‘The Russian Bear’ Ivan Koloff Passes Away At The Age Of 74

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Ivan Koloff has passed away at the age of 74.

PWInsider is reporting “The Russian Bear” died after battling liver cancer. He was famously known for defeating Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden, after Bruno held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship for nearly eight years.

A fierce competitor in the ring who was able to anger (and excite!) fans worldwide. RIP to one of best villains in our business, Ivan Koloff pic.twitter.com/ErPvsInV4o

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 18, 2017

Uncle Ivan & I used to laugh about "Red McNulty." He was shocked that I knew. (Thx to Big Cowboy.)
We've lost another, great one. #RIPIvan https://t.co/hoGeGA9zLf

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 18, 2017

I'm hopeful @WWE recognizes the passing of #IvanKoloff on #RAW plus recognition at #WWEHOF feels warranted. #RIPIvanKoloff

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 18, 2017

ONE OF MY FIRST TEACHERS WHO HAD THE REAL HEEL HEAT. MY BROTHER IVAN KOLOFF REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/5xJ5cVRoR6

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 18, 2017

BEFORE THERE WAS IRON SHEIK THERE WAS IVAN KOLOFF. HERE WITH MY BROTHER NIKOLAI. HE MAKE THE GARDEN SHAKE. RIP BROTHER pic.twitter.com/4q4SIVcb0u

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 18, 2017

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