John Wick Star Oleg Prudius Becomes Gurkha Cigars’ Global Ambassador

Oleg Prudius, best known as “Vladimir Kozlov” and the “Moscow Mauler” on the WWE where he dominated by winning both solo and Tag Team Heavyweight Championship, was named Gurkha’s Global Ambassador.

“Oleg is the perfect embodiment of tough and masculine, yet smooth and elegant,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “He knows how to enjoy the finer things in life including luxurious Gurkha cigars. He is a huge fan of Gurkha and perfect for our brand.”

The 6’6 foot Ukrainian born wrestler plays a Russian assassin in the highly anticipated John Wick: Chapter two that opens on February 10th. The movie stars Keanu Reeves as a retired legendary hit man who faces off against some of the world’s most deadly killers.