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.
“Cobra Kai”'s William Zabka reveals the Johnny-Dutch scene we didn't get to see
The actor also shares his thoughts on Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc, potential spinoffs, and having Ralph Macchio call him a "p---y."
Johnny Lawrence is the real Karate Kid
The real Karate Kid has always been Johnny Lawrence: member and sensei of Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang karate dojos. The wildly successful “Cobra Kai” reached its series finale on Netflix on Feb. 13, but the show was far from the start of Lawrence’s journey.
The 'Cobra Kai' season 6 finale ending closes a chapter, but it's not the end of the 'Karate Kid' franchise
After six thrilling seasons, the "Cobra Kai" finale gives the series a worthy ending. While there won't be a season 7, there's more to be excited about.
“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' 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
From 1984 to 2018, the character of Johnny Lawrence was pop culture shorthand for a bully who finally got his comeuppance. And then along came Cobra Kai. The final five episodes of Netflix’s ...
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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.
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“Cobra Kai” Season Finale is Bittersweet Thrill
After six seasons of jaw-dropping action, emotional character arcs, and unexpected twists, "Cobra Kai" has officially bowed ...
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'Cobra Kai' spoilers! William Zabka spills on Johnny Lawrence's 'breakthrough moment'
Forty years later in the series finale episode of “Cobra Kai,” it’s the same mat but a different winner, with Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) lifted up by his students and basking in sweet ...
Cobra Kai creators say they have been talking "nonstop" about "multiple" spin-off ideas
Cobra Kai's creators clearly aren't ruling out any spin-offs as Hayden Schlossberg reveals the creative team has been working ...
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Cobra Kai: Why was Aisha written off the show? Reason explored
Netflix’s Cobra Kai launched part 3 of its final season on February 13, 2025, and quickly became one of the most highly ...