Larry Whistler
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1951 (age 74)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
The Unbreakable Bunch
Movie · as Legend
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik
Movie · as Self
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WWE Rivalries
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
Movie · as Himself
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Movie · as Larry Zbyzsko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2006
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
TNA Victory Road 2006
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
Legends Never Die
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
TNA Destination X 2005
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
TNA Against All Odds 2005
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Slammiversary 2005
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA iMPACT!
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 7 eps
WCW Souled Out 1998
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Thunder
TV · as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko · 3 eps
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW Starrcade 1997
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW All Nighter 1995
Movie
WCW Slamboree 1994
Movie · as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
Movie · as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
Movie · as "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II
Movie · as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1992
Movie · as "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash IV
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle Royale '89
Movie · as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA War in The Windy City
Movie · as "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
TV · as Larry Zbyszko (Appearance), "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko, Larry Zbyszko (Ringside), "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko · 1 ep
NWA Starrcade 1987
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash II
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
AWA WrestleRock 1986
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle by the Bay
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Star Wars
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
Most Unusual Matches
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA StarCage
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 6 eps
AWA Arena Shows
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 1 ep
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Movie · as Larry Zbyszko
WWF Championship Wrestling
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 13 eps
WWF All-Star Wrestling
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 25 eps
WWE Old School
TV · as Larry Zbyszko · 3 eps