Larry Zbyszko Archives - Slam Wrestling

‘Luscious’ Johnny Valiant killed in auto accident

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 4, 2018 | Interviews, Obituaries

Television station WPXI in Pittsburgh is reporting that “Luscious” Johnny Valiant has...

Mr. Fuji dead at age 82

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 28, 2016 | Interviews, Obituaries

WWE is reporting that Mr. Fuji — Harry Fujiwara — has died. He was 82 years of age,...

Verne Gagne dead at 89

Posted by Steven Johnson | Apr 28, 2015 | Interviews, Obituaries

Verne Gagne, one of the biggest stars ever in professional wrestling, and later a promoter for...

WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015 make four hours fly by

Posted by Nolan Howell | Mar 29, 2015 | Interviews, WrestleMania

Anyone who has had the experience of watching a WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony knows to...

‘Geeto’ Newt Tattrie taught wrestling — and life lessons

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 28, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

In 2006, Newt Tattrie talked a little about his history as a trainer: “Nobody likes to admit...

Taking a SHINE to rising star Santana

Posted by Ranjan Chhibber, Ph.D. | Jul 3, 2013 | Interviews

Watching up and coming female wrestler Santana Garrett at the May 2013 SHINE event, one could see...

An exploration of the art of announcing

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 29, 2009 | Interviews

Pro wrestling announcers have perhaps the most challenging jobs in the business. They are the only...

A Cruise down memory lane

Posted by MATT JOHNSON | Nov 6, 2008 | Interviews

Last seen alongside Larry Zbyszko, hosting the TBS show WCW Pro on Sundays afternoons, Chris...

Zbyszko a riotous delight

Posted by Richard Kamchen | Jun 26, 2008 | Classics, Interviews

Wrestling fans should be pleased to know the Larry Zbyszko they remember as a caustic heel and...

Zbyszko leaves reader wanting more

Posted by Richard Kamchen | Jun 3, 2008 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Larry Zbyszko, like a definitive showman, leaves his audience craving more in his 192-page...

ROH & Stone Cold salvage SF convention

Posted by Bob Kapur | Oct 22, 2007 | Events

After its spectacular collapse on Saturday, people would have understood if Wrestle Fan Fest 2007...

Zbyszko still ranting over Raven

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 8, 2006 | Interviews

The Raven / Larry Zbyszko saga is that rare gem in today’s fast-paced pro wrestling world...

Lucha legend Dr. Wagner dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 13, 2004 | Obituaries

Dr. Wagner, one of the legends of lucha libre, died Sunday from a heart attack at his home in...

Zbyszko moves from wrestling to golf

Posted by Steven Johnson | Dec 8, 2003 | Interviews

If you tune into a Senior PGA golf tournament, only to find Fuzzy Zoeller lodged headfirst in a...

Present celebrates past at wrestling legends event

Posted by Steven Johnson | Nov 10, 2003 | Events, Interviews

Bena, Virginia is hardly a bustling metropolis, and the Abingdon Ruritan Club, sitting quietly...

Zbyszko shoot tape full of insights

Posted by John Molinaro | Nov 1, 2001 | Shoot Interviews

Larry Zbyszko Shoot Interview (2001) Date Available: Now. Running Time: roughly 4 hours Price:...

Larry Zbyszko story archive

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 19, 1900 | Story Archives

Feb. 25, 2013: Zbyszko looks back at 1980 and Sammartino feud in new DVD June 26, 2008: Zbyszko a...

Tag: Larry Zbyszko

‘Luscious’ Johnny Valiant killed in auto accident

Mr. Fuji dead at age 82

Verne Gagne dead at 89

WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015 make four hours fly by

‘Geeto’ Newt Tattrie taught wrestling — and life lessons

Taking a SHINE to rising star Santana

An exploration of the art of announcing

A Cruise down memory lane

Zbyszko a riotous delight

Zbyszko leaves reader wanting more

ROH & Stone Cold salvage SF convention

Zbyszko still ranting over Raven

Lucha legend Dr. Wagner dies

Zbyszko moves from wrestling to golf

Present celebrates past at wrestling legends event

Zbyszko shoot tape full of insights

Larry Zbyszko story archive

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