WRESTLER PROFILES

[Zeus Gallery]

Wrestler: Zeus Real Name: Tom "Tiny" Lister Birthday: Hometown: Marital Status: Height & Weight: 6'6" - 300 lbs Trained by: Debut: April 25, 1989 Titles: None Previous Names: Z-Gangsta (WCW) Finishing Move: Favorite Moves: Notable Feuds: Hulk Hogan Brutus Beefcake Randy Savage

Interesting Facts: Tom Lister's acting career was started by Jimmy Bridges (brother of actor Todd Bridges).... Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. had a brief stint in the National Basketball Association (NBA).... Zeus was the arch-rival of Hulk Hogan's character "Rip" in 1989's "No Holds Barred".... ~~~As a cross-promotional tool for the film, Zeus & Hogan's feud carried over into WWF storylines.. 1989 WWF Wrestling Highlights: April 25, 1989 - in Des Moines, Iowa - SNME: Zeus makes his WWF debut.. ~~~Zeus attacked Hulk Hogan prior to Hulk Hogan's cage match against Big Bossman.. July 18, 1989 - in Worcester: Zeus' run-in caused Randy Savage to lose to Beefcake by DQ.. ~~~Hulk Hogan ran in next, but was unable to put down Zeus - even after two chair shots.... August 9, 1989 - in Fresno: Zeus managed Randy Savage to a loss against Hulk Hoganl.. ~~~~After the match, Zeus put Hulk Hogan in a bearhug - but was double slammed by Hulk & Beefcake.. August 28, 1989 - Summerslam: Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated Zeus & 'Macho King' Randy Savage.. September 21, 1989 - in Cincinnati: Zeus managed Ted DiBiase to a loss against Hulk Hogan.. November 1, 1989 - in Wichita: Zeus attacked Demolition Smash, causing him to lose to Ted DiBiase.. November 23, 1989 - Survivor Series: Zeus teamed with The Powers of Pain & Ted DiBiase.. ~~~Together they lost to Hulk Hogan, Jake 'Snake' Roberts, Ax & Smash (Zeus was DQ'ed).. December 12, 1989 - "NHB" The Match,The Movie in Nashville at Municipal Auditorium: ~~~Zeus & Randy Savage lost to Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake in a steel cage match.. Other Wrestling Results: July 7, 1990 - WWC 17th Anniversary Show: Zeus & Abdullah The Butcher went to a Double Count Out.. 1991: Zeus just makes the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500, ranking in at #500... March 10, 1996 - WCW Uncensored: Z-Gangsta participated in the Tower of Doom match against Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage.. ~~~Z-Gangsta, Ultimate Solution, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, The Faces of Fear & Lex Luger.. ~~~~~lost to Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage in the main event "Tower Of Doom" match... Movies and Television History: Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. (Zeus) has appeared on over 20 different TV shows,including: ~~~"Perfect Strangers"; "Matlock"; "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"; "Walker,Texas Ranger"; ~~~"Martin"; "NYPD Blue"; "Nash Bridges"; "Moesha"; "ER" & "Star Trek Enterprise" Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. (Zeus) has appeared in over 60 films, including appearances in: ~~~"Beverly Hills Cop 2"; "No Holds Barred"; "Universal Soldier"; "The Meteor Man"; ~~~"Jackie Brown"; "Little Nicky"; "Austin Powers in Goldmember"; "The Wash"; and ~~~as (what is arguably his most famous role) 'Deebo' in "Friday" and "Next Friday".... Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. has starred alongside many famous actors/actresses, including: ~Dustin Hoffman; Hulk Hogan; Robert Townsend; Roddy Piper; Johnny Depp; Ice Cube; ~Chris Tucker; Robert DeNiro; Donnie Wahlberg; Adam Sandler; Mike Myers; Dr. Dre; ~Coolio; Billy Zane; Viggo Mortensen; Harvey Keitel; Eddie Izzard; and many others... Tommy "Tiny" Lister also played the president of earth in the movie "the fifth element". December 1, 2006: Tommy "Tiny" Lister was a guest of Trinity broadcasting's program "Praise The Lord" hosted by Sting.. ~~~Lister talked about his life growing up in Compton and gave an stirring testimony that was both powerful and emotional.. 2006: Tommy "Tiny" Lister appeared in the Rap-Video "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire