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10 Facts About The Z-Man

1.

The Z-Man was best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation from 1986 to 1987, American Wrestling Association 1988 to 1989 and with World Championship Wrestling from 1989 to 1994, as well for his tours of Japan with All Japan Pro Wrestling.

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The Z-Man's 1976 graduating class included fellow future professional wrestlers Brady Boone, Barry Darsow, Curt Hennig, Nikita Koloff, and Rick Rude.

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3.

The Z-Man attended the University of Minnesota, where he majored in speech communications.

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4.

The Z-Man was trained to wrestle by Brad Rheingans and Eddie Sharkey.

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5.

The Z-Man debuted in early 1984 with Mid-South Wrestling in Louisiana.

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6.

The Z-Man was named Rookie of the Year for 1984 by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, tying with Jushin Liger.

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The Z-Man held the Championship until March 1986, when Jaggers regained it.

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8.

The Z-Man challenged Zbyszko in several return matches before moving to WCW.

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9.

The Z-Man debuted at Fall Brawl '89 in September 1989 under the ring name "The Z-Man", defeating The Cuban Assassin.

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10.

The Z-Man was interred at St Nicholas Cemetery in Carver, Minnesota.

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