Larry Zbyszko
Biography
Lawrence Whistler is a retired American professional wrestler, best known for his legendary feud with his mentor Bruno Sammartino in the 1980s. Throughout his career, he was a two-time world champion, winning the AWA World Heavyweight Championship twice. He began his career in 1972, training under Sammartino's tutelage, and quickly made a name for himself in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he captured several titles, including the tag team championship with Tony Garea. In 1980, after a confrontation with Sammartino, Zbyszko became one of the most hated villains in wrestling history, sparking one of the most intense rivalries of all time. Over the course of his career, he also worked in other promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and American Wrestling Association (AWA), earning a reputation as a skilled and cunning technical wrestler. In the late 80s and early 90s, Zbyszko also worked as a commentator and member of the WCW roster, where his legacy as "The Living Legend" continued. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015, with Bruno Sammartino doing the honors. He also had a brief stint in the independent circuit and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) before officially retiring in 2015. Zbyszko is regarded as one of the greatest villains in wrestling history, known for his ability to elicit intense reactions both inside and outside the ring.
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Also Known As
Movies (45)
The Unbreakable Bunch
as Legend
2023
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Larry Zbyszko
2015
WWE: The Best of Sting
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
The Sheik
as Self
2014
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
as Himself
2012
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
as Larry Zbyzsko
2010
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
TNA Victory Road 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
Legends Never Die
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
TNA Sacrifice 2006
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
2006
TNA Sacrifice 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
TNA Destination X 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
2005
TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
2005
WCW Souled Out 1998
as Larry Zbyszko
1998
WCW Starrcade 1997
as Larry Zbyszko
1997
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
1997
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
WCW Slamboree 1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
WCW Slamboree 1993
as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
1993
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1992
WCW WrestleWar 1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
WCW SuperBrawl II
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as Larry Zbyszko
1992
WCW Starrcade 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
WCW WrestleWar 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
AWA SuperClash IV
as Larry Zbyszko
1990
AWA War in The Windy City
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
AWA Battle Royale '89
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
NWA Starrcade 1987
as Larry Zbyszko
1987
AWA SuperClash II
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1987
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
AWA Battle by the Bay
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
AWA: WrestleRock '86
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
Tag Team Champions
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
