Acting
Larry Whistler
1951-12-05 · 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.
Known for
TNA iMPACT!
The Sheik
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
WCW Thunder
NWA Starrcade 1987
WWE: The Best of Sting
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
AWA Battle Royale '89
AWA Super Clash
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
WCW Starrcade 1997
WCW Slamboree 1993
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
WCW WrestleWar 1991
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Movie credits · 53
The Unbreakable Bunch
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
WWE: The Best of Sting
The Sheik
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
TNA Victory Road 2006
Legends Never Die
TNA Sacrifice 2006
TNA Sacrifice 2005
TNA Slammiversary 2005
TNA Destination X 2005
TNA Against All Odds 2005
WCW Souled Out 1998
WCW Starrcade 1997
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
WCW All Nighter 1995
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
WCW Slamboree 1994
WCW Slamboree 1993
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
WCW WrestleWar 1992
WCW SuperBrawl II
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
WCW Starrcade 1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
WCW WrestleWar 1991
AWA SuperClash IV
AWA War in The Windy City
AWA Battle Royale '89
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
NWA Starrcade 1987
TV credits · 9
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