Biography and filmography

Scott Simpson

Nelson Scott Simpson is a retired American professional wrestler. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, he wrestled as "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, which was a play on the nickname of fan favorite "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes (in fact, it was Rhodes who gave him the nickname). Nikita was brought into the National Wrestling Alliance by his "Uncle" Ivan to prove Soviet superiority. Their ultimate goal was to dethrone NWA World champion Ric Flair. A physical marvel, Koloff was also hailed as the Russian Road Warrior. He was billed from Moscow in the Soviet Union, and then from Lithuania after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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Movies (44)

I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story

I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story

2016

WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness

WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness

2016 · Nikita Koloff (archive footage)

WWE: The Best of Sting

WWE: The Best of Sting

2014 · Nikita Koloff

WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash

WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash

2014 · Nikita Koloff

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

2014 · Nikita Koloff

WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches

WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches

2013 · Nikita Koloff

The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions

The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions

2012 · Nikita Koloff

C Me Dance

C Me Dance

2009 · Biker

WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams

WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams

2009 · Nikita Koloff

Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

2007 · Nikita Koloff

Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America

Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America

2003 · Nikita Koloff

Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting

Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting

1993 · Nikita Koloff

WCW Halloween Havoc 1992

WCW Halloween Havoc 1992

1992 · Nikita Koloff

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary

1992 · Nikita Koloff

WCW The Great American Bash 1992

WCW The Great American Bash 1992

1992 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

WCW Clash of The Champions XIX

WCW Clash of The Champions XIX

1992 · Nikita Koloff

WCW Beach Blast

WCW Beach Blast

1992 · Nikita Koloff

WCW WrestleWar 1992

WCW WrestleWar 1992

1992 · Nikita Koloff

WCW The Great American Bash 1991

WCW The Great American Bash 1991

1991 · Nikita Koloff

WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA

WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA

1991 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

WCW SuperBrawl 1

WCW SuperBrawl 1

1991 · Nikita Koloff

WCW WrestleWar 1991

WCW WrestleWar 1991

1991 · Nikita Koloff (Appearance)

TWA Summer Sizzler

TWA Summer Sizzler

1990 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

1988 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash 1988: Greensboro

NWA The Great American Bash 1988: Greensboro

1988 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash 1988

NWA The Great American Bash 1988

1988 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

1988 · Nikita Koloff

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

1988 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

1988 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Starrcade 1987

NWA Starrcade 1987

1987 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games

NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games

1987 · Nikita Koloff

The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

1987 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation

NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation

1987 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Starrcade 1986

NWA Starrcade 1986

1986 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

1986 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

1986 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

1986 · Nikita Koloff

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

1986 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Superstars on The SuperStation

NWA Superstars on The SuperStation

1986 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Starrcade 1985

NWA Starrcade 1985

1985 · "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

AWA Super Clash

AWA Super Clash

1985 · Nikita Koloff

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

NWA The Great American Bash 1985

1985 · Nikita Koloff

PWUSA Star Wars

PWUSA Star Wars

1985 · Nikita Koloff

NWA Starrcade 1984

NWA Starrcade 1984

1984 · Nikita Koloff

TV shows (6)