Ivan Putski

Last updated: February 2, 2024

Ivan Putski

Title History

  • NWA (Texas) American Tag Team titles w/Ivan Putski defeating Brute Bernard & Missouri Mauler (February 9, 1970);
  • NWA Texas Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario [Ivan Putski replaces Mil Mascaras] (1973);
  • NWA Texas Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating Black Gordman & Great Goliath (July 1973);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Tito Santana defeating Johnny Valiant & Jerry Valiant (October 22, 1979);
  • SCW World Tag Team titles w/Wahoo McDaniel defeating Dory Funk Jr. & Larry Lane [sub for Terry Funk] (May 1981);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

  • Ivan Putski’s son, Scott Putski, is also a Professional Wrestler..

Getting into the Business:

  • September 7, 1974–AWA: Ivan Putski & Larry Hennig & The Crusher defeated Ray Stevens & Nick Bockwinkel & Billy Graham..
  • Ivan Putski formed a tag team with his “cousin” Igor Putski working for Leroy McGuirk & Bill Watts in Oklahoma Tri-State Wrestling.

World Wrestling Federation:

  • June 25, 1976–WWWF Showdown at Shea: Ivan Putski defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna..
  • August 9, 1980–WWWF Showdown at Shea: Ivan Putski defeated “Unpredictable” Johnny Rodz.
  • January 2, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Guy Lambert.
  • January 14, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Mr. Fuji.
  • January 24, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Moondog Rex.
  • January 27, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated David Schultz.
  • February 3, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Charlie Fulton.
  • February 14, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated The Spoiler.
  • February 25, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Jack Armstrong.
  • March 3-4, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Buddy Rose.
  • March 8, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Swede Hanson.
  • March 24, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Jerry Valiant.
  • May 20, 1985–MSG Network: Jim Neidhart defeated Ivan Putski.
  • May 31, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Barry O.
  • June 14, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Johnny V.
  • July 13, 1985–MSG Network: Ivan Putski defeated Moondog Spot.
  • August 25, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Roger Kirby.
  • August 28, 1985–Michigan State Fair: Ivan Putski defeated The Missing Link..
  • September 29, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Nikolai Volkoff.
  • October 7, 1985–House Show: Jesse Ventura defeated Ivan Putski.
  • October 10, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Alexis Smirnoff.
  • November 7, 1985–Wrestling Classic: Randy Savage defeated Ivan Putski in the opening round..
  • November 17, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Matt Borne.
  • December 25, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Mr. X.
  • December 26, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • December 29, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Rene Goulet.
  • December 30, 1985–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Terry Gibbs.
  • January 1, 3, 1986–House Show: Bob Orton defeated Ivan Putski.
  • January 22, 1986–House Show: Ivan Putski defeated Les Thornton.
  • September 27, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: Ivan Putski & Superstar Billy Graham defeated Joe Mirto & Rocky Stone.
  • October 3, 1987–Superstars: Ivan Putski & The Junkyard Dog defeated Chris Curtis & Mike Poland.
  • October 10, 1987–MSG Network: Ivan Putski defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • November 16, 1987–WWF Legends Battle Royal: Danny Spivey defeated Ivan Putsky.
  • November 24, 1987–MSG Network: Ted DiBiase defeated Ivan Putski.
  • July 14, 1997–RAW is WAR: Ivan Putski & Scott Putski defeated Brian Christopher & Jerry Lawler.

Retirement:

  • Ivan Putski now lives in Austin Texas. He works at Jack Hays High School as a Security Guard..
  • March 24, 2007–Int’l Wrestling Cartel: Tito Santana w/Ivan Putski defeated Greg “Hammer” Valentine w/Larry Sweeney.
nickname: "Polish Power"
birthday: January 21, 1941
hometown: Billed from Poland
Resides in Texas
height: 5'8"
weight: 240 lbs
debut: 1969-1987
previous names: Joe Bednarski,
Hercules Joe Bednarski
finishing move(s): The Polish Hammer
~(Running Double Ax Handle)
favorite move(s): The Powerslam
notable feuds: Jesse Ventura
images: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/ivanputski.html
gender: Male
status: Living
type: Single
current promotion: Inactive