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Victor Zangiev (Victor Dzantemirovich Zangiev) was born on 26 May, 1962 in Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, is a Soviet and Russian freestyle wrestler. Discover Victor Zangiev's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
Popular As |
Victor Dzantemirovich Zangiev |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
61 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Born |
26 May, 1962 |
Birthday |
26 May |
Birthplace |
Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
Nationality |
Russia
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He is a member of famous wrestler with the age 61 years old group.
Victor Zangiev Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Victor Zangiev height is 6ft 2in and Weight 247 lb.
Physical Status |
Height |
6ft 2in |
Weight |
247 lb |
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Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Victor Zangiev Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Victor Zangiev worth at the age of 61 years old? Victor Zangiev’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from Russia. We have estimated Victor Zangiev's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
wrestler |
Victor Zangiev Social Network
Timeline
Victor Dzantemirovich Zangiev (Виктор Дзантемирович Зангиев, Зæнджиаты Дзантемиры фырт Виктор; born 26 May 1962) is a retired Soviet and Russian freestyle wrestler of Ossetian origin, who wrestled professionally in Japan, where he became the cultural inspiration for the Zangief character of the Street Fighter series.
Victor Zangiev was an amateur wrestler from the Soviet Union.
In 1981, he reversed the first seat in the 100 kg class for the Junior World Championships in freestyle wrestling.
In 1985, he won two major amateur wrestling titles, the U.S.-Soviet Cup Championships and the World Cup Championships.
In 1988, Zangiev won the Soviet Championships.
After retirement, worked as a children's freestyle wrestling coach in Aleksin, Tula Region.
As of 2022, he coaches children in Vladikavkaz.
In 1989, Zangiev, along with several other amateurs, were invited by Antonio Inoki to train in his dojo and wrestle professionally in his promotion, New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Debuting on 22 February at Sumo Hall, Zangiev wrestled two exhibition matches, first against Salman Hashimikov (which ended in a time-limit draw), then against Osamu Matsuda, whom he defeated.
In April 1989, he participated in a tournament to determine the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion at New Japan's first show at the Tokyo Dome; he defeated Buzz Sawyer in the quarterfinals, but lost to Shinya Hashimoto in the semifinals.
Zangiev would continue wrestling in the mid-card, before leaving at the tail end of 1990.
Before their departure, he and Hashimikov were chosen to represent the Soviet Union for the Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament at Starrcade '90: Collision Course for World Championship Wrestling; they defeated the Canadian team of Danny Johnson and Troy Montour in the quarterfinals, but lost to Masa Saito and The Great Muta in the semifinals.
In April 1994, Zangiev returned to Japan, this time with the shoot-style UWF International.
Like in NJPW, he didn't compete for championships; instead, he mainly wrestled in mid-card single and tag team matches.
In October 1994, he left UWFi and retired from professional wrestling.
On November 20, Zangiev was a guest on the Independent Wrestling Federation's "20 Years of Pro-Wrestling in Russia" anniversary show.
Zangiev interfered in the main event of the show and held Ronnie Crimson a belly-to-belly suplex and then locked him in a knee backbreaker lock.
In 2022 Victor Zangiev starred in the music video of Miyagi & Endshpil for the song "Silhouette", filmed in the mountains of Ossetia.