New Japan (1989–1990) After a long career as an amateur wrestler Hashimikov and
Victor Zangiev travelled to Japan training for a
professional wrestling career in the
NJPW Dojo, specifically by NJPW founder
Antonio Inoki.
World Championship Wrestling (1990) In December 1990 Hashimikov and Zangiev travelled to the United States for their first, and only wrestling show, the 1990
Starrcade. At Starrcade they participated in the
Pat O'Connor memorial tag team tournament. In the first round they defeated the team of
Danny Johnson and Troy Montour representing Canada. In the second round the Russian team lost to NJPW representatives
Mr. Saito and
The Great Muta. After WCW, Hashimikov took a hiatus from wrestling.
UWFI Japan (1993–1994) Upon his return to Japan, Hashimikov began working for
UWF International in 1993 where he teamed with fellow Kazakhstani, Vladimir Berkovich. Also he reunited with Victor Zangiev. He lost to
Nobuhiko Takada on 18 July. On 3 April 1994, he lost to
Big Van Vader. Later that year he retired from wrestling. == Legacy and death ==