Charlotte, NC (May 29, 2008) – The
National Wrestling Alliance® is proud to announce the next inductee for
this years NWA™ Hall of Fame. This man dominated the NWA™ throughout the
1980s and '90s. He was the holder of the NWA™ National, United States
(unifying the two titles in 1986) World Six Man Tag Team, World Tag Team
Championships and the winner of the inaugural Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial
Cup; of course we're speaking of "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff!
Koloff feuded with many of today's legend's all across the NWA™ including
Dusty Rhodes, Wahoo McDaniels, Ric Flair, Ronnie Garvin, The Rock – N –
Roll Express and Magnum TA. In the tag team area he was most successful
teaming with "Uncle" Ivan Koloff and Krusher Kruschev.
"Nikita Koloff is an amazing talent and truly belongs in the NWA™ Hall of
Fame! His career speaks for itself and we (the NWA™ Board of Directors)
are very excited that he will be attending the ceremony in Atlanta" stated
NWA Director, Ed Chuman.
The 2008 NWA™ Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on June 7th in
Atlanta, GA. It is a featured attraction during the NWA™ 60th Anniversary
event.