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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.
Jul 29, 2018 · WWE on ESPN Editor. Follow on X. Email. Print. WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff -- real name Josip Nikolai Peruzovic -- has died, WWE announced Sunday. He was 70. Peruzovic's wife, Lynn, said...
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Learn about Nikolai Volkoff, the evil Russian wrestler who sang the Soviet National Anthem and won the World Tag Team Championship with The Iron Sheik. Find out his bio, stats, career highlights, latest news and WWE Hall of Fame induction.
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 faced Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino and others.
Jul 31, 2018 · By Richard Sandomir. July 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...