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Scott Putski
Birth nameJames Scott Bednarski
Born(1966-05-22)May 22, 1966(age 58)
Austin, Texas,U.S.[1]
FamilyIvan Putski(father), Kent Bednarski (brother)[1]
Professional wrestling career
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
Billed weight260 lb (118 kg)[1]
Billed fromPoland
Trained byIvan Putski[1]
Debut1986[1]
Retired2014

James Scott Bednarski[2][3](born May 22, 1966),[1][3]best known by thering nameScott Putski,is a retired Americanprofessional wrestler.[2][1]He is a second generation wrestler, being the son of his trainerIvan Putski,alongside whom he has wrestled on several occasions.[2]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1986–1991)

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After attending college atTexas Christian University,where he played football as arunning back,[1]Bednarski trained under his father Ivan to become a professional wrestler and eventually debuted in 1986 in Texas All Star Wrestling where he teamed up with his father Ivan. In June 1988, he appeared withJim Crockett Promotions.In May 1991 he had a tryout match for theWorld Wrestling Federation,defeatingThe Brooklyn Brawler,but was not hired.

Global Wrestling Federation (1991–1994)

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In late 1991, Putski joined theDallas-basedGlobal Wrestling Federation.

On March 20, Putski and Terry Simms captured theTag Team Championshipfrom the Coast to Coast Connection ("Hollywood" John Tatumand "California Studd" Rod Price). Less than a month later, on April 17, the belts were held up following a match between Putski and Simms and the Goodfellows (Gary Young and Steven Dane). Young and Dane would go on to win the rematch on May 1 and become the undisputed champions.

On May 29, he defeated Johnny Mantell in a tournament final to capture theNorth American Heavyweight Championship,the federation's top singles title, which had been declared vacant after"Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbertleft the GWF for theMemphis-basedUnited States Wrestling Association.Putski would hold the title until being fired in August.

World Wrestling Federation (1993, 1994)

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Putski appeared in the WWF again in early 1993, winning dark matches at the January 4 and 5 television tapings, but once again made no further appearances until aMadison Square Gardenhouse showon January 17, 1994. He defeatedIron Mike Sharpein the opening match and then returned in the main event, a 30-man Royal Rumble match, lasting about 12 minutes before being eliminated byHeadshrinker Fatu.

Other Promotions (1993-1995)

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After several tours inJapanandMexico,the latter of which included the loss of hismaskas Konnan 2000 toRubén Púas Olivareson May 8, 1993. Later worked in the independents until taking a hiatus from wrestling in 1996.

Return to WWF (1997)

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Putski returned to the WWF in 1997 on the May 12 episode of their showRaw,where he defeatedLeif Cassidy.[4]Soon after debuting, he began a shortfeudwith fellow light heavyweightBrian Christopherand even teamed up with his father Ivan to defeat Christopher and his father,Jerry Lawler,on the July 14 episode ofRaw.[4]After the feud, Putski collected a number of victories againstenhancement talents,before he lost to Christopher via injury, making the referee call for the bell at thepay-per-viewGround Zero: In Your Houseon September 7.[4]Putski left the company shortly afterwards.

World Championship Wrestling (1998-1999)

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After a brief hiatus, Putski joinedWorld Championship Wrestlingand debuted for the company on the May 4 episode ofMonday Nitro,where he wrestled to a no contest againstKidman.[4]On the July 6 episode ofNitro,he defeatedScotty Riggsto claim his first victory.[4]Putski wassquashedin under a minute byWorld Heavyweight ChampionGoldbergon the July 9 edition ofNitroand, a month later, facedWorld Television ChampionChris Jerichobut was unable to win the title. Putski was also defeated by World Television ChampionRick Steineron the May 5, 1999 edition ofThunder.He continued to feature in lower-card matches, usually on the losing end, before leaving the company in late 1999.[4]

Retirement (2001–2005)

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After a two-year-long hiatus, Putski debuted for theArlington-based Professional Championship Wrestling on December 12, 2001.[4]While in PCW, he and Cedric Crain formed atag teamcalled the "Cowboys From Hell". Soon after their formation, the Cowboys won the Tag Team Championship. On July 26, Putski and Crain gave the belts to Apocalypse andTim Storm.[4]He wrestled until 2005.

Return to wrestling (2013–2014)

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After eight years in retirement, Putski returned to the ring for theNational Wrestling Alliancefor their Ark-La-Tex promotion that spread throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. On June 30, 2013, Putski became the inaugural NWA Ark-La-Tex Heavyweight Champion, defeating Killer McKenzie.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  2. ^abcde"Scott Putski profile".OWOW.
  3. ^ab"Putski's real name and DOB".
  4. ^abcdefgh"Cagematch match listings".
  5. ^abcRoyal Duncan & Gary Will (2000).Wrestling Title Histories(4th ed.). Archeus Communications.ISBN0-9698161-5-4.
  6. ^"Continental Wrestling Alliance championship histories".Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments.RetrievedMay 5,2009.
  7. ^"GWF North American Heavyweight Championship history".
  8. ^"GWF Tag Team Championship history".
  9. ^"NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship history".
  10. ^"Awards".
  11. ^"WAR Six-Man Tag Team Championship history".
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