Vladimir Kozlov

Oleg Prudius is a professional wrestler from the Ukraine. He currently wrestles for World Wrestling Entertainment under the name Vladimir Kozlov. Kozlov competed one-on-one with Triple H for the WWE title at Survivor Series on November 23, 2008. The match was won by a returning Edge, who took Jeff Hardy's place in what was originally scheduled as a triple threat match.Online World of Wrestling: Vladimir Kozlov

Kozlov signed a developmental contract with WWE in 2006. He began making appearances on WWE television where he would announce that he loved "Double Double E" (WWE) in various interviews. Kozlov was taken off of WWE television and sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling. Kozlov made his official WWE debut on the April 4, 2008, edition of SmackDown. Kozlov beat multiple opponents and continued to demand better competition, eventually leading to feuds with Jeff Hardy and Triple H over the WWE Championship.