Johnny defeated Sensei Wolf in a way that recontextualizes the fight between Zabka's character and Daniel LaRusso in the original Karate Kid movie.

Johnny Lawrence is, undeniably, a key figure in Karate Kid lore. His story is pivotal not just for its emotional weight but also for his contributions to karate and mentorship in the franchise.

The Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is the quintessential ’80s villain. You didn’t attend high school with thee Johnny Lawrence, but everyone knows a Johnny Lawrence.

The newest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” initially seemed like it was leaving Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) by the wayside. However, by the end of the movie ...

During its six-season run, Cobra Kai — the Karate Kid sequel series created by Josh Heald ... and that William Zabka (a.k.a. Johnny Lawrence) has way more range than just "teen-movie bully." Still, ...

Josh Heald, co-creator of Netflix's 'Cobra Kai', wanted Hilary Swank to reprise her 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) role as ...

Zabka played Johnny Lawrence, a bully who beats up Daniel and later becomes his adversary in the All Valley karate tournament. After starring in The Karate Kid, Zabka landed roles in 1985's ...

We once ranked the most vicious villains of The Karate Kid franchise, and many of the characters that you might expect made the list, such as John Kreese, Johnny Lawrence, and Terry Silver.

As 'Cobra Kai' brings the 'Karate Kid' universe to a close with its sixth and final season, the show's creators have revealed that they made an effort to bring back a familiar face, Hilary Swank. The ...

Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove was booted from a fan convention after allegedly biting co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a VIP ...

Cobra Kai ran for six seasons and serves as a sequel or spin-off to the Karate Kid film franchise, with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprising their respective roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny ...