Larry Whistler
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.
Known For
WWF All-Star Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
TNA iMPACT!
Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
WWE Old School
Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
Clash of the Champions
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WWF Championship Wrestling
Larry Zbyszko
WWE Rivalries
Self
AWA Arena Shows
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Thunder
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik
Self
WCW SuperBrawl II
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Souled Out 1998
Larry Zbyszko
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Larry Zbyzsko
NWA Starrcade 1987
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1992
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
AWA WrestleRock 1986
Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
Larry Zbyszko
WCW All Nighter 1995
WCW Starrcade 1997
Larry Zbyszko
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991
Larry Zbyszko
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Larry Zbyszko
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993
Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1994
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko