Vladimir Kozlov from "ECW," whose real name is Oleg Prudius, is a professional wrester and one of the WWE Superstars on the program.
The U.S.-Soviet Cold War may be long over, but that doesn't mean every Moscow export is a warm one – just ask Vladimir Kozlov.
The aggressive Kozlov, a hulking 6-foot-8, 300-pounder, is dangerous both inside and outside of the ring. Trained in several different fighting styles – including Sambo, judo and kickboxing – the Russian Superstar is a brutal, no-nonsense
Prior to coming to WWE, Kozlov was quite successful in his chosen disciplines. He is a former U.S. Open Heavyweight Sambo Champion and U.S. Kickboxing Association International Grappling Champion, as well as a former member of the Ukrainian national football team. And as dominant as he has looked in his early matches, it may only be a matter of time before Kozlov finds the same success in WWE as well.
"From Russia, With Love" may be a classic film in the 007 series, but it certainly isn't an adjective one could use to describe the bruiser known as Vladimir Kozlov.
WWE Debut: April 4, 2008
Career Highlights: 2005 USA Open Heavyweight Sambo Champion, United States Kickboxing Association International Heavyweight Grappling Champion, former member of Ukranian national football team, trained in freestyle wrestling, sambo, kickboxing and judo
The U.S.-Soviet Cold War may be long over, but that doesn't mean every Moscow export is a warm one – just ask Vladimir Kozlov.
The aggressive Kozlov, a hulking 6-foot-8, 300-pounder, is dangerous both inside and outside of the ring. Trained in several different fighting styles – including Sambo, judo and kickboxing – the Russian Superstar is a brutal, no-nonsense
assassin once he steps between the ropes. Kozlov is all business in the ring, punishing opponents with his vicious style and doing so with a sneer on his face. Even his entrance—no music, no fanfare, just a single white spotlight following him—is cold and intimidating.
Prior to coming to WWE, Kozlov was quite successful in his chosen disciplines. He is a former U.S. Open Heavyweight Sambo Champion and U.S. Kickboxing Association International Grappling Champion, as well as a former member of the Ukrainian national football team. And as dominant as he has looked in his early matches, it may only be a matter of time before Kozlov finds the same success in WWE as well.
"From Russia, With Love" may be a classic film in the 007 series, but it certainly isn't an adjective one could use to describe the bruiser known as Vladimir Kozlov.
WWE Debut: April 4, 2008
Career Highlights: 2005 USA Open Heavyweight Sambo Champion, United States Kickboxing Association International Heavyweight Grappling Champion, former member of Ukranian national football team, trained in freestyle wrestling, sambo, kickboxing and judo
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