Nikolai Volkoff Passes Away At The Age Of 70

We have some sad news to report, as WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff has passed away at the age of 70.

PWInsider is reporting that Volkoff was recently released from a hospital in Maryland, where he was being treated for dehydration, among other issues.

WWE has posted an article on his life and career; below is an excerpt:

Best known for his dastardly, WWE Tag Team Championship–winning union with The Iron Sheik, Volkoff’s in-ring career spanned the better part of 40 years, which featured battles against the likes of Sgt. Slaughter, Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino. As one of the greatest villains sports-entertainment had ever seen, Volkoff’s infamous rendition of the Soviet National Anthem before his matches made him an instant icon in the eyes of the WWE Universe as a Superstar they truly loved to hate. Jim Ross inducted Volkoff into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2005.

Nikolai Volkoff joins Rusev & Lana - Raw Fallout - Sept. 8, 2014

We at Wrestling Rumors send our deepest condolences to Volkoff and his family during this difficult time.

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