Vladimir Kozlov

Retired

Real Name:

Oleg Aleksandrovich Prudius

Billed From:

Moscow, Russia

Billed Height:

6′ 8″

Billed Weight:

302 lbs

Debut:

2005

Retired:

2011 (6 year career)

Birthday:

04/27/1979

Age: 47

Promotions Wrestled in:WWE | OVW | DSW

Eras Wrestled in:The Ruthless Aggression Era | The PG Era

Career Summary

Oleg Prudius, better known to WWE fans as Vladimir Kozlov, was introduced as a no-nonsense powerhouse nicknamed “The Moscow Mauler”. With a background in sambo, kickboxing, and other combat sports, he was presented as a dangerous, hard-hitting competitor and even scored wins over big names like The Undertaker. While in WWE, Kozlov teamed with Santino Marella and the pair had a run as Tag Team Champions. After his release, he briefly explored mixed martial arts before moving into an acting career, where he began appearing in movies and TV shows.