Larry Zbyszko
Actor
December 5, 1951 (74 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2015 | WWE Hall of Fame · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 2014 | WWE Rivalries · as Self |
| 2014 | The Best of Sting · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 2014 | The Sheik · as Self |
| 2014 | Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies · as Larry ZbyszkoOn Plex |
| 2006 | TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 2006 | TNA Wrestling: Victory Road · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 2004 | IMPACT! Wrestling · as Larry ZbyszkoOn Plex |
| 1998 | WCW/NWO Souled Out · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1997 | WCW Starrcade 1997 · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1991 | Starrcade · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1991 | Halloween Havoc · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1991 | WCW Wrestle War · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1990 | AWA SuperClash IV · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1988 | Clash of the Champions · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1988 | NWA Bunkhouse Stampede · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1987 | Starrcade · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1986 | AWA: WrestleRock · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1985 | World Championship Wrestling · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1985 | SuperClash '85 · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1985 | The WWF's Most Unusual Matches · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1981 | AWA Arena Shows · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1980 | WWF Championship Wrestling · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1973 | WWE Old School · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 1972 | WWF All-Star Wrestling · as Larry Zbyszko |
| 2024 | The Unbreakable Bunch · as LegendOn Plex |
| 2010 | Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon · as Larry Zbyzsko |
| 2006 | TNA Wrestling: Sacrifice · as Larry Zbyszko (ringside) |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: Sacrifice · as Larry Zbyszko (tna Official) |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: Slammiversary · as Larry Zbyszko (tna Official) |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: Destination X · as Larry Zbyszko (interview) |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: Against All Odds · as Larry Zbyszko (appearance) |
| 1998 | WCW Thunder · as "the Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko |
| 1997 | Halloween Havoc · as Larry Zbyszko (special Guest Referee) |
| 1995 | |
| 1994 | WCW Slamboree 1994 · as "the Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko |
| 1993 | WCW Slamboree 1993 · as Larry Zbyszko (color Commentator) |
| 1992 | WCW Wrestle War · as "the Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko |
| 1992 | WCW SuperBrawl II · as "the Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko |
| 1988 | Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem · as Larry Zbyszko (appearance) |
| 1987 | AWA SuperClash II · as Larry Zbyszko (ringside) |