On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Boris Zhukov, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
James Kirk Harrell was born in Roanoke, Virginia on January 29, 1959, and he is currently 66 years old.
Boris Zhukov Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name James Kirk Harrell
- Ring Names
- Sgt. Jim Nelson ( September 8, 2007 - October 6, 2012)
- Boris Zhukov ( June 24, 1983 - September 7, 2007)
- Mr. Russia ( March 4, 1985 - April 22, 1985)
- Jason ( November 19, 1984 - December 9, 1984)
- Boris Zurhkov ( May 24, 1983 - November 23, 1984)
- Jim Nelson ( January 2, 1983 - May 23, 1983)
- Private Jim Nelson ( December 3, 1981 - January 1, 1983)
- Jim Nelson ( May 18, 1978 - December 2, 1981)
- Born January 29, 1959 (age 66)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Roanoke, Virginia
- Billed From
- Soviet Union ( October 5, 1987 - February 11, 1991)
- Siberia, USSR ( April 14, 1985 - September 20, 1987)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 254 lbs (115 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( May 20, 2006 - October 6, 2012)
- Wrestler ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMay 20, 2006 October 6, 2012 Promotion INDYApril 6, 1991 March 6, 1993 Promotion 
UWF HAApril 6, 1991 June 9, 1991 Promotion 
WWFOctober 5, 1987 February 11, 1991 Promotion 
SWSJanuary 4, 1991 January 8, 1991 Promotion 
AWAApril 14, 1985 September 20, 1987 Promotion 
NWAMay 18, 1978 September 20, 1986 Promotion 
SECWJanuary 2, 1984 April 22, 1985 Promotion 
CWFJanuary 19, 1985 February 6, 1985 Promotion 
CWANovember 19, 1984 November 25, 1984 Promotion 
WCCWAugust 12, 1983 December 5, 1983 Promotion 
MSWMay 24, 1983 September 14, 1983 Promotion 
GACMay 27, 1983 August 26, 1983 Promotion 
JCPAugust 4, 1980 May 18, 1983 Promotion 
GCWMarch 28, 1981 October 31, 1981 Promotion GCWJanuary 19, 1980 April 19, 1980 -
Images History
May 2006
Oct 1987
May 1983
May 1978 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face September 8, 2007 October 6, 2012 Heel December 3, 1981 September 7, 2007 Tweener May 18, 1978 December 2, 1981 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Low Card October 5, 1987 February 11, 1991
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Finishers
- Running Headbutt Drop ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
- Diving Headbutt Drop ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "A Szovjetunió himnusza" by János Galambos - with Nikolai Volkoff - Team ( October 6, 1987 - April 24, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Soldat Ustinov)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 2 NWA Canadian Television Championship
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions
- 2 Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Don Kernodle)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Best Personal Hygiene (1987 - with Nikolai Volkoff & Slick)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Bolsheviks - Nikolai Volkoff ( September 30, 1989 - April 24, 1990)
- The Bolsheviks - Nikolai Volkoff ( October 6, 1987 - January 29, 1989)
- Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov - Soldat Ustinov ( April 18, 1987 - September 28, 1987)
- Boris Zhukov & Nord The Barbarian - The Berzerker ( December 25, 1985 - September 9, 1986)
- Private Jim Nelson & Pvt. Don Kernodle - Pvt. Don Kernodle ( February 24, 1982 - October 3, 1982)
- Managers