Who Is Larry Sweeney? Age, Biography and Wiki
Larry Sweeney, born on February 18, 1981, was an iconic American professional wrestler and wrestling manager. Known for his charismatic personality and high-energy performances, Sweeney made a significant impact in the world of professional wrestling before his untimely passing in 2011. At the time of his death, Sweeney was just 30 years old. His legacy continues to influence wrestlers today, with fans celebrating his contributions to the industry long after his departure.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 18, 1981 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 11 April, 2011 |
| Died Place | Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
Popularity
Larry Sweeney's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Larry Sweeney stood approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighed around 220 pounds (99 kg) during his wrestling career. His athletic build and dynamic movements in the ring contributed to his popularity as a performer. While exact body measurements are less documented, his fit physique was a significant aspect of his wrestling persona.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Larry Sweeney's private life was less documented than his wrestling career. As of his passing, he had not publicly disclosed any long-term relationships or partnerships, leading to speculation among fans. His family remains an essential part of his legacy, as they have often shared memories and insights about his life and career following his death.
In 2007 Sweeney's Ring of Honor relationship with Chris Hero entered Chikara, when on April 22 he helped Hero defeat Claudio Castagnoli and thus force him back into The Kings of Wrestling. The following month Hero, Sweeney and Castagnoli joined forces with Team F.I.S.T.
(Icarus, Gran Akuma and Chuck Taylor) to form the Kings of Wrestling superstable. The stable was later joined by Mitch Ryder, Shayne Hawke and Max Boyer. On December 9 Castagnoli defeated Hero, who afterwards left Chikara for good, thus disbanding the Kings of Wrestling.
Sweeney continued to team with Mitch Ryder and Shayne Hawke as the Fabulous Three and together they made it to the quarter-finals of the 2008 King of Trios tournament, before losing to the Golden Trio of Delirious, Hallowicked and Helios.
After a series of trios losses, Ryder fired Sweeney from the group on June 15, 2008, after which Sweeney turned tecnico for the first time in his Chikara career. After months of trying to earn the trust of former Kings of Wrestling stable mate Claudio Castagnoli, he finally agreed to team with Sweeney on December 14.
However, in the match against the Fabulous Two Sweeney turned on Castagnoli by hitting him with brass knucks and re-joined Ryder and Hawke.
Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his passing in 2011, Larry Sweeney's net worth was estimated to be around $1 million. This figure was accumulated through his wrestling career, merchandise sales, and various appearances. Although he is no longer with us, his influence in wrestling continues to resonate, potentially leading to posthumous earnings from merchandise and fan tributes.
On October 19, 2008, Sweeney made an appearance at Shimmer Women Athletes taping, the sister promotion of ROH. He cut a promo about how his client in ROH Sara Del Rey would get her Shimmer Championship rematch in ROH. Later in the evening he would pull Del Rey out of the ring to save her from MsChif and Serena Deeb.
On April 20, 2009, Sweeney announced on his official MySpace page that he had quit ROH over monetary issues. On December 19, 2009, at Final Battle 2009, ROH's first live pay-per-view, Sweeney returned to the company as a color commentator, but did not make any appearances after that.
Career, Business and Investments
Larry Sweeney began his professional wrestling career in the early 2000s and quickly gained recognition for his unique style. He worked with various promotions, including Ring of Honor (ROH), where he became well-known for his role as a manager and wrestler. His career was marked by outstanding promotional skills and the ability to engage fans.
In addition to his wrestling career, Sweeney was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, participating in various business ventures, including training schools and wrestling seminars that helped support the next generation of wrestlers.
Sweeney's first professional match took place at the Windy City Pro Wrestling Battle of the Belts 2000 on May 20, 2000, at the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana. He wrestled under the ring name 'El Zapatista' and participated in a three-ring, 120-man battle royale.
He did not decide to pursue a career in professional wrestling until 2002, when he was living in India and training in amateur wrestling at the Sri Satpal Pehlewan Akhara at the Chattrasol Stadium in Model Town, Delhi, India.
After returning to the states and completing his studies, he enrolled in the Chikara Wrestle Factory in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in September 2003, under head trainer Mike Quackenbush and co-instructors Chris Hero and Skayde.
Sweeney also received training from Buddy Rose and Colonel DeBeers in Portland, Oregon, before debuting on May 1, 2004, in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
Social Network
Larry Sweeney was active on various social media platforms, where fans could follow his journey and interact with him. Today, his legacy is preserved through fan pages and wrestling forums that keep his memory alive. Although he is not present on social media in 2025, his fans still celebrate his contributions through dedicated pages on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
After being trained at the Chikara Wrestle Factory, Sweeney made his debut for the promotion on July 10, 2004, at the second annual Young Lions Cup, as the leader of Sweet 'n' Sour International, a stable of wrestlers who had been denied wildcard spots in the tournament.
Throughout the tournament Sweeney's stable mates interfered in his matches and in the end he defeated Jigsaw to win the Chikara Young Lions Cup in only his seventh professional match. Jigsaw was looking for a rematch with Sweeney, but he was more interested in the bigger Chikara names, such as Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush.
On October 30, 2004, Sweeney's stable met a group led by Jigsaw in an eight on eight torneo cibernetico match. Sweeney was pinned by Jigsaw, after his stable mate Spyrazul turned on him and then unmasked himself as Quackenbush. On November 19 Sweeney lost the Young Lions Cup to Jigsaw in his first defense.
Sweeney entered the 2005 Tag World Grand Prix with Share Cropper, but they were eliminated from the tournament in the first round by Shane Storm and Mister ZERO.
On May 20 Sweeney and Cropper were defeated by Jolly Roger and Lance Steel in a "Crybaby/Slave for a Month" match and as a result the entire Sweet 'n' Sour International were forced to wear diapers the following night.
Sweeney refused to do this and after Crossbones pulled off his towel to reveal the diaper, Sweeney fired all of his stable mates and disbanded Sweet 'n' Sour International.
Education
Though specific details about Larry Sweeney's education are limited, it is known that he pursued wrestling training early on, which shaped his career. The network of relationships he built during his education in wrestling contributed to his growth as a performer and manager, allowing him to excel in an ever-evolving industry.
He graduated from New Trier High School and Oberlin College. As a junior at Oberlin, he travelled to India for a study-abroad program, and became interested in wrestling after seeing it there. He later moved to and resided in Pennsylvania. Whybrow suffered from bipolar disorder and had a mental breakdown in 2009, which he called "the absolute worst event" of his life at the time.
