Boris Zhukov - Pro Wrestler Profile

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 65 years old.

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 65)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited 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

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( May 20, 2006 - October 6, 2012)
    • Wrestler ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY April 6, 1991 March 6, 1993
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF October 5, 1987 February 11, 1991
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA April 14, 1985 September 20, 1987
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA May 18, 1978 September 20, 1986
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF January 19, 1985 February 6, 1985
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA November 19, 1984 November 25, 1984
    Promotion World Class Championship WrestlingWCCW August 12, 1983 December 5, 1983
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW May 24, 1983 September 14, 1983
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP August 4, 1980 May 18, 1983
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW March 28, 1981 October 31, 1981
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW January 19, 1980 April 19, 1980
  • Images History

    May 2006
    May 2006
    Oct 1987
    Oct 1987
    May 1983
    May 1983
    May 1978
    May 1978
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face September 8, 2007 October 6, 2012
    Heel December 3, 1981 September 7, 2007
    Tweener May 18, 1978 December 3, 1981
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    Low Card October 5, 1987 February 11, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Running Headbutt Drop ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
    • Diving Headbutt Drop ( May 18, 1978 - March 6, 1993)
  • 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
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Personal Hygiene (1987 - with Nikolai Volkoff & Slick)

Teams & Relations

  • 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)
    • Private Jim Nelson & Pvt. Don Kernodle - Pvt. Don Kernodle ( February 24, 1982 - October 3, 1982)
  • Managers

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