On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Lex Luger, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl was born in Buffalo, New York on June 2, 1958, and he is currently 67 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
He is the WWE Wellness Counselor.
Lex Luger was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025.
Lex Luger Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Lawrence Wendell Pfohl
- Ring Names
- Lex Luger ( March 27, 2001 - Present)
- The Total Package ( September 12, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
- Lex Luger ( October 25, 1985 - September 11, 1999)
- Born June 2, 1958 (age 67)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Buffalo, New York
- Billed From
- Chicago, Illinois
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Nicknames The Total Package, The Narcissist, The American, Made In USA
- Notes He is the WWE Wellness Counselor.
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador ( October 8, 2023 - Present)
- Producer ( January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2023)
- Wrestler ( October 25, 1985 - June 3, 2006)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJanuary 1, 2011 Present Promotion 
NWA TNANovember 12, 2003 February 25, 2004 Promotion 
WCWSeptember 4, 1995 March 26, 2001 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 24, 1993 September 3, 1995 Promotion 
USWAFebruary 13, 1993 August 23, 1993 Promotion WCWNovember 21, 1988 February 29, 1992 Promotion 
NWAOctober 25, 1985 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
JCPJanuary 17, 1987 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
UWFMay 28, 1987 December 5, 1987 Promotion 
CWFOctober 25, 1985 September 22, 1987 -
Images History
Jul 2021
Jan 2000
Sep 1995
Jan 1991
Oct 1985 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face July 16, 1996 June 3, 2006 Heel March 24, 1996 July 15, 1996 Tweener September 4, 1995 March 23, 1996 Face July 4, 1993 September 3, 1995 Heel January 24, 1991 July 3, 1993 Face November 2, 1988 January 23, 1991
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Finishers
- Torture Rack - Argentine Backbreaker Rack ( January 11, 1987 - June 3, 2006)
- Attitude Adjustment - Piledriver ( January 11, 1987 - June 3, 2006)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Total Package Theme" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single ( September 12, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
- Theme Song "Slammer" - Single ( September 4, 1995 - September 11, 1999)
- Theme Song "Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Williams & The Boston Pops Orchestra - Single ( July 4, 1993 - September 3, 1995)
- Theme Song "I'll Be Your Hero" - Single ( January 24, 1991 - July 3, 1993)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2025, Individual
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World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 5 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 with Big Show / Paul Wight, 1 with Sting, 1 with Barry Windham)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 WWF Royal Rumble (1994) (with Bret Hart)
National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) (with Sting)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Bahamian Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
- 3 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
World Wrestling All-Stars
- 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- JCP Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Winner (1988 - with Sting)
- XWF/LPW Hall of Fame induction (class 2007)
- WWF Slammy Award - Most Patriotic (1994)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award (2016)
- PWI Comeback of the Year (1993)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1987 - Four Horsemen vs. Super Powers & Road Warriors)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1988, 1990 - vs. Ric Flair)
- PWI Match of the Year (1991 - with Sting vs. The Steiner Brothers at WCW SuperBrawl)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1993)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1986)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1997)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Totally Buff - Buff Bagwell ( January 7, 2001 - March 18, 2001)
- Sting & Lex Luger - Sting ( April 22, 1988 - July 9, 2000)
- The Millionaire's Club - Diamond Dallas Page, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Ric Flair, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting ( April 25, 2000 - July 9, 2000)
- Team Package - Ric Flair ( March 11, 2000 - April 24, 2000)
- nWo Elite - Buff Bagwell, Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Miss Elizabeth, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Steiner, Torrie Wilson, David Flair ( January 4, 1999 - May 1, 1999)
- nWo Wolfpac - Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Sting ( May 25, 1998 - January 4, 1999)
- Alliance to End Hulkamania - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Haku / Meng, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Sullivan, Miss Elizabeth, Ric Flair, The Barbarian, Woman, Zeus , The Ultimate Solution ( March 5, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- The Dungeon of Doom - Big Show / Paul Wight, Brutus Beefcake, Earthquake / John Tenta, Haku / Meng, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Sullivan, The Barbarian ( October 29, 1995 - March 24, 1996)
- The Allied Powers - The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith ( January 2, 1995 - September 4, 1995)
- The Dudes with Attitude - Giant González, Junkyard Dog, Paul Orndorff, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Sting ( July 7, 1990 - July 7, 1990)
- The Twin Towers - Barry Windham ( January 30, 1988 - April 20, 1988)
- Lex Luger & Ole Anderson - Ole Anderson ( January 1, 1988 - March 4, 1988)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard ( March 8, 1987 - October 7, 1987)
- Managers
- Mr. Hughes ( July 14, 1991 - November 19, 1991)
- Bobby Heenan
- Jimmy Hart
- Harley Race
- Miss Elizabeth
- J.J. Dillon
