Larry Whistler
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
NWA World Championship Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
1985
Series
WWF Championship Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
1980
Series
TNA iMPACT!
Larry Zbyszko
2004
Series
WWF All-Star Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
1975
Series
WWE Old School
Larry Zbyszko
1973
Series
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
Series
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko
1988
Series
Clash of the Champions
"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
1988
Series
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1988
Series
Clash of the Champions
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1988
Series
WWE Rivalries
Self
2014
Series
WCW Thunder
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1998
Series
AWA Arena Shows
Larry Zbyszko
1981
Film
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
Film
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Larry Zbyszko
2015
Film
The Sheik
Self
2014
Film
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
Film
WCW Starrcade 1991
Larry Zbyszko
1991
Film
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Larry Zbyszko
2014
Film
WCW SuperBrawl II
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
Film
WCW WrestleWar 1992
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
Film
WWE: The Best of Sting
Larry Zbyszko
2014
Film
Tag Team Champions
Larry Zbyszko
1986
Film
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Larry Zbyzsko
2010
Film
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1992
Film
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Larry Zbyszko
1988
Film
AWA WrestleRock 1986
Larry Zbyszko
1986
Film
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Larry Zbyszko
2014
Film
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Larry Zbyszko
1991
Film
WCW Souled Out 1998
Larry Zbyszko
1998
Film
NWA Starrcade 1987
Larry Zbyszko
1987
Film
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Larry Zbyszko
1991
Film
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
1997
Film
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Larry Zbyszko
1991
Film
AWA SuperClash IV
Larry Zbyszko
1990
Film
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Larry Zbyszko
1985
Film
WCW Starrcade 1997
Larry Zbyszko
1997
Legends Never Die
Larry Zbyszko
2006
Film
The Unbreakable Bunch
Legend
2023
Film
TNA Against All Odds 2005
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
2005
Film
TNA Victory Road 2006
Larry Zbyszko
2006
Film
TNA Destination X 2005
Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
2005
Film
WCW Slamboree 1993
Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
1993
Film
WCW Slamboree 1994
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
Film
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Larry Zbyszko
1985
Film
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Larry Zbyszko
2006
Film
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
Film
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
Film
AWA SuperClash II
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1987
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Larry Zbyszko
1980
Film
TNA Slammiversary 2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
Film
AWA Super Clash
Larry Zbyszko
1985
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Larry Zbyszko
1988
Film
Most Unusual Matches
Larry Zbyszko
1985
Film
TNA Sacrifice 2006
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
2006
AWA StarCage
Larry Zbyszko
1985
PWUSA Star Wars
Larry Zbyszko
1985
Film
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
Larry Zbyszko
1986
Film
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
Larry Zbyszko
1991
Film
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Larry Zbyszko
1992
Film
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Larry Zbyszko
1985
AWA Battle by the Bay
Larry Zbyszko
1986
AWA Battle Royale '89
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
Film
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
Himself
2012
AWA War in The Windy City
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989