Age, Biography and Wiki
Tom Zenk was born on 30 November, 1958 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S., is an American professional wrestler. Discover Tom Zenk's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
30 November, 1958 |
| Birthday |
30 November |
| Birthplace |
Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Date of death |
9 December, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Robbinsdale, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Tom Zenk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Tom Zenk height is 6ft 2in and Weight 230 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 2in |
| Weight |
230 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Tom Zenk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Zenk worth at the age of 59 years old? Tom Zenk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Zenk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Tom Zenk Social Network
Timeline
Thomas Erwin Zenk (November 30, 1958 – December 9, 2017) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder.
He attended the University of Minnesota, where he majored in speech communications.
Zenk competed as a bodybuilder.
In October 1980, he competed in the "Mr. North Country" competition, placing third.
In July 1981, he participated in the "Mr. Minnesota" competition, winning championships in the overall, heavyweight, and "most muscular" divisions.
Zenk was introduced to professional wrestling by Road Warrior Animal, who he met at a bodybuilding contest.
He debuted in early 1984 with Mid-South Wrestling in Louisiana.
In mid-1984, Zenk joined the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based American Wrestling Association, where he performed as an undercard wrestler until September 1985.
He was named Rookie of the Year for 1984 by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, tying with Jushin Liger.
In October 1985, Zenk joined the Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Northwest Wrestling promotion, where he received a push.
In December 1985, he and Scott Doring won the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship.
In the same month, Zenk defeated Jaggers for the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship.
Between May 1985 and October 1986, Zenk also wrestled intermittently with the Montreal-based Lutte Internationale promotion in Canada, where he won the Canadian International Tag Team Championship with Dan Kroffat.
This era of The AWA (1985 to 1990) was seen for many years onward, appearing on The ESPN Network Television, as afternoon time-slot re-runs.
He was best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation from 1986 to 1987, American Wrestling Association (AWA) 1988 to 1989 and with World Championship Wrestling from 1989 to 1994, as well for his tours of Japan with All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Zenk was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
He attended Robbinsdale High School in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
He held the Championship until March 1986, when Jaggers regained it.
In October 1986, Zenk and Martel were signed by the World Wrestling Federation.
They teamed together as The Can-Am Connection.
In November and December 1986, Zenk and Rick Martel toured Japan with All Japan Pro Wrestling, competing in the annual Real World Tag League.
He and Martel received the World's Strongest Tag Determination League Fighting Spirit Award.
In the opening bout of WrestleMania III on March 29, 1987, The Can-Am Connection defeated Don Muraco and Bob Orton, Jr.
The Can-Am Connection were planned to become the WWF's top face tag team and to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship, but in mid-1987 Zenk resigned from the WWF due to a pay dispute.
Between 1987 and 1989, Zenk made multiple tours of Japan with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW).
Zenk returned to the American Wrestling Association to wrestle a handful of matches in early 1988.
He returned again one year later.
On May 1, 1988, Zenk took part in the "Battle of Breakfast Cereal", a show recorded for the breakfast cereal manufacturer Kellogg's for a sales conference in which Kelloggs-themed characters faced characters themed after General Mills, Kellogg's' main competitor.
Zenk left the AWA once more later that month.
On February 7, 1989, Zenk competed in a 20-man battle royal for the vacant AWA World Heavyweight Championship in which he was the last man eliminated by the winner, Larry Zbyszko.
He challenged Zbyszko in several return matches before moving to WCW.
While touring with All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1989, Zenk was signed to a two year contract with World Championship Wrestling by president Jim Herd.
He debuted at Fall Brawl '89 in September 1989 under the ring name "The Z-Man", defeating The Cuban Assassin.
In 1990, Zenk formed a tag team with Brian Pillman.
In February 1990, they won the vacant NWA United States Tag Team Championship, defeating The Fabulous Freebirds in the finals of a tournament.
They went on to feud with The Midnight Express, who won the Championship from them in May 1990.
