As we reported earlier today, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff passed at at the age of 70. Many WWE Superstars, as well as WWE Officials has commented on the passing of Volkoff.
WWE issued a statement regarding the passing of Volkoff earlier on their website, which you can read below.
“WWE is saddened to learn that Josip Nikolai Peruzović, known to WWE fans as Nikolai Volkoff, has passed away at age 70.
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.
WWE extends its condolences to Peruzović’s family, friends and fans.”
The passing of Volkoff has been felt throughout the entire wrestling community as tributes have been paid online by Wrestlers, and many WWE Superstars and Personalities have also commented on his death, which you can see below.
@WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Nikolai Volkoff. https://t.co/zb85dBHiJ9
— WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2018
Nikolai entertained while inciting anger in fans all across the @WWE Universe as an in-ring competitor, but backstage he was a gentle and thoughtful family man. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. https://t.co/ItHtCpA1KU
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkoff was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, in this industry or otherwise. Always brought a smile to my face to see him when we were in Baltimore. Condolences to his loved ones.
— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) July 29, 2018
I always loved our conversations backstage … Nikolai Volkoff was so special to my dad and the entire Hart family. We will miss you, Nikolai. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nikolai’s family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WfMd4FDowb
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 29, 2018
I did many road trips with Nikolai Volkoff. As we only lived 15 minutes from each other.
I learned so much from him. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
I’ll miss him dearly #RIPNikolaiVolkoff pic.twitter.com/lJG2h01Lto
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkov was the first real bad guy I watched Hulk Hogan vanquish. Then seeing him team with Iron Sheik on the British Bulldogs & Wrestlemania 1 VHS tapes sealed him as a big time villain. RIP to another one of the greats
— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) July 29, 2018
MY BEST FRIEND. MY PARTNER. MY BROTHER. WE GET MORE HEAT THAN ANYONE ON EARTH. I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE. HE TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I WAS DOWN. I MISS YOU FOREVER 💔 pic.twitter.com/pp7ZgQRDnb
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 29, 2018
These were the first two wrestling action figures I ever got. Sheik and Nikolai Tag team pack with belts and removable Russian hat. #ripnikolaivolkoff 😢 pic.twitter.com/XyedJOPvuE
— Chris DJ DeJoseph (@chrisdejoseph) July 29, 2018
NICOLAI VOLKOFF one of a kind. Gentleman always. R.I.P.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai Volkoff. One of our industries great characters. One of the first action figures I had as a child. As much as I enjoyed his singing of the Russian National Anthem, I will always be a Cara Mia guy. Godspeed.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) July 29, 2018
Thinking of and sending my prayers to
Nikolai Volkoff’s family during their time of loss. He was a great, talented, kind man.— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) July 29, 2018
RIP Nikolai https://t.co/skhLjV8hfp
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 29, 2018
It aches to hear that Nikolai Volkoff has passed. He was a good soul.
Nikolai, thank you for sharing your stories, your love for family, positivity and humor with me. Every time my iWatch reminds me to drink water, I will think of you! RIP 💔https://t.co/M4T3CTWBLm pic.twitter.com/gRtlCJYCTA
— MELINA (@RealMelina) July 29, 2018
RIP to a prince of a man, Nikolai Volkoff. You could always find his hotel room because he was always cooking something. He is in the yellow shirt in this pic. pic.twitter.com/CDCfWRmWsh
— Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat (@real_steamboat) July 29, 2018
Nikolai Volkoff, One Of The Really Nice Men In The History Of Our Business. Rest In Peace 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/gdhv7z8URC
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 29, 2018
So sad to hear the passing of Nikolai Volkoff. An incredible performer, and even better human being. So grateful to have had the chance to meet and know him. #RIP 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/zqP6aTq7e7
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) July 29, 2018
Our heart is very sadden today. RIP Nikolai, I will miss your dearly pic.twitter.com/mLpk48cdP2
— Giovanna Angle (@GiovannaAngle) July 29, 2018
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Nikolai Volkoff & Brian Christopher. I never met Brian, but Nikolai was a very nice man. RIP pic.twitter.com/AMAOZdcg6o
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) July 29, 2018
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