Larry Zbyszko

Acting

Born Dec 05, 1951

From Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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.

Larry Zbyszko

Known For

TNA Against All Odds 2005

The Sheik

WCW Souled Out 1998

WCW/New Japan Supershow II

TNA Bound for Glory 2006

TNA Sacrifice 2006

WCW Halloween Havoc 1997

WWE Hall of Fame 2015

WCW All Nighter 1995

Filmography — Acting

TNA Against All Odds 2005

The Sheik

WCW Souled Out 1998

WCW/New Japan Supershow II

TNA Bound for Glory 2006

Legends Never Die

TNA Sacrifice 2006

WCW Halloween Havoc 1997

WWE Hall of Fame 2015

WCW All Nighter 1995

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

The Unbreakable Bunch

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary

WWE: The Best of Sting

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

TNA Slammiversary 2005

WCW Slamboree 1993

WCW Slamboree 1994

WCW Halloween Havoc 1991

WCW Starrcade 1997

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII

TNA Sacrifice 2005

WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91

TNA Destination X 2005

Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies

WCW WrestleWar 1992

TNA Victory Road 2006

Best of the WWF Volume 1

Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

WCW Clash of The Champions XVII

WCW WrestleWar 1991

AWA Super Clash

NWA Starrcade 1987

WCW Starrcade 1991

Most Unusual Matches

Tag Team Champions

WCW SuperBrawl II

AWA StarCage

AWA SuperClash IV

AWA Battle by the Bay

AWA SuperClash II

PWUSA Star Wars

PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands

WWE Showdown at Shea '80

AWA WrestleRock 1986

AWA War in The Windy City

AWA The Brawl in St. Paul

AWA Battle Royale '89

AWA Wrestling For a Cure

Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko