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(57 works)
TNA iMPACT!
2004TNA iMPACT!
2004
WWE Old School
1973WWE Old School
1973
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
Clash of the Champions
1988Clash of the Champions
1988
Clash of the Champions
1988Clash of the Champions
1988
Clash of the Champions
1988Clash of the Champions
1988
Clash of the Champions
1988Clash of the Champions
1988
Clash of the Champions
1988Clash of the Champions
1988
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
WWE Rivalries
2014WWE Rivalries
2014
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
WCW Thunder
1998WCW Thunder
1998
AWA Arena Shows
1981AWA Arena Shows
1981
WCW Slamboree 1994
1994WCW Slamboree 1994
1994
WWE: The Best of Sting
2014WWE: The Best of Sting
2014
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993WCW Slamboree 1993
1993
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
1991WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
1991
The Sheik
2014The Sheik
2014
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997
WCW Starrcade 1991
1991WCW Starrcade 1991
1991
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988
TNA Sacrifice 2005
2005TNA Sacrifice 2005
2005
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991
The Unbreakable Bunch
2023The Unbreakable Bunch
2023
WCW Souled Out 1998
1998WCW Souled Out 1998
1998
WCW WrestleWar 1992
1992WCW WrestleWar 1992
1992
Most Unusual Matches
1985Most Unusual Matches
1985
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
AWA WrestleRock 1986
1986AWA WrestleRock 1986
1986
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
AWA Super Clash
1985AWA Super Clash
1985
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992
WCW SuperBrawl II
1992WCW SuperBrawl II
1992
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987NWA Starrcade 1987
1987
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994
WCW Starrcade 1997
1997WCW Starrcade 1997
1997
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991
TNA Destination X 2005
2005TNA Destination X 2005
2005
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992WCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985AWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985
TNA Victory Road 2006
2006TNA Victory Road 2006
2006
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986
TNA Sacrifice 2006
2006TNA Sacrifice 2006
2006
TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005
Tag Team Champions
1986Tag Team Champions
1986
AWA SuperClash IV
1990AWA SuperClash IV
1990
AWA SuperClash II
1987AWA SuperClash II
1987
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012