Larry Whistler
Acting
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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movieWWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015
Larry Zbyszko
movieWWE: The Best of Sting
2014
Larry Zbyszko
moviePro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014
Larry Zbyszko
movieTNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006
Larry Zbyszko
movieTNA Victory Road 2006
2006
Larry Zbyszko
Legends Never Die
2006
Larry Zbyszko
movieTNA Sacrifice 2006
2006
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
movieTNA Sacrifice 2005
2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
movieTNA Slammiversary 2005
2005
Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
movieTNA Destination X 2005
2005
Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
movieTNA Against All Odds 2005
2005
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
tvTNA iMPACT!
2004
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Souled Out 1998
1998
Larry Zbyszko
tvWCW Thunder
1998
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Starrcade 1997
1997
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997
Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
movieWCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Slamboree 1994
1994
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Slamboree 1993
1993
Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
movieWCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
movieWCW WrestleWar 1992
1992
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW SuperBrawl II
1992
"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992
"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Starrcade 1991
1991
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991
Larry Zbyszko
movieWCW WrestleWar 1991
1991
Larry Zbyszko
movieAWA SuperClash IV
1990
Larry Zbyszko
AWA War in The Windy City
1989
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle Royale '89
1989
"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
movieNWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
tvClash of the Champions
1988
Larry Zbyszko (Appearance) / Larry Zbyszko / "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko / Larry Zbyszko (Ringside) / "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
movieNWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
Larry Zbyszko
movieNWA Starrcade 1987
1987
Larry Zbyszko
movieAWA SuperClash II
1987
Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
movieAWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986
Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle by the Bay
1986
Larry Zbyszko
movieAWA WrestleRock 1986
1986
Larry Zbyszko
movieTag Team Champions
1986
Larry Zbyszko
tvNWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
Larry Zbyszko
movieAWA Super Clash
1985
Larry Zbyszko
movieAWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985
Larry Zbyszko
AWA StarCage
1985
Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Star Wars
1985
Larry Zbyszko
movieMost Unusual Matches
1985
Larry Zbyszko
movieBest of the WWF Volume 1
1985
Larry Zbyszko
tvAWA Arena Shows
1981
Larry Zbyszko
tvWWF Championship Wrestling
1980
Larry Zbyszko
tvWWF All-Star Wrestling
1975
Larry Zbyszko
tvWWE Old School
1973
Larry Zbyszko