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.

Lawrence’s story begins with “The Karate Kid” (1984) movie as the arrogant rich kid of the San Fernando Valley, persistently giving the new kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a hard time. This ...

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 ...

William Zabka traces Johnny Lawrence's evolution from Karate Kid 2 to the series finale and ending of Netflix's Cobra Kai.

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 ...

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

Lawrence, of course, was Daniel’s nemesis in the original Karate Kid movie but then spent six seasons of Cobra Kai changing his entire life, eventually becoming the sensei at the most famous ...

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, ...

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