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I knew ZBarr for a long time but we were only close for a few of those years.
At his best, he was a very talented and capable performer that swam w/ the big dogs in CZW at a very young age and made it to Japan as a teenager.
His death should also serve as a cautionary tale.
At his best, he was a very talented and capable performer that swam w/ the big dogs in CZW at a very young age and made it to Japan as a teenager.
His death should also serve as a cautionary tale.
The Tom Hirschman I knew was very passionate about wrestling. It became his life at a very young age.
As the Philly wrestling scene evolved and he suffered a number of serious injuries, his role was reduced and eventually he found himself with no role at all.
As the Philly wrestling scene evolved and he suffered a number of serious injuries, his role was reduced and eventually he found himself with no role at all.
It's clear he was never able to fill the void that grew without wrestling in his life.
The lesson for young wrestlers:
Nothing lasts forever. These are the good times. Be humble. Be appreciative. Enjoy every show & every match as if it was your last because one day it will be.
The lesson for young wrestlers:
Nothing lasts forever. These are the good times. Be humble. Be appreciative. Enjoy every show & every match as if it was your last because one day it will be.
Furthermore, even in the down times or when you've moved on or out of the spotlight, remember that there are still people who care about you. You're worth is not tied to wrestling. You are humans before wrestlers & the real ones care about you whether you're in the ring or not.
