MARYLAND. (THECOUNT) — Nikolai Volkoff has passed away according to RingSideNews.

The WWE Hall Of Famer was 70-years-old and passed away this morning days after being released from a Maryland hospital where he initially was admitted due to dehydration.

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He had several runs in the WWF and WWWF becoming Tag Team Champions during the WWE’s takeover of the country.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame as part of the class of 2005.

He was known for his classic heel status and many notable Superstars afterward have followed in his legacy including Rusev among others, according to RingSideNews.