Ivan Koloff shares what he is doing these days

Ivan Koloff talks about how he found religion from his "nephew" Nikita Koloff and what he is up to today. Visit www.ivankoloff.com to contact Ivan and book him fro your next event.

[@mclees4593]

God bless you brother Ivan! So happy you gave your life to Christ

[@NuhTorEus]

Heaven gained a great man today! Met him years ago! Rest in Peace.. prayin for your family

[@Junkay2]

Though Ivan has left us, this video makes me confident as to where he's spending eternity.

[@joeayala4812]

Chauntel Bland all the praise and glory goes to God our Father

[@josecastanon3506]

Amen I Love how God transformed him

[@SuperN1ntendoChalmers]

@@josecastanon3506 I think IVan himself had about 99.99 percent to with it, bible thumper...

[@DanfromDallas]

I love this video. What an amazing testimony. Such boldness for Christ.

[@FireitupBedford]

I've met him twice and he's a real class act him and his wife. Thank you Ivan for all you've done in and out of the ring. God bless you and your family...

[@Swervmunna]

Me to

[@Eduardo-lt2op]

In memory of Ivan Koloff, one of the greatest legendary athletes of all time. God bless his soul and inspiration. (R.I.P.) 🙏🙏⚱⚱

[@scvbtr2]

He sounds so different. I always liked Uncle Ivan.

[@jdmitchell2]

I was thinking it was strange to hear him without the Russian accent

[@robertblackshear8963]

+David Mitchell it was just part of his wrestling gig. He's American.

[@scvbtr2]

Robert Blackshear I read some place he is from Canada.

[@robertbishop5357]

he was a great heel, and also became a great face. I loved watching him. I very happy he came to Christ.

[@philiptamer8995]

AMEN ! 🙏

[@byronbenguche]

I'm so glad to hear that Ivan Koloff turned his life around.He deserves to be in the WWE HOF i hope in 2016.

[@dirtfisher8651]

+Byron Benguche' he never worked for WWE

[@byronbenguche]

dirt fisher Ahhhhhhhh Ivan Koloff did work for the WWE when it was then the WWWF matter of fact he won the WWWF Title from Bruno Sammartino in 1971 at MSG.

[@johncollins7423]

@@byronbenguche Yep, in fact he ended Bruno's almost 8-year title reign. He deserves to be in WWE HOF just based on that.

[@georgewilliams1470]

You'd think ,He defeated Bruno for the belt in MSG not many people beat Bruno back then.

[@mikebritt8934]

Nothing but love , so proud to have grown up watching him and Nikita

[@lloydgrissom9346]

Even though he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, I believe that isn't important, he received the ultimate award Heaven where he is with Jesus.

[@chrischar9428]

Why do you care about mcmahons stupid HOF

[@bobbywall172]

Yes, yes and yes again❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇

[@499370mlw]

Ivan moved over here to eastern North Carolina from Charlotte in the mid 90s! Ive spoke with him several times and He is a very nice man and brother in Christ!! ✝

[@joeayala4812]

Wow the Russian Bear Ivan Koloff a born again Christian it's so true what the holy scriptures say that all things are possible through Christ I remember the kid watching Ivan Koloff Nikita Koloff in various matches and Ivan Koloff tough guy wow I'm just happy to see him turn his life over to Christ and be a new man

[@larry45044]

as akid i didnt like him because he was russian i thought lol this was late 60s but as i grew older i realized how great he was as a bad guy!! it blows me away to hear him talk for real! lol- so happy he found the lord thats the best feeling on earth!!!!!-always liked his knee in the back bulldog move!!! IVAN one of the best!!!!!

[@jasonmarks9059]

Praise God....Thank you for your testimony....But your real voice is sooooooo cool..May God grant you many more years to share your faith and gain your crowns

[@kimharper7027]

You're with Jesus now Ivan. Nothing better than that.

[@xpressvasoftball]

I met him when he was signing autographs in the 80's and tried to get him to drop his accent but he wouldn't do it. He laughed about it though pretty much told me he couldn't do it while in character. Super nice guy, at least to me he was.

[@mrmets7216]

I met him after a match gave me an autograph and talked to me in his own voice then caught himself and went kayfabe we both laughed

[@SuperAttitudeera]

RIP Ivan Koloff (1942-2017). The Russian Bear was a one-of-a-kind talent, and from what I hear, a very good man. He will be missed.

[@Specialized61]

Rest In Peace and enjoy God's reward for you brother. That's what life's about to try to do God's work as best we can, love one another and hopefully see God at the end of our journey.

[@toddward9638]

ran into him about 5yrs ago at a Truckstop in Richmond Va, One of the nicest guys I've ever met, very kind , when he shaked my hand it was like a bear paw, guy looked great!!

[@StarOasis26]

What a great man. He is missed. One of the best wrestlers of all time.

[@hairofthedog2008]

Amen, Mr. Koloff!

[@joelbennett6672]

This is an Awesome, inspiring, encouraging Testimony! I love it...Ivan was a real talent! HOF Worthy! 🙏 Amen

[@phillipvazquez4045]

The Russian Bear Ivan Koloff humbled by THE LORD.

[@joeyromero1299]

RIP The Russian Bear Ivan Koloff.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

Praise the Lord

[@bobbywall172]

Wonderful testimony, I needed to hear what he said😇 a war with the flesh every day🤙🏻🤩

[@CuteLesbo69]

Thank you Uncle Ivan for the years of joy and happiness you gave us and for making me believe.

[@johnsanders2753]

An awesome testimony! Many of us can learn from this. R. I. P Ivan Koloff!!!

[@richardbain8746]

Ivan Koloff should be in WWE Hall Of Fame

[@Strive1324L]

What a great testimony. Jesus can save anyone who wants to be saved. Look forward to meeting you one day Ivan 👍

[@alexander101207]

May he rest in peace Loved watching your wrestle.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

EVERY TIME IVAN SAW ME HE ALWAYS GAVE ME SMILE !! KIND MAN !

[@clarkmclean2345]

I’ve met this man twice and let me tell you, extremely nice and humble man. Rest in Piece

[@camp168]

Great stuff! Thanks for all the great memories Oreal Perras...better known as Ivan Koloff!!!! See you here there, or in the air brother!

[@beatlejim64]

Koloff passed away on Feb.17, 2017 at the age of 74 from liver cancer...R.I.P.

[@elijahbaxter7163]

No He passed away Feb.18 2017

[@larry45044]

he was great!! rip ivan

[@1964worthmatt]

Thank you, Ivan for what you did in pro wrestling. Thank you more so for your commitment to Christ.

[@boom2060]

So... your both morons..congratulations ..

[@rdoble]

***** Time will tell who the moron is.

[@boom2060]

Robert Doble Oh plz, There is no magic sky fairy..There is also no Santa or Easter bunny. Religion is a crutch for the weak..

[@rdoble]

Weak.

[@boom2060]

Robert Doble undoubtedly , yes you are.. Ramen..

[@reginaldshambley9593]

I'm glad I met him..Good guy

[@Sisyphusquit]

Wow Ivan's English has really improved over the years.

[@freedomisntfree2089]

If you ever got the chance to talk with him, it was a great experience, he talked to everyone like they were long lost friends, very humble and down to earth

[@joshlmccall6294]

God bless him! (RIP)✨🌟

[@InstagramAWrestlingHistorian]

RIP Ivan Koloff.

[@toribraxton2689]

Ivan was truly a great in the ring.RIP Ivan.You will always be remembered.

[@MrCarl220]

Long overdue for the hall of fame!

[@coltraneole]

He'll never change. Still awesome.

[@lilahsmomaw]

I had the honor of meeting him, several months ago, in Madison, WV....he is definitely a CLASS ACT!!!!

[@daviddavidson8050]

Very good interview! Thanks for sharing.

[@georgewithrow5668]

Ivan you are a saint nuff said

[@FerretJohn]

Why is this man not in the WWE HoF?

[@Toesucker242002]

Great question

[@richardbain8746]

I agree Ivan Koloff should be in WWE Hall Of Fame! He is one of the all time greats a class act!

[@Toesucker242002]

Richard Bain True words Richard

[@bobjones3074]

He left Vince under bad terms a couple times and Vinny Mac don't forget unless their is money to be made

[@2ndtuenon]

Mohammed Rahman well, guess he'll be on the HOF list now. RIP Russian Bear.

[@nelsonporter8387]

God bless you Ivan!!

[@elc1960]

Koloff should have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame eons ago. Vince wants to focus on mostly the Hulkamania and Attitude years, though. Johnny Valentine should be there too. And Larry Zbyszko, Ken Patera and Haystacks Calhoun, and so many others.

[@TheVirajster]

Read my mind....Savage & Koloff should be in THIS year. Koloff was former WWWF champ, so what's the problem...

[@MrTeddyBass]

Let's not forget Samartino...

[@TheVirajster]

Have you checked? Bruno is already there..

[@elc1960]

TheVirajster Exactly. As for why Ivan isn't in there, then I guess you better ask him. Or Vince, if you can get him to even look at you. And as for your comment about "Warryah": this appears to be the weakest induction class in years. So far only Jake Roberts deserves to get in.

[@TheMryou2tube]

if this man is not in the wwe hall of fame he needs to be inducted immediately!

[@1964worthmatt]

If Ivan is ever inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame, along with sharing his memories of his career, I hope he gets to share his faith in Jesus Christ.

[@speed6725]

It’s so weird to hear him in his natural voice after hearing him for so many years as a Russian.

[@douglasarnold5310]

Never heard him talk without the accent. So glad he gave his life to Christ. God is Good.

[@impalaman9707]

Can you imagine how hard it must be to keep a phony Russian accent going for a quarter of a century, without accidentally slipping back to your native tongue?

[@mackdog832]

Called being an actor

[@toressm]

Dear, Vincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon. Put this "MAN" in the WWE Hall Of Fame.

[@TehJew22]

Vinnie Mac's not in charge anymore.

[@toressm]

@@TehJew22 O.K. Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque[ and Paul Michael Levesque .Put this "MAN" in the WWE Hall Of Fame.

[@rwright3395]

Bless him , I remember him. Im a sinner myself Sir

[@patrickp.jeanotte4308]

Never liked the guy till now, very moving testimony proving once again it's never to late to change your life.

[@mimicry88]

Deserves hall of fame. Great actor !He was a believable Russian heel despite being North Carolinian by way of Montreal. WWWF champ and legendary NWA tag champ feuds.

[@18winsagin]

WOW I'm happy to have watched this.

[@justinlawrence6392]

Ive met Ivan Koloff in person and hes a actually a nice guy hes down to earth

[@Rubin4749]

Entertained and brought smiles to many people. That has to count for a lot. God bless.

[@selinaogorman8380]

God bless you Ivan so proud of you giving your life to Christ and loved one you were a great wrestler so this was a great interview.

[@kissessl]

I am not a wrestling fan but I met this man once. He was very nice... I wish him all the best!!! I also hope he knows people remember and respect him.

[@sirkeithv1112]

One of the greatest heels 🐐. R.I.P

[@tmccall44]

I met him in a restaurant in Charlotte in the 90's. Super nice guy.

[@thorphoeung6057]

I grew up with Ivan Koloff, Nikita, and Crusher as the main heels in Ted Turner's wrestling company. Seeing this interview made me appreciate him even more. Portraying a character and playing that character down to a T. That was pure entertainment and it was one of the best childhood memories rooting against the heels from "Russia". RIP Ivan

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

Ivan! What a testimony!

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

What a nice man . It was always exciting to watch him in the ring ;)

[@calvinbealer7264]

He Definitely deserve to be in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame LEGENDS.

[@clarywoodsby5796]

Best heel in wrestling,, He made Flair and others look good in the ring,,!!,, It's a Wonderful Testimony He has/had..!! ♡~Jesus*Saves~♡

[@larry45044]

praise god!! this guy looked 40 years old to me back in 1970!! how old is he

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

HOW IS THIS MAN NOT IN THE WWE HALL OF FAME?

[@dirtfisher8651]

+Onel Garcia because he never worked for WWE

[@bloodlegion4874]

Ivan Koloff pinned Bruno Sammartino to win the then WWWF championship. He also wrestled in the early 80's for the then WWF so yes he has quite a history in the now WWE.

[@deniswilson8152]

dirt fisher yes he did

[@daboss7439]

I'm here because my dad was telling me about one day my dad was at restaurant or something and ivan sat next to him. I said to dad who's that? dad said a wrestler . I was flipping out dad what did you say to him ... Hi . What you met a wrestler and all you said was hi ! Thanks for listening guys dad was probably like 11 or 12

[@torribrown2656]

So good to know Uncle Ivan’s up there with God and my mom and aunt Faye and my grandpa and my uncle Marty and my dog copper . See y’all soon 🙂

[@MrTomanderson76]

Rest in peace brother.

[@toddbowser9415]

God is good all the time,and all the time God is good!👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jimmydale7]

I love Ivan Koloff!!! What a Man!!!!!!

[@misterslats]

Such a nice man. Love his book.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

one of the alltime greats............... and a good soul..... Rip Ivan.........

[@toddkurzbard]

It's so surreal to see Oreal Parras talking and not the Soviet Ivan Koloff. It's just the same as hearing Scott Simpson talk rather than Nikita Koloff. I once had a Department Manager who said he lived in the same development as Ivan. He knew him and described him as a real nice man who used to entertain the communities' children. I also remember that Ivan was the 1st wrestler I ever saw, in the early '70's. All I recall was.him doing an interview screaming, 'I GET YOU, DUSTY RRRHODES!!! I KEEL (kill) YOU, DUSTY RRRHODES!!!!!!".

[@muletownman6900]

He most definitely should be in the H.O.F. . A multi time tag team and champion and a former W.W.F. Champion

[@curtisb1445]

Ivan koloff meet got autograph pleasant man and all time.great wrestler and worker rip uncle Ivan .

[@Mic-oi5kb]

Would of liked to have met this man.

[@chikkenbonz]

It's SO weird to hear him and Nikita talk normal-blown away after listening to them talk "Russian" for 35+ years... o_0 Anyway, W we will miss you dearly, Ivan! You were a master in the ring-the guy you loved to hate. I think he loved the heel role...you can do a lot more with it. So many fond memories of the Russian Bear. Godspeed, Ivan!!

[@pernohazimat4164]

Missed you in the ring...Alhamdulilah

[@georgewilliams1470]

Was always a fan of the Russian Bear a throw back to when wrestling was(or at least looked)real.Then you hear from various wrestlers on podcasts about what a stand up guy he was.The same goes for Harley Race.

[@jimbrown5091]

I've never heard him out of character before...RIP Uncle Ivan.

[@Ricksonkimura]

Ivan looks so much more at peace than when he was wrestling.

[@nimrodgreenie]

just finishing up his book. excellent.

[@mackdog832]

What’s awesome is that seeing these men so normal …check out George Steele he’s awesome

[@colinthrockmorton875]

I met him at Comic Con and it was amazing

[@billyjoe6933]

Love ivan koloff the best of the best

[@SOLIE6226]

alway a class act outside of the ring seeing him around Atlanta in the old Ga. Days

[@woodleyrosier9001]

Rip my brother I will see you heaven amen

[@martybass7376]

Saw him wrestling in a car lot in Spartanburg SC early 2000's

[@MrShadowknight2000]

rip

[@spaceace1006]

So many Wrestlers became Born Again Christians!! Like the Road Warriors! I met Jim "The Animal" Meyers 😁 When he visited my church years ago! Super-Duper nice Dude!!!

[@boriken395pr]

That's great! God Bless him.:)

[@robertbishop5357]

It's sad that he's no longer with us and I'm rejoicing that he's in heaven with the Ultimate Warrior in Christ.

[@cac123ish]

I first saw Koloff way back in 1978 when he made his return to the WWWF.

[@walterbrown9079]

4 years the Russian Bear Ivan koloff should have been a wrestling Hall of famer in his career he won the WWF world heavyweight time from Bruno sammartino and really reform Mid-Atlantic/ NWA wrestling back in the days where NWA rules 👍 # I MISS THOSE DAYS !