Fans of the former World Wrestling Federation (WWF) remember the name Nikolai Volkoff well.
Before every WWF/WWE match, he would enrage the fans in the arena and those watching on TV by insisting that fans rise to their feet amd show respect as he sang the Soviet National Anthem, while dressed in Soviet-style ring attire and waving the Soviet flag around. He became one of the most despised villians in wrestling history while taking on the likes of Hulk Hogan, Sgt. Slaughter, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, the Junkyard Dog and other popular wrestlers, while teaming with the equally-despised Iranian Iron Sheik.
In later years, he became a fan favorite and on occasion would sing the U.S. National Anthem.
He became a U.S. citizen about ten years ago and is currently a code inspector in and around Baltimore. He's also running for a seat for the Maryland House of Delegates as a Republican.
Nikolai is considered to be an underdog in the race, but he's hoping to follow in the footsteps of his friend Jesse "The Body" Ventura, who became the Governor of Minnesota. Good luck Nikolai.
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