Apparently, the idea was for Hogan to headline against Zeus at Wrestlemania VI, but Lister was back acting full-time by … Zeus v.s. Zeus was the latest mountain for Hogan to climb. View Next Image. On its first weekend in theaters, "Road House" pulled in $6 million, falling just short of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor's "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" but decisively beating future classics like "Field of Dreams," "Major League" and a little slice of Jim Belushi heaven known as "K-9." Let's just say 1989 was a banner year for poorly reviewed movies starring pro wrestlers. Zeus pokazywał się na galach WWF i wygłaszał proma mówiąc, że on, a nie Hogan, powinien być największą gwiazdą w No Holds Barred. "Look at the horse-toothed, banana-nosed jerk!". Anger Montage: Rip goes to Zeus' gym for one of these after Zeus sends Rip's little brother to the hospital. 6-keys: media/spln/wwe/reg/free/stories, at Red Card Headbutt Wrestling: No Holds Barred! Despite most reviews for No Holds Barred being terrible, I genuinely thought I'd enjoy this movie. "No Holds Barred" does have entertainment value, though usually in spite of itself. This time, however, the tables had turned -- it was to be a no holds barred match, supposedly Zeus specialty. They were the key antagonists in very different wrestling storylines, under very different circumstances. Lister starred with Hulk Hogan in the first-ever WWE film, “No Holds Barred.” To promote the film, Lister joined WWE as his “No Holds Barred” character, Zeus. Just as in Hollywood, they played the roles they were hired to play. They weren't necessary. "He has gone nuts!" A rumored WrestleMania match against Hogan never materialized, and aside from a one-off match against Abdullah the Butcher in Puerto Rico in 1990 and an appearance as Z-Gangsta in WCW in the mid-90s, Lister left wrestling behind, grateful for the experience. In the WWF, all heels were co-conspirators and all babyfaces were best pals -- with very few exceptions. And the feud was about to get even more bonkers. Zeus’ last WWF deal was at the December 1989 No Holds Barred pay-per-view, when it was again Hogan and Beefcake against Zeus and Savage, but this time in a steel cage. In a stunt that would've made Hollywood proud, Flair threw Funk into a table at ringside. Enraged and embarrassed, Terry Funk came for Ric Flair's pride in 1989. Funk and Zeus played quite different types of heel. From all of us here at WrestleTalk, we extend our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Mr. Tom Lister. Lister was famously a towering titan of a man, a six foot five, three hundred pound Colossus but in No Holds Barred he’s filmed from below in a way that makes him seem much bigger, like a ten foot tall, thousand pound God of a man. W filmie, Hogan pokonał Zeusa. … Video vi316319001. 10:15 am ET. By late June, moviegoers had "Batman" fever, which along with "Indiana Jones," "Ghostbusters II" and other summer hits made everything else pale in comparison. He was a destroyer who seemingly felt no pain. They were both branching out into the other's realm. So let's take a look at this impeccable film which should not only exist on DVD, but should also be issued at birth to every human being on this planet. What followed was a savage attack that saw Flair beaten on both sides of the metal guardrails and piledriven onto a table that did not break. If you ever wanted a 6' 5", musclebound, broad-shouldered, shaved-head actor to play a terrifying bodyguard, a soldier of fortune or a fearsome gangster, then Zeus From “No Holds Barred” Has Passed Away TMZ has reported the sad news that Thomas “Tiny” Lister Jr., known best to wrestling fans as Zeus and Z-Gangsta, has passed away aged 62. The Flair-Funk "I Quit" Match was a masterpiece. The rivalry extended beyond the big screen, as The Human Wrecking Machine quickly formed a common bond with “Macho Man” Randy Savage in their shared quest to take down The … Lister was not transported to a hospital and was pronounced dead at the scene. He looked great on a poster and while staring down the camera. The film features Hulk Hogan in his first starring role as Rip, a larger-than-life wrestling champ who's been flooring some of the biggest bad guys ever to rock 'em and sock 'em in the ring. After all, I have a track record of liking things that nobody else does. That wasn't even his role. When Zeus does speak here it’s invariably in monosyllabic threats. However, the evil, money-hungry and ruthless chairman of a rival channel, Brel… Rumors had it, that if No Holds Barred had been a success, the main event for 1990's WrestleMania VI would have been Hulk Hogan vs. Zeus. No Holds Barred 1989 PG-13 93 Minutes Director Thomas J. Wright Parental Guidance: Wrestling Violence, little bit of language, and a woman in a bra. Let me begin with this disclaimer; if you are not a wrestling fan do not bother to tune in. Nearly 30 years after the release of No Holds Barred — Hulk Hogan’s first foray into feature film — it was announced today that Hogan and co-star Tom “Zeus” Lister have signed on to make a sequel, and possibly extend the series into a trilogy. Flair had just begun his sixth official reign as NWA world heavyweight champion. ', Belair describes night after WrestleMania title win, WATCH: Logan Paul takes stunner at WrestleMania 37, WWE WrestleMania 37 live stream, start time, dates, 2021 WWE WrestleMania 37 predictions, card, matches, WATCH: Bad Bunny shines in in-ring debut at 'Mania 37, WWE 2021 PPV schedule expands for 'Mania week, Raw recap: Go-home 'Mania show an overall success, SmackDown recap: Bryan and McMahon reconcile. He was a super-villain like you'd see in a comic book. 1:56 | Trailer. Tommy 'Tiny' Lister was 62 (Getty) The 6'5" (196cm) Lister played the role of Zeus in the Hulk Hogan movie No Holds Barred, the brutal antagonist, before being pitted against Hogan in … No Holds Barred is admittedly low brow schlock, but it’s the good kind of schlock you can get together and watch with your friends and tear, or dare I say rip, into. Two weeks after "Road House" came out, "No Holds Barred" opened in theaters nationwide. In WCW, Flair had just finished a trilogy of world title matches with Ricky Steamboat so amazing that "Flair-Steamboat" became a figure of speech for an in-ring masterpiece. Lister's role was Zeus, a brutal monster heel. Former WWE Star “Zeus” Passes Away Posted By: Norm Quarrinton December 10, 2020 Former WWE Superstar and star of the movie No Holds Barred Tom “Zeus” Lister … His team lost, sending the Flair-Funk feud to its ultimate finale: an "I Quit" match at Clash of the Champions IX in November. In the film, Hogan takes on Zeus, who is the main villain. So, No Holds Barred was created and it gave the Hulkster a chance to display his wide acting range... as a wrestler... again. https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/former-wwe-star-zeus-passes-away On the 30th anniversary of blockbuster No Holds Barred — Hulk Hogan’s first foray as a Hollywood leading man — it was announced today that Hogan and co-star Tom “Zeus” Lister have signed on to make a sequel, and possibly extend the series into a trilogy.. But that night, it released its first foray into Hollywood and motion pictures, with the release of No Holds Barred, a fictionalized portrayal of kayfabe WWF in the late 1990s, with Hulk Hogan portraying WWF World Champion Rip Thomas, battling a monster of a man in Zeus. Hogan and Beefcake would win the match, but Zeus wasn't done with Hogan. Nobody expected him to become a ring general. It is owned by WWE under a "Shane Distribution Company" copyright and was released by New Line Cinema on June 2, 1989, as an attempt to boost Hogan's acting career seven years after his appearance in Rocky III. Prior to the "No Holds Barred" pay-per-view rematch, Zeus began appearing in the corner of Ted DiBiase as he renewed his push for Hogan's WWF World Heavyweight Championship, and Zeus was on the DiBiase-captained team facing Hogan at the 1989 Survivor Series; Hogan also began facing Savage in a series of 1-on-1 steel cage matches. Red Card Headbutt Wrestling: No Holds Barred! "I hesitate to recommend it, because so much depends on the ironic vision of the viewer.". Recommended for people who like stupid films. No Holds Barred. It was not well-received by critics, earning a 10% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. You Betcha! No Holds Barred: The Match/The Movie was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) on December 27, 1989. No Holds Barred may have not broken any box office records, but by god, it's a downright hilarious 80's action gem that absolutely must be released on DVD. gesture one last time. The cause of death was not revealed when his family confirmed his death, but his manager said that Lister had lingering COVID-19 symptoms.The news prompted tributes on social media from fans of Friday, as well as the film No Holds Barred.Lister played the character, Zeus, while starring next to Hulk Hogan, and … While all of this happened in WCW, the WWF put its promotional muscle behind a Hogan vs. Zeus grudge that began on the silver screen. Hogan posted a photo that showed him standing face-to-face with Lister. Genre: Wrestling, Comedy, Action WHAT'S IT ABOUT An evil TV executive wants Hulk Hogan on his network. Hogan and Beefcake would win the match, but Zeus wasn't done with Hogan. To promote the film, Lister joined WWE as his “No Holds Barred” character, Zeus. Movie Review: No Holds Barred (Hulk Hogan, Zeus) March 08, 2018 Chris 2 comments. Furthermore, it was to take place inside a steel cage. Flair won the title clean. Movie Info. Also Hulk Hogan in pink bikini briefs. Friday star Tommy "Tiny" Lister passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. Friday star Tommy "Tiny" Lister passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. It wasn't quite as dramatic as the finish of "No Holds Barred," but then again, there were no evil TV executives milling around, either (that we know of). May he rest in peace. At Clash of the Champions that September, Funk cut a promo from his hospital bed, vowing to show up and attack Flair. He was unhappy with his portrayal in "No Holds Barred," as the story went, and had come to the WWF to destroy Hogan. He starred alongside the late Tommy "Tiny" Lister, who was also known as Zeus in WWE. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. "Horse tooth." After appearing in the film ‘No Holds Barred’, that led to an on-screen feud in the WWF between Zeus and Hulk Hogan. Ray Fisher The film features Hulk Hogan in his first starring role as Rip, a larger-than-life wrestling champ who's been flooring some of the biggest bad guys ever to rock 'em and sock 'em in the ring. He and Randy Savage took on Hogan and Brutus Beefcake in the main event of SummerSlam 1989. Rating: All of Zeus' non-cinematic battles with Hogan were tag team matches, leaving Zeus -- and the match -- in capable hands in case things went sideways for the newcomer. FEATURED POSTS For Darkseid: The Best Darkseid Stories In the Big House with Jean-Claude Van Damme Fargo Turns 25? Nearly 30 years after the release of No Holds Barred — Hulk Hogan’s first foray into feature film — it was announced today that Hogan and co-star Tom “Zeus” Lister have signed on to make a sequel, and possibly extend the series into a trilogy. Zeus was an actor swept into the wrestling business for what was basically an extended cameo. Tom "Tiny" Lister filled the role, which called for him to … Although Rip looks and acts like a brute, he is actually a golden-hearted guy. Flair got a measure of revenge, breaking Funk's arm with his own branding iron. section: | slug: terry-funk-and-zeus-a-no-holds-barred-look-back-at-1989s-biggest-wrestling-villains | sport: other | route: article_single.us | At SummerSlam in 1989, he teamed with Randy Savage against Hogan and Brutus Beefcake. WWE is saddened to learn that Tom "Tiny" Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today at age 62.. Zeus first entered the squared circle opposite Hulk Hogan in the 1989 film "No Holds Barred." 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