On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Tom Zenk, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Thomas Erwin Zenk was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota on November 30, 1958.
He died on December 9, 2017 at the age of 59.
Tom Zenk has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.
Tom Zenk Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameThomas Erwin Zenk
- Ring Names
- Tom Zenk (April 2, 1984 - October 19, 1996)
- The Z-Man (September 12, 1989 - March 3, 1994)
- Born November 30, 1958
- Died December 9, 2017 (aged 59)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceRobbinsdale, Minnesota
- Billed From
- Robbinsdale, Minnesota (April 2, 1984 - October 19, 1996)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lbs (104 kg)
- NicknamesThe Z-Man
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (April 2, 1984 - October 19, 1996)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYDecember 4, 1995 October 19, 1996 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 30, 1994 October 22, 1994 Promotion 
WCWSeptember 12, 1989 March 3, 1994 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 21, 1987 July 26, 1989 Promotion 
WWFOctober 28, 1986 July 9, 1987 Promotion 
NWAOctober 19, 1985 October 13, 1986 Promotion 
PNWOctober 19, 1985 March 15, 1986 Promotion 
AWAJuly 22, 1984 September 22, 1985 Promotion 
MSWApril 2, 1984 April 7, 1984 -
Images History
Oct 1986 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 2, 1984 October 19, 1996
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Finishers
- Missile Dropkick (April 2, 1984 - October 19, 1996)
- Savate Kick (April 2, 1984 - October 19, 1996)
- Z-Lock - Sleeper Hold (September 12, 1989 - March 3, 1994)
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Theme Songs
- Theme SongWoah Yeah! - Single
- Theme Song"Outrun" by Tommy 86 - Team (October 28, 1986 - July 9, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x1 NWA World Television Championship -
x1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Brian Pillman) -
x1 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Goldust / Dustin Rhodes & Doink the Clown / Matt Borne)
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Lutte Internationale
- 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Dan Kroffat)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Scott Doring)
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Other Accomplishments
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Fighting Spirit Award (1986)
- WON Rookie of the Year (1984)
- 38° in PWI 500 (1992)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Flyin' Brian & The Z-Man - Brian Pillman (October 9, 1989 - August 21, 1992)
- The Can-Am Connection - Rick Martel (October 28, 1986 - July 9, 1987)