Ivan Putski

"Polish Power" Ivan Putski (born January 21, 1941) is a WWE Hall of Fameer, he was one of the first WWF strongmen with incredible physiques.

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.

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

Championships/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.