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