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Larry Whistler

Actor · Born 1951-12-05 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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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 an…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. TNA iMPACT! (2004) — Larry Zbyszko
  2. The Sheik (2014) — Self
  3. Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2014) — Larry Zbyszko
  4. WCW Thunder (1998) — "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
  5. NWA Starrcade 1987 (1987) — Larry Zbyszko
  6. WWE: The Best of Sting (2014) — Larry Zbyszko
  7. AWA Super Clash (1985) — Larry Zbyszko
  8. WWE Hall of Fame 2015 (2015) — Larry Zbyszko
  9. AWA Battle Royale '89 (1989) — "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
  10. NWA Bunkhouse Stampede (1988) — Larry Zbyszko
  11. WCW WrestleWar 1991 (1991) — Larry Zbyszko
  12. WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 (1991) — Larry Zbyszko
  13. WCW Starrcade 1997 (1997) — Larry Zbyszko
  14. Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon (2010) — Larry Zbyzsko
  15. WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993) — Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
  16. TNA Bound for Glory 2006 (2006) — Larry Zbyszko
  17. TNA Against All Odds 2005 (2005) — Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
  18. WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 (1997) — Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
  19. NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988) — Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
  20. AWA StarCage (1985) — Larry Zbyszko
  21. TNA Destination X 2005 (2005) — Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
  22. TNA Sacrifice 2005 (2005) — Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
  23. TNA Slammiversary 2005 (2005) — Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
  24. WCW Souled Out 1998 (1998) — Larry Zbyszko
  25. Most Unusual Matches (1985) — Larry Zbyszko
  26. AWA SuperClash IV (1990) — Larry Zbyszko
  27. AWA WrestleRock 1986 (1986) — Larry Zbyszko
  28. The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) — Larry Zbyszko
  29. WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII (1992) — "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
  30. AWA SuperClash II (1987) — Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
  31. WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 (1991) — Larry Zbyszko
  32. WCW Starrcade 1991 (1991) — Larry Zbyszko
  33. WCW SuperBrawl II (1992) — "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
  34. WCW WrestleWar 1992 (1992) — "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
  35. WCW Slamboree 1994 (1994) — "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
  36. WWE Rivalries (2014) — Self
  37. WWF Championship Wrestling (1980) — Larry Zbyszko
  38. TNA Sacrifice 2006 (2006) — Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
  39. WCW/New Japan Supershow II (1992) — Larry Zbyszko
  40. PWUSA Star Wars (1985) — Larry Zbyszko