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   When did Ivan Koloff become a wrestler?

   • There, Perras acquired much wrestling experience, and from there he made his first trip to Japan . In 1967, Perras became "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, a bearded villainous character billed from Ukraine, and debuted with the International Wrestling Association in Montreal, Québec.

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   Is Ivan Koloff in the WWE Hall of Fame?

   • Koloff moved to the National Wrestling Alliance as a leader of a group called “The Russians.” There, he captured the NWA’s tag title four years in a row. He retired in 1989. Despite his notoriety, Koloff isn’t in the WWE Hall of Fame. Ivan Koloff, knowing among wrestling fans as "The Russian Bear," has died.

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   What happened to 'the Russian Bear' Ivan Koloff?

   • Ivan Koloff, knowing among wrestling fans as "The Russian Bear," has died. He was 74 Ivan Koloff, knowing among wrestling fans as “The Russian Bear,” has died. He was 74. Koloff had been battling liver cancer and was in need of “urgent medical care,” according to a Go Fund Me page set up by his daughter, Rachel Marley, on Feb. 2.

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   When did Ivan Koloff win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship?

   • During his initial championship reign, Koloff scored wins over Carpentier, Gino Brito, Bulldog Brower, and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Whipper Watson. Koloff would win this title again on May 23rd, 1969, defeating Johnny Rougeau in Quebec City. Ivan Koloff as WWWF Champion. Photo Credit: WWE.

   Ivan Koloff: Secret Untold Tale of a Beloved Wrestling Heel

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ivan_KoloffIvan Koloff - Wikipedia

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   Oreal Donald Perras (August 25, 1942 – February 18, 2017) was a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by the ring name "the Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. He was the third wrestler to hold the WWWF Championship.

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   Feb 20, 2017 · Ivan Koloff — the "Russian Bear" whom pro wrestling fans loved to hate as the Cold War stand-in for the Soviet Union — has died at 74, his daughter and World Wrestling Entertainment...

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   Jan 15, 2024 · Learn the secret untold tale of Ivan Koloff, the Montreal native who became a wrestling heel and upset Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title in 1971. Discover his early years, his name changes, his feuds, and his legacy in this comprehensive article.

6. www.ivankoloff.comOfficial Website of Ivan Koloff, The Russian Bear

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   Learn about the life and career of Ivan Koloff, a former professional wrestler and WWF champion. Find out how to contact him, support his memorial fund, and enjoy his videos and store.

7. www.wwe.com › superstars › ivan-koloffIvan Koloff | WWE

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   Learn about Ivan Koloff, the former WWE Champion and Cold War villain who defeated Bruno Sammartino in 1971. See his career highlights, signature moves, photos and videos on WWE.com.

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9. people.com › sports › wrestler-ivan-koloff-russianWWE Wrestler Ivan Koloff Dead at 74 - People.com

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   Feb 18, 2017 · Ivan Koloff, a Canadian-born wrestler who became a villainous star in the 1980s, passed away after battling liver cancer. He won the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1971 and the NWA tag title in the 1980s.

10. www.hollywoodreporter.com › lifestyle › lifestyleIvan Koloff Dead: Wrestling Villain Dies at 74 From Liver Cancer

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    Feb 18, 2017 · Ivan Koloff, who rose to fame as the villainous “Russian Bear” in the WWWF during the 1970s and 1980s, has died of liver cancer, according to a statement from World Wrestling Entertainment....