Ivan Koloff - World Champ '71 Shirt

Own a Piece of Wrestling History: Ivan Koloff World Champ ’71 Shirt

January 18, 1971. Madison Square Garden. The air was electric, the crowd on edge. For seven years, eight months, and one day, Bruno Sammartino stood as the unyielding WWWF World Heavyweight Champion—a living legend. But on that fateful night, "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff stormed the ring, a relentless force with fire in his eyes. With a devastating knee drop from the top rope, Koloff did the unthinkable: he pinned Bruno, ending his historic reign and leaving 20,000 fans in stunned silence. It was a moment that reshaped wrestling forever.

Now, you can wear that legacy. The Ivan Koloff World Champ ’71 Shirt immortalizes the night "The Russian Bear" shocked the world. Officially licensed by Koloff’s estate, this bold, high-quality tee captures the grit and glory of that historic upset. Perfect for wrestling fans and collectors alike, it’s more than a shirt—it’s a story.
Grab yours today and carry the spirit of 1971 with pride.

Please double check the size guide to guarantee a perfect fit!

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

Officially licensed by the estate of Ivan Koloff/Oreal Perras

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