Acting
Stan Stasiak
Born — Died
1937-04-13 — 1997-06-19
Place of birth
Arvida - Quebec - Canada
Known for
Acting
Credits
7 titles
George Emile Stipich (1937–1997), known as Stan "The Man" Stasiak, was a Canadian professional wrestler, best known for his time in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) during the 1970s. In 1973, he won the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, though his reign was brief, lasting only nine days before losing it to Bruno Sammartino in what was considered a transitional reign. Throughout his career, Stasiak competed in various international promotions, including AWA, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Pacific Northwest Wrestling, where he became known for his aggressive style and finishing move, the "heart punch," which was sold as a blow capable of stopping his opponent’s heart. Stasiak was a…
Known for
NRThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
NRThe most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
NRFritz, David, and Kevin Von Erich team with Bruiser Brody in one of the only surviving episodes of Texas Championship Wrestling.
Texas Championship Wrestling
1980
NRFriday Night in the Coliseum is a short film featuring wrestling performances recorded at the Sam Houston Coliseum, in Houston, Texas, along with interviews with audience members and wrestling promoter Paul Boesch. The film features many wrestlers who were well-known in Houston, including The Crusher, Nick Kozak, Red Bastien, Dory Funk, Stan Stasiak, Johnny Valentine, Thunderbolt Patterson and Wild Bull Curry. The creation of this film was supported by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, however, the film never aired on television.
Friday Night in the Coliseum
1972
Film credits
1980s · 3 titles
NRThe most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
NRFritz, David, and Kevin Von Erich team with Bruiser Brody in one of the only surviving episodes of Texas Championship Wrestling.
Texas Championship Wrestling
1980
NRFritz, David, and Kevin Von Erich team with Bruiser Brody in one of the only surviving episodes of Texas Championship Wrestling.
Texas Championship Wrestling
1980
Series credits
NRThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NRThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973