreams you choose to believe in come to be. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade namedKrusher Khruschev. Today, Koloff travels all over, making personal appearances, preaching his message and meeting wrestling fans who fondly remember him. Nikita married his first wife, Mandy Smithson, on September 20, 1988, who died from Hodgkin's disease on June 14, 1989. Tully on Tully (Melbourne) "Quiet Company" LIVE at the AU review's 6th Birthday Party in Brisbane. ~~~Later that night, The Russians competed in a "Tag Team Battle Royal", which was won by Sgt. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battled in what would be the only NWA/UWF unification bout at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Not that Im at their level, but at the same time, some have thrown me in the same category with guys like that. Nikita Koloff: Yes indeed, we are so very excited that we will continue to spread the word of God with our 'The Man Up Show' on All Nations TV starting July 7th. Neal Koloff, formerly known as Jeff Lewis Neal along with Aleksandr Koloff, the former Tyson Alexander Dean are now known as The Koloff Dynasty. In the midst of the Cold War, many patriotic heroes battled foreign invaders inside the squared circle. While injuries would stall his college football exploits, by the mid-1980s he was still pursuing football when his old Laurinaitis, now well-established as Animal, invited him to become a wrestler himself. THANK YOU NIKITA for making my friend's . "I was committed to my goals," Koloff answered adamantly. The AU Review. He debuted in 1984 and was introduced as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff 's "nephew" just arrived from the Soviet Union. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 9, 1959. Several months ago, Koloff was a call-in guest. Nikita Koloffs in-ring career lasted less than a decade and involved zero time spent in WWE, so its likely many fans don't know much about him. You might say [like] a Wayne Gretzky, theres only a few guys who walked away at the top of their career, and retired. By Drew Rice / June 24, 2021 7:30 am EST. 27: 26.08.1986: Koloff was born on March 9, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of four children born to Paige and Olive Simpson. Dusty Rhodes booked Koloff to rebound quickly, winning the NWA World Television Championship from Tully Blanchard on August 27.[11]. Eventually, Koloff eased back into the business part-time. With Kernodle out of the picture, Uncle Ivan Koloff introduced a new comrade named Krusher Khruschev. had a bitter rivalry, T.A. On 1987, Krusher, who left the NWA for the World Wrestling Federation, asked Koloff to join him. Choose to believe something good can happen. Sharing a common enemy in The Four Horsemen, Koloff rescued Rhodes from a vicious attack. Today, Nikita speaks with Doak Turner for another great episode of questions and answers. The Andersons, NWA Television Title (First Blood Match): Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard, United States Tag Team Title Match (No DQ Match): Krusher Khruschev and Ivan Koloff vs. All Rights Reserved. Smash of Demolition. Also during The War Games, Flair and Blanchard reaggravated Koloff's neck injury by delivering two spike piledrivers. His time in the ring was only a step in his journey; the rest of the steps are happening right now. The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. Koloff has written three books. He attacked Lex Luger, claiming he had "stolen" the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship from him in 1987 and that he wanted it back. Being the culmination of a heated feud, the match was inside a steel cage at . As you browse, we hope you'll learn more about the man, his mission and his ministry. Nikita Koloff - Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. What came next was one of the most epic babyface turns in professional wrestling history. Koloff defeated Flair by disqualification so the title was retained by Flair. Shows Commentated. "I mean, I'm in the peak of my career, right? The history of wrestling is full of evil Russian or Soviet heels, with notable ones including former WWE Champion Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff, Vladimir Kozlov, and Rusev. While Nikita Koloff is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and WCW between 1984 and 1992, Koloff hasnt wrestled for over three decades following his retirement from the ring in late 1992. Love this podcast. HR2X, In late 1989, Koloff began wrestling with Verne Gagne's AWA (as a part of a talent share with the NWA) in his native Minnesota. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the 16.06.1992. The winner of the series would be declared champion. was stripped of his title. When Koloff was 10, his family relocated to the suburb of Robbinsdale. RELATED: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Wrestling Legend Ivan Koloff. You can tell that some people are only taking peoples money and doing a cameo while they eat, or drive in their car. Capture your dreams and your life becomes full. The first, 2002s Breaking the Chains, is entirely concerned about advice about living as a good Christian, as he became a Born Again in 1993. Unable to fulfill that dream, he turned again to weights and became an obsessive trainer, putting in extremely long hours at the gym. And who knows? One of the greats that really helped the NWA get over the loss of Magnum T.A.. Got admire someone that dedicated. Nikita is a member of a religious group called Fellowship of the Sword and serves as an East Coast representative. He would go on to say that it was that experience that really taught him the shortness and brevity of life. [19] His finishing move was the "Russian Sickle", a clothesline.[4]. On July 11, 1987, Koloff faced Luger in asteel cagematch and was defeated after being hit with a chair. Among the various Russian bad guys in the sport, one that fans should definitely know about is Nikita Koloff, who made his debut in WCW in the mid-1980s and ended up becoming a surprisingly popular babyface after a couple of years. Eventually, he went from villain to hero, teaming with Dusty Rhodes, "The American Dream," to become a super patriot and a super star. During this period he had rivalries with Lex Luger, Sting, and Rick Rude, often for his old United States Heavyweight Championship. While at the same time, the flip side of that is I'm in, I think, some veryby my own standardsrare air. Rotunda & Williams were disqualified for attacking Koloff, and later stripped of the titles. He explained on WCW's syndicated shows that he had seen the error of attacking Sting. The year 1986 brought a major singles feud for Nikita Koloff when he challenged fast-rising babyface Magnum TA for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. Listen as he shares his passion and God's providence. Immediately after his face turn, Koloff resumed his quest for Ric Flair's WCW World Title and came very close to winning it on several occasions. The title was also won after Georgia Championship Wrestling was purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions. Now a babyface and comrade of Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff found himself feuding with the top heel group and Dustys greatest enemies, the Four Horsemen. Huffman is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment under his first name. [1] The feud began when Taylor, alongside his fellow members of Hot Stuff International, Inc. - Eddie Gilbert and Rick Steiner- attacked Koloff and stole his championship belt. Email: info@nwhof.org, 303 Jefferson St. I think he would have done well in the WWF in the 80's had he made the decision to jump. He finally unmasked but ended up helping Rhodes against the Sports Entertainment Xtreme stable.[12]. Jack Specific, After graduating high school, Koloff -- continued his football career in college, playing for Golden Valley Lutheran College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rhodes needed a partner to take on Ole Anderson and J. J. Dillon in a cage match. Not only did he defend his United States Championship against the Horsemen members on various occasions, but he also ended up challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. The plan called for T.A. Published March 22, 1998. The following month, Koloff defeatedWahoo McDanielon September 28. According to the storyline, Koloff gained respect for Magnum from their feud and wanted to take his place. Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis on March 9, 1959. "My wife had been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24. Of course, part of that story was, 'We're gonna take all the . The promotion was in its twilight and given Nikita's stature, Gagne positioned Nikita to challenge then AWA World Heavyweight Champion Larry Zbyszko almost immediately. MACW - Event @ Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches created by Rhodes, known as WarGames: The Match Beyond. Prior to committing themselves with Jim Crocket Promotions, The Koloffs feuded with then AWA World tag team champions the Road Warriors in both the AWA and the NWA in a brutal series during 1985. Dusty Rhodes saw an alternate opportunity. While speaking about his eventual retirement from professional wrestling in 1992, which he had already been planning for, Koloff was asked if he would have stayed in the business had Vince McMahon come calling with an offer. Nikita Koloff (born Nelson Scott Simpson on March 9, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. After three wins each and a No Contest finish, Koloff and Magnum had an eighth and final match for the belt, which Koloff would end up winning. Once the WWE's Russian Nightmare, now the DEVIL'S worst nightmare - Nikita Koloff! Nikita Koloff Is Confident He Could Have Had WWF Run With Hulk Hogan. RELATED: 13 Best Wrestling Swerves Nobody Saw Coming. Nikita Koloff WELDED It's Time to Man Up! He won many titles along the way. Koloff was briefly trained by Eddie Sharkey. When he was two years old, his father left the family, leaving his mother as a single parent. Statistics and information about the 1283 matches fought by Nikita Koloff in our events database. He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in thirteen seconds. She had Hodgkin's and she went through a series of chemotherapy and radiation but it ended up coming back with more vengeance. Then came Wrestling with Success: Developing a Championship Mentality in 2004, a self-help book that uses Koloffs wrestling career as a springboard for more generalized advice about success. The era of evil Russian heels was coming to an end. Nikita Koloffs stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. A complete newcomer to pro wrestling with absolutely no training, Nikita Koloffs first wrestling match lasted a little over 10 seconds, with following bouts all being quick squashes. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. In front of his first pay-per-view audience, Nikita became the undisputed Television Champion by defeating Taylor on November 26. Interview: Tully on Tully at The Aussie BBQ (Part One) CMW 2014! On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Professional Wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania). During a TBS World Championship Wrestling (WCW) broadcast leading up to what would be Jim Crockett's first foray into pay-per-view, Taylor and Gilbert jumped Koloff again, beating him unconscious, and draping his version of the TV title across his limp body. Was part of The Russians, a three-man stable with his "uncle" Ivan and Krusher Khrushchev. Be encouraged and challenged by listening to what he is offering! to win the title. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. Babb hosts a weekly radio show "Your Morning Manna" on Mondays on 99.9 WUCC. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack by The Dangerous Alliance. During this time, he looked like The Russian Nightmare of old, still crushing opponents with his intense power. Starrcade: With Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson. During the bout, Koloff sustained aherniated discin his neck after receiving astiffclothesline to the head from Vader, leading him to retire from professional wrestling. Welcome to Nikita Koloff's personal website. [6], In 1984, Simpson was going to try out for the USFL when Road Warrior Animal, a professional wrestler from the Minnesota area, called him to ask him to become a professional wrestler. You can, because you think you can. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. His character appeared in the 2004 videogame Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. was stripped of his title. The Russians would win the NWA World Tag Team Championship, but more importantly, they would terrorize every babyface in the promotion. He stepped away from active competition in 1992 to become an ordained minister. You can follow Nikita on Twitter @NikitaKoloff1. Nikita Koloff, the Minnesota-native also known as the 'Russian Nightmare,' will preach the gospel at a Christian church in Union Grove. started a brawl with Nikita during a contract signing (which started when the Koloffs berated Magnum's mother, who was present), T.A. In December 1984, Jim Crockett rewarded the Russians with the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Nikita defeated T.A. While he learned more about the sport on the road with Ivan and Kernodle, Koloff was booked in very short matches until his skills developed. She passed away in 1989. The tour began and ended with two revolutionary matches known asWarGames: The Match Beyond. Koloff returned to WCW in February 1992, saving Sting from an attack byThe Dangerous Alliance. [9] The two fought to a double disqualification at StarrCade '86 on November 26. Koloff has written two books: Breaking the Chains (ISBN 1-57090-107-4) in 2000, which is a Christian Living guide and Wrestling with Success (ISBN -471-48732-5) in 2004 along with Jeffrey Gitomer, which is a guide to positive thinking in life situations. He returned to WCW/NWA as a special guest referee at WrestleWar '89 in match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship between The Road Warriors and Mike Rotunda and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Koloff does, and her mom seems to enjoy mentioning certain sex terms. Expecting it to happen energizes your goal and actually gives it momentum. NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Nikita Koloff & Ricky Steamboat defeat The Malenko Brothers ( Dean Malenko & Joe Malenko) (9:50) WCW Clash Of The Champions #19 - "NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament" - TV-Show @ McAlister Field House in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. His wife, Mandy, would fall ill to Hodgkin's Disease, and he would step away from the ring to care for her. The man who once pursued championships longed for more in his life. He evolved even moreso as a man. The powerfully built "Russian Nightmare" made short work of his opponents with his Russian sickle maneuver and formed one of the most hated teams in the . Koloff, who retired from the ring in late 1992, appeared on . A booked showdown at StarrCade '88 in December was to pit Ivan and Koloff against the Russian Assassins. The rare air is I'm probably . The AU Review. Admins: Simpson decided to go with wrestling and was told to shave his head bald and to show up. Three months later, on March 18, 1985, Koloff and Ivan defeated Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez to win the NWA World tag team title. Stillwater, OK 74075 NIKITA KOLOFF Welcome to the official home page of the "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff. Koloff and T.A. Legendary announcer Tony Schiavone described it as the loudest pop he had ever heard during his career. Continuing to improve, Koloff became a big enough heel to get a match against WCW World ChampionRic FlairatThe Great American Bash 1985on July 6. The full audio and video from part one his interview can be found below. February 24, 1985 - NWA/AWA Star Wars: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita) defeated Steve Keirn and Jimmy Valiant. The final match took place on August 17 and featured run-ins by Kruschev and Ivan and several false-finishes. Phone: (405) 377-5243 Nikita Koloff has now retired from the wrestling ring and is perhaps best known for his time at Jim Crockett Promotions in the mid-to-late 1980s, where he wrestled alongside high talents including Ric . [5] Now a babyface, Ivan reunited with Nikita to feud with the Assassins. [citation needed] They married on August 17, 1990. Koloff also wrestled briefly in Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation, in no way affiliated with the original UWF of Bill Watts, where he reignited a feud with 'Uncle' Ivan. He learned Russian and refused to come out of character, even when away from the ring. In late 1989, Koloff joinedVerne Gagne's AWA. Title to Lex Luger. Despite some people's beliefs, Nikita was never offered any sort of contract with WWF. NWA (Mid-Atlantic) 6-Man Tag Team Champion, NWA (Mid-Atlantic) World Tag Team Champion. [2] He debuted on June 5, 1984 and won his first match in 13 seconds, with the only edict from Crockett being that should Koloff trip on the ropes, he would be fired on the spot.[1]. After Ivan himself turned face when manager Paul Jones went against him, Koloff helped Ivan briefly against Jones' henchmen, the masked Russian Assassins, and then he took a sabbatical on November 27. As much as he evolved as a character? The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Today Nikita speaks with gospel group Sunday Drive for another great episode of questions and answers. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way. When you feel in your innermost being that you will achieve what you set out to do, you open the way for miracles. When Nelson Scott Simpson first broke into the wrestling business in 1984, he was told that his new character was going to be named "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, because by the mid-'80s hating Russians was at a career-making high. Nikita Koloff hasn't wrestled in over 30 years, and he says he could probably have another match but doesn't see it happening. He played college football and was dreaming of an NFL career when injuries sidelined him. Improve yourself, find your inspiration, share with friends, There is a mistake in the text of this quote. November 22, 1984 - NWA Starrcade: The Russians (Ivan and Nikita Koloff) defeated Ole Anderson and Keith Larson. During one bout, Koloff sustained a cut to the arm when an audience member threw a spark plug at him.[8]. He now runs a ministry. And it was at that time, at that moment, that I told WCW that I was going to step away, take a sabbatical if you will. big fan of Nikita Koloff right here..love The Nightmare. During aWorld Championship Wrestling broadcast, Taylor and Gilbert jumped Koloff again, beating him unconscious, and draping his version of the TV title across his limp body. In the fall of 1987, Jim Crockett Promotions acquired Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). When you emerge from a time of solitude like this, people will recognize you having the qualities of an authentic . Despite being pretty much as green as one could possibly be in pro wrestling, Nikita Koloff certainly had people around him to ensure his success. Throughout the early months of 1987, Koloff continued to defend the United States Title against members of the Four Horsemen andPaul Jones' Army, which now included "Uncle" Ivan. Nikita Koloff The Brevity of Life It's Time to Man Up! Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Koloff returned to WCW on February 24, 1991 atWrestleWar. was involved in a career-ending car accident. NIKITA KOLOFF! Koloff said, I probably could. Former NWA and WCW wrestler Nikita Koloff recently sat down for an interview with Wrestling Inc.'s Drew Rice for The Wrestling Inc. Daily.During the interview Koloff addressed why he had stepped . Nikita Koloff was born in Minneapolis as Scott Simpson. www.cracked.com/article_20029_5-insane-true-tales-wrestlers-refusing-to-break-character.html. Thanks Nikita for hearing Gods heart. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Prior to committing themselves to WCW, The Koloffs feuded with then-AWA World Tag Team Championsthe Road Warriors in both the AWA and WCW in a brutal series during 1985. Koloff and Sting went on to face on another in a Russian Chain match at The Great American Bash on July 14 which was won by Koloff. "I'm a goal setter. Today, Nikita speaks with Paige Loudermilk about her son's experience at Man Camp. In the fall of 1987, a feud began between Koloff and Terry Taylor when Taylor, alongside his fellow members of Hot Stuff International, Inc. -Eddie GilbertandRick Steiner- attacked Koloff and stole his championship belt. No baloney, just real authentic God stuff. Finally, 2011 brought Nikita: A Tale of the Ring and Redemption, which covers the story of his life, from his wrestling days to his ministry work. And I look back, of course back in the days with magazines before the internet and all that, they were touting the Hulk Hogan vs. Nikita Koloff WrestleMania, 'what would happen if?' 80. Koloff now admits it was a character he was playing, but still has people expecting him. However, Koloffs in-ring career lasted less than a decade and involved zero time spent in WWE, so its likely many modern fans don't know much about him if they know of him at all. Young Scott was a weight training fanatic and superb football player at Robbinsdale High School, a Minneapolis suburb. had earned his respect, and that Nikita would work to earn the respect of the American people. It's a weekly challenge for men It's Time TO MAN UP! The Russians, with Ivan and either Kortsia Korchenko or Krusher Khrushchev (Barry Darsow). Booker T just voted in the Sportskeeda Wrestling Awards. He was billed as the nephew of fellow faux-Russian Ivan Koloff, from whom he took his ring name. Nikita Koloffs time in the Russians earned him not only the first championship gold in his career, but also his only tag team titles in his career. The Koloffs went on to regain the NWA World Tag Team title from the Rock 'N Roll Express three months later, on October 13, but lost it to the same opponents on November 28 at StarrCade 1985 in a steel cage match. The two were then booked in a best-of-seven series, which took place duringThe Great American Bash 1986tour. Koloff would battle Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was seriously considered to be the man to take the title. I told them I'd be back, but she was a priority. FEB 6, 2023; Q&A With Koloff- Episode #107 Q&A With Koloff- Episode #107 Today, Nikita sits down with Ed Snaidecki & John Boneck for another great . Moonshame. Nikita Koloff Comments On Being Open To Having One Last Match, CM Punk Declares He Will Return To Wrestling In Instagram Exchange, MJF Calls Alberto El Patron An Abuser & Drug Addict, Matt Cardona Reacts To WWE Filing Trademark For Zack Ryder. A tell tell sign that Sting is talking, even if you can't see him, is that he doesn't cuss. Nikita Koloff Overcoming Adversity It's Time to Man Up! Alongside Nidia Guenard, Huffman was the You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on. The war between the two sides was getting white hot until TA tragically lost his career and nearly his life in a horrific automobile accident. Nikita Koloff's stated motivation was out of a newfound respect for Magnum TA. Phone: (319) 233-0745 He was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame of 2008. On November 26, Koloff and Taylor battledinChicago. 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