Joseph Bednarski, billed as "Polish Power" Ivan Putski (born January 21, 1941) is a WWE Hall of Famer, he was one of the first WWF strongmen with incredible physiques. January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... This article needs cleanup. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World, ATX Official website: www. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ... WWE Hall of Fame logo, 2005-present. ...

Career

Ivan Putski is a former WWF Tag Team champion with Tito Santana, Putski's finishing move was The Polish Hammer, a two-fisted blow to the chest of his opponent. 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 posedowns, arm wrestles, and long, physical matches between the two. Other rivals included Iron Shiek, Ivan Koloff, and Jesse "The Body" Ventura. Ivan has an incredibly hairy chest, massively strong pecs, and short muscular hairy forearms which many fans found appealing. His cocky demeanor around the ring and his charming smile would have many fans waiting post match to get his autograph. Merced Solis, also known by his stage name Tito Santana, is currently a teacher and hair salon owner. ... Attacking maneuvers in professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold, or set up for a throw. ... Superstar Billy Graham Eldridge Wayne Coleman, better known by his stage name Superstar Billy Graham (born September 10, 1943), is an American professional wrestler. ... The Iron Sheik Hossein Khosrow Vaziri (حسین خسرو وزیری in Persian), better known by his stage name The Iron Sheik (born on March 15, 1943 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian professional wrestler. ... Ivan Koloff is a professional wrestler. ... Jesse The Body Ventura (born July 15, 1951, as James George Janos) was elected the 38th Governor of Minnesota on November 3, 1998, after a career as Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor, mayor, and radio talk show host. ...

His son Scott Putski eventually became a pro wrestler but never achieved the success that Ivan had. Scott Putski was the son of legendary wrestler Ivan Putski. ...

Ivan Putski is currently a security guard for Hays High School in Kyle, Texas, a suburb of Austin. He was born in Poland and migrated to America at the age of nine. Kyle is a city located in Hays County, Texas. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World, ATX Official website: www. ...

Championships and accomplishments

• 1-time WWF World Tag Team Champion (with Tito Santana)
• 1-time NWA American Tag Team Champion (with Jose Lothario)
• 1-time NWA Texas Tag Team Champion (with Jose Lothario)
• 1-time Southwest Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion (with Wahoo McDaniel)
• 1-time USWF Tag Team Champion (with Scott Putski)
• Member of WWE Hall of Fame (inducted in 1995)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him # 170 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003. He was also ranked # 92 of the best tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Tito Santana.
• Putski won the PWI Tag Team of the Year Award in 1979 with Tito Santana.