Boris Zhukov

Jim Crockett Promotions (1980–1983) Harrell debuted in Jim Crockett Promotions in August 1980, wrestling as "Jim Nelson". In December 1981, Harrell adopted the name "Private Jim Nelson" and joined Sgt. Slaughter's villainous "Cobra Corps". He formed a tag team with fellow Corps member Don Kernodle. In May 1982, Nelson and Kernodle defeated Jay Youngblood and Porkchop Cash to win the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship. The team lost the title to Cash and Iceman Parsons in June, but regained it, later that month. The teams second reign lasted until August 1982 when they lost to Youngblood and Ricky Steamboat. In early 1983, Harrell left the Cobra Corps and began feuding with Slaughter and Kernodle, losing to Kernodle in a series of "boot camp matches" in April and May. He left Jim Crockett Promotions in May 1983. He formed a villainous tag team with fellow pseudo-Russian Nikolai Volkoff (whose previous tag partner The Iron Sheik had just been fired by the WWF) known as "The Bolsheviks".

The Bolsheviks separated in early 1989 after Volkoff temporarily departed the WWF, with Zhukov competing as a single wrestler. His regular opponents included Paul Roma, Ronnie Garvin, and Tim Horner. In September 1989, Volkoff returned to the WWF and reformed their tag team. In December 1989, The Bolsheviks began a lengthy series of matches with The Bushwhackers.

The Bolsheviks permanently disbanded in May 1990 after a further crushing defeat by the Rockers, with Volkoff turning face by embracing America and feuding with Zhukov.

Zhukov last match was on October 6, 2012, losing to Colonel Spud Wade.

Personal life In July 2016, Zhukov was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred traumatic brain injuries during their tenure and that the company concealed the risks of injury. The suit was litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against WWE. The lawsuit was dismissed by US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant in September 2018.

Championships and accomplishments

American Wrestling Association AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Soldat Ustinov

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Don Kernodle

Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI ranked him No. 360 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 1991 Southeastern Championship Wrestling NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Worst Feud of the Year (1985) Worst Tag Team (1988) World Wrestling Federation Slammy Award (1 time) Best Personal Hygiene (1987)