Ivan Markov (wrestler)

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Ivan Markov
Ring name(s) Ivan Markov
The Locomotive
Billed height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1]
Billed weight 227 lb (103 kg)[1]
Born (1984-02-06) February 6, 1984[1]
Moscow, Russian Federation[1]
Resides Moscow, Russian Federation[1]
Billed from Moscow, Russian Federation[1]
Trained by IWF school [1]
Vadim Koryagin[1]
Debut September 24, 2004[2]

Ivan Markov (born February 6, 1984)[1] is a Russian professional wrestler. Markov is known for his work with Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF).[3]

Career

Markov is a former Heavyweight Champion, Hardcore Champion, and two time Tag Team Champion in the Independent Wrestling Federation. In addition, Markov also won the IWF's President's Cup in 2005.

In September 2011 he made his debut in Japan as he worked for Dramatic Dream Team. His last appearance for DDT was in January 2012 in a show that took place in Korakuen Hall.[4]

In 2012 he worked for Westside Xtreme Wrestling in Germany and in Turkish Power Wrestling in Turkey.

In March 2013 Ivan returned to Japan as he made his debut for Wrestling New Classic, he worked with the likes of Tajiri, Akira Nogami, Emil Sitoci and Starbuck. In September 2013 he worked for New Wrestling Entertainment in Italy and a month later he worked for All Wrestling Organization in Israel.[5] In November he worked against Chris Raaber for the debut show of Dubai Wrestling Entertainment in the United Arab Emirates and later on he went to work for Dansk Pro Wrestling in Danmark working against Tatanka.[6][7]

On December 11, 2013, Markov returned to Japan to work for DDT sub-promotion Union Pro, defeating Shuji Ishikawa to become the inaugural Union Max Champion.[8] Markov then came together with Hiroshi Fukuda and Men's Teioh to form the World Men's Club stable.[9]

In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves
  • Locobomb (Kneeling chokebomb)[1]
  • Train Horn (Osaka stunner)[1]
  • Black Hole Slam[1]
  • Signature moves
  • Big boot
  • Spinning headlock elbow drop[1]
  • Spinning side slam backbreaker[1]
  • Anna Karenina (Face wash)[1]
  • Corner Enzuigiri
  • Bonnie
  • "The Locomotive"

Championships and accomplishments

  • Independent Wrestling Federation (Russia)
  • IWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)
  • IWF Heavyweight Championship (3 times, current)
  • IWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Flexx Bloodberg (1) and Chris Rave (1)
  • IWF President's Cup (2005)
  • IWF Hardcore King's Cup (2 times)
  • Union Pro
  • Union Max Championship (1 time, current)[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 "Markov's IWF prophile". IWF. 
  2. ↑ http://wrestlingfederation.ru/roster/lokomotiv/
  3. ↑ http://www.vsplanet.net/superstars/russian/ivanmarkov.php
  4. ↑ http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=169119
  5. ↑ http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10976&page=4&year=2013&text=09.2013
  6. ↑ http://dubai.platinumlist.net/nightlife/ticketing-box-office/13835/Dubai-Wrestling-Entertainment
  7. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfUqiNXpYEY
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "師走のユニオン2013". Union Pro (in Japanese). Retrieved 2013-12-11. 
  9. ↑ "ハードコアマッチで石川を沈め、初代ユニオンMax王者となったイワンが福田＆テイオーと合体！ヤンキー二丁拳銃はKO-DタッグV5". Battle News (in Japanese). 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-12. 

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