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.
