Krystian Malinowski 🇵🇱

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Krystian Malinowski is a Polish on-screen personality, best known for his role of kayfabe chairman of Kombat Pro Wrestling. He had also previously worked in Do Or Die Wrestling.

Basic info

Years active: 2014-present
Gimmicks/nicknames:
- Rex Torpeda
  DDW
- Krystian Malinowski
  DDW
  
  KPW
Trained by:
- DDW Academy (2014-2015)

Professional wrestling career

Do Or Die Wrestling (2014-2015)

Beginning as a trainee in Do Or Die Wrestling, he wrestled in two shows under the ringname "Rex Torpeda" before switching his role to that of a referee.

Kombat Pro Wrestling (2015-present)

After DDW folded and Kombat Pro Wrestling took its place, Malinowski continued refereeing for the new promotion, along with Karol Górski and, from time to time, also Artur Dzwończak.

Chairman of KPW

Ahead of Arena 12, KPW announced that a new Chairman would be elected, and Malinowski threw his name in the hat as a candidate, alongside Krzysztof Zasada and Piękny Kawaler. Eventually he secured the new position at Arena 13 and his previous duties as a referee were taken over by Dariusz Łępicki.

At Arena 26: Wyścig Malinowski was attacked with a glass bottle by a mysterious figure and transported to a hospital by medical staff. Rosetti soon informed that Malinowski had officially made him the acting chairman of KPW. Barely two shows later Malinowski reappeared and took back his position, but the turn of events pushed him into a heel turn, which he fully embraced starting with Arena 29.

At Arena XXX: Dekada, during in-ring celebration of KPW's 10th anniversary, Krystian confronted the reigning KPW Champion Zefir, whom he accused of the attempt at his life a few shows back. He firmly said that no celebration would take place until Zefir left the ring. The Champion instead took his self-made cake and threw it into Krystian's face. Later, after the celebration, the Chairman returned to the ring and fired Zefir in response to his disrespectful actions, while also stripping him of his KPW Championship.

In wrestling

Entrance music:
- "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister
  KPW
  (2015-2023)
  YouTube Spotify Apple Music
- "Retro Funky (Sundance Remix)" by Perséphone
  KPW
  (2023-2025)
  YouTube Spotify Apple Music
- "Skynet" by Karl Casey
  KPW
  (2025-present)
  YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Internet presence

PrezesMalinowskiKPW on Facebook

References

Gallery

Krystian Malinowski with his briefcase at Arena 22.
Migawki z Puszki
Promo shot of Krystian Malinowski's heel incarnation.
PrezesMalinowskiKPW @ Facebook

Photos from events

Greg vs Kaszub, with referee Krystian Malinowski
From: DDW #12
Krystian Malinowski
Left to right: Victor Rosetti, Peter Pannache, Kamil Aleksander and referee Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
Mateusz Kowalski points towards a corner, while referee Krystian Malinowski looks at the remaining contestants sprawled on the ring.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
Victor Rosetti suplexes Kamil Aleksander and Peter Pannache simultaneously, while referee Krystian Malinowski stands back.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
Bloodied Ron Corvus pins Greg. In the background is referee Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
Mira's entrance. Referee Krystian Malinowski stands back.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
Bianca holds Mira in a Fireman Carry. Next to them stands referee Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Szlamfest
Trójmiasto.pl
The three candidates for the position of the new KPW chairman: Krzysztof Zadada, Piękny Kawaler and Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Arena 13: Capo Di Tutti Capi
Official KPW Facebook
Image announcing a Christmas lottery with Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Arena 20: Świąteczna Awantura
Official KPW Facebook
Krystian Malinowski appears out of nowhere, and has a few harsh words for Rosetti.
From: KPW Arena 28: Zły Omen
M.Fotografika
Image announcing Malinowski's investigation.
From: KPW Arena 29: Czas Antenowy
Official KPW Facebook
Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Arena 29: Czas Antenowy
M3n747
The two Krystians: one wearing back and white, the other every other colour.
From: KPW Godzina Zero 2025
M3n747
Krystian Czekaj declares the victorious trio of rookies, who will have the distinct honour… and pleasure… to face Tomczak. In the background stands Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Godzina Zero 2025
Official KPW YouTube
Krystian Malinowski says hello to the crowd.
From: KPW Talon Smackdown
Official KPW YouTube
Official poster. Top: David Oliwa; middle: Krystian Malinowski, Eryk Lesak; bottom: Michał Fux, Zefir, Tomczak.
From: KPW Arena XXX: Dekada
kpwrestling.pl / Official KPW Facebook
Krystian Malinowski responds.
From: KPW Arena XXX: Dekada
M3n747
Zefir shows Krystian Malinowski who the Champion is. In the background, Chemik proves susceptible to slapstick classics.
From: KPW Arena XXX: Dekada
M3n747
Krystian Malinowski in the state of shock.
From: KPW Arena XXX: Dekada
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Krystian Malinowski with the now-vacant KPW Championship. And a suit designed by Stevie Wonder, apparently.
From: KPW Arena XXX: Dekada
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Official poster, featuring Krystian Malinowski.
From: KPW Arena 31: Made in Poland
kpwrestling.pl / Official KPW Facebook