Józef Bednarski
Date of birth: 1941-01-21
Place of birth: Kraków, Poland
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Ivan Putski, Polish Power, Polish Hammer
Biography
Józef Bednarski is a Polish former professional wrestler and bodybuilder, best known by the ring name Ivan Putski. He was given the nicknames "The Polish Hammer" and "Polish Power". Putski is a former WWE World Tag Team Champion with Tito Santana. He had a famous feud with "Superstar" Billy Graham over the WWE Championship, which led to many pose-downs, arm wrestling bouts, and long matches between the two. Other rivals included The Iron Sheik, Ivan Koloff, and Jesse "The Body" Ventura, who would refer to Putski as "Puduski" when commentating for WWE. Putski was the first Polish Wrestler to perform in WWE.
Movie Credits
The Wrestling Queen
1973-11-01
This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career
The Wrestling Classic
1985-11-07
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Plus, a gigantic 16 Superstar T
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006-10-17
The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
1985-03-01
Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-rel
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
1980-08-09
WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985-01-01
Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superst
Best of the WWF Volume 3
1985-01-01
A collection of some of the best WWF matches.
The Best of the WWF: volume 4
1985-09-01
The biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986-01-01
Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "
The Best of the WWF: volume 6
1986-05-02
The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985-01-01
WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, H
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
2005-01-01
The story of WWF Hall of Fame wrestler Johnny Valiant.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: September '84
1984-09-23
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Sg
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: April '85
1985-04-21
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Hu
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '85
1985-11-10
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July '84
1984-07-15
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Hu
Tag Team Champions
1986-03-01
A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
1978-01-25
The biggest match in the history pits WWWF World Champion "Superstar" Billy Graham against NWA World
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
1983-10-17
The World's Most Entertaining Sport at The World's Most Famous Arena!
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
1985-01-01
Reliving the early days of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan by rewinding to some of Hogan's most memorable
WWE Hall Of Fame 1995
1995-06-25
Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special look at the 1995 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. Th