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Lex Luger Hopeful He’ll Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame

  • Author: Justin Barrasso

“The Total Package” Lex Luger is one of the most recognizable names in pro wrestling history. His rise, fall and redemption will be covered in the latest installment of Biography: WWE Legends , which debuts Sunday on A&E, revisiting a career certainly worth a closer inspection.

Luger had an early run in WCW, including a stint with the title, before a career-altering break in the World Wrestling Federation. After an initial stretch as the villainous “Narcissist,” Luger had the chance to fill Hulk Hogan’s shoes and replace Hulkamania. Yet his red-white-and-blue Lex Express ran out of gas before ever reaching top gear, and Luger ultimately faded to the middle of the card—until shocking the wrestling world with a surprise appearance to close out WCW’s first episode of Nitro . A week later, Luger wrestled Hogan to a DQ finish on Nitro , and he became an integral part of WCW during the famed “Monday Night Wars.”

Now 64, Luger—who is Larry Pfohl—looks far different than the muscled specimen he was during his career. (He suffered a spinal stroke 15 years ago, which has limited his mobility.) His story will be covered on A&E, 13 months after his Icons special was set to stream on Peacock (no official explanation from WWE has been provided for its indefinite delay), but hopefully Biography will offer the same precision and attention to detail that was present in Icons .

Speaking with Sports Illustrated , Luger shared his optimism for the special on A&E, discussed his health and touched on what a potential induction into the WWE Hall of Fame would mean to him.

Sports Illustrated: I had the chance to watch Icons last summer in advance of our interview , and it was an incredible, in-depth look at your career. It is a shame it never streamed on Peacock, especially considering the way it would have resonated with wrestling fans from the 1990s.

Lex Luger: Take heart. This is going to be almost identical as what was on Icons .

SI: You started in the backend of the territory era, but you broke in a very old-school manner.

LL: I was in the very backend of the territories. Then boom, we went national and international. What a time to go along for the ride.

SI: So many peers from the early part of your career were part of Starrcast this past weekend, which featured Ric Flair’s farewell match .

LL: There’s only one Naitch. Isn’t he incredible?

SI: The whole weekend must have been quite a reunion for you, connecting back to people you knew from the Jim Crockett era.

LL: It was a fabulous weekend. Talk about nostalgia and memories. It’s the only time ever the Crockett-era Horsemen were together for a photo shoot and Q&A. You never know, it could be the last. It was a lot of great memories and a lot of laughs.

SI: Your era lost a major star earlier this spring when the great Scott Hall died. You two had a long history, but you’re best known for working against each other in WCW while Scott was part of the NWO—you were even part of the famed Bash at the Beach main event in 1996 when Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Hall formed the New World Order . What are your memories of Scott?

LL: Scott was a great talent in the ring. We hung out quite a bit outside the ring and traveled together. We had a lot of great times together.

We also shared a lot of similar struggles. It was inspiring to see Scott when he emerged from that. I have nothing but love for Scott. It’s a tremendous loss. I have nothing but love for Scott and his family.

SI: You found a true friend in Steve Borden, better known as Sting, and Scott had that in Kevin Nash. I’m not sure I can think of two people that capture the brilliance of your era any better than Hall and Nash, and their story is only enhanced by their close friendship.

LL: Those two were extremely close. I think Kevin is still in the process of grieving. Those of us from that era, we spent so much time together on the road. We were with each other more than our families for close to 300 days a year. There’s a bond. Even when we don’t see each other, the friendships remain strong.

SI: You’re less than a year older than Sting, and your careers will forever intertwine. What have you thought of Sting’s renaissance in AEW?

LL: I love it. I can’t believe he’s doing what he’s doing, but I love watching. We just saw each other. I always want the best for him.

SI: How is your health?

LL: It’s mind-boggling. I’m in phenomenal health. Other than my mobility issues from my spinal cord issue, I’m very healthy, and that’s a miracle of God after what I put my body through. I usually use a wheelchair or a walker, but I can walk some.

I have great mobility; I drive. But you know how your power will go out for a moment during a storm? That can happen to me, and I’m on the floor before I know it. So I take a lot of precautions. I live totally independently, which wasn’t supposed to happen. I don’t look the same because I don’t hit the weights like I used to, but I’m healthy.

SI: It’s not a question of if, but a matter of when you get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame—possibly next spring—and during your induction, perhaps wrestling fans will see you walk on stage to receive the honor.

LL: I might pop out of the chair for that. I would take that chance, if that moment comes. That honor would be the cherry on top of my career.

SI: There’s no doubt you had a Hall of Fame career, but so much of your lasting stardom was in WCW—and you left WWE on shocking terms to show up on the very first Nitro . That was such a cutting-edge moment, but I’m sure it also left a lot of people upset in WWE.

LL: No doubt about it. But that was a great night. It’s hard to shock the boys, but man, even the boys were shocked. I’d done a house show the night before in New Brunswick, Canada [for WWE], so to show up on the first night of Nitro , it was incredible.

SI: As we discussed in our interview last year , you paid a price for fame. Will this special on A&E also cover the low points that took place during your career?

LL: You’ll see the good, the bad and the ugly. I like that my whole story is in there. There are lessons to be learned in life. I was what I was, and I am who I am now. And this will be my first time watching in its entirety.

SI: I hope the world gets to meet Pastor Steve .

LL: I did a half-mile walk with him the other day. We’re still best buddies.

SI: You haven’t wrestled a match since 2006. What does it mean that wrestling fans still remember you so fondly?

LL: I’m so grateful that wrestling fans still love me and show me so much support. There is nothing but love from me, and we’ll get to reexperience it all on Sunday night.

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Justin Barrasso can be reached at [email protected] . Follow him on Twitter @ JustinBarrasso .

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Biography: WWE Legends (2021)

Boasting an impressive physique, Lex Luger is given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All-American"; Luger's winning streak comes to a halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time a... Read all Boasting an impressive physique, Lex Luger is given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All-American"; Luger's winning streak comes to a halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time and the tragic death of girlfriend Miss Elizabeth. Boasting an impressive physique, Lex Luger is given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All-American"; Luger's winning streak comes to a halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time and the tragic death of girlfriend Miss Elizabeth.

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  • Self - College Football Hall of Famer

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James J. Dillon

  • Self - Former Manager, The Four Horsemen
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Ric Flair

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In an exclusive interview with PWMania.com , Scott Mitchell spoke with WWE Legend Lex Luger.

Luger opens up about his upcoming “Biography: WWE Legends” on A&E, his accomplishments in his illustrious career, the current state of professional wrestling, and more.

How did the WWE Legends Biography on A&E come to be? 

“I don’t know the particulars. What I believe is the Icons content we were going to do ended up moving over to A&E. It’s going to be very similar, thankfully for the fans of the Icon video. We’re all very excited about it. I haven’t seen it in its entirety yet, only bits and pieces of it. I like surprises and I can’t wait to see it.”

Be sure to watch the next installment of Biography: WWE Legends, featuring Lex Luger, exclusively on A&E at 8 PM EST this coming Sunday.

You’ve accomplished so much in your career, what went through your mind switching from pro football to pro wrestling, and everything you’ve accomplished

“It was like fourth of July fireworks for me. I almost didn’t realize how much I would skyrocket when I can. Ric Flair discovered me down in Florida, and brought me up and put me right into the Horsemen. I didn’t know the Horsemen were like the elite level group in wrestling at the time of bad guys. The rest was history. I had a main event career in the ring for like the next 15 years. I have a lot of great memories with the Horsemen, Lex Express, slamming Yokozuna, to the Monday Night Wars. Wrestling is always exciting but I was there at a very exciting time.”

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With everything going on with Vince’s retirement, what is your opinion on the current state of wrestling and where it’s headed?

“I don’t think the future has ever been brighter. Social media platforms with WWE are enormous. It’s continuing to grow globally, and it grew so much from when we did it. I love it, I’m a big fan now. The athleticism of these guys, they can do stuff that only a few of us even dreamed of back when I wrestled. The women also are knocking it out of the park. A lot of them are working better than some of the men now. It’s just a great time to be a wrestling fan and a wrestler. The future is very, very bright for professional wrestling. I evolved from a wrestler to a wrestling fan now. I enjoy it.”

Would you consider going to NXT or a place like that to mentor the next generation of wrestlers?

“One of the things I do with my life now is I’m a wellness counselor. If, and when, they bring me around guys, it’s great and I’m always available to help and they know that. I’m there if ever needed for sure. I can tell them what not to do [laughs].”

Do you have any favorite memories looking back on your career and everything you’ve accomplished?

“Yeah. Some of the highlights with the horsemen and being with that elite group was a real honor and privilege. Of course, also slamming Yokozuna on July 4th at USS Intrepid was huge. The Lex Express also, and just the Monday Night Wars in general. The big world title win over Hulk Hogan live on TV which nobody predicted. The crowd went berserk in Detroit that night. Just a lot of great memories.”

Any future hopes for the world of professional wrestling or future goals?

“Just have fun. Wrestling is a lot of fun and people enjoy it. It’s an escape from reality a little bit. Just continue to do what we’re doing.”

“Biography: WWE Legends” – Lex Luger – Premiere Sunday, August 7 at 8pm ET/PT

This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger – The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker “The Narcissist” and later “The All American.” Luger found his home with the WCW, and his matches helped cement the legendary rivalry between WWE and WCW. But Luger’s winning streak came to a grinding halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time, and the tragic death of his girlfriend, Miss Elizabeth.

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Posted by Trapper Tom Leturgey | Aug 8, 2022

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Lex Luger has a remarkable enthusiasm for life. That’s what his long-time friend Sting says about the former narcissist. And it isn’t often when Bret Hart calls someone one of his heroes.

The A&E documentary about the life and career of Lex Luger featured “put the camera on me” as a familiar refrain for Larry Pfohl, who professional wrestling fans know as Lex Luger (and will be referred to as such from here on out). But the man himself is quick to say, “I was always thinking of me, myself and I.” But today he exclaims “I am a miracle of God.”

The Sunday, August 7 episode of Biography was a very well-detailed exploration of Luger’s life, from a Buffalo, New York, upbringing to secret football player, to accomplished wrestler with a near-tragic modern day. Although produced by the WWE, this installment of the series features enough input from wrestlers who aren’t defined by the corporate office.

Luger’s father, a virtuoso pianist, didn’t want his son to play high school football. “I forged his name,” laughs Luger, shown in a wheelchair. It wasn’t established where Luger lives today, but he has spent his time between Buffalo and Atlanta in recent years. Luger details that he wanted to be a running back, but coaches at suburban Orchard Park wanted his tall and lean frame on the offensive line. Luger agreed to play on the line if he fumbled, which he did the first day of practice.

Coach Dan Reinhoudt called Luger a “relatively quiet” athlete with high expectations. After high school he first went to Penn State University and met his wife, collegiate athlete Peggy Hall (neither she, nor Lex’s children, son Brian or daughter Lauren, took part in the special).

Famed Penn State Coach Joe Paterno cut the young offensive lineman because he got into trouble. Luger then went to the University of Miami, where Florida State University and WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons took notice. Simmons would say that Luger helped encourage him to look into professional wrestling after his football playing days were over.

Luger’s attitude would continually get him into trouble during his college football days, to the tune of him not finishing his education. “I went to the beach,” Luger said. Too young for the National Football League, Luger went to Montreal of the Canadian Football League. He played there until he was old enough to try for the NFL. Impressed with his 6’4” and 270-pound frame, he was inked to the Green Bay Packers. “My ego got in the way,” he said. Plus, he was injured prone and that forced the legendary Bart Starr to waive the lineman.

Luger “bought a house” in Tampa Bay when he signed with the USFL’s Bandits. Then when he went to Memphis, fans of Jerry Lawler asked if he was a wrestler. With a career playing football waned, Luger looked into Championship Wrestling from Florida. He “loved” the brutal training with Hiro Matsuda. By his own admission, Lex fast-tracked to the ring within a couple of months, but they didn’t have a moniker for him. A team brain-stormed from the TV show “Magnum, P.I.” and thought “Luger”. A fan of Superman, the wrestler added “Lex”. Gordon Solie and Percy Pringle then introduced Florida’s next supervillain.

“I think it turned out pretty good,” Luger chuckles.

A video from the later Paul Bearer (Pringle) says that Lex was “horrible” in the ring. Luger says his very first live wrestling event was when he was in the ring on television.

That’s also when Simmons saw his old gridiron nemesis on the screen. “He encouraged me.”

Jim Cornette explains that Luger “wasn’t a fan” and “didn’t know” the sport. Meanwhile, Luger’s physique was compared to Arnold Schwarzenneger and he quickly won a championship strap. Around that same time in 1986, Luger’s son, Brian was born, “and we took off like a rocket ship,” he says.

Luger quickly garnered the attention of “traveling World Champion” Ric Flair. The NWA Champion went to Tampa to face the new sensation in a 60-minute match. Luger said he was nervous, Flair said Lex had “one of the top five physiques” he had ever seen in wrestling. Observing referee Bill Alfonso said Flair made Luger “look like a million bucks”. And the draw was a “long night”.

Jim Crockett, Jr. is on to explain that the still relatively-new Four Horseman looked at a way to revamp. J.J. Dillon was on to say the Horsemen were looking for the “cream of the crop” and that “Ole didn’t fit in.” Luger replaced Ole and the second incarnation of the faction was born. “He was in the right place at the right time,” said Dillon. Luger said he went to Flair’s robe maker to celebrate, and he bought a Mercedes.

Cornette iss back to say that the early success, which included the U.S. Championship, earned Luger Crockett Promotion’s first guaranteed contract. “That didn’t go over well with everyone else,” he said.

Barry Windham would call Luger “stiff” and others would complain that he was getting paid more while they would have to protect the youngster in the ring. Eric Bischoff called Luger arrogant while Flair said he was “perceived” as such.

The million-dollar contract was hammered out between Luger and Jim Crockett, Jr. He called Luger’s ego good for business. “It drew money and people wanted to see him,” he said.

In a rare paintless or sunglass-less appearance, longtime friend Sting joins the conversation, saying that Luger had a “better body than anyone else”. The two enjoyed working out, wrestling and their families got along. Sting even moved into Luger’s neighborhood.

Luger left the Horsemen and was positioned to take the NWA Championship from the Nature Boy. It was 1991 and Flair quit when Crockett sold to Ted Turner and the brand changed to WCW. Famously, Flair took the “big gold belt” to the WWE. Cornette said Luger got appreciably better in the ring and last-minute booking put Luger against Windham for the “vacant” WCW belt. Luger won. “We were scrambling to make things work,” he said.

Sting said the WCW was considered “second class citizens” to the WWE. But Luger was lured with Vince McMahon’s World Bodybuilding Federation. A loophole in his contract didn’t say Luger couldn’t work for the WBF and he has earmarked time away from the road.

Bruce Pritchard appeared to say that Luger was the main “get” for McMahon and the Saturday morning WBF program.

But Luger crashed his motorcycle in June of 1992. He says a nurse told him that he was DOA but now he just faced the prospect of an amputation of his arm. Sting said Luger’s arm and elbow “were open; we didn’t know how they would save him”.

Incredibly, talented doctors saved his arm, infamously inserted a steel plate into his forearm and Luger returned to wrestling and the WWE in six months.

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Lex Luger and Scott Hall at a fan fest. Photo by George Tahinos, https://georgetahinos.smugmug.com

Pritchard said Luger had “potential to be a huge star.” Manager Bobby Heenan fumbled the pronunciation of “The Narcissist” but Lex Luger was now in the WWE. Luger called the arrogant athlete “a neat bad guy” and he was excited.

Bret Hart said Luger “looked like a good dance partner” and Kevin Nash said the Narcissist lived up to his name. “He was The Total Package”.

Around this time, Hulkamania was cooling off and Cornette said McMahon was looking for a new superhero babyface to take on the “unbeatable” Yokozuna. Enter the Fourth of July bodyslam challenge on the deck of the U.S.S. Intrepid. The Red, White and Blue savior Lex Lugar arrived and dramatically body slammed the 550 pound WWE Champion.

Inspired by President George H.W. Bush’s countrywide train ride, the “Lex Express” featured the All-American challenger in a custom-made bus the hero tried to ditch after the first week.

Gerald Brisco said the PR machine was to be on tour all summer. Lex, who didn’t get to see his young family for only a day or two during this time, “didn’t share the same vision”. Pritchard asked if Luger was the right guy for the campaign.

Luger complained that he “lost 10-pounds” of muscle during the 4-5 week journey, he was often hungry and irritable. At one point video shows Luger admonishing a fan who had apparently said WCW was superior to WWE.

Bret called Luger a “quality guy, but not personable”.

Cornette said Luger wasn’t a common man to look up to or a superhero. Pritchard called him a phony.

But Luger knew he wasn’t going to be the next Hulk Hogan. “I didn’t shy away,” he said. “Who wouldn’t want to be that guy?”

On August 30, 1993 in a controversial fashion, Luger defeated Yokozuna by countout at SummerSlam. Balloons rained down from the ceiling in Auburn Hills, Michigan, but no one, including Sean Waltman, Nash or Cornette could understand the finish. “If he had won the championship, he would have been over”, said Cornette. McMahon had wanted to stretch the feud out to Wrestlemania. The next spring, Luger didn’t win the championship in a rematch and all credibility was lost.

By happenstance, Luger ran into Sting and inquired about going back to WCW. Eric Bischoff said he wasn’t interested but floated a “lowball offer” to Luger, expecting him to be insulted. Instead, Luger was so burned out in WWE that he grabbed the opportunity and surprisingly appeared on the first episode of Monday Nitro at the Mall of America. Luger said he felt badly about leaving WWE and Prichard said McMahon “was betrayed.”

Again, Luger was in a good place at an ideal time. Lead to the ring by Jimmy Hart, Luger was a popular fan-favorite from the get-go. The entire locker room experienced a more relaxed, humbled and professional charmer. “He went out of his way to be a good guy in the locker room”, added Bischoff. As a result, Luger’s contract was negotiated. Big Show and Goldberg both gave Luger emphatic thumbs up.

Then Luger made Hollywood Hulk Hogan submit in the Torture Rack for the WCW Championship. It might be a surprise to note that Luger earned a World Championship in the same building where the WWE skunked him against Yokozuna.

“That was a big deal”, recounted Diamond Dallas Page. Luger called it a “magical time”.

But it also started a dark time in which the wrestlers would leave Nitro appearances, go back to their hotels and watch the replays, have drinks and pop pills.

Luger also began dating Miss Elizabeth.

Sting noted that Luger could drink, take drugs and “was able to function” with only a few hours of sleep. Luger himself said he had “too much time and too much money”.

In 2001, WCW was bought out by the WWE and Luger had a guaranteed contract which meant he could stay home for three years and get paid. Luger’s marriage ended and he started to have legal problems.

On May 1, 2003 Miss Elizabeth (as identified in the Atlanta television news clip) passed away while with Luger. It’s interesting to note that an accompanying newspaper clipping written by current AEW backstage interviewer Alex Marvez flashed on the screen.

DDP explains that Elizabeth’s death “destroyed him for a long time”. In 2005, a still out-of-it Luger was stumbling through independent bookings. He later went to jail for drug possession and contemplated suicide before finally accepting a friendly invitation from Pastor Steve Baskin to work out together. Luger put the Pastor through his paces “but I couldn’t get rid of Pastor Steve”.

The two spent time together, but Baskin took a long time before asking Luger to attend church. Luger went to a Sunday Night Service and he was “scared to death”. In 2006, when Luger had no “true purpose or meaning” he came clean and asked God for forgiveness. Baskin and others noted a “physical change” in Luger.

“I understand peace and serenity”, he said. “I am forever changed”.

Sting, who had previously become a Brother in Christ, saw a remarkable change in his friend. A photo in which Sting baptized Luger was shown. Luger said he had to “forgive myself”.

That wasn’t it for The Total Package. He took a five-hour flight from Atlanta to San Francisco and felt a crimp in his neck. During a hotel stay, Luger experienced a medical emergency from massive swelling in his neck and back. He was paralyzed.

Baskin noted that Luger “couldn’t move” and “laid in bed for a year”. Sting said he had to feed his friend with a fork during physical therapy.

Lex said it was a “challenge to overcome” and he lives independently. Doctors have told him that “1% of patients survive this type of injury”. He still goes to the gym although “the big muscles are gone”. He is shown giving advice to Jonathan, a ripped and muscle-bound warrior who during this last season, nearly won TV’s Survivor.

Flair says that Lex is “beaming” now more than ever before. Recently, Luger said he would somehow walk to the podium if he were to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Based upon his life’s story, he would find a way to do it.

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Includes director’s commentary and bonus footage. This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger–The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker “The Narcissist” and later “The All American” by Vince McMahon himself.

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  2. Luger A&E Biography close to a Total Package

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  3. Luger A&E Biography close to a Total Package

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  4. The Total Package gains incredible popularity: Lex Luger A&E Biography: Legends sneak peek

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  5. WWE Legends documentary on Lex Luger debuts on A&E

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  6. Lex Luger electrifies the masses and wins the WCW Championship: Lex Luger A&E Biography: Legends sneak peek

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  1. Watch Biography: WWE Legends Season 2 Episode 5

    Lex Luger. Aug 07, 2022 | 1h 25m 45s | tv-14 l | CC. This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger-The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All American" by Vince McMahon himself. Luger found his home with the WCW, and his matches helped cement the ...

  2. Watch Biography: WWE Legends Full Episodes, Video & More

    168 episodes Court Cam. Taking the Stand. 20 episodes Secrets of Playboy. 4 episodes Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 64 episodes Nightwatch. 10 episodes Nightwatch Nation. 9 episodes Cults and Extreme Belief. 33 episodes Biography: WWE Legends. WWE's Most Wanted Treasures.

  3. Lex Luger recalls his inspiration for his in-ring name: Lex Luger A&E

    Lex Luger tells the captivating story of how he chose his in-ring name, revealing that he did so less than one hour before his first-ever match. Watch Biogra...

  4. WWE Legends: Bret Hart on "What a Good, Good Guy" Lex Luger Really Is

    Bret Hart shares the kindness and support he felt from Lex Luger both in and out of the ring, in this heartfelt scene from WWE: Legends.Stay up to date on al...

  5. WWE Legends documentary on Lex Luger debuts on A&E

    Aug 4, 2022. "The Total Package" Lex Luger is one of the most recognizable names in pro wrestling history. His rise, fall and redemption will be covered in the latest installment of Biography ...

  6. The Total Package gains incredible popularity: Lex Luger A&E Biography

    Lex Luger enjoys a meteoric rise through the sports-entertainment world, but a series of bad decisions leads to his life spiraling out of control. Watch Biog...

  7. The Total Package gains incredible popularity almost immediately: Lex

    Lex Luger enjoys a meteoric rise through the sports-entertainment world, but a series of bad decisions leads to his life spiraling out of control. Watch Biography: Legends featuring Lex Luger Sunday at 10/9C on A&E. Stream WWE on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network everywhere else.

  8. Watch Lex Luger's incredible journey during an all-new Biography: WWE

    Watch Lex Luger's incredible journey during an all-new Biography: WWE Legends, starting Sunday at 8/7c on A&E. #WWEonAE

  9. "Biography: WWE Legends" Lex Luger (TV Episode 2022)

    Lex Luger: Directed by Kieran Bent. With Larry Pfohl, Harris Wienke, Don Reinhoudt, Tom Haney. Boasting an impressive physique, Lex Luger is given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All-American"; Luger's winning streak comes to a halt with drug and alcohol abuse, jail time and the tragic death of girlfriend Miss Elizabeth.

  10. Lex Luger Talks A&E Biography, State of Wrestling Following Vince

    "Biography: WWE Legends" - Lex Luger - Premiere Sunday, August 7 at 8pm ET/PT This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger - The Total Package.

  11. Watch Biography: WWE Legends Season 2 Online

    Lex Luger. Aired on Aug 07, 2022. This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger-The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All American" by Vince McMahon himself. Luger found his home with the WCW, and his matches helped cement the legendary rivalry between ...

  12. Luger A&E Biography close to a Total Package

    Manager Bobby Heenan fumbled the pronunciation of "The Narcissist" but Lex Luger was now in the WWE. Luger called the arrogant athlete "a neat bad guy" and he was excited. Bret Hart said Luger "looked like a good dance partner" and Kevin Nash said the Narcissist lived up to his name. "He was The Total Package".

  13. Lex Luger electrifies the masses and wins the WCW Title: Lex Luger A&E

    Relive the moment when Lex Luger shocked the world and defeated Hollywood Hogan to become the WCW Champion in 1997. This video is part of the Lex Luger A&E Biography, which explores the rise and ...

  14. Lex Luger Previews His 'Biography' Special, Names His ...

    The newest "Biography: WWE Legends" on A&E will chronicle the career of Lex Luger, and he's looking forward to seeing how it plays out. Ahead of the premiere, he spoke with PWMania and ...

  15. Lex Luger

    Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958), [5] better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an American retired professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and football player.He is best known for his work with Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE).. Luger is a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and one-time WWA World ...

  16. Lex Luger electrifies the masses and wins the WCW Championship: Lex

    After the fans finally warm up to Lex Luger as a babyface, The Total Package defeats Hollywood Hulk Hogan to capture the WCW Title in front of thousands of frenzied fans in Detroit. Watch Biography: Legends featuring Lex Luger Sunday at 10/9C on A&E. Stream WWE on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network everywhere else.

  17. Lex Luger recalls his inspiration for his in-ring name: Lex Luger A&E

    Lex Luger tells the captivating story of how he chose his in-ring name, revealing that he did so less than one hour before his first-ever match. Watch Biography: Legends featuring Lex Luger Sunday at 10/9C on A&E. Stream WWE on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network everywhere else.

  18. Director's Cut: Lex Luger

    The story of WWE Legend Lex Luger. ... Apple TV+. Apple TV+; MLS; Search Sign In Biography: WWE Legends Director's Cut: Lex Luger Documentary Jul 8, 2024 1 hr 46 min Hulu ... Sling TV, A&E S4 E101: Includes director commentary and bonus footage. The story of WWE Legend Lex Luger. Documentary Jul 8, 2024 1 hr 46 min Hulu

  19. Watch Biography: WWE Legends Season 4 Episode 97

    Director's Cut: Lex Luger. 1h 46m 53s | | CC. Includes director's commentary and bonus footage. This episode shares the story of WWE Legend Lex Luger-The Total Package. Boasting an impressive physique, Luger was given the moniker "The Narcissist" and later "The All American" by Vince McMahon himself.

  20. A&E's WWE Legends Documentary Lex Luger Story WAS DEEEEEEP

    WATCH THE FULL DOC ON A&E FOR FREE: https://play.aetv.com/shows/biography-wwe-legends/season-2/episode-5Today, Bee reviews and discusses what she thought abo...

  21. A&E Reveals First Look at Biography: WWE Legends Season 2, Rivals, and

    A new social media promo revealed teases of Biography: WWE Legends season 2, with Edge, Rey Mysterio, Undertaker, the Bella Twins, and Lex Luger all appearing in the footage.

  22. A near-fatal motorcycle accident results in a catastrophic injury for

    Sting recalls visiting the hospital and seeing Lex Luger's horrific arm injury, but Dr. James Andrews miraculously treats the arm, and Luger is back in the ring less than six months after the wreck. Watch Biography: Legends featuring Lex Luger tonight at 10/9C on A&E. Stream WWE on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network everywhere else.

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