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.

Career

Ivan Putski is a former WWF Tag Team champion with Tito Santana, Putskis 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 physical strength which led to many posedowns armwrestles and long physical matches. 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.

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

Ivan Putski is currently a security guard for Hays High School in Kyle, Texas, a suburb of Austin. He was born in Poland.

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.