Larry Zbyszko
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.
Acting
TV
TNA iMPACT!
as Larry Zbyszko
2004
Movie
The Sheik
as Self
2014
Movie
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
TV
WCW Thunder
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1998
Movie
NWA Starrcade 1987
as Larry Zbyszko
1987
Movie
WWE: The Best of Sting
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
Movie
AWA Super Clash
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
Movie
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Larry Zbyszko
2015
Movie
AWA Battle Royale '89
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
Movie
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
Movie
WCW WrestleWar 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
Movie
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
Movie
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
as Larry Zbyzsko
2010
Movie
WCW Slamboree 1993
as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
1993
Movie
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
Movie
TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
2005
Movie
WCW Starrcade 1997
as Larry Zbyszko
1997
Movie
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
Movie
AWA StarCage
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
Movie
TNA Destination X 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
2005
Movie
TNA Sacrifice 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
Movie
TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
Movie
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
1997
Movie
WCW Souled Out 1998
as Larry Zbyszko
1998