Larry Zbyszko Shoot Interview
Take an enjoyable trip to Larry Land as RF VIDEO unveils its latest amazing shoot interview with former AWA World Heavyweight Champion, WWF, NWA , WCW, TNA star, the “Living Legend ” himself Larry Zybzsko. Larry sat down with us for almost four incredible hours and talked in-depth about his storied career. That’s right, get on board as Larry goes over all his exploits in the “human game of chess” that includes: turning on his mentor Bruno Sammartino, to his run as one of the final AWA World Heavyweight Champions, to playing a large part in the WCW vs. n W o war, to his current role in TNA as a member of the executive committee. Larry has been a major part of many different companies during his career and he’s not known for being quiet, so buckle yourself in tight, as the ride at Larry Land is a long and bumpy one! So many great stories and memories from the Living Legend, the memorable Enforcers team in WCW, his feud with Scott Hall in the n W o, winning the 1974 rookie of the year, the territory days, the AWA glory days and the end, announcing in WCW during the Monday night wars, and his hair feud with Raven in TNA. Unlike his wrestling career, there is no stalling on this shoot interview as Larry tells it like it is. You want stories on all the biggest names like Andre the Giant, “Superstar” Billy Graham, Brusier Brody, and Steve Austin? You’ll find all those superstars and many more discussed by a true wrestling legend. Seriously, the list is as long as Zybzsko’s credentials and includes the Old Age Outlaws in WCW, the series against AJ Styles in the early years of TNA, the Valiants, the Shea Stadoi, steel cage war, Ole Anderson, Verne Gagnes daughter, Mr. Saito, El Gigante, Curt Hennig, Bill Watts, and the hall of fame. Four great hours. One awesome interview. Only from RF VIDEO. What did you do before wrestling? Were you a fan prior? How did you break in? Memories of wrestling early in your career in Pittsburgh Did you cross paths with Bruno Memories of traveling to Vancouver What was it like in 1974 to win rookie of the year Initial memories of your first WWWF trips How did you hook up with Vince Sr Initial memories of Vince Sr Memories of California Memories of Freddie Blassie Memories of John Tolos Initial memories of Andre The Giant Memories of your series with the Valiants What did it mean to be a tag team champion back then Who did you travel most with Memories wrestling Billy Graham Early memories of wrestling Abdullah The Butcher Early memories of wrestling Killer Kowalski Whos idea was it to put you with Bruno as your mentor How legit was that if any What was Bruno like to deal with in those days Whos idea was it for the turn Is there any truth to the fact that the heat with you and Bruno stems from Bruno feeling you pressured him into the program What was it like to work Bruno Is it true that you were attacked a few times by fans as a heel Memories of working with Backlund Initial memories of when Hogan came up Hogan in his book says he and Andre drew the house at Shea, your comments What lead to you leaving the WWF How did you wind up in Georgia Thoughts on Ole as a booker Compare him and Vince Memories of Georgia Did you get more exposure from GA since it was on TBS then from when you were in the WWWF Memories of your series with Mr Wrestling 2 What do you remember about the early Road Warriors Memories of Tommy Rich What do you think about the stories of how Rich came to be NWA Champion Memories of Jake Roberts Memories of your series with Paul Orndorff Memories of working the Superdome and Bill Watts How did you wind up in the AWA Initial thoughts on Verne How did you wind up dating Verne’s daughter What were he and Greg’s reaction Is it true that you were busted at a Moody Blues concert How hard did Verne take it do you think when Hogan left for Vince Memories of your series with Nick Bockwinkel Thoughts on Bruiser Brody Thoughts on Stan Hansen how things turned out with the AWA belt Memories of Curt Hennig Memories of Scott Hall Memories of the Midnight Rockers Memories of your series with Sgt Slaughter Do you think Verne fell out of touch with the business Memories of working with Ray Stevens When you wound up with the AWA title was there any jealousy among the other guys Memories of your series with Nikita Koloff Memories of your series with Mr. Saito Memories of your series with Wahoo McDaniel Why did you leave the AWA Is it true that when Dale Gagne revived the AWA he offered and you declined the belt How did you wind up in the NWA Memories of Starrcade 87 Was it any different for you being a small fish in a big pond as compared to being the man in the AWA Thoughts on Dusty as booker back then Memories of politics between Dusty and Flair Flair in his book is hard on Bret Hart for what happened at SUrvivor Series and the possibilities of coming to WCW with Vinces belt. Do you think he is a hypocrite for doing the same thing in 91? Memories of the York Foundation and teaming with Terry Taylor Whos idea was it to put you with Arn Memories of teaming with Arn Memories of working with the Steiners Memories of your series with Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes Memories of Paul Heyman back then Memories of Missy Hyatt Memories of El Gigante Memories of Steve Austin Are you surprised at his success Memories of the Arn/Sid scissors incident Memories of the War Games Memories on your series with JYD Thoughts on Lex Luger and how things have turned out for him Whos idea was it to retire you and make you a commentator Who was your favorite WCW booker up til Bischoff Thoughts on Watts as booker Whos idea was it to bring you back against Regal and thoughts on Regal When Eric Bischoff came into power, you knew him from the AWA, what were your thoughts Do you think he ever saw you as a threat since you saw him back at a time when he was powerless What were your thoughts when Hogan came over What were your thoughts when you heard that WCW was going live Mondays against Vince Memories of the Orndorff/Vader fight How well did you get along with Bischoff Who were your favorite and least favorite people to do commentary with Did it bother you when you realized that the locker room was being worked with the Brian Pillman-Kevin Sullivan feud? What was it like at the time that the boys started to realize that Benoit had stolen the bookers wife? How did Eric Bischoff change with success? What were your thoughts on the public Bischoff and Flair feud? Do you think that Flair should have just accepted his role and stepped aside? What was it like at the time that the boys started to realize that Benoit had stolen the bookers wife? How did Eric Bischoff change with success? What were your thoughts on the public Bischoff and Flair feud? Do you think that Flair should have just accepted his role and stepped aside? Thoughts on the rise of Goldberg? Thoughts on Konan? Did you see the potential in Benoit and Guerrero? Do you think that Bret Hart didnt fit in in WCW? What did you think when Scott Steiner walked out and cut the shoot promo on WCW on Nitro? Initial impressions and thoughts on Vince Russo? Do you think he was in way over his head? Did things ever get real personal between you and Scott Hall Whos idea was it to bring you back Memories of your series with Curt Hennig Whos idea was it to put you in the Old Age Outlaws Memories of Funk and Orndorff at that time Were you surprised at how popular you became When were you told that WCW was sold to Vince? What do you remember about the last Nitro before, during, and after? What did you think when you heard Vince make that deragatory remark about you on tv? Did you make any attempt to bury the heat with Vince? What did you expect after the sale? Were you ever called about coming in? Where do you think Vince went wrong with his booking of the WCW guys after the sale? What did you intend to do with your life after WCW was sold Why do you think there is heat between you and Vince Why do you think Dusty’s TCW never worked out What happened in 2001 that you sued the WWE What was the result of that lawsuit What was it like to work with Bruno at the legends show a few years ago Do you think the heat was buried How did you wind up in TNA Memories of your series with AJ Styles Thoughts on Jeff Jarrett Last February you disappeared from TNA for awhile and came back in June, what happened Thoughts on your feud with Raven Do you still like wrestling or do you prefer commentary Is it time to push someone else as Champ Are you surprised that Flair is still pushed hard in 2006? Can TNA compete with the WWE Do you prefer working with vets or younger guys on indy shows How do you think the business has changed over the last 15 years and is it good or bad? Do you think there comes a point where someone who has made such a good living off of the business should give back by either putting younger guys over or teaching? Do you think TNA has a future Favorite guys to work and fav matches Least fav guys to work and least fav matches Biggest piece of advice you can give for success in the business What is your favorite moment in your career If you could change some things about TNA to make it more successful,what would they be You have plans for a book and movie, can you elaborate on that Is it true that you are a licensed pilot Who do you enjoy watching Good ribs and road stories What is missing on the independents today Would you like to go into the Hall of Fame
