Nikita Koloff on Becoming "The Russian Nightmare" | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 10)

What happens when an American becomes the most convincing Russian villain in professional wrestling? On the season finale of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, mild-mannered Scott Simpson reveals how he transformed into Nikita Koloff—a character that terrified fans and defined Cold War-era wrestling. From mastering a foreign accent overnight to living his gimmick off-camera, Nikita Koloff takes us deep into the physical toll, the backstage politics, and the personal evolution that came from playing a foreign menace in one of wrestling’s most iconic roles. Subscribe now and never miss a podcast episode: https://vice.video/SUBSCRIBE-TO-VICETV Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures. New episodes drop every Wednesday. About Dark Side of the Ring Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history. Follow VICE TV Website: https://www.vicetv.com Channel Finder: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/channel-finder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicetv Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicetv Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicetv Follow VICE Sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicesports Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicesports Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports Follow Dark Side of the Ring Twitter: https://twitter.com/darksideofthering Instagram: http://instagram.com/darksideofthering #darksideofthering #VICESports #NikitaKoloff Nikita Koloff on Becoming "The Russian Nightmare" | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 10) https://youtu.be/Rk4cPhmAEaQ