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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).
Possessing one of the most impressive physiques in the history of sports-entertainment and a repertoire of powerful maneuvers, Lex Luger deserved to be called “The Total Package.” Making his NWA/WCW debut in January 1987, Luger began his career as an associate of the legendary Four Horsemen.
Jul 2, 2021 · Larry Pfohl always wanted to become a star. He ultimately accomplished—and even exceeded—that goal in pro wrestling as Lex Luger, a true icon of the business. But he paid a price for fame ...
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Luger attended high school and played football in Orchard Park, New York. He then attended Pennsylvania State University on a football scholarship, but transferred to the University of Miami after his freshman year. A talented soccer player and lifelong fan of English soccer team Manchester United, Luger considered changing sport for some time but ...
Championship Wrestling from Florida
In 1985, Luger met Bob Roop at a celebrity golfing event in Florida and was given the chance to get into professional wrestling as Roop was greatly impressed with Luger's powerful bodybuilder physique. Roop arranged for Luger to be trained by Hiro Matsuda, who had previously trained Hulk Hogan and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Luger adopted the ring name Lex Luger, being a fan of the comic book villain Lex Luthor, and made his in-ring debut in September 1985. He was featured alongside Percy...
World Bodybuilding Federation
After losing to Sting at SuperBrawl, Luger negotiated a departure from WCW and joined Vince McMahon's World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF), appearing regularly as a co-host on its Saturday morning program, WBF BodyStars. He also made an appearance at WrestleMania VIII, taking part in an on air interview with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon. He was slated to guest pose at a WBF pay-per-viewevent, but was injured in a motorcycle accident. By the time he recovered, the WBF was out of...
Luger is divorced from Peggy and has two children, a son, Brian, and a daughter, Lauren. On September 28, 2006, Luger appeared on Praise the Lord, the flagship talk program of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, and declared himself a born again Christian. In an interview conducted by guest host, one-time wrestling tag-team partner Steve "Sting" Bord...
Finishing movesSignature movesTag teams and stablesNicknamesAug 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: WWE Legends,...
Oct 21, 2009 · Where Are They Now? Lex Luger. With the impressive physique he had upon leaving the gridiron for the squared circle, it's perfectly understandable why Lex Luger was something of a "Narcissist." Who could have guessed that the former football player who began training with Hiro Matsuda in 1985 would become the "Total Package"? ( PHOTOS)
Jul 4, 2016 · In July 1993, Lex Luger set off on a cross-country tour of America in a bus he dubbed the Lex Express. Relive Luger's epic road trip with these photos.
