Ivan Markov (russian: Иван Марков, born 6 February 1984) is a Russian
professional wrestler
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. Markov is known for his work at
Independent Wrestling Federation
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(IWF) and the European and Asian promotions. He was the inaugural
Union Pro Max Champion in
Dramatic Dream Team
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
.
Professional wrestling career
Independent Wrestling Federation (Russia) (НФР)
(2004-present)
At the Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF)
pay-per-view "Danger Zone" in September 2004, Ivan Markov made his debut.
Dramatic Dream Team
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
(DDT)
(2011-2013)
At the Dramatic Dream Team (DDT)
pay-per-view "Shiwasu no Union" 2013 Ivan Markov Defeated
Shuji Ishikawa
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Ishikawa is also known f ...
in a decision match to become inaugural Union Pro Max champion.
Union Pro Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually b ...
(Union Pro)
(2014)
At Union Pro Wrestling (Union Pro)
pay-per-view "Union Pro New Year Union 2014" Ivan Markov defeats FUMA at Union Pro MAX Title Match.
Professional Wrestling League (PWL)
(2012)
Renat Tugushev defeats Ivan Markov by DQ at
pay-per-view "RWF" 28.04.2012.
Westside Xtreme Wrestling
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(wXw)
(2012)
Champions Of Champions (Absolute Andy & Bad Bones) &
D. J. Hyde defeat Ivan Markov,
MASADA
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& Mike Schwarz at WxW
pay-per-view Dead End XII. Markov got into a huge controversy while performing on this show. During a match that went off script, he injured Bad Bones. The wXw officials noted his arrogant behavior during the show. After the show, he made a series of comments that further inflamed the situation.
Turkish Power Wrestling (TPW)
(2012-2018)
Joe E. Legend defeats Ivan Markov at
pay-per-view "TPW" 02.06.2012.
Murat Bosporus &
MVP
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defeat Ivan Markov &
Joe E. Legend at
pay-per-view "TPW" 31.03.2018. Murat Bosporus & MVP defeat Ivan Markov & Joe E. Legend at
pay-per-view "TPW" 31.03.2018.
Wrestling New Classic (WNC)
(2013)
Lin Byron & TAJIRI defeat
Ekaterina Bonnie & Ivan Markov at WNC TV-Show 31.03.2013
Wrestling In Japan - Freelance Shows
(2013)
The Bodyguard defeats Ivan Markov at IWF Heavyweight Title Match at "Big Muscle Classic II - Bodyguard Return Thanksgiving with WNC"
New Wrestling Entertainment (NWE)
(2013)
King Danza defeats Ivan Markov at NWE The Wrestling Show 06.09.2013
All Wrestling Organization (AWO)
(2013-2014)
Kronus & Leonardo defeat Idan Boulder & Ivan Markov at AWO TLV Clash 10.10.2013
Dubai Wrestling Entertainment (DWE)
(2013)
Chris Raaber defeats Ivan Markov at DWE 08.11.2013
Union Of European Wrestling Alliances (UEWA)
(2013-2019)
Demolition Davies defeats Ivan Markov at DPW Tatanka Tour - Tag 1
New European Championship Wrestling (NEW)
(2014-2015)
Ivan Markov take part on 30 Man Snake Pit Battle Royal at NEW Snakepit 2014
Northern Storm Wrestling (NSW)
(2015-2019)
Anton Deryabin defeats Ivan Markov and LaPatka and Ronnie Crimson at NSW Northern Storm #1
Singapore Pro Wrestling (SPW)
(2016-2019)
Under the name Lokomotiv, Markov would win the SPW Southeast Asian Championship, defeating
Kaiser Trexxus in a
chair match. Lokomotiv would hold the tile until May of 2019 where he would lose to
"The Statement" Andruew Tang in a
four-way match
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also involving
Jake de Leon
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Early life
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and Trexxus. Lokomotiv would hold the record of the longest reigning SEA champion of all time, with an outstanding reign of 462 days, until May of 2021 where
"The Statement" Andruew Tang would beat it.
Ligue Nationale de Catch (LNC)
(2019-2020)
Tom LaRuffa defeats Ivan Markov at LNC Veni Vidi Vici 3
Allied Independent Wrestling Federations (AIWF)
(2019)
Robu defeats Ivan Markov at NSW Vosstanie
Personal life
Ivan Markov was married to fellow professional wrestler
Natalia Markova.
Championships an accomplishments
*
Independent Wrestling Federation
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(Russia) (НФР)
:* IWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)
:* IWF Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
:* IWF Moscow Championship (1 time)
:* IWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Flexx Bloodberg (1) and Chris Rave (1)
:* IWF Lightweight Championship (1 time)
:* President's Cup (2005)
:* IWF King Of Hardcore Cup (3 times) (2010, 2011, 2014)
:* Luzhnikov Cup (2018)
:* Wrestler of the Year (2010-2015)
*
DDT Pro-Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
/
Union Pro Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually b ...
:*
Union Max Championship
The is a professional wrestling championship and the top singles accomplishment in the Japanese promotion Pro-Wrestling Basara. The title was established in 2013.
History
Union Pro Wrestling was a promotion that was revived by DDT Pro-Wrestling ...
(1 time, inaugural)
* Northern Storm Wrestling
:* NSW Anti-Champion Championship (1 time)
:* NSW Extreme Championship (1 time)
:* NSW Championship (1 time)
*
Singapore Pro Wrestling
:* SPW Southeast Asian Championship (1 time)
:* King Of Malaysian Hardcore (2016)
* Gorky City Wrestling
:* GCW Hardcore Championship
References
External links
Ivan Markov at Liveinternet.ru
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Living people
1984 births
Sportspeople from Moscow
Russian male professional wrestlers
21st-century professional wrestlers
Union Max Champions