Larry Whistler
Known for: Acting
Born: December 5, 1951
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
53 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
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The Unbreakable Bunch
2023
6.8
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
7.0
WWE Rivalries
2014
7.7
WWE: The Best of Sting
2014
7.4
The Sheik
2014
4.6
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014
NR
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014
NR
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012
7.7
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010
7.5
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006
NR
TNA Victory Road 2006
2006NR
Legends Never Die
2006
NR
TNA Sacrifice 2006
2006
7.0
TNA Sacrifice 2005
2005
8.0
TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005
8.0
TNA Destination X 2005
2005
6.5
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005
7.1
TNA iMPACT!
2004
10.0
WCW Souled Out 1998
1998
7.4
WCW Thunder
1998
5.0
WCW Starrcade 1997
1997
7.5
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997
NR
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
NR
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994
7.0
WCW Slamboree 1994
1994
10.0
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993
NR
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992
6.0
WCW WrestleWar 1992
1992
8.0
WCW SuperBrawl II
1992
6.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992
NR
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992
8.0
WCW Starrcade 1991
1991
NR
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991
7.0
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991
7.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
1991
8.0
WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991
10.0
AWA SuperClash IV
1990NR
AWA War in The Windy City
19895.0
AWA Battle Royale '89
1989
8.5
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
19887.0
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988
NR
Clash of the Champions
1988
6.0
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
5.9
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987
10.0
AWA SuperClash II
1987
NR
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986NR
AWA Battle by the Bay
1986
10.0
AWA WrestleRock 1986
1986
NR
Tag Team Champions
1986
NR
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
7.9
AWA Super Clash
1985
NR
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
19858.5
AWA StarCage
1985NR
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
1985NR
PWUSA Star Wars
1985
9.0
Most Unusual Matches
1985
NR
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
NR
AWA Arena Shows
1981NR
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
1980
NR
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
NR
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
NR
WWE Old School
1973