Acting
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.
Filmography
The Unbreakable Bunch
Film · 2023
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
Film · 2015
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Film · 2014
WWE: The Best of Sting
Film · 2014
The Sheik
Film · 2014
Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies
Film · 2014
WWE Rivalries
Series · 2014
Timeline The History of WWE – 1980 – As told By Larry Zybszko
Film · 2012
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Film · 2010
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Film · 2006
TNA Sacrifice 2006
Film · 2006
TNA Victory Road 2006
Film · 2006
Legends Never Die
Film · 2006
TNA Destination X 2005
Film · 2005
TNA Against All Odds 2005
Film · 2005
TNA Sacrifice 2005
Film · 2005
TNA Slammiversary 2005
Film · 2005
TNA iMPACT!
Series · 2004
TNA iMPACT!
Series · 2004
WCW Souled Out 1998
Film · 1998
WCW Thunder
Series · 1998
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
Film · 1997
WCW Starrcade 1997
Film · 1997
WCW All Nighter 1995
Film · 1995
WCW Slamboree 1994
Film · 1994
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
Film · 1994
WCW Slamboree 1993
Film · 1993
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Film · 1992
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Film · 1992
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
Film · 1992
WCW SuperBrawl II
Film · 1992
WCW WrestleWar 1992
Film · 1992
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Film · 1991
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Film · 1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
Film · 1991
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Film · 1991
WCW Starrcade 1991
Film · 1991
AWA SuperClash IV
Film · 1990
AWA Battle Royale '89
Film · 1989
AWA War in The Windy City
Film · 1989
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Film · 1988
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Film · 1988
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Film · 1988
Clash of the Champions
Series · 1988
Clash of the Champions
Series · 1988
Clash of the Champions
Series · 1988
Clash of the Champions
Series · 1988
Clash of the Champions
Series · 1988
NWA Starrcade 1987
Film · 1987
AWA SuperClash II
Film · 1987
AWA WrestleRock 1986
Film · 1986
Tag Team Champions
Film · 1986
AWA Battle by the Bay
Film · 1986
AWA The Brawl in St. Paul
Film · 1986
PWUSA Star Wars
Film · 1985
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Film · 1985
AWA Super Clash
Film · 1985
Most Unusual Matches
Film · 1985
Best of the WWF Volume 1
Film · 1985
AWA StarCage
Film · 1985
AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Film · 1985
NWA World Championship Wrestling
Series · 1985
AWA Arena Shows
Series · 1981
WWE Showdown at Shea '80
Film · 1980
WWF Championship Wrestling
Series · 1980
WWF All-Star Wrestling
Series · 1975
WWE Old School
Series · 1973