As far back as I can remember, Zenk ALWAYS had one of the best azz's in the ring ! Tom Zenk & The Young Pistols defeated Badstreet & The Fabulous Freebirds via pinfall (4:44) I think Smothers got the pin on Badstreet âofficiallyâ but who honestly cares. This isn't good TV - its awful. Zenk starred in the WWE in the late 1980s as part of the Can-Am Connection tag team with Rick Martel. As we reported earlier, top WWE Superstar âZ-Manâ Tom Zenk has passed away; he died at the age at 59-years of age. Setting Primary Image . Pic #1 and #4 bring back such delightful memories !! Information sur la vie. 1986. Part 4 - Tom Zenk, Dan Kroffat and Doug Furnas defeat Shinichi Nakano, Akira Taue, and Isao Takagi, Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, 03/29/89 Part 5 - more images of the match: Journey to Japan - Tom Zenk talks to Ray Whebbe about Japan, Brody, Snuka - Pro Wrestling Torch, 1988. Zenk remained undefeated through the remainder of 1986, despite a 'bounty' and various attempts to 'cripple' him by PNW's top heels led by Bobby Jaggers. Tom Zenk was half of the ultra-popular Can-Am Connection with Rick Martel, who competed in WWE, then WWF, during the late 80s. The last word we have was from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner saying that the ⦠Born: 7 Jul 1925. If you don't let Vince know - it'll only get worse. ã©ãã«: Tom Zenk / Z-Man. Tom Zenk replies - pretend you're a real wrestler, just like on tv - take some pills and hit the bottle for escape - then put your blinders on and cry while watching the show. Tom Zenk [2] The Z-Man [2] Billed height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [5] Billed weight: 230 lb (100 kg; 16 st) [5] Billed from: Minneapolis, Minnesota [6] Trained by: Brad Rheingans [5] Eddie Sharkey [5] [7] Debut: 1984 [8] Retired: 1996 [8] Thomas Erwin Zenk (November 30, 1958 â December 9, 2017) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. open_with. Zenk & The Pistols were fun to watch, a lot more ⦠Known as "The Z-Man" Tom Zenk, the Minnesota native achieved his greatest success as part of a tag team with Brian Pillman. But Zenk let the federation shortly after, over an alleged pay dispute and went to rivals WCW after a spell in ⦠Quick and entertaining match to open the show; I donât like The Freebirds much but they do get the crowd going and Iâm cool with them in short spurts. Curt Hennigâs grave at Gethsemane Cemetery in New Hope, MN. Please add me to your list of favourite sellers & come again. Damn that was awkward. Tom Zenk, best known for his run in WCW as âThe Z-Man,â has passed away. The former WWE and WCW star passed away at the age of just 59 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. MyHeritage. August 29, 1988 in Tokyo -Tom Zenk and Jerry Oates against Hiroshi Wajima and Takashi Ishikawa in the Bruiser Brody Memorial Show with the veteran Japanese team taking out the match. Tom Zenk Net Worth 2021, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. Details on his passing are not yet known. Steele and Murder One), The Kingz of the ⦠Born: 1911. â Preceding unsigned comment added by Wrestling Angel (talk ⢠contribs) 13:39, 19 July 2018 (UTC) Please stop SHOUTING. Myrtle M Zenk. The pair would appear at Wrestlemania III and even become contenders for the companyâs World Tag Team Championships. by Anonymous: reply 106: 12/15/2012: Posted for a non-subscriber. I'm sure I have something in here that you're interested in! Grave Site. Offsite Link. Zenk also held the WCW World Television Championship, and the WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with Dustin Rhodes and Big Josh. Zenk proves to be Wrestling's High Plains Drifter . 8/29/17, 10:28 AM. Type of Statistics Wins Draws Defeats Difference Matches Complete Statistics 907: 140: 832 +75: 2200 (1879) Statistics for 1990: 41: 3: 94-53: 141 (138) Statistics for April 1990 ( Thanks Tom ) Reply Delete. Former WWE and WCW star, Tom Zenk passed away in December of 2017 and his cause of death had oddly remained a mystery. His obituary, which was published in the Star Tribune, can be read below. Sépulture. Setting Primary Image. It looks greater with this shinning white ⦠Tom Zenk Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Thomas Erwin "Tom" Zenk (born November 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, also known as The Z-Man. Zenk was a Mr. Minnesota winner in bodybuilding ⦠Internet Wrestling Database. Offsite Link. Zenk also held the WCW World Television Championship, and the WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with Dustin Rhodes and Big Josh. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: - AWA Tag Team Champions Curt Hennig & Scott Hall beat Mongolian Stomper & Nord The Barbarian - AWA Champion Stan Hansen beat Leon White (Big Van Vader) - Greg Gagne beat Scott Irwin by DQ - Boris Zhukov beat Brad Rheingans by countout - Colonel ⦠background-color: #ffffff; Internet In Athens Greece, Son of legendary wrestler Larry The Ax Hennig. } As of right now, Zenk's cause of death is unknown. Tom Zenk was born on 30th November 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (United States of America).Sadly, Tom Zenk died already, more precisely on 9th December 2017.Tom Zenk was 240 lbs. - Billy Robinson beat Tom Zenk - John Nord beat Steve Regal. FamilySearch. He treated me like my brothers would treat me, and I trusted him, but ⦠God, I hope those being less than kind never have to know this kind of hurt for someone you love. MyHeritage. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, The Hennepin County Medical Examinerâs Office has ruled that Tom Zenkâs (59) cause of death was due to ⦠Tom Zenk net worth is $8 Million. According to multiple reports, the cause of his death is yet to be ascertain. Great deals and massive postage discounts to be had! Raymond V Zenk. Tom Zenk: Tom Zenk's real name was Thomas Erwin Zenk. However, the Wrestling Observer and Pro Wrestling Sheet report that Zenkâs premature death was caused by arteriosclerotic heart disease â a condition that hardens and or narrows oneâs arteries along with enlarging the heart. Yes, his azz is the greatest. open_with. He is a former Mr. Minnesota Bodybuilder  ⦠Heâs a good guy. ⦠Life Information. Grave Site. open_with. EXCUSE ME IF Iâd been unkind but everything i posted could be also easily found on Tom Zenkâs find a grave as well as other articles posted after his death. Ray Whebbe , Pro Wrestling Torch, 1988. Despite the fact that former WCW and WWF star Tom Zenk was only 59 years-old, he passed away on Sunday at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Tom Zenk ⦠Tom Zenk has a propensity for butch dominant blondes. Zenk, Thomas Erwin age 59, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017 at the North Memorial Medical Center. The last public photo of Tom Zenk before his death http://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/the-last-public-photo-of-tom-zenk-before-his-death/ Known as âThe Z-Manâ Tom Zenk, the Minnesota native achieved his greatest success as part of a tag team with Brian Pillman. Information sur la vie. Définir l'image principale. He gave up the gimmick in 1985 as Espectro de Ultratumba (The Ghost from Beyond the Grave) and passed on his Kahoz gimmick. Welcome to my shop. Here he is with Johnny Ace. From action figures, to trading cards, to all sorts of different scale cars, buses, bikes & this is barely touching the surface! WWE has just announced the passing away of their former Superstar who passed away at age 59. by Anonymous: reply 108: 12/15/2012: ⦠Displaying items 1 to 100 of total 898 items that match the search parameters. Military Service. Replies. From October to December 1985 Don Owen and Tom Zenk worked to promote Zenk as the top baby face in the PNW. Few details are available at this point other than he passed away at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. by Anonymous: reply 105: 11/11/2012: Bump for more gossip. Assuming your not a cryer, buy the WWE PPV"S so they can increase their cash flow and billionaire Vince can stay in business a few ⦠Thank you for your business. Zenk, Thomas Erwin age 59, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017 at the North Memorial Medical Center. Pillman would hold the United States Tag Team Championship with Tom Zenk for a few months in 1990 and would win the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship in 1991 and 1992. Tom Zenk, a bodybuilder turned wrestler who was one of the most popular guests on Wrestling Observer Live after his career in wrestling ended, passed away on December 9th at the age of 59. var root = document.getElementsByTagName( 'html' )[0] [45] At King of the Ring, Perfect defeated Mr. Hughes in the quarter-finals but lost to eventual winner Bret Hart in the semi ⦠He was best known for his ⦠Together, they won a tournament to capture the NWA United States Tag Team Championship. Zenk died at the age of fifty-nine according to an obituary in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Okay I do. [citation needed]. Life Information. Minnesota has produced some legendary grapplers such as Ric Flair, Verne Gagne, and Bob Backlund, but itâs hard to believe the number of famous wrestlers who went to high school with Rick Rude.Minnesotaâs Robbinsdale High School would house not only Rude, but Curt Hennig, Nikita Koloff, John Nord, Barry Darsow, Tom Zenk, and Brady Boone.Perhaps ⦠MyHeritage. FORMER wrestling star Tom Zenk passed away at 59 years old on Saturday, his family has confirmed. Died: 18 May 1980. ⦠Informations sur le site de sépulture de Raymond V Zenk (1906 - 1957) at Union Cemetery in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, United States from BillionGraves . by Anonymous: reply 107: 12/15/2012: Hawk on Sean Michaels. A memorial service was held this week for professional wrestling Tom Zenk, who passed away back on December 9th. Tom Zenk and Rick Martel of The Can-Am Connection celebrate after a victory [Photo: WWE.com] âRick Martel can be really charming, but he was really only cultivating me to get where he wanted to go.â ZENK: âI learned early on that [Rick] can be really charming â on and off like a switch.