Tom Howard
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- For the Pianist and Composer of the same name, see Tom Howard (musician)
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| Ring name(s) | Zuma KGB The Big Time Green Beret Tom Howard |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Billed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Born | December 26, 1969 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Resides | Dallas, Texas |
| Trained by | Jesse Hernandez and Bill Anderson |
| Debut | 1993 |
Tom Howard (born Thomas Merrett Howard December 26, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, kickboxer and actor, Best known for his "Green Beret" role in K1 and Zero One in Japan.
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Career
Wrestling
In 1993 Tom Howard began training under Jesse Hernandez and Bill Anderson in Pro Wrestling, Lucha Libra and Puroresu at the School of Hard Knocks wrestling training school. (1994) Tom Howard began appearing on NCW Television in Las Vegas using the name "Zuma". (1995) Howard was recruited to wrestle in Mexico City where he began competing for AAA Lucha Libre as "KGB" - Tom lived in Mexico City and appeared on AAA for 2 years. Howard returned to the United States to compete in Antonio Inoki's World Wrestling Peace Festival in Los Angeles, CA.
Howard took a break from wrestling to train with Gokor Chivichyan & Gene Lebell for No Holds Barred competition.
Howard and Rick Bassman's formed Ultimate Pro Wrestling and Tom became head instructor for the school, Ultimate University. Tom also began competing in the ring regularly for UPW. Tom's former students include WWE wrestlers such as: John Cena, Victoria, Chris Masters, Jesus Aguilara, Luther Reigns, Sakoda, Heidenreich, Nathan Jones and The Predator.
In 1998 Howard signed a developmental contract with the World Wrestling Federation. Tom's time was split as an instructor for the UPW and on the road performing in dark matches across the country.
On June 26, 2001 Howard pinned Tony Jones to capture the Southern California Heavyweight title. August 22, 2001 Howard became UPW's Shoot Champion when the Southern California title is renamed.
Howard competed against Shinya Hashimoto for a Zero One Fighting Athletes PPV - Shingeki I in Japan and was signed to a contract with the company. August 30, 2001 - Shingeki II: Tom Howard knocked out Lee Young Gun in Tokyo, Japan.
On May 8, 2002 Howard defeated Christopher Daniels to unify the UPW and Shoot titles in Santa Ana, California. Then on July 7 Howard & Nathan Jones defeated Steve Corino & Rapid Fire Maldon at Sumo Hall in Japan on Zero One PPV. December 15 Howard & Matt Ghaffari beat Shinya Hashimoto & Naoya Ogawa to win the NWA Intercontinental Tag title on Zero One PPV.
In March 2, 2003 Zero-One True Century Creation II: Tom Howard & Samoa Joe defeated Gary Steele & Steve Corino. October 22 Howard defeated Adam Pearce to regain the UPW Heavyweight Champioship title in Santa Ana, California.
January 4, 2004 - Z1 Hustle-1: Mil Mascaras & Dos Caras & Sicodelico Jr. defeated Howard & Steve Corino & Dusty Rhodes. February 20 UPW 5th Anniversary Show, Howard & Christopher Daniels defeated Scott Hall & Kevin Nash. October 30 Howard defeated Oliver John to retain UPW Heavyweight title.
February 23, 2005 Howard & The Predator defeated Sean O'Haire & Chuck Palumbo. July 20 Howard defeated Horshu to retain UPW Heavyweight title.
Pro fighting- K1/MMA
Tom Howard signed a 2 year fight contract with K-1, the worlds top fighting organization based in Tokyo, Japan. He has fought world renowned martial artists such as Hong Man Choi, Carter Williams, Kristof Midoux and Serjbudee "Blue Wolf" Dolgorsuren. He has competed under kickboxing and MMA rules. In August 2006, Tom Howard was recruited by the Tokyo Sabres to fight in the International Fight League.
Instructor/trainer
- Trained Actor Jack Black in Pro Wrestling / Lucha Libre for film Nacho Libre (2 months)
- Hosted / Starred in series Ultimate Pro Wrestling Training, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 - Video/DVD (SPY Video)
- Head Instructor for Ultimate University / UPW - Development territory for WWE - Instructed WWE wrestlers such as: John Cena, Victoria, Chris Masters, Jesus Aguilara, Luther Reigns, Sakoda, Heidenreich, Nathan Jones and The Predator
- Co-hosted / Guest Starred: Ultimate Fighting Training series with Mark Kerr for Panther Video
- Instructor for UFO - Universal Fighting Organization - Japan (Television/Pay Per View)
Acting Career
Howard has had various roles in film and television.
Film
- Daredevil (2003) - Bodyguard
- True Vengeance (date) - Thug
- Azul Atomico (date) - Latin America - Angel Negro - Independent
Television
- Faking It - Featured - Instructor TLC
- Los Luchadores - Pilot - Lead - Fox Kids / Saban
- The Drew Carey Show - Wrestler - Warner Bros. / NBC
- Good VS. Evil (G VS. E) - Wrestler - USA
- The Nikki Cox Show - Wrestler - Warner Bros.
- Dismissed - Featured - Instructor - MTV
- Inside: Pro Wrestling School - Featured - Instructor - Discovery / Original
- Sugar Ray Leonard’s Fight Zone - Fighter (Super Fight) - Pay-Per-View
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Pro Wrestling
- UPW Heavyweight Championship (2-time)
- Shoot Championship (1-time)
- Southern California Heavyweight Championship (1-time)
- Zero One
- NWA Intercontinental Tag Championship
