Schmack Daddy
Schmack Daddy
Denny Kolvek (born December 26, 1967), better known by his wrestling name Schmack Daddy, is an American retired professional wrestler and businessman.
He wrestled from 1999 to 2003 mainly for Central States Wrestling.
Kolvek held numerous cruiserweight, heavyweight, and tag team titles throughout his five-year career.
The majority of these came at Central States Wrestling and Championship Wrestling Association.
While At CWA, he notably held both the heavyweight and tag team titles simultaneously, the only wrestler to do so.
At CWA, his tag team partner was WWF Hall of Famer wrestler, Superfly Jimmy Snuka.
Early life and education
Kolvek was born in Omaha, NE and is one of nine children.
He grew up in the Dundee area of Omaha.
Kolvek attended Cathedral High School where he wrestled and played football before graduating in 1986.
Following high school, he wrestled at Minnesota Southwest State in Marshall, MN.
Kolvek also attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Kennedy Western receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Leadership.
Wrestling career
Kolvek began his career wrestling career in North Texas at Texas Wrestling Federation, which was formed by former Wrestler, Gary Hart (wrestler).
Kolvek started as Super Star Denny K, wrestling against many former World Class stars and those competing in the United States Wrestling Association in April 1999.
His first match was against Dude in Port Arthur, Texas in the same month.
After only a month with the Texas Wrestling Federation, Kolvek moved to Midland Empire Wrestling, operated by Steve Estes.[1] He was featured in Joe Posnanski's book in Kansas City Star (April 1999), explaining how he joined MEW.
Kolvek approached the relationship like a business deal, including his resume of wrestling experience and a videotape of past performances.
Estes stated in Posanaski's book that he liked Kolvek's approach and decided to give him a spot.
Kolvek then moved to Central States Wrestling, based in Missouri.
This was the first recorded time Kolvek used the name Schmack Daddy.[2] While competing, he won a number of titles.
His first title came in 1999 when he won the CSW Cruiserweight Championship.
After losing the title for a short period, he regained the CSW Cruiserweight title in 2000, becoming the only person to win the Cruiserweight title twice.
After success as a cruiserweight, Kolvek would win the IWF Midwest heavyweight championship in 2001.
His success at Central States Wrestling[3] saw Kolvek move to Championship Wrestling Association, while there, Kolvek held two prominent titles over a two-year period.
He became heavyweight champion in 2002, holding the title until 2003.
While heavyweight champion, he teamed up with WWF Hall of FamerSuperfly Jimmy Snuka and won the CWA Tag Team Championship with him.
Kolvek and Superfly Jimmy Snuka competed as a tag team at Wrestle Rock in June 2002.
Kolvek’s toughest and most memorable matches would be with the Iceman and Michael Strider.
He would wrestle both multiple times throughout his career.
Iceman was a technical Cruiserweight similar to Kolvek but also had the ability to brawl.
This would make for an entertaining match up every time they wrestled.
Michael Strider was a Heavyweight Brawler with a technical background.
The TLC match at Warriors for Kids is still talked about by fans in attendance to this day.
Championships and accomplishments
◦ Central States Wrestling
◦ CSW Cruiserweight Championship (1999 & 2000)
◦ IWF Midwest Heavyweight Championship (2001)
◦ Championship Wrestling Association
◦ CWA World Heavyweight Championship (2002-03)
◦ CWA Tag Team Championship with Superfly Jimmy Snuka (2002-03)
Other ventures
In 2002, Schmack Daddy created Warriors for Kids, an event that was a charity card for the Special Olympics of Kansas.[2] The event features independent wrestlers from all over the Midland including Matt XL (Evan Bourne - WWE).
In the main event, Schmack Daddy wrestled Michael Strider[4] for the third and final time of his career in a tables, ladders, and chairs match.
After an exhausting 30-minute battle, Schmack Daddy won by putting Strider through thumbtacks and a table.
Schmack Daddy retired in 2003 as a 5-time world champion.
Kolvek owned Schmack Daddy’s Bar & Grill in Lenexa, Kansas between 2001 and 2003.
Kolvek was an owner in Stevie J’s Sports Bar and Grille in Omaha, Nebraska between 2005-2006.
Personal life
Kolvek currently resides in Kansas City, MO with his wife Tammy, Son Austin, and stepchildren Bridget and Blake.