Tom Zenk vs Brian Pillman at Wrestlewar, 1992

The 'split' of Z-Man and Flyin' Brian reached its physical climax in the light-heavyweight title match between Zenk and Pillman at Wrestle War '92.

This five-star match testifies to the almost perfect symmetry of these two wrestlers - and evidence of what wrestling lost when their tag team was disbanded.

This entire match is available in theTom Zenk Collection - Vol 18

In an angle staged on 'WCW Saturday Night' - the night before their scheduled matchup at Wrestle War '92 - Tom Zenk and Brian Pillman 'fall out' - giving an extra edge to the coming match. The 'fall out' results when Tom, 'for the first time in his career,' looks past his opponent by assuming that the title is already his. This is revealed by a 'slip of the tongue'......


*"Time after time after time ....*	*.... just as the Z- Man gets on a roll*

*I started to get out of a slump - I get things together*	*.... and you two punks, J T Southern and Scotty Flamingo jump on my back.*


*You know, anytime you two punks want a shot a me*	*I'll put the title on the line, anytime either one of you two want."*


	Brian Pillman - "What title are you talking about ....

you talking about my title?	Just don't get ahead of yourself, heh!"


*Z-Man - "Wait a minute Brian....*	*its national tv, they jump me from behind....*

*you know what kind of temper I have....*	*- and I want revenge on these two Brian.*

*I didn't mean your title.*	*Like Brian - you're my best friend."*


Brian Pillman - "I know you're hot at them.	They're not exactly at the top of my list.

But I tell you what - I've never known you to look past an opponent.	I've come out here tonight to help you out....

just like I did all the time we tagged up together....	and you've got no gratitude for it."

*Z-Man - "Helped me out? You helped me out?*	*You know to tell you the truth Brian ....*

*a lot of people have been saying ....*	*since you got that belt around your waist ....*

*that you've been a little bit too generous with your help Brian!*	*I was fine on my own!"*

Brian Pillman - "You know something Tom....	we don't have to wait until tomorrow to do this.

We can do it right now if you want."	*Z-Man - "Okay, you want to do it right now...."* Jim Ross "Comm'on guys - wait a second ......"

This entire match is available on Tom Zenk Collection - Vol 18

part 1 | part 2 | part 3

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