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| height = 178 cm (5 ft, 10 in)<ref name=oww/> |
| height = 178 cm (5 ft, 10 in)<ref name=oww/><ref name=wwe>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/ivanputski/|title=Hall of Fame profile|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2007-12-17}}</ref> |
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| weight = 109 - 129 kg (240<ref name=oww/> - 285 lb) |
| weight = 109 - 129 kg (240<ref name=oww/> - 285 lb) |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1941|1|21}}<ref name=oww>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/i/ivan-putski.html|title=Ivan Putski's profile|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|accessdate=2007-12-17}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Kraków]], [[Poland]] |
| birth_place = [[Kraków]], [[Poland]]<ref name=wwe/> |
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Putski is a former [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team champion]] with [[Tito Santana]].<ref name=oww/> Ivan was known to have an ongoing feud with another professional at the time, [[Billy Graham (wrestler)|"Superstar" Billy Graham]], who also had an incredible physique and strength, which led to many pose-downs, arm wrestling bouts, and long, physical matches between the two. Other rivals included [[Iron Sheik]], [[Ivan Koloff]], and [[Jesse Ventura|Jesse "The Body" Ventura]]. |
Putski is a former [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team champion]] with [[Tito Santana]].<ref name=oww/> Ivan was known to have an ongoing feud with another professional at the time, [[Billy Graham (wrestler)|"Superstar" Billy Graham]], who also had an incredible physique and strength, which led to many pose-downs, arm wrestling bouts, and long, physical matches between the two. Other rivals included [[Iron Sheik]], [[Ivan Koloff]], and [[Jesse Ventura|Jesse "The Body" Ventura]]. |
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==Early life== |
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He was born in Poland and migrated to the [[United States]] at a young age.<ref name=wwe/> The family arrived in Texas, where Putski also began his professional wrestling career.<ref name=wwe/> |
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==Professional wrestling== |
==Professional wrestling== |
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===World Wide Wrestling Federation=== |
===World Wide Wrestling Federation=== |
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On June 25, 1976 at [[Showdown at Shea]], Putski defeated [[Baron Mikel Scicluna]].<ref name=oww/> Four years later on August 9, Putski was once again victorious at Showdown at Shea when he beat [[Johnny Rodz]].<ref name=oww/> |
Putski debuted in the [[World Wide Wrestling Federation]] (WWWF) in 1976.<ref name=wwe/> While in the WWWF, Putski feuded with many wrestlers, such as [[Bruiser Brody]], [[Stan Hansen]], and [[Ivan Koloff]].<ref name=wwe/> On June 25, 1976 at [[Showdown at Shea]], Putski defeated [[Baron Mikel Scicluna]].<ref name=oww/> Four years later on August 9, Putski was once again victorious at Showdown at Shea when he beat [[Johnny Rodz]].<ref name=oww/> |
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On October 22, 1979, Putski teamed with [[Tito Santana]] to defeat [[Johnny Valiant|Johnny]] and [[Jerry Valiant]] to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=oww/> |
On October 22, 1979, Putski teamed with [[Tito Santana]] to defeat [[Johnny Valiant|Johnny]] and [[Jerry Valiant]] to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=oww/> They held the title for six months before they lost it to the [[Wild Somoans]].<ref name=wwe/> |
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He won his last [[tag team]] championship in May 1981, teaming with [[Wahoo McDaniel]] to defeat [[Dory Funk Jr.]] and [[Larry Lane]] for the [[SWCW World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=oww/> |
He began to slow down his career in the 1980s.<ref name=wwe/> He won his last [[tag team]] championship in May 1981, teaming with [[Wahoo McDaniel]] to defeat [[Dory Funk Jr.]] and [[Larry Lane]] for the [[SWCW World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=oww/> In November 1985, [[Randy Savage]] defeated Ivan Putski in the opening round of the [[Wrestling Classic]].<ref name=oww/> |
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In November 1985, [[Randy Savage]] defeated Ivan Putski in the opening round of the [[Wrestling Classic]].<ref name=oww/> |
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===World Wrestling Federation=== |
===World Wrestling Federation=== |
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He returned to the WWF in November 1987, but he was defeated in a WWF Legends [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Battle Royal]] by [[Danny Spivey]].<ref name=oww/> |
He returned to the WWF in November 1987, but he was defeated in a WWF Legends [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Battle Royal]] by [[Danny Spivey]].<ref name=oww/> |
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In 1995, Ivan was inducted into the [[WWE Hall of Fame|WWF Hall of Fame]] by his son, [[Scott Putski|Scott].<ref name=wwe/> The father and son team returned in July 1997 to defeat [[Jerry Lawler]] and [[Brian Christopher]] in tag team action on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw Is War]]''. |
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==Body building== |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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His son, [[Scott Putski]], is also a professional wrestler.<ref name=oww/> He had some success in both the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] and [[World Championship Wrestling]].<ref name=wwe/> |
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He was born in Poland and migrated to the [[United States]] at the age of nine. |
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His son, [[Scott Putski]], is also a professional wrestler.<ref name=oww/> |
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He currently lives in Austin, Texas where he is a security guard at [[Jack Hays High School]].<ref name=oww/> |
He currently lives in Austin, Texas where he is a security guard at [[Jack Hays High School]].<ref name=oww/> |
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==Finishing and signature moves== |
==Finishing and signature moves== |
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*'''''Polish Hammer''''' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Double axe handle|Running double ax handle]])<ref name=oww/> |
*'''''Polish Hammer''''' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Double axe handle|Running double ax handle to the chest]])<ref name=oww/><ref name=wwe/> |
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*[[Bear hug]] |
*[[Bear hug]] |
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*[[Suplex]] |
*[[Suplex]] |
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*[[Powerslam]]<ref name=oww/> |
*[[Powerslam]]<ref name=oww/> |
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*[[Headlock]]<ref name=wwe/> |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/i/ivan-putski.html Profile at Online World of Wrestling] |
*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/i/ivan-putski.html Profile at Online World of Wrestling] |
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*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/ivanputski/ WWE Hall of Fame profile] |
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Revision as of 20:19, 17 December 2007
| Ivan Putski | |
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| Born | January 21, 1941[1] Kraków, Poland[2] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Ivan Putski |
| Billed height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1][2] |
| Billed weight | 109 - 129 kg (240[1] - 285 lb) |
| Billed from | Poland[1] |
Joseph Bednarski[1] (born January 21, 1941)[1], is a Polish former professional wrestler and bodybuilder. Throughout his wrestling career he was known by the ring name Ivan Putski and was given the nickname "Polish Power".[1]
Putski is a former WWF Tag Team champion with Tito Santana.[1] Ivan was known to have an ongoing feud with another professional at the time, "Superstar" Billy Graham, who also had an incredible physique and strength, which led to many pose-downs, arm wrestling bouts, and long, physical matches between the two. Other rivals included Iron Sheik, Ivan Koloff, and Jesse "The Body" Ventura.
Early life
He was born in Poland and migrated to the United States at a young age.[2] The family arrived in Texas, where Putski also began his professional wrestling career.[2]
Professional wrestling
On February 9, 1970, Putski defeated Bruce Bernard and Missouri Mauler for the NWA American Tag Team Championship.[1] He also won the NWA Texas Tag Team Championship with Jose Lothario twice in 1973.[1]
In mid-1974, Putski worked with the American Wrestling Association.[1]
World Wide Wrestling Federation
Putski debuted in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1976.[2] While in the WWWF, Putski feuded with many wrestlers, such as Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, and Ivan Koloff.[2] On June 25, 1976 at Showdown at Shea, Putski defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna.[1] Four years later on August 9, Putski was once again victorious at Showdown at Shea when he beat Johnny Rodz.[1]
On October 22, 1979, Putski teamed with Tito Santana to defeat Johnny and Jerry Valiant to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship.[1] They held the title for six months before they lost it to the Wild Somoans.[2]
He began to slow down his career in the 1980s.[2] He won his last tag team championship in May 1981, teaming with Wahoo McDaniel to defeat Dory Funk Jr. and Larry Lane for the SWCW World Tag Team Championship.[1] In November 1985, Randy Savage defeated Ivan Putski in the opening round of the Wrestling Classic.[1]
World Wrestling Federation
He returned to the WWF in November 1987, but he was defeated in a WWF Legends Battle Royal by Danny Spivey.[1]
In 1995, Ivan was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame by his son, [[Scott Putski|Scott].[2] The father and son team returned in July 1997 to defeat Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher in tag team action on Raw Is War.
Body building
Aside from wrestling, Ivan Putski was also a body builder. Putski participated in the 1978 World's Strongest Man competition.[2] Putski gained his remarkable leg strength by running up and down the stands at a football stadium near his home in Austin, Texas.
Personal life
His son, Scott Putski, is also a professional wrestler.[1] He had some success in both the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling.[2]
He currently lives in Austin, Texas where he is a security guard at Jack Hays High School.[1]
Finishing and signature moves
- Polish Hammer (Running double ax handle to the chest)[1][2]
- Bear hug
- Suplex
- Powerslam[1]
- Headlock[2]
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jose Lothario[1]
- NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Jose Lothario[1]
- PWI Tag Team of the Year award in 1970 - with Tito Santana.
- PWI ranked him # 170 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
- PWI ranked him # 92 of the 100 best tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Tito Santana in 2003.
- Other Titles
- USWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Scott Putski