PWInsider has just reported that WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff has passed away today at the age of 70. Volkoff had been in the hospital and released days prior in Maryland for treatment of dehydration and other issues.
Volkoff started his pro wrestling career in 1967. He worked for AWA and had multiple runs with The WWE. Volkoff worked for The WWE when it was still known as The WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). Volkoff’s character in pro wrestling was a villainous Russian. He would most notably team up with The Iron Sheik and win the Tag Team Championship in 1985. Volkoff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Our condolences to the friends and family of Nikolai Volkoff.
Below are some of the videos from his wrestling career: