Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) best known by his ring name Lex Luger, is an American former professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his work with the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation. In professional wrestling, Pfohl is a three-time world champion having held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship two-times, and the WWA World Heavyweight Championship ...
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Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) best known by his ring name Lex Luger, is an American former professional wrestler and football player. He is best known for his work with the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation. In professional wrestling, Pfohl is a three-time world champion having held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship two-times, and the WWA World Heavyweight Championship once. Most recently, Luger has been traveling to various churches and giving his testimony about his life decision of becoming a "born again" Christian.
Pfohl 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 Miami Hurricanes after his freshman year. After sitting out the 1978 season, he started the 1979 season as a defensive tackle until his scholarship was terminated. Upon leaving Miami, he played professional football for the...
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