Tom Prichard:Bodydonna #3

Today I am highlighting the last member of the Bodydonnas, Tom Prichard (aka Zip). Dr. Tom enjoyed mild success wherever he wrestled, winning several regional singles and tag-team titles.
Prichard and Chris Candido (aka Skip) won the tag-team championship once in the WWF (now WWE) as the Bodydonnas, who were managed by Tammy Sytch (aka Sunny). They eventually lost the titles (and their manager Sunny) to the Godwinns, but that's another story.
Prichard is semi-retired from in-ring action, but has been active behind the scenes for several years. Currently, he is a trainer for the WWE's Florida development area.

Tom Prichard and me in Kokomo, IN-October 2006.

Tammy Sytch:Bodydonna #2

Yesterday, I wrote about Chris Candido. Today, I present his long-time partner in and out of the ring, Tammy Sytch. Sytch first appeared with Candido in the old Smoky Mountain Wrestling, but gained real fame when they moved to the WWF (now WWE). By the mid-90's Sytch had gained mainstream popularity, as she was named AOL's most downloaded woman of 1996.
Like Candido, Sytch battled some personal problems. Fortunately, she has rebounded from the adversity (which included Candido's death).
Currently, Sytch is working the independent scene, along with conventions. She might be better off this way, but either of the 2 big wrestling companies would be wise to try to sign her. Unlike most of the women in those companies, Sytch really knows wrestling and has worked at many levels in many companies.

I met Sytch unexpectedly in Kokomo a couple years ago. Despite being one of the most popular attractions, Sytch seemed genuinely happy and willing to meet everyone.

Tammy Sytch and me in Kokomo, IN-October 2006.

Chris Candido:Bodydonna

Chris Candido knew from an early age that he wanted to be a wrestler. His grandfather wrestled for the WWWF (now the WWE). Candido enjoyed some success everywhere he went, but never attained superstardom. In the ring, he was usually associated with his high school sweetheart (and lifetime love) Tammy Sytch. I met Candido at the Pillman Memorial Show. As usual, Candido was accompanied by Sytch. However, right when it was my turn to meet them, she got called away for an interview and Candido was left looking at a long line of disappointed people. At least I had a good laugh with him about it. Seriously, I was just happy to talk a little wrestling with him.
Sadly, Candido died in 2005 from a blood clot following surgery to repair a leg. Drugs were ruled out as any connection.

Chris Candido and me at the Pillman Memorial Show in Cincinnati, OH-2001.