#2 Ivan Koloff
A man who had the nickname “The Russian Bear” cannot be left off this list. Koloff was one of the better heels in professional wrestling from his time in both the WWWF and the NWA. A barrel-chested man who was strong and punished his opponents with strength.
He would be an instant hit in the theatres. The only thing better would be if he wore his famous “Russian Chain” around his neck on screen. I could also see a scenario where Bond is not only confronted by Koloff but also his “nephew” Nikita and Krusher Khruschev (Barry Darsow).