"The Polish Apollo"
WLADEK ZBYSZKO
Władysław Cyganiewicz
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight
225 lbs (102 kg)
Born
November 20, 1891
Died
June 10, 1968
Age
76 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Kraków, Poland
Nationality
Polish
Billed From
Poland
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
Wladek Zbyszko was a renowned Polish catch wrestler and strongman who competed during the pioneer era of professional wrestling. The younger brother of Stanislaus Zbyszko, he was a major star in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s, capturing the AWA World Heavyweight Championship (Boston version). Known for his technical skill, he engaged in high-profile matches against legends like Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Hélio Gracie. In 2010, he was posthumously recognized for his historical contributions to the industry with an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy wing.