Nikolai Volkoff, the burly wrestler whose brash Soviet persona and physical embodiment of Communism made him one of the most hated figures in professional wrestling, has died at the age of 70, World ...

WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff -- real name Josip Nikolai Peruzovic -- has died, WWE announced Sunday. He was 70. Peruzovic's wife, Lynn, said Sunday that he has had heart problems and that when ...

Josip Nikolai Peruzovic, better known as Nikolai Volkoff, passed away on Sunday. According to World Wrestling Entertainment, Peruzovic died at age 70. Volkoff was remembered by fans for his WWE Tag ...

BALTIMORE (AP) — Josip Peruzovic, the former pro wrestler known for playing beloved villain Nikolai Volkoff, has died. He was 70. His wife Lynn Peruzovic confirmed his death Sunday. She says he has ...

Nikolai Volkoff, real name Josip Nikolai Peruzović, best known as the evil Russian who teamed up with The Iron Sheik to become a World Tag Team Champion, has died. He was 70. “WWE is saddened to learn ...