Bruiser Bedlam

Ion William Croitoru (December 7, 1963 – February 21, 2017) was a Canadian professional wrestler. He was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. To wrestling fans, Croitoru is better known by his ring names, Johnny K-9, Bruiser Bedlam, and Taras Bulba. He competed in several Canadian wrestling promotions, including Stampede Wrestling, and later wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He wrestled as a jobber in the WWF, but he was booked to win titles in several other promotions.

In wrestling

 * Finishing moves
 * Stomach claw
 * Signature moves
 * Diving headbutt
 * Powerslam
 * Managers
 * Handsome Johnny Bradford
 * Jim Cornette
 * Pandora


 * Entrance themes
 * "Wire and Wood" by Alcatrazz (NJPW)
 * "Hair Of The Dog" by Guns N' Roses (SMW)

Championships and accomplishments

 * American Wrestling Association
 * AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
 * Border City Wrestling
 * BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
 * International Championship Wrestling (Cambridge, Ontario)
 * ICW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
 * Midwest Territorial Wrestling
 * MTW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
 * Smoky Mountain Wrestling
 * SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship (1 time)