Cobra Kai, Johnny Lawrence and William Zabka

William Zabka on the ‘Cobra Kai’ Ending and Redemption of Johnny Lawrence
The original 'Karate Kid' star looks back on the show taking a leap with YouTube and becoming a cultural phenomenon on Netflix while he unpacks the series finale.
Cobra Kai Quietly Reveals Where Johnny Lawrence Is During Karate Kid: Legends
It was often unclear what Johnny would do when Cobra Kai ended, but the show has subtly provided an answer for his Karate Kid: Legends-era role.
Cobra Kai Star William Zabka on Johnny Lawrence's Redemption, Kreese
Cobra Kai star William Zabka on completing Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc from The Karate Kid to today, making amends, and more.
“He got what he wished for”: Cobra Kai co-creator opens up about Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc in Season 6 Part 3
Cobra Ka i Season 6 Part 3 also culminates Johnny’s emotional journey as he is finally able to overcome his childhood trauma that was caused by abuse at the hands of his mentor, John Kreese. Talking about how the arc concludes in the finale, Schlossberg said:
'Cobra Kai' spoilers! William Zabka spills on Johnny Lawrence's 'breakthrough moment'
Forty years after being the villain of "The Karate Kid," William Zabka closes his character's redemption story in "Cobra Kai" finale. (Spoilers!)
How Did “Cobra Kai” End? Unpacking the Emotional Series Finale — and What's Next for “The Karate Kid” Universe
In the final scene, Daniel attempts to catch a fly with chopsticks like Mr. Miyagi challenged him to do in The Karate Kid. Johnny comes and squishes the fly with his hands while they are out for lunch, once again illustrating that their friendship is based on differences.
'Cobra Kai' Star Jacob Bertrand Reveals His Ass-Kicking Karate Workout
JACOB BERTRAND HAS been prepping for his role in Netflix's Cobra Kai as Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz since he was a kid. Well, kind of. Bertrand's introduction to martial arts started the same as many, "in a strip mall karate class when I was six years old,
Cobra Kai fans are only just realising karate kid Ralph Macchio's real age
Ralph Macchio, who rose to fame after playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and is now appearing in the spin-off Cobra Kai, has left viewers shocked after they learned how old he really is
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‘Cobra Kai’ Is The Ultimate Johnny Lawrence Redemption Story ‘Karate Kid’ Fans Never Knew They Always Needed
The Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is the quintessential ’80s villain. You didn’t attend high school ...
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Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals. Then 'Cobra Kai' made them pals.
Even wise Mr. Miyagi couldn’t have seen the surprising path taken by “The Karate Kid” stars Ralph Macchio and William ...
‘I was the original Karate Kid – 40 years later, my story comes full circle’
That’s because the final scene that they ended up shooting together paid homage to the first time that their characters met – ...
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“We thought about keeping that ending”: Cobra Kai Creators Were Right About the Fate of a Major Character That Was Nearly Changed
As Cobra Kai ended its six-season run, a key character death has been weighing on the showrunners' minds since its airing.