Vladimir Kozlov

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Vladimir Kozlov, 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.

Oleg Oleksandrovych Prudius (Олег Александрович Прудиус) was born in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union on April 27, 1979, and he is currently 46 years old.

He is currently an Actor,.

Vladimir Kozlov has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameOleg Oleksandrovych Prudius (Олег Александрович Прудиус)
• Ring Names
  • Oleg Prudius (April 26, 2021 - March 14, 2024)
  • Alexander Kozlov (September 3, 2011 - November 4, 2012)
  • Vladimir Kozlov (December 18, 2006 - August 5, 2011)
  • Oleg Prudius (April 13, 2006 - December 17, 2006)
• Born April 27, 1979 (age 46)
• NationalityUkraine, United States
• Birth PlaceKyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
• Billed From
  • Moscow, Russia
• Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
• Weight
  • 302 lbs (137 kg)
• NicknamesThe Moscow Mauler

Career History

• Roles

  • Actor (January 1, 2002 - Present)
  • Manager (October 12, 2023 - March 14, 2024)
  • Part Time Wrestler (November 9, 2023 - March 14, 2024)
  • Commentator (April 26, 2021 - December 30, 2021)
  • Wrestler (April 7, 2006 - November 4, 2012)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionIMPACT	October 12, 2023	March 14, 2024
  PromotionIMPACT	April 26, 2021	December 30, 2021
  PromotionIGF	September 3, 2011	November 4, 2012
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	February 17, 2010	August 5, 2011
  PromotionWWEBrand ECW	April 13, 2009	February 16, 2010
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 4, 2008	April 12, 2009
  PromotionOVW	September 20, 2006	February 29, 2008
  PromotionWWE	December 18, 2006	January 29, 2007
  PromotionDSW	April 7, 2006	December 21, 2006

• Images History

  

  Oct 2023

  

  Apr 2021

  

  Sep 2011

  

  Apr 2008

  

  Apr 2006

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel	Returned to the ring as a heel, assisting Dirty Dango in a five-way match	October 12, 2023	March 14, 2024
  Face	Assisted Santino Marella and Eve Torres in defeating William Regal, going on to form a team with Marella	May 31, 2010	November 4, 2012
  Heel		April 17, 2006	May 30, 2010

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  TNA Mid Card		November 9, 2023	March 14, 2024
  RAW Low Card		March 8, 2011	August 5, 2011
  RAW Mid Card		April 13, 2009	March 7, 2011
  SD Upper Card		September 12, 2008	April 12, 2009
  SD Mid Card		July 11, 2008	September 11, 2008
  SD Low Card		April 4, 2008	July 10, 2008
  WWE Low Card	Cameos only, on Raw/Smackdown	December 18, 2006	January 29, 2007

• Finishers

  • Kozlock - Crossface (September 3, 2011 - November 4, 2012)
  • Iron Curtain - Kneeling Leg Trap Chokeslam (April 4, 2008 - August 5, 2011)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"The Red Spectacles" by Kenji Kawai - Single (September 3, 2011 - November 4, 2012)
  • Theme Song"Pain" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 11, 2008 - August 5, 2011)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Santino Marella)

• Ohio Valley Wrestling

  • 1 OVW Heavyweight Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • WWE Slammy Award - Breakout Star of the Year (2008)
  • USA Open Heavyweight Sambo Champion (2005)
  • USKBA International Heavyweight Grappling Champion

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov - Santino Marella (May 31, 2010 - August 5, 2011)
  • The Ruthless Roundtable - Ezekiel Jackson, William Regal (August 18, 2009 - December 1, 2009)

• Managers

  • Tamina (December 6, 2010 - April 25, 2011)

• Managed Wrestlers

  • Fandango / Dirty Dango (October 12, 2023 - March 14, 2024)
  • Konnor (March 8, 2011 - June 28, 2011)

Vladimir Kozlov Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

WWE '12

SVR 2011

SVR 2010