Ken Patera
Late in 1974, Volkoff moved to the AWA where he wrestled under the name "Boris Breznikoff", managed by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, he used the same gimmick with a different ring name. From 1977 to 1983 he wrestled in Japan for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 1983, Volkoff wrestled for "Cowboy" Bill Watts in the Mid-South region. On October 29, 1989 he returned to AWA for a one night appearance as he lost to Ken Patera.