Larry Whistler

Actor

Born December 5, 1951 in 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.

Filmography

The Unbreakable Bunch

Legend

WWE Hall of Fame 2015

Larry Zbyszko

WWE Rivalries

Self

WWE: The Best of Sting

Larry Zbyszko

The Sheik

Self

Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies

Larry Zbyszko

WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1

Larry Zbyszko

Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko

Himself

Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon

Larry Zbyzsko

TNA Bound for Glory 2006

Larry Zbyszko

TNA Victory Road 2006

Larry Zbyszko

TNA Sacrifice 2006

Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)

TNA Sacrifice 2005

Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)

TNA Slammiversary 2005

Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)

TNA Destination X 2005

Larry Zbyszko (Interview)

TNA Against All Odds 2005

Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)

TNA iMPACT!

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Souled Out 1998

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Thunder

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko

WCW Starrcade 1997

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Halloween Havoc 1997

Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)

WCW All Nighter 1995

WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko

WCW Slamboree 1994

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko

WCW Slamboree 1993

Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)

WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary

Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)

WCW WrestleWar 1992

"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko

WCW SuperBrawl II

"The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko

WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII

"The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko

WCW/New Japan Supershow II

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Starrcade 1991

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Clash of The Champions XVII

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Halloween Havoc 1991

Larry Zbyszko

WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91

Larry Zbyszko

WCW WrestleWar 1991

Larry Zbyszko

AWA SuperClash IV

Larry Zbyszko

NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)

Clash of the Champions

Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

Larry Zbyszko

NWA Starrcade 1987

Larry Zbyszko

AWA SuperClash II

Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)

AWA The Brawl in St. Paul

Larry Zbyszko

AWA WrestleRock 1986

Larry Zbyszko

Tag Team Champions

Larry Zbyszko

NWA World Championship Wrestling

Larry Zbyszko

AWA Super Clash

Larry Zbyszko

AWA Wrestling For a Cure

Larry Zbyszko

Most Unusual Matches

Larry Zbyszko

Best of the WWF Volume 1

Larry Zbyszko

AWA Arena Shows

Larry Zbyszko

WWF Championship Wrestling

Larry Zbyszko

WWF All-Star Wrestling

Larry Zbyszko

WWE Old School

Larry Zbyszko