Larry Whistler
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1951
- Birthplace
- 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
as Legend
WWE Hall of Fame 2015 2015
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting 2014
as Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik 2014
as Self
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies 2014
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1 2014
as Larry Zbyszko
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko 2012
as Himself
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon 2010
as Larry Zbyzsko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Victory Road 2006 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
- Legends Never Die
Legends Never Die 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2006 2006
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
TNA Sacrifice 2005 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Slammiversary 2005 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Destination X 2005 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
TNA Against All Odds 2005 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
WCW Souled Out 1998 1998
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1997 1997
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 1997
as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW All Nighter 1995 1995
Actor
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII 1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1994 1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993 1993
as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary 1992
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW WrestleWar 1992 1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II 1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII 1992
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW/New Japan Supershow II 1992
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV 1990
as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA War in The Windy City
AWA War in The Windy City 1989
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Battle Royale '89
AWA Battle Royale '89 1989
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem 1988
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
- The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament 1988
as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede 1988
as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Starrcade 1987 1987
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash II 1987
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul 1986
as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA Battle by the Bay
AWA Battle by the Bay 1986
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA WrestleRock 1986 1986
as Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions 1986
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
- AWA StarCage
AWA StarCage 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
- PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
- PWUSA Star Wars
PWUSA Star Wars 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
Most Unusual Matches 1985
as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Showdown at Shea '80 1980
as Larry Zbyszko
Credits from TMDB.