Lex Luger (Wrestler) Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-06

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Lawrence Wendell Pfohl was born on the 2nd June 1958 in Buffalo, New York USA. He is known to the world by the name Lex Luger, and is a professional wrestler who during his professional career, has been crowned three times as a wrestling champion, as he won two titles in the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and one title in the WWA World Heavyweight Championship. His career began in 1985 and ended in 2005.

Have you ever wondered how rich Lex Luger is? According to sources, it is estimated that Lex Luger`s overall net worth is more than $5 million, an amount earned through his career as a professional wrestler.

Lex Luger (Wrestler) Net Worth $5 Million

Since his high school days, Lex stood out as an athlete, wanting to become a professional football player. He attended Pennsylvania State University on a football scholarship, but was transferred to University Of Miami after a disagreement about his playing position, where he was on the football team with Jim Kelly, the future hall of fame football player. However, Luger`s professional football career ended in 1985, after unsuccessful ventures, as he sat out the whole seasons while being on the Green Bay Packers team.

In 1985, he earned a chance to enter the National Wrestling Alliance Florida territory, which he used pretty well, defeating Cocoa Samoa in his debut fight on 31st October 1985. In November he won the Southern Heavyweight Championship, as he defeated Wahoo McDaniel.

In 1987 he signed with WCW and on 1st July he defeated Nikita Koloff for the United States Heavyweight Championship title. Furthermore, he was in a tag team with Barry Windham with whom he won the NWA Tag Team Championship defeating Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson in 1988.

In 1991 he again won the WCW Championship title in a match against his former tag team partner Barry Windham. Luger`s next fight was against Masahiro Chono as a title defense match, which he won and defended the title, however, he soon lost it to the wrestler Sting, who defeated him at Super Brawl II in 1992.

Until his retirement in 2005, Lex managed to make new friends as well as enemies. He tagged with Davey Boy Smith in a team entitled “Allied Powers”. The duo won fights against the Blu Brothers, consisting of Ron and Don Harris and earned a chance to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, however they lost that fight against Owen Hart and Yokozama.

In 2002, he was featured on the WWA European tour, on which in Dublin, Ireland he first appeared in a tag team with Sting, fighting against Buff Bagwell and Malice ending the match in a victory. In Glasgow, Scotland, Luger fought against Sting for the WWA World Heavyweight Championship, which he won.

He retired in 2005, after one more fight against Sting, which was held in Zurich, Switzerland on 13th December; as he lost the match, he also lost his WWA title.

In 2007, Lex was inducted into the Legend`s Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame.

When it comes to his personal life, Luger has had trouble with the law on several occasions; one of them was a charge for a domestic dispute with Elizabeth Hulette, his girlfriend at a time. The result was a monetary fine of $2,500. Hulette later died after consuming a cocktail of drugs and alcohol. Further, he was arrested for fighting against his colleague wrestler Marcus Bagwell in a bar, for which he was sentenced to four months in prison

In 2007, Lex suffered nerve damage in his neck which resulted in temporary paralysis; however, he underwent antibiotic therapy and began a process of rehabilitation. In 2010 it was reported that he regained full control of his body and was able to walk comfortably again and to drive.

In his private life, Luger has a son and daughter from his previous marriage to Peggy.


Full NameLex Luger
Net Wortharound $10 million, around $10 million
Date Of BirthJune 2, 1958
Height1.93 m, 1.93 m
Weight124 kg, 124 kg
ProfessionProfessional Wrestler, American football player, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape, Professional Wrestler, American football player, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape
EducationPennsylvania State University, University of Miami, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape, Pennsylvania State University, University of Miami, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape
NationalityAmerican, American
SpousePeggy Fulbright, Peggy Fulbright
ChildrenLauren Ashley Pfohl, Brian Pfohl, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape, Lauren Ashley Pfohl, Brian Pfohl, Pop's, Hundoz, Ape
ParentsDebra Antney
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0679567
AwardsBET Hip Hop Award for Best Track of the Year, BET Hip Hop Award for Best Producer of the Year, Who Da Neighbors, Stoners Night, Bombay Gin Dance
Music Groups808 Mafia, Low Pros, Who Da Neighbors, Stoners Night, Bombay Gin Dance
MoviesOutside the Ropes Presents: Life in the Fast Lane, WWE: Legends of Wrestling: Heatseekers, Outside the Ropes Presents: Life in the Fast Lane, WWE: Legends of Wrestling: Heatseekers
#Trademark
1Finishing move: The Human Torture Rack / Torture Rack
#Fact
1Published author.
2Won the Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament in 1988 with Sting. On July 14, 1991 he became the 2nd WCW Triple Crown Champion after winning his first World title.
3On October 19, 2007, Larry suffered a spinal stroke and temporary paralysis. Nearly a month later he was still quadriplegic, having no movement in his arms or legs. He is now able to walk comfortably with a cane.
4Became a member of the legendary wrestling group, The Four Horsemen, in 1987.
5His parents own a piano & organ store in Henrietta, New York.
6In the spring of 1995, Luger and the British Bulldog formed a tag team called The Allied Powers.
7He was the first wrestler to defeat Hulk Hogan via submission. He defeated him via Torture Rack on an episode of WCW Monday Nitro in 1997 to win the World Heavyweight Title his last time.
8Got into Pro Wrestling after meeting Bob Roop at a celebrity golfing event in 1985. Roop arranged for him to be trained by the legendary Hiro Matsuda. He was managed by 'William Moody (I)' (QV) (aka Paul Bearer) for his first match ever in Championship Wrestling from Florida.
9Notable Title Wins Include: NWA Southern Heavyweight title (Florida version) (3); NWA Florida Television title; NWA Florida Bahamian title; NWA/WCW U.S. title (5); NWA (Mid-Atlantic)/WCW World Tag Team titles (3) w/ Barry Windham, Sting and The Giant; WCW World Heavyweight title (2); WCW World TV title (2); WWA World Heavyweight title.
10Co-winner of the 1994 WWF Royal Rumble with Bret Hart.
11Miss Elizabeth Hulette (Former WWF/WCW Manager and then live-in Girlfriend) died in their home in Marietta, Georgia. Her death was ruled as accidental.
12Wrestled Tatanka to a 15 min time limit draw in the 1st round of the 1993 WWF King of the Ring
13Won 2 WCW World Heavyweight Titles defeating Barry Windham in 1991 and Hollywood Hulk Hogan in 1997.
14Attended Penn State University on a football scholarship.
15Has a young daughter named Lauren who is a fine swimmer.
16Has a son named Brian who was a standout high school basketball player.
17Owned Main Event Fitness, a fitness club he opened with Steve Borden (Sting) in Marietta, Georgia.
18Was the first ever WCW World Heavyweight Champion after the company split from the NWA.
19Was showcased as part of Vince McMahon's ill-fated World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) in 1992.
20Briefly played professional football with the Green Bay Packers before begining his professional wrestling career in 1985 as Lex Luger.
21Played in the Canadian Football League for 5 years prior to becoming a wrestler.
22Won a 1993 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck for bodyslamming the late Rodney "Yokozuna" Anoai on the USS Intrepid in New York City on July 4, 1993. This started his Lex Express bus tour.
23Has a metal plate in his forearm, which was inserted there after a serious motorcycle accident in 1992. This was later used in a wrestling angle, as his forearm was said to be "loaded".
24Former WCW United States, Television, Tag Team and World champion.
25Professional wrestler.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Spanking Master 21992Video as Lex Luger
WBF Bodystars1991TV SeriesTotal Package Lex Luger (1992)
Clash of the Champions XVII1991TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Worldwide Wrestling1991TV SeriesLex Luger
Halloween Havoc1991TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA1991TV MovieLex Luger
WCW SuperBrawl I1991TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite1991TV MovieLex Luger
Superboy1990TV SeriesSuperboy Mark II
Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush1990TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWA Wrestle War1990TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl 891989TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWA WrestleWar1989TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun1989TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWA Chi-Town Rumble1989TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions V: St. Valentine's Day Massacre1989TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions IV: Season's Beatings1988TV MovieLex Luger- commentator
WCW Main Event1988TV SeriesLex Luger
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup1988VideoLex Luger
The Great American Bash1987TV MovieLex Luger
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup1987VideoLex Luger
TNA Impact! Wrestling2006TV SeriesLex Luger
AWE Overload2006TV SeriesLex Luger
New Japan Pro-Wrestling 30th Anniversary 1997-19992002VideoLex Luger
WCW Greed2001TV MovieLex Luger
WCW SuperBrawl Revenge2001TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Sin2001TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Mayhem2000TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Spring Stampede2000TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW Uncensored2000TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW SuperBrawl 20002000TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW Starrcade1999TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW Mayhem1999TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW Monday Nitro1995-1999TV SeriesLex Luger Lex Luger- NWO Wolfpac
WCW Halloween Havoc1999TV MovieThe Total Package
WCW Thunder1998-1999TV SeriesLex Luger The Total Package
WCW Spring Stampede1999TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Souled Out1999TV MovieLex Luger
WCW: Nitro1998Video GameLex Luger
WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!1998VideoLex Luger
WCW/NWO Thunder1998Video GameLex Luger
WCW/NWO World War 31998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Fall Brawl: War Games1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Road Wild1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Bash at the Beach1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Slamboree1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Uncensored1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO SuperBrawl VIII1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW/NWO Souled Out1998TV MovieLex Luger
WCW World War 31997TV MovieLex Luger
Halloween Havoc1997TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Fall Brawl: War Games1997TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions1997/ITV MovieLex Luger
WCW Road Wild1997TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Spring Stampede1997TV MovieLex Luger
WCW SuperBrawl VII1997TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions1997/IITV MovieLex Luger
WCW Starrcade 19961996TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Halloween Havoc1996TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions1996/IITV MovieLex Luger
WCW Hog Wild1996TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Bash at the Beach1996TV MovieLex Luger
WCW Slamboree '96: Lethal Lottery1996TV MovieLex Luger
WCW World Championship Wrestling1995-1996TV SeriesLex Luger
WCW SuperBrawl VI1996TV MovieLex Luger
Clash of the Champions1996/ITV MovieLex Luger
WWF Challenge1995TV SeriesLex Luger
WWF: U.K. Fan Favorites1995VideoLex Luger
WWF Action Zone1994TV SeriesLex Luger
Summerslam1993VideoLex Luger
WWF: U.K. Fan Favorites1993VideoLex Luger
King of the Ring1993Video'The Narcissist' Lex Luger
WrestleMania IX1993Video'The Narcissist' Lex Luger
WWF: UK Rampage 931993VideoLex Luger
WCW SuperBrawl II1992TV MovieLex Luger

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
So You Think You Can Dance2011TV Series writer - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Card Subject to Change2010Documentary special thanks - as Lex Luger

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
350 Days2016DocumentaryHimself
Sting: Into the Light2015Video documentaryLex Luger
Shoot 2 Thrill2015TV SeriesHimself / Lex Luger
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW2014TV Series documentaryLex Luger
Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story2014Video documentaryLex Luger
The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment2013Video documentaryLex Luger
nWo: The Revolution2012Video documentaryHimself (as Lex Luger)
WWE Hall of Fame 20112011TV SpecialHimself (as Lex Luger)
The Wrestler: Wrestler Round Table2009Video documentaryHimself (as Lex Luger)
World Championship Wrestling: Starrcade2000TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Halloween Havoc2000TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Slamboree2000TV SpecialThe Total Package
WCW World Title Tournament1999TV SpecialLex Luger
Arli$$1999TV SeriesHimself
WCW/NWO The Great American Bash1998TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Starrcade 19971997TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Uncensored1997TV SpecialLex Luger- Team WCW
WCW Fall Brawl1996TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Uncensored1996TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Starrcade 19951995TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Halloween Havoc 19951995TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Fall Brawl: War Games1995TV SpecialLex Luger - The Hulkamaniacs
WWF in Your House 21995TV SpecialLex Luger
WrestleMania XI1995TV SpecialLex Luger
Royal Rumble1995TV SpecialLex Luger
Survivor Series1994TV SpecialLex Luger - Guts and Glory
Summerslam1994TV SpecialLex Luger
King of the Ring1994TV SpecialLex Luger
WrestleMania X1994TV SpecialLex Luger
Royal Rumble1994TV SpecialLex Luger
Survivor Series1993TV SpecialLex Luger - The All-Americans
Royal Rumble1993TV SpecialNarcissus
WrestleMania VIII1992TV SpecialLex Luger
Starrcade1991TV SpecialLex Luger
Clash of the Champions XVI: Fall Brawl 911991TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW the Great American Bash1991TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW Wrestle War1991TV SpecialLex Luger
Starrcade1990TV SpecialLex Luger
Clash of the Champions XIII: Thanksgiving Thunder1990TV SpecialLex Luger
Halloween Havoc1990TV SpecialLex Luger
Clash of the Champions XII: Mountain Madness/Fall Brawl '901990TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW/NWA the Great American Bash1990TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW/NWA Capital Combat1990TV SpecialLex Luger
Starrcade1989TV SpecialLex Luger
Clash of the Champions IX: New York Knockout1989TV SpecialLex Luger
Halloween Havoc1989TV SpecialLex Luger
WCW/NWA the Great American Bash1989TV SpecialLex Luger
Starrcade1988TV SpecialLex Luger
The Great American Bash1988TV SpecialLex Luger
Clash of the Champions1988TV SpecialLex Luger
Starrcade1987TV SpecialLex Luger

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