Tom Zenk was an American actor known for his roles in wrestling events like WCW Worldwide, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Best of the WWF Volume 11. He gained fame as “The Z-Man” during his wrestling career and worked in various promotions.
Personal and Family Life
Tom Zenk was born on November 30, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had a successful career in wrestling and was trained by Eddie Sharkey. Outside of wrestling, he worked for an international distribution company. Zenk’s larger-than-life persona made him a notable figure in the wrestling community.
Death and Legacy
Tom Zenk passed away on December 9, 2017, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. His legacy lives on through his contributions to wrestling, where he was remembered for his charisma and talent in the ring. Zenk’s influence can still be seen in the wrestling world, as he is fondly remembered by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
WCW Great American Bash ’90: New Revolution
1990-07-07
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991-02-24
The Z-Man
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
1991-03-21
Himself
WCW Halloween Havoc ’91
1991-10-27
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993-05-23
Hombre #2
The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
2012-05-22
Z-Man
WWE: The Legacy of Stone Cold Steve Austin
2008-02-12
Himself
AWA StarCage
1985-04-21
Tom Zenk
WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
1993-01-13
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl ’89
1989-09-12
The Z-Man
WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
1990-02-06
The Z-Man
AWA Battle Royale ’89
1989-02-18
Himself
AWA Rage in Rochester
1989-05-06
Himself
WCW Halloween Havoc ’89
1989-10-28
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
NWA WrestleWar ’90: Wild Thing
1990-02-25
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Capital Combat: The Return of RoboCop
1990-05-19
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Clash of The Champions XI: Coastal Crush
1990-06-13
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl ’90: Mountain Madness
1990-09-05
“The Z-Man” Tom Zenk
WCW Clash of The Champions XIII: Thanksgiving Thunder