Joe Pazandak
| Joe Pazandak | |
|---|---|
Pazandak, circa 1951 | |
| Birth name | Joseph Eugene Pazandak |
| Born | October 23, 1914 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1982 (aged 68) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Joe Pazandak The Dark Secret |
| Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| Debut | 1937 |
| Retired | 1960 |
Joseph Eugene Pazandak (October 23, 1914 – December 2, 1982) was an American amateur wrestler and a professional wrestler, best known for his ring name Joe Pazandak. Pazandak received the nickname "The Champ" as he ruled the “Beat the Champ” segment on televised wrestling from Los Angeles.