Larry Zbyszko

🎂 5th December 1951 (74 yrs) 📍 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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.

🎬 Movies Featuring Larry Zbyszko

The Unbreakable Bunch

The Unbreakable Bunch (2023)

as Legend
WWE Hall of Fame 2015

WWE Hall of Fame 2015 (2015)

as Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting

WWE: The Best of Sting (2014)

as Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik

The Sheik (2014)

as Self
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies

Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1 (2014)

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

Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko (2012)

as Himself
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon

Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon (2010)

as Larry Zbyzsko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006

TNA Bound for Glory 2006 (2006)

as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Victory Road 2006

TNA Victory Road 2006 (2006)

as Larry Zbyszko
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Legends Never Die (2006)

as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2006

TNA Sacrifice 2006 (2006)

as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
TNA Sacrifice 2005

TNA Sacrifice 2005 (2005)

as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Slammiversary 2005

TNA Slammiversary 2005 (2005)

as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Destination X 2005

TNA Destination X 2005 (2005)

as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
TNA Against All Odds 2005

TNA Against All Odds 2005 (2005)

as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
WCW Souled Out 1998

WCW Souled Out 1998 (1998)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1997

WCW Starrcade 1997 (1997)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997

WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 (1997)

as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW All Nighter 1995

WCW All Nighter 1995 (1995)

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII (1994)

as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1994

WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994)

as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993

WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993)

as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary (1992)

as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW WrestleWar 1992

WCW WrestleWar 1992 (1992)

as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II

WCW SuperBrawl II (1992)

as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII

WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII (1992)

as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW/New Japan Supershow II

WCW/New Japan Supershow II (1992)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991

WCW Starrcade 1991 (1991)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII

WCW Clash of The Champions XVII (1991)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991

WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 (1991)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91

WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 (1991)

as Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991

WCW WrestleWar 1991 (1991)

as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV

AWA SuperClash IV (1990)

as Larry Zbyszko
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AWA War in The Windy City (1989)

as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
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AWA Battle Royale '89 (1989)

as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988)

as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
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The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988)

as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede (1988)

as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Starrcade 1987

NWA Starrcade 1987 (1987)

as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash II

AWA SuperClash II (1987)

as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul

AWA The Brawl in St. Paul (1986)

as Larry Zbyszko
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AWA Battle by the Bay (1986)

as Larry Zbyszko
AWA WrestleRock 1986

AWA WrestleRock 1986 (1986)

as Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions

Tag Team Champions (1986)

as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash

AWA Super Clash (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure

AWA Wrestling For a Cure (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
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AWA StarCage (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
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PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
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PWUSA Star Wars (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
Most Unusual Matches

Most Unusual Matches (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1

Best of the WWF Volume 1 (1985)

as Larry Zbyszko
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WWE Showdown at Shea '80 (1980)

as Larry Zbyszko