Ivan Putski: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ivan Putski, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Józef Bednarski was born in Kraków, Poland on January 21, 1941, and he is currently 84 years old.

Ivan Putski has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Ivan Putski was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995.

Ivan Putski Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameJózef Bednarski
Ring Names
- Ivan Putski (September 2, 1971 - February 27, 1999)
- Jim Bednarski (January 1, 1968 - September 1, 1971)
Born January 21, 1941 (age 84)
NationalityPoland, United States
Birth PlaceKraków, Poland
Billed From
- Kraków, Poland
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg)
NicknamesThe Polish Hammer; Polish Power; The Polish Piledriver

Career History

Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (February 22, 1991 - February 27, 1999)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1968 - November 25, 1987)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWF	September 4, 1974	November 25, 1987
PromotionTASW	March 30, 1986	May 11, 1986
PromotionSWCW	August 15, 1982	December 18, 1983
PromotionNWA	July 2, 1969	July 4, 1982
PromotionSWCW	October 19, 1980	August 15, 1981
PromotionGAC	January 2, 1981	July 31, 1981
PromotionSWCW	May 3, 1978	September 20, 1978
PromotionGAC	April 8, 1978	August 25, 1978
PromotionCWF	January 4, 1978	April 12, 1978
PromotionGAC	September 10, 1976	March 4, 1977
PromotionAWA	March 23, 1974	August 23, 1975
PromotionGAC	January 5, 1973	March 14, 1975
PromotionWSS	May 23, 1973	September 28, 1973
PromotionNWA TRI STATE	September 2, 1971	April 24, 1972
PromotionCWF	June 15, 1970	August 4, 1970

Images History

Jan 1968
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Heel January 1, 1968 February 27, 1999

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel		January 1, 1968	February 27, 1999

Finishers
- Polish Hammer - Double Axe Handle to the opponent's chest (January 1, 1968 - February 27, 1999)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year1995)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF World Tag Team Championship (with Tito Santana)
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Jose Lothario)
- 2 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Jose Lothario)
Southwest Championship Wrestling
- 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Wahoo McDaniel)
Other Accomplishments
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1979 - with Tito Santana)