Lex Luger: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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.

Lex Luger is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 12 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Royal Rumble winner and WCW Triple Crown Champion.

Lex Luger was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025.

He is the WWE Wellness Counselor.

Lex Luger Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameLawrence 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)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceBuffalo, New York
Billed From
- Chicago, Illinois
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
NicknamesThe Total Package, The Narcissist, The American, Made In USA
NotesHe is the WWE Wellness Counselor.

Career History

Roles
- Ambassador (October 8, 2023 - Present)
- Producer (January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2023)
- Wrestler (October 25, 1985 - June 3, 2006)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	January 1, 2011	Present
PromotionNWA TNA	November 12, 2003	February 25, 2004
PromotionWCW	September 4, 1995	March 26, 2001
PromotionWWF	January 24, 1993	September 3, 1995
PromotionUSWA	February 13, 1993	August 23, 1993
PromotionWCW	November 21, 1988	February 29, 1992
PromotionNWA	October 25, 1985	December 31, 1990
PromotionJCP	January 17, 1987	November 20, 1988
PromotionUWF	May 28, 1987	December 5, 1987
PromotionCWF	October 25, 1985	September 22, 1987

Images History

Jul 2021
Jan 2000
Sep 1995
Jan 1991
Oct 1985

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	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

Finishers
- Torture Rack - Argentine Backbreaker Rack (January 11, 1987 - June 3, 2006)
- Attitude Adjustment - Piledriver (January 11, 1987 - June 3, 2006)
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

Career Awards
- WCW Triple Crown Champion
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2025)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- x2 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Alliance, Jim Crockett Promotions & World Championship Wrestling
- x5 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- x3 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 with Barry Windham, 1 with Sting, 1 with Big Show / Paul Wight)
World Championship Wrestling
- x2 WCW World Television Championship
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Royal Rumble (1994) (with Bret Hart)
National Wrestling Alliance
- x1 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
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)