Description:
(American Retired Professional Wrestler and Five-Time WWE United States Heavyweight Champion)
Lex Luger is an American former professional wrestler, who won the 'WCW World Heavyweight Championship' twice. He has been inducted into multiple wrestling “halls of fame.” His third reign as the 'NWA Heavyweight United States Champion,' for 523 days, was the longest by any wrestler in the history of the profession. He had chosen wrestling as a career option after his football career failed to take off, despite being a member of the highly acclaimed 'National Football League' (NFL) team 'Green Bay Packers.' He was introduced to wrestling by Bob Roop, a professional wrestler and trainer, who took him under his wing. Later, he was coached by Hiro Matsuda and Barry Windham, both of whom were professional wrestlers and trainers. Luger shared a love–hate relationship with the latter.
Birthday
June 2, 1958 (Gemini)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl
Height
193 cm
City
Buffalo, New York
Spouse/Ex-
Peggy Fulbright (m. 1981–2003)
Parents
Children
Brian Pfohl, Lauren Ashley Pfohl
What finishing move is Lex Luger known for?
Lex Luger is known for his finishing move called the "Torture Rack," where he would lift his opponent onto his shoulders and apply pressure on their back.
Which wrestling promotions did Lex Luger compete in during his career?
Lex Luger competed in various wrestling promotions, including WWE (then WWF), WCW, and TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling).
Has Lex Luger ever held a world championship title in professional wrestling?
Yes, Lex Luger is a former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, having won the title multiple times during his career.
Did Lex Luger ever feud with other wrestling legends?
Yes, Lex Luger had notable feuds with wrestling legends such as Ric Flair, Sting, and Hulk Hogan throughout his wrestling career.
What was Lex Luger's role during the "Monday Night Wars?"
During the "Monday Night Wars," Lex Luger famously appeared on both WWE and WCW programming, making him one of the few wrestlers to have crossed over between the two rival promotions.
