Larry Zbyszko
Known For
Acting
Born
1951-12-05 in 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.
Most Known For
TNA iMPACT!
as Larry Zbysko
TNA iMPACT!
as Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Old School
as Larry Zbyszko
WWF Championship Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Rivalries
as Self
Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
Clash of the Champions
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Thunder
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Arena Shows
as Larry Zbyszko
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
as Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik
as Self
WCW Souled Out 1998
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
as Larry Zbyszko