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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 5, 1951
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Also Known As
- Larry Zbyszko
Larry Zbyszko
0.4 Popularity
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
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Legend
The Unbreakable Bunch
2023
6.8
Larry Zbyszko
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
7.0
Self
WWE Rivalries
2014
7.7
Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting
2014
7.4
Self
The Sheik
2014
4.5
Larry Zbyszko
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014
0.0
Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014
0.0
Himself
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012
7.7
Larry Zbyzsko
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010
7.5
Larry Zbyszko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006
Credits
The Unbreakable Bunch
as Legend
2023
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WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Larry Zbyszko
2015
6.8
WWE Rivalries
as Self
2014
7.0
WWE: The Best of Sting
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
7.7
The Sheik
as Self
2014
7.4
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
4.5
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
as Larry Zbyszko
2014
0.0
Timeline: The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
as Himself
2012
0.0
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
as Larry Zbyzsko
2010
7.7
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
7.5
TNA Victory Road 2006
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
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Legends Never Die
as Larry Zbyszko
2006
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TNA Sacrifice 2006
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
2006
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TNA Sacrifice 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
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TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
2005
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TNA Destination X 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
2005
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TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
2005
4.0
TNA iMPACT!
as Larry Zbysko
2004
7.1
TNA iMPACT!
as Larry Zbyszko
2004
7.1
WCW Souled Out 1998
as Larry Zbyszko
1998
10.0
WCW Thunder
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1998
7.6
WCW Starrcade 1997
as Larry Zbyszko
1997
6.0
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
1997
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WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
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WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
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WCW Slamboree 1994
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1994
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WCW Slamboree 1993
as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
1993
10.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1992
0.0
WCW WrestleWar 1992
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
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WCW SuperBrawl II
as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
0.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
1992
0.0
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
as Larry Zbyszko
1992
0.0
WCW Starrcade 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
0.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
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WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
6.0
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
0.0
WCW WrestleWar 1991
as Larry Zbyszko
1991
10.0
AWA SuperClash IV
as Larry Zbyszko
1990
10.0
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AWA War in The Windy City
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
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AWA Battle Royale '89
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1989
5.0
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
7.0
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The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
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Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
1988
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Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
0.0
Clash of the Champions
as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
1988
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Clash of the Champions
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1988
0.0
Clash of the Champions
as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
1988
0.0
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
as Larry Zbyszko
1988
6.5
NWA Starrcade 1987
as Larry Zbyszko
1987
5.2
AWA SuperClash II
as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
1987
10.0
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
0.0
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AWA Battle by the Bay
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
10.0
Tag Team Champions
as Larry Zbyszko
1986
0.0
NWA World Championship Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
AWA Super Clash
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
7.9
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
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AWA StarCage
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
8.5
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PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
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PWUSA Star Wars
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
Most Unusual Matches
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
Best of the WWF Volume 1
as Larry Zbyszko
1985
0.0
AWA Arena Shows
as Larry Zbyszko
1981
0.0
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WWE Showdown at Shea '80
as Larry Zbyszko
1980
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WWF Championship Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
1980
6.0
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Larry Zbyszko
1975
0.0
WWE Old School
as Larry Zbyszko
1973
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