The U.S.-Soviet Cold War may be long over, but that doesnt 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 sports-entertainment.
From Russia, With Love may be a classic film in the 007 series, but it certainly isnt an adjective one could use to describe the bruiser known as Vladimir Kozlov.