Tom Zenk

Former AWA, WWF and WCW star, Tom "The Z-Man" Zenk has passed away. 

I first remember watching Tom Zenk when he was a member of the Can-Am Connection with Rick Martel in the WWF.  I thought he was cool doing all the high flying stuff that normally wasn't seen in the WWF at that time.  Then he disappeared and I didn't know why.  I was introduced to WCW a year or so later and was amazed that a guy named "The Z-Man", who was tagging with Brian Pillman was actually the same guy I saw in WWF (yes I was young and had no idea that wrestlers could go from company to company at that time).

After I learned of his passing, I wanted to gather some information to make an informative post about him.  I had no idea that Zenk was introduced to the sport of professional wrestling by Road Warrior Animal, whom he met at a body building competition. Or that in 1984 he was named co-Rookie of the Year by the Wrestling Observer along with the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Lyger!

I'm not sure what happened in his career, whether it was injuries or whatever, but he retired in 1996.

Tom Zenk was 59 years old.  My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

Cody on When 10,000 Seat Arena Location Will Be Announced

Cody Rhodes spoke with ESPN yesterday and confirmed the Bullet Club will be making an announcement in 2 weeks regarding the location of their self-financed show.

“We’ll have a date and a place within two weeks. That’s why I went ahead and commented on the original story, because it’s far enough along in the process that people need to know it’s happening. I was confident enough to say let’s do it. Matt and Nick were confident enough to say let’s do it, but this is something that hasn’t been done. A lot of things have to happen. I think I’m most excited about the creation process. Putting this together with those two guys myself. Some of the stuff that we’ve already got on board — not talent-based, but as far as people who are involved with this and people who have put some confidence in us, it’s just crazy.”