Larry Zbyszko
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1951-12-05 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Also known as
- 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.
Known For
TNA iMPACT!
2004
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Old School
1973
as Larry Zbyszko
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
as Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
1988
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance) / "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko / Larry Zbyszko (Ringside) / "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Rivalries
2014
as Self
TV Shows (9)
TNA iMPACT!
2004
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Old School
1973
as Larry Zbyszko
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
as Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
1988
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance) / "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko / Larry Zbyszko (Ringside) / "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Rivalries
2014
as Self
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Thunder
1998
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA Arena Shows
1981
as Larry Zbyszko
Movies (53)
The Sheik
2014
as Self
WCW Slamboree 1994
1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993
as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2005
2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
WWE: The Best of Sting
2014
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1992
1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991
1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1997
1997
as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II
1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991
as Larry Zbyszko
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010
as Larry Zbyzsko
Most Unusual Matches
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Souled Out 1998
1998
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA WrestleRock 1986
1986
as Larry Zbyszko
The Unbreakable Bunch
2023
as Legend
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997
as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
1991
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2006
2006
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992
as Larry Zbyszko
Legends Never Die
2006
as Larry Zbyszko
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Destination X 2005
2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA StarCage
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV
1990
as Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Star Wars
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash II
1987
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
1980
as Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
1986
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Victory Road 2006
2006
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle by the Bay
1986
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
1985
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA War in The Windy City
1989
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012
as Himself
AWA Battle Royale '89
1989
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
About 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 b… With 62 credits spanning from 1973 to 2023, Larry Zbyszko has appeared in 53 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Larry Zbyszko Movies
- The Sheik (2014) — as Self
- WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994) — as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993) — as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
- Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014) — as Larry Zbyszko
- TNA Against All Odds 2005 (2005) — as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
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