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
Larry Zbyszko
NWA Starrcade 1987
Larry Zbyszko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
TNA Sacrifice 2006
Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
TNA Destination X 2005
Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
TNA Against All Odds 2005
Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Larry Zbyszko
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Slammiversary 2005
Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1997
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Souled Out 1998
Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Star Wars
Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash
Legend
The Unbreakable Bunch
Larry Zbyszko
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Larry Zbyszko
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Larry Zbyszko
Most Unusual Matches
Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Himself
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV
Larry Zbyszko
TNA Victory Road 2006
Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Larry Zbyzsko
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting
Larry Zbyszko
AWA StarCage
Self
The Sheik
Larry Zbyszko
Legends Never Die
Larry Zbyszko
AWA: WrestleRock '86
Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
Larry Zbyszko
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle Royale '89
Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA War in The Windy City
Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle by the Bay
Larry Zbyszko
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
AWA SuperClash II
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1992
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1994
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
WCW All Nighter 1995
Larry Zbyszko
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW Slamboree 1993
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
53
Gender
Male
Birthday
1951-12-05
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Also Known As
Larry Zbyszko