Lex Luger on Jumping from WWE to WCW
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2019
- Lex Luger on Jumping from WWE to WCW
2 time World Champion "The Total Package" Lex Luger discusses why he jumped from WWE to WCW infamously appearing on the first episode of Nitro without WWE's prior knowledge which Luger alleges led to the company withholding pay he was owed at the time. Buy Lex Luger's book at this link: www.amazon.ca/dp/1414378726/?...
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He bad-mouths nobody and is unconditionally respectful to all.
Great character and a 5-star individual in my book.
Luger was always humble
Lex needs to be in the HOF, he has more accolades in the business than over half the people in there. Considering his work in the WCW, no brainer. Torture Rack is a HOF finisher.
true ! and I am positive that eventually he will be !
They probably won't because of the death of Elizabeth
@@johnfalcetta5431 why I mean no offense but he didn't kill her . I mean if he forced her to take drugs I understand . But she was a grown woman that took them voluntary
Depends on which version of lex your talking about lex from 89 to 94 or mid to late 90 lex lex from the late eighties would be considered a good worker lex from 95 and on not so much
Lex Luger was and is still very wise and made one of the best moves in his wrestling career, by jumping from the WWF to WCW in late 1995. Mr. Luger you have my full respect.
I remember Jim Ross always putting over how smart Luger was in college. Aftering listening to these interviews, I believe it.
"Lex Luger was called “The Total Package” because he was a big, handsome guy with the best body in the business. In 1987, we brought him into the Four Horsemen as an “associate.” He was an intelligent guy who ate well and trained hard. Because of his background as a pro football player, he had an agent and understood contracts more than anyone else in the dressing room. When he started with Crockett, Luger was smart enough to have a lawyer look over everything-an idea that was absolutely novel to the rest of us. He received an outlandish money deal that made some wrestlers jealous; his educated point of view was refreshing, but challenging. We called him a locker-room lawyer. If we drew a $200,000 house, he would calculate the percentage due the boys. He’d point out things that were missing in the industry, asking questions like, “Why don’t we have health insurance?” Lex brought an awareness to the average wrestler that hadn’t existed before. I thought that he also added a lot to the Horsemen. When Luger turned good and challenged me for the championship, as green as he was, I never felt like I was putting my body on the line. If he lifted me over his head and press-slammed me, he was always careful." - Ric Flair
@@nWoWolfpacTV2016 Great insight, Thank you.
@@nWoWolfpacTV2016 another guy who did some similar things was Jesse Ventura. He brought in agents to do his talking and negotiation because he saw holes in the system and wrestlers getting screwed and he pissed Vince McMahon off by doing so. I think he was the first to own the rights to his own gimmick or something similar to that. And all power to those guys taking charge of their careers like that, better that than getting screwed.
His father was a doctor from what I believe
Ric Flair said he was the first wrestler to use a lawyer.
IMHO, those WWE vs WCW monday nights were off the charts. For me, that was the best time. I wore out the "return" button on my remote switching between the two channels.
Yes sir!
Lex didn’t owe Vince nothing, think about all the Wrestlers he took fro AWA, and he paid Wrestlers more not to show up to finish there dates for AWA
@@BOBBYSOX86 oh well Vince had the last laugh at the end silly rabbit
The 1st shot of the Monday Night War, Luger walking out on Nitro was big deal for sure.
It was especially since Raw wasn’t on that night an boom a WWF super star shows up was excellent
Legendary
Actually, my husband and I knew that Lex was going to WCW. He worked in the same building as the clinic that WCW used for drug testing and saw Lex coming out of that clinic and put two and two together.
Crystal Evans that’s pretty fucking cool
lex showing up on the first nitro unexpected and unadvertised was brilliant ! it mades waves and gave wcw's brand new and bold venture of nitro the boost and attention right from the get go. truly a stroke of genius by eric.
that is exactly the kind of thing aew needs, I mean, not simply copy and recreated it, but something of that nature and magnitude would be highly welcome and help put them on the map.
People crap all over Lex but I dont give a fuck, he was my favorite wrestler in the 80's and 90's. Ps. Luger should be in the hall of fame.
I'm glad he seems content now. After all he's gone through, it can't be easy.
Even though I remember his WWF/E gimmicks well, Lex will always be a WCW guy to me.
LEX LUGER IS WCW anyway. HE IS BETTER THAN THE CARTOON WRESTLERS THAT WAS IN WWF THEN!
lex luger , was allways a cartoon wrestler...made for the wwe.. never for the nwa... he should have slid in between ..warrior and Hogan.. muscle heads strength supermen , no real talent... that's why nwa was better... nwa failed after ric flairs two title reigns.... no one was in charges ... it was by a board of wrestlers and office people... vince jr. at least was in charge
@@larryfloyd4993 Lex was at the right time to to debut and leaving at the same time
agreed. Lex is WCW
@@larryfloyd4993 what the hell you talking about look at the Road Warriors and the Steiners 2 of the best tag teams in Wrestling they were treated like a joke in WWF . 1st off they had the Road Warriors playing with fucking dolls and the Steiners weren't treated right neither . And Flair they didn't use him right either . Now you put Lugar with Hogan as a guy that couldn't wrestle but at least Luger had more moves in him then Hogan had in his whole finger .
those i rather take cartoon wrestler then what they got now
Luger isn’t BSing about the lawyer stuff, something old wrestling deals didn’t always involve. Flair said in his book that Luger was the first guy to use a lawyer for stuff. Also STING making it happen like always. Another reason it’s so bad what they did to him at Starrcade 97
I do not know,I mean the man is humble enough to admit if he does,he does,if he does not,he does not he does not really need the hof to be important or recognized,he did his thing and provided a way for younger guys in the wrestling business,whether he was a big time performer or not,he still was a wrestler and was on the road like every other wrestler was.
Lex, so nice to hear you as a real person and not a wrestler. My maiden name is Luger and I’m from Atlanta and I cannot tell you how many calls we (my mother and I) received from your fans from around the world! It was mostly amusing and not annoying. I’m sure other Luger’s in different areas got the calls too. You were certainly well admired and loved and I’m sure that remains true. It sounds like you are very down to earth.
Lex Luger is a Legend
Can remember luger debuting at the Royal rumble and as an 8 year old kid I was blown away by his physique and also he nailed the narcissist character! I got into wcw in the mid 90s and I thought he was wasted in the nwo, always felt like he should have been combating them
"The language in the contract.." perfect way to describe it 👍 I think a lot of these younger wrestlers give in to that.
His transparency at this point in his life is awesome to witness
When’s this guy going into the hall of fame??!
Should have never left WCW in 92
He had the wwf was better
@@melekelewis2945 WWf was crap they kept him down until came back to WCW in 1995!
@@dannyfonseca7856 he was crap in WCW too when he came there in 95.Wwf took over again in 98 and destroyed WCW lol
@@dannyfonseca7856 he deserved everything he got in wwf With Bret hart and shown Michael's and Yokozuna he wasn't going to get the wwf belt
@@melekelewis2945 FU WWE AEW is better👍
I think it's as cosmetic thing why Luger isn't in the hall of fame because it's showing on a mainstream level the Physical before and after wrestling it's quite the comparison and maybe wwe worried about bad PR.
Luger is an OG and nice guy
I actually like him now just from watching him here.
I was more of a sting fan, but got some great memories of luger from nwa to wwe to wcw. Wish him the best.
Lex Luger showing up on Nitro Live while also appearing on Raw the same night which was taped was a huge moment in the Monday Night Ratings Wars between WCW & WWE. And whether he believes it or not this is exactly why Luger ain't in the Hall of Fame & may never be...same with Rick Rude. Have no idea why Vader ain't in the HOF when he pretty much begged to get in just before his death. FUCK the WWE for not giving a dying man his wish when Vader obviously deserves to be in the HOF.
Patience. Rude is in now. Luger I'm sure will at some point. Same with Vader. Vader is interesting because guys have said he was too rough in the ring. Sid should be. Vince let's guys in that left awfully and then died. Savage came to mind. It's all about who Vince likes. But he has added some guys who I thought were overlooked. There is always a chance. Look at Double J.
Lex resembles diamond 💎 Dave Roth alot
Go-go Akins he does look like Dave. I’ve never noticed lol
Love watching Lex here. Charming and engaging.
I don't blame luger for leaving in 1995, WWF treated him poorly from 1994-1995
If he was given the strap atleast once he'd of probably stayed
Yes, Vince let him down BADLY in 1993 and then 1994 didn't get any better. Luger should a bit of promise teaming with Davey Boy Smith but WWF didn't do much with them....
@@ToonandBBfan well Lex Luger was supposed to be a born again Hulk Hogan unexpected, he was not getting on the map at that time so after King of the Ring 1993 after Hogan left, Lex was picked by Vince which it was a huge mistake to let him on a bus tour for a month promoting the match at Summerslam was overhyped, he should "won the belt" at Summerslam, but after that match the fans are shoving down our throats to Luger, he should have been a big part of the roster after Wrestlemania 10 but failed miserably Vince does'nt care about anybody else but himself
Luger was over with the fans from the yokozuna body slam to summerslam where he should have won the belt. He was in a good survivor series feud in 1993, but it was getting desperate after perfect screwed him at mania 10 and left without a feud. The allied powers was a good team, but belonged to the 1985 patriotic era rather than 1995.
@@ToonandBBfan naw luger didn't deserve the belt.in wwf
As part of the patreon group are we able to download these interviews? I would like to listen to them when travelling but dont want to use my data and just want to listen dont need to watch.
Luger good for him is a humble men now i'm happy for him God bless you luger
Excellent insight of Lex's interview. He's long overdue, please put him in the HOF!!
Great video, outstanding work from you all. Honestly, I say this with love. Lex Lugar did throw his lawyer under the bus just a bit. As to the decision, "business is business."
So interesting to hear Lex say he wishes he would have shown more integrity in retrospect, in leaving wwe. I was never a luger fan, but I find his shoots with hannibal hoest and refreshing.
Always liked Lex he could move for a big guy and sold well.
Luger definitely deserves to be in the hall of fame.. That's for damn sure..
Love Lex's transparency. He holds nothing back. It's good to here that wisdom from an older wiser Luger.
I know he is 61. But WOW! How he has changed.
Lex could have given notice and it still been a surprise. Not like there was social media back then.
Seems more like Bischoff was trying to annoy Vince.
So heartbreaking watching him like this. Was my IDOL and workout inspiration when I was a kid.
Years remind you however they're all human, with all the limitations of the human body.
Is he ill?
@@DoomRulz it's muscle atrophy from his paralysis.
Luger in the four horsemen was the original Batista in Evolution
Its a shame he suffered an injury that left him partially paralysed that ment he couldnt work out and he lost all that muscle.
Ouch
I think that Lex Luger is not in the WWE HOF because Miss Elizabeth is a beloved WWF avorite who died on his watch. It was a tragic situation.
LEX LUGER.. 👍♥️
Lex is one of those guys I'd like to have a dinner with and listen to his stories. Seems like a real decent relaxed person
I always liked Luger in WcW then in WWF.
Lex is looking like Diamond Dave’s twin.
Yes he does!
after i a quick google search........that is quite hilarious
hey man take ke to lex and ill beat his ass.i cant even fight
He belongs in the WWE Hall Of Fame. Not just for his WWE run but for his WCW time as well.
Vince did the SAME THING TO WCW WHEN LUGER LEFT THEN SIGNED WBF CONTRACT
Lex Luger deserves a chance to be in the WWE Hall of Fame. Sting should induct him.
Good interview, I alway's wondered about this.
''alway's''? lol....
@@rodzor 😀
Lex did not owe Vinnie Mac or the WWE anything since he was working without a contract for months. If Lex suffered a career threatening or career ending injury you think Vinnie Mac would have taken care of him?
Again the total package work for months without a contract with the WWF. That was Vinnie Mac taking advantage of Lex Luger. And they're off after all The Times they never even put any gold on Lex you think he should be loyal to them who never even put a stinking belt on him? No way. I was watching it live when Lex showed up on nightrobe in Minneapolis and it was unbelievable television!
Lex Luger deserves to be in the HOF 100%
Lex Luger you will be in the Hall of Fame one day for sure
@Juan Ramos no I didn't
He makes so many statements that sound like questions? He's making a statement, but his voice goes up at the end like it's a question?
The good ole days
so i wonder what if Vince play it safe and give Lex luger the contract instead of waiting
Lol. I remember that show. I was shocked
Hey Lex I will always be my favorite of all times😍😍😍in glad u r good god is blessing u!!!!!
Damn, life beat the hell out of Lex Luger
Tyler Daviau I was thinking same thing. He has not aged well.
Damn, anyone else pause the video to see if it was raining outside?
I didn’t know David lee Roth was a former world champion
Smart guy!
Smart man
It's weird that Vince faults him for a Business Decision when Vince makes Business Decisions Firing Wrestlers that thought they had a Great Relationship with the WWE and Vince Also so if Anything Vince is just mad that Lex got one over on him which sound unintentionally on his part which makes McMahon look like the Ass in the Story for holding the Grudge for so Long.
Luger starting to look like the evil old man from the movie Poltergeist
See? He never talks bad about anybody.
Is he 80 years old?
I may have commented this on here before or somewhere else but my theory: Lex was getting buried af after the Lex Express and Summer Slam 94 (another theory of mine is that Bret Hart was behind this - he saw Luger as major threat n a younger Hogan) and they had him tagging with Davey in 95’; I think Adam Bomb did a shoot where he depicts “ribs” Owen would pull on Luger and imo they weren’t good natured ribs - it was career sabotage and just making Lex look like dog 💩. All of the aforementioned is why he jumped ship to WCW for such a low amount - he was desperate.
He said workout my thought is if one exercises in a building wouldn't that be working in, instead of working out hahahahahaha.
Four years back he looks like an young man in touch enough competition, look what drugs did to him? Equation is simple 4 years with drugs= 20 years in normal life or even death.
Luger never grabbed me as a true wrestling guy. Just a casual observation.
Hey You 96 he was more of a football player with a bodybuilding physique. I think he turned out to be a decent worker who could be led through matches.
Vince McMahon should be ashamed not paying Lex Luger for his work.
Luger did nothing wrong.
He just wasn't as good .Vince did it right.Luger wasn't all that
It really upsets me that Lex is not already in the WWE HOF.
Hmm, interesting. One can only speculate how things would've gone had he stayed in WWE at the time. Maybe the Clique would've run him out eventually? I don't see Shawn and Nash wanting Lex around since he'd be direct competiton for the top spot. Can't imagine Lex being around during the attitude era.
He made the right choice. Definitely.
Damn he looks bad... we all get old shit
Lex is simply a class act and if you're not going to induct a class act then i guess you might as well induct Hogan again or something.
He was going nowhere in wwe, maybe a future heel turn would have Made his career better. Not giving notice hurt him with vince , but if he doesn't give notice wcw wouldn't have hired him. Tough spot.
Sure Lex.. Blame it on the attorney
I am sure Lex Luger subconsciously knew WWF was a not a good fit for him that's why he was willing to take a drastic pay cut and leave money on the table.
Luger AEW HOF, please!!
aew hall of fame? Lol let's not get ahead of ourselves they don't even have a hall of fame yet
Explain how this makes sense
My opinion is he old man
You should do an interview with him where he talks about how he used to beat Miss Elizabeth, and got her hooked on the drugs that eventually killed her...
I love miss Elizabeth but she made her choice to take those pills he didnt shove them down her throat do try to watch what you say
@UCFfOLlGEVORa6Q4dnhrJ1gA thank you. Like I said I love liz unfortunately she made bad decisions. Lex didn't murder her. He just wasn't a good influence on her but in the end she chose her own fate
Liz was abusing scripts long before she hooked up with Luger.
Bye bye steroids!!! Hard to believe this is Lex Luger
he was paralyzed thats why he looks like this!!
He had a spinal stroke and was paralyzed for a while.
@@AntiLifeEquation1 and what may have caused that?? Geez i dont know
@@snakeman6124 I just stated what happened to him, dont be an ass for no reason, its not a good look.
@@snakeman6124 You'll get old soon too old body lmao