Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Pavel Kozlov. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Pavel, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
I am originally from Moscow, Russia. I moved to the USA just to become a professional wrestler. Was totally following my dream. I have been living here in the states already for about 16 years. Proud to say that I became an established professional wrestler and now also pursuing different careers and I am a business owner as well. While growing up in Russia, we did not really have professional wrestling developed there. That sport was not popular, people did not understand it.
From an early age, I showed interest in playing with the superheroes action figures, thinking that I was one of them. Also I was trying to self study different martial arts. But nobody really thought that I would become a professional athlete one day.
I remember one day my Mom called me from another room while she was watching TV. She said look at what is going on there on TV. There were different fights where big guys were hitting each other with the chairs, tables, and thousands of people were watching it in the arena. That was the first time I saw professional wrestling. The whole entertainment aspect totally caught me, the huge entrances of the wrestlers, storylines made me fall in love with it. At that moment I understood that I want to become one of those guys from TV.
I was not moving to America for a “better life” I simply was following my dream. If the center of professional wrestling was on the North Pole I would move there without any doubts. This journey was not easy. But if it was easy everybody would do it, right? The process, the decisions I made on the way and all the roadblocks were very tough. But I am glad that it was that way, it built me and made me tough.
With no relatives in America, friends, poor English and not enough money to survive in a foreign country I decided to still jump into the unknown and to follow my dream.
I accepted every challenge as it was one step up on the ladder towards what I wanted. I visualized my goal and simply was headed towards it.
With my real life fighting spirit, I break through any possibility of failure and exceeds all expectations. I achieved my sought-after success as a pro wrestler. I want to use the fame that I have achieved to inspire other people. I want others to be inspired to believe in themselves, know that nothing is impossible, and to stay true to the direction one has set.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Myself and my wife Julia Kozlov are the owners of Let’s Celebrate Entertainment company. The best entertainment company for kids in LA area. Although I have known for my ‘bad guy’ on screen persona, this business venture takes my career in a whole new direction, bringing joy and laughter to people all over Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Catering mainly to children’s parties, Let’s Celebrate Entertainment takes a bespoke approach to planning your party – with a wide range of characters, activities, and themes, so that you really can create the event you’ve always wanted (and more!). The team at Let’s Celebrate Entertainment carefully handpicked the performers for any event from a wide host of professional actors who are passionate about what they do, and will strive to give you the best day you could possibly ask for. This, along with their combined knowledge of the entertainment industry, means that no detail will go untouched and you will have a truly unique event to share with family and friends.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
With no relatives in America, friends, poor English and not enough money to survive in a foreign country I decided to still jump into the unknown and to follow my dream.
I accepted every challenge as it was one step up on the ladder towards what I wanted. I visualized my goal and simply was headed towards it.
Advice: Do not stop pursuing your dreams. Ever. It could be extremely hard sometimes and you will probably be ready to throw everything away and just step aside. Lots of people can tell you “no” even your close one who you love. Do not let anybody or anything stop you from doing what you want and dream about. Work hard. Work harder than your competition. Think one step ahead and you will be successful.
Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?
The most impactfulI time for me in professional wrestling training was when I lived in Orlando, Florida. I started training there at the Team 3D Academy under the guidance of the famous WWE tag team and a current WWE Hall of Famers Devon and Bubba Dudley (Team 3D). Devon, Bubba and Team 3D’s conditioning coach and a creator of the American’s Gladiators show Dann Carr gave me tremendous knowledge and changed me as a wrestler. They prepared me not only for the fights in the ring but to build my career outside of the ring either.
I received my initial acting education in Orlando, FL when I was studying in the Truthful Acting Studios. I moved to Los Angeles, Ca to follow my acting career in 2017. I enrolled in unfamous Playhouse West there to continue my education, studying the Meisner program there. That school absolutely changed and opened me up as an actor. I was studying there for almost 3 years.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://kozlovpavel.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightpavel/
