The Russian Bear
Known as the Russian Bear, Ivan Koloff instilled fear in his opponents in the ring. During his time wrestling with WWF in the ’60s, he won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. In 1993, he retired from wrestling but returned to the ring in 2004. In 1995, he was reborn again as a Christian and became an ordained minister. He even wrote a couple of books about his life and experiences. Sadly, he too passed away – in 2017.
The Russian Bear
John Nord
John Nord, otherwise known as Nord the Barbarian or the Berzerker in the ring, is a retired pro wrestler. He joined the WCCW in 1987 – after he already began his wrestling career. Later on, he joined AWA as well. He would often change his ring name to keep things interesting. However, he later began using his legal name. Throughout his career, he won many matches. He retired in 2002 and now works at a car dealership with his brother.
John Nord
