September 19,1985. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Curt Hennig and Tom Zenk
take on The Long Riders, "Wild" Bill Irwin and Scott "Hog" Irwin, in a
tag team match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnYY1sO0IxA
THE Z-MAN CHANNEL
celebrating Tom Zenk - wrestling's GREATEST baby-face
Monday, December 14, 2015
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Tom Zenk and Brian Pillman vs Midnight Express Worldwide Feb 17th, 1990
Tom Zenk and Brian Pillman vs Midnight Express Worldwide Feb 17th, 1990
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Zenk vs Pillman, Wrestlewar, May 1992
Brian Pillman
adeptly escapes trouble more than once in an exciting high-flying contest
against Tom Zenk at WrestleWar on May 17,1992.
http://www.wwe.com/videos/brian-pillman-vs-tom-zenk-wrestlewar-1992-wcw-light-heavyweight-championship-mat-26010498
http://www.wwe.com/videos/brian-pillman-vs-tom-zenk-wrestlewar-1992-wcw-light-heavyweight-championship-mat-26010498
Brian
Pillman vs Tom Zenk (WCW Wrestle War 05/17/92)
“I'd rather watch Pillman-Zenk than
Pillman-Liger….”
A.
Wow, nice match….. I wish they could have upped the aggression a little more,
but as far as match layout and execution, this was really, really good. One of
those matches that's easy to get lost in the shuffle and shouldn't -- everyone
should see it.
B.
I think jdw
made the comparison between this and Piper/Hart once, which is apt. Both are
babyface matches that are really well-scripted. I think this is the better
wrestling match, while Piper/Hart has more heat and emotion.
C.
Yeah, that's
pretty much the comparison I've made. Both smartly worked. This was probably
technically and highspot better, while Piper-Bret had the
drama/setting/emotion/young gun going over cha-ching. I like them as examples
that you don't have to be Liger-Pillman (as a comp to Pillman-Zenk) or
Bret-Davey (as a comp to Bret-Piper) to be a good, entertaining, satisfying
match. I think in a yearbook setting where you get a vibe for good matches,
solid matches, upper end matches... you also get a vibe for ones like these two
where they're good-solid and hit a spot. John
D.
I'd rather watch Pillman-Zenk than Pillman-Liger (US
version) and Bret-Piper than Bret-Davey. But the snowflakes, fame and rep has
always gone the other direction. So it's not an argument I worry about making.
E.
I've always liked this match and I'm glad it held up. Ventura in disbelief that
Pillman was a NT in college was great.
F.
The best single Zenk match I've
seen. They worked extra-hard to make it something special. Pillman coming off
the top rope only to get a big boot in the face is a great spot I've never seen
before. Good near falls down the stretch, some surprising reversal, good
intensity built up. Really nice indeed.
G.They
play nice with each other for a while but over time it gets testy. Fun to see
them smacking each other around. Jesse was really trying to stir things up on
commentary.
H.
Zenk seems like a natural heel with the way he carries himself here. They tell
a good story early on playing off each other as former partners. After working
on Zenk's leg for a stretch we get a nice run of high spots with Pillman eating
a kick as he comes off the top my favorite. ***1/4
I.
This had some good stuff, although some of their ideas were questionable with
the body part work being done, like Zenk's big boot when his leg had been
worked over. But, that was counterbalanced with smart things like the powerslam
counter, and the finish with Pillman outsmarting Zenk.
J.
From the promo on Saturday Night, it seems like they were foreshadowing Zeman
turning heel, but thankfully it would be Pillman trying heel and eventually
forming the Hollywood Blonds with Steve Austin. I seem to like this match a
little more than most, but happened to watch this one with my Dad. Whenever, I
watch with someone I tend to be less critical and just have a more fun with it
all. When your Dad is marking out for a crucifix pinfall attempt you can't
help, but get more into it. Still, this is one of my favorite style of matches:
the civil babyface wrestling at the beginning before tempers flare and it turns
into a heated battle attacking injuries and going for the win.
At
the beginning, they establish they are former partners and current buddies going
for the same moves like dropkicks or a flying hammerlock at the same time.
Pillman is one to finally let loose after Zenk gets a couple nearfalls with
some wicked chops, which JR points out is legal, but Jesse says the tempers are
starting to get best of them. Pillman executes his fluid drop toehold into some
great leg work. He crashes and burns on a somersault intended for Zenk's knee.
JR lets us know Pillman's back is previously injured. Zeman is pretty
proficient at working the back over and the best he has ever looked in my
opinion. We get some dueling psychology as Pillman is able get back on the
knee, but Zenk hits an enziguiri for 2. The Boyd implores him to go back on the
back, but Zeman misses a knee into the turnbuckles and Pillman takes him to
school. They exchange a couple good slaps and my Dad has just been loving this
action and finds Pillman really entertaining. I raised him so well.
After
this, Pillman is ready to hit the finish stretch of big bombs and nearfalls.
You can tell how much Pillman loved Puroresu because at this point in the US I
would say he is the most Japanese-influenced. The Steiners are naturally
Japanese-style wrestlers, but I don't feel like they went out there way to
watch puro tapes where I think Pillman would watch them. This is speculation on
my part feel free to confirm of deny. He definitely seems to wrestle in the
mold of a New Japan Junior, matwork to start and high-octane finish. Pillman
gives Zeman a ton of nearfalls with a powerslam, crucifix and a cross-body.
Zenk is looking great from an athletic perspective. The leapfrog
collision came off really bad and it seemed like they either were
not committed to it or wires crossed. Like the intent with like
minded partners thinking same thing, but poor execution. Then in the Holy Shit
moment of the match that had my Dad and me going insane was Zenk caught Pillman
coming off the rope with a big boot/savant kick. It was full extension of his
leg and it looked wicked bitchin. After that badass move, Zeman feeling cocky
goes for the missile dropkick to get the win, but Pillman side-steps him and
jacknifes him for the win.
…Overall, still I enjoyed the match as strong
offensive performances from both that kept you engrossed in the match at all
times. ****
Monday, September 22, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Wrestling Challenge 1987 - Can-Am vs Kamala and Sika
26 years ago this was the main event on Wrestling Challenge. Wrestling Challenge, May 1, 1987
"Classic Moment of the Week" - July 13, 2010 Can-Am Connection vs Demolition
"Classic Moment of the Week" - July 13, 2010 Can-Am Connection vs Demolition
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
ZENK VS TAYLOR ON MAIN EVENT, 17 FEB 1991
Promo for the February 17th 1991 edition of WCW Main Event featuring match #3 in the series between Terry Taylor and "Z-Man" Tom Zenk.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
TOM ZENK VS SCOTTY FLAMINGO
Scotty Flamingo was later known as Raven. One of his early matches in 1993 against Z-Man Tom Zenk.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
UBER RARE VIDEO OF TOM ZENK IN VIENNA, 1988
Congratulations to youtube channel Sergji for unearthing this VERY rare Tom Zenk video - featuring All Stars wrestling from Vienna, Austria in Spring 1988 at the Ferry Dusika Stadion. Tom Zenk vs Afa the Wild Samoan,with commentary by Jazz Gitty!
The tour was scheduled for 22 matches in 22 towns across Europe between April 13 and May 6, 1988.
All Stars Promotions was based in Fridley, MN, with ties to AWA, and hired workers, mainly out of Minneapolis, with international visibility through US wrestling broadcasts into Europe (via Sky Sports, German DSR television, etc.) The tour was billed as "Superstars of Wrestling - Die Besten Catcher aus USA (the Best of American Wrestling)."
Originally, Kamala was booked to headline with Tom Zenk in a 'Beauty and the Beast' angle. But Kamala was unavailable. He was replaced by Afa of the Samoans. Other talent included Derrick Dukes, The Terminators (Riggs and Wolff), Wendy Richter, Bambi, Peggy Lee Leather and Luna.
The tour was scheduled for 22 matches in 22 towns across Europe between April 13 and May 6, 1988.
For more information, please refer to http://tomzenk.net/euro1988.html
If you have any further information on this tour - we'd love to hear from you - email admin@tomzenk.net
Friday, December 16, 2011
TOM ZENK and Flying Brian Pillman vs Stunning Steve Austin and Beautiful Bobby Eaton
TOM ZENK and Brian Pillman vs Stunning Steve Austin and Beautiful Bobby Eaton .. Austin is the World Television Champion; Pillman has the World Light Heavyweight belt. Action-packed match!
Part 2
Part 2
Saturday Night 7/24/1993- TOM ZENK, Johnny B. Badd,Too Cold Scorpio vs Maxx Payne, Big Sky and Lord Steven Regal
Saturday Night 7/24/1993- TOM ZENK, Johnny B. Badd,Too Cold Scorpio vs Maxx Payne, Big Sky and Lord Steven Regal
Main Event 7/25/1993- TOM ZENK and Johnny Gunn vs Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce
WCW Main Event 7/25/1993- TOM ZENK and Johnny Gunn vs Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce
Friday, November 25, 2011
TOM ZENK vs Steve Austin
3/25/92; WCW Saturday NightGainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center
Steve Austin and the Z-Man Tom Zenk in a best two out of three falls match. Nice to see Zenk get a good, long match--the guy was a great worker.
Part 1
Part 2
3/25/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center
4/4/92 - the debut of the renamed Saturday Night show; featured Jesse Ventura on commentary alongside Jim Ross:
WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong at 8:35 with the springboard clothesline after Armstrong hit the side Russian legsweep but Pillman's leg was under the bottom rope during the cover
Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin defeated Cactus Jack & Diamond Dallas Page at 3:19 when Hayes pinned Page with the DDT
Rick & Scott Steiner defeated John Peterson & Randy Starr at 1:32 when Scott pinned Starr with the Frankensteiner; K Allen Frye did guest commentary for the bout, subbing for Ventura
Nikita Koloff pinned Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker at 2:45 with the Russian Sickle; K Allen Frye did guest commentary for the bout, subbing for Ventura
WCW TV Champion Steve Austin defeated Tom Zenk in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match
Steve Austin and the Z-Man Tom Zenk in a best two out of three falls match. Nice to see Zenk get a good, long match--the guy was a great worker.
Part 1
Part 2
WCW SATURDAY NIGHT
1992
3/25/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center
4/4/92 - the debut of the renamed Saturday Night show; featured Jesse Ventura on commentary alongside Jim Ross:
WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong at 8:35 with the springboard clothesline after Armstrong hit the side Russian legsweep but Pillman's leg was under the bottom rope during the cover
Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin defeated Cactus Jack & Diamond Dallas Page at 3:19 when Hayes pinned Page with the DDT
Rick & Scott Steiner defeated John Peterson & Randy Starr at 1:32 when Scott pinned Starr with the Frankensteiner; K Allen Frye did guest commentary for the bout, subbing for Ventura
Nikita Koloff pinned Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker at 2:45 with the Russian Sickle; K Allen Frye did guest commentary for the bout, subbing for Ventura
WCW TV Champion Steve Austin defeated Tom Zenk in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match
TOM ZENK and Brian Pillman vs Freebirds (Hayes and Garvin)
Power Hour 3/2/90 - Zenk and Pillman vs Freebirds
Saturday, November 12, 2011
the gathering storm.....
WWF Can Am Connection Interview (06-13-87)
"Mean" Gene Oklerund runs down the card for the July 11th Boston Garden event and interviews the Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) about their match with the Islanders.
From the June 20th 1987 edition of WWF Superstars
"Mean" Gene Oklerund runs down the card for the July 11th Boston Garden event and interviews the Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) about their match with the Islanders.
WWF Can Am Connection Interview (07-04-87)
From the July 4th 1987 edition of WWF Superstars
"Mean" Gene Oklerund runs down the card for the July 11th Boston Garden event and interviews the Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) about their match with the Islanders.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tom Zenk vs Scott ''Hogg'' Irwin
Tom Zenk squares off against the late Scott ''Hogg'' Irwin who is managed by Eddie Creatchman. Montreal IWA, 1986
and go here for Tom Zenk & Dan Kroffat vs The Long Riders
Monday, October 17, 2011
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