Larry Whistler
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.
Fotos
Filmes (53)
The Unbreakable Bunch
2023 · Legend
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
2015 · Larry Zbyszko
WWE: The Best of Sting
2014 · Larry Zbyszko
The Sheik
2014 · Self
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
2014 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
2014 · Larry Zbyszko
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
2012 · Himself
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
2010 · Larry Zbyzsko
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006 · Larry Zbyszko
TNA Victory Road 2006
2006 · Larry Zbyszko
Legends Never Die
2006 · Larry Zbyszko
TNA Sacrifice 2006
2006 · Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
TNA Sacrifice 2005
2005 · Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005 · Larry Zbyszko (TNA Official)
TNA Destination X 2005
2005 · Larry Zbyszko (Interview)
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005 · Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
WCW Souled Out 1998
1998 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1997
1997 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
1997 · Larry Zbyszko (Special Guest Referee)
WCW All Nighter 1995
1995
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
1994 · "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1994
1994 · "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993 · Larry Zbyszko (Color Commentator)
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
1992 · Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
WCW WrestleWar 1992
1992 · "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW SuperBrawl II
1992 · "The Cruncher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992 · "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
1992 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Starrcade 1991
1991 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
1991 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
1991 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW WrestleWar 1991
1991 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA 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
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988 · Larry Zbyszko (Appearance)
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988 · Larry Zbyszko
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988 · Larry Zbyszko
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA SuperClash II
1987 · Larry Zbyszko (Ringside)
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
1986 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA Battle by the Bay
1986 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA WrestleRock 1986
1986 · Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team Champions
1986 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA Super Clash
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA StarCage
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
PWUSA Star Wars
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
Most Unusual Matches
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
1980 · Larry Zbyszko
Séries (9)
WWE Rivalries
2014 · Self
TNA iMPACT!
2004 · Larry Zbyszko
WCW Thunder
1998 · "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
Clash of the Champions
1988 · Larry Zbyszko (Appearance), Larry Zbyszko, "The Crunher" Larry Zbyszko, Larry Zbyszko (Ringside), "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985 · Larry Zbyszko
AWA Arena Shows
1981 · Larry Zbyszko
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980 · Larry Zbyszko
WWF All-Star Wrestling
1975 · Larry Zbyszko
WWE Old School
1973 · Larry Zbyszko