Stanislaus Zbyszko

Stanisław Jan Cyganiewicz (April 1, 1880 – September 23, 1967), better known by his ring name Stanislaus Zbyszko (also written Zbysco), was a Polish strongman, catch wrestler, and professional wrestler. He was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion in the United States during the 1920s.

Early life Stanislaus Cyganiewicz was born on April 1, 1880, in Jodłowa near Kraków, then Austria. His brother was Władek Zbyszko (1891–1968), also a wrestler. He studied music, philosophy, and law while growing up in Vienna.

He was ranked 95 out of 100 wrestlers for Dave Meltzer's Top 100 Wrestlers of all time in 2002.

Championships and accomplishments George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2010 International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Pioneer Era inductee in 2003 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996) Other titles: World Heavyweight Championship (Catch as Catch Can version) (3 times) World Greco-Roman Heavyweight Championship

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1932 Madison Square Garden Himself 1950 Night and the City Gregorius (final film role)