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Lex Luger – WWE Wellness Counselor
In the ’80s, Lawrence Wendell Pfohl became Lex Luger, one of the most successful professional wrestlers of the 20th century. He is a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and a former WWA World Heavyweight Champion. Lex Luger’s other accolades include a 1994 Royal Rumble victory and a Wrestlemania X title challenge.
Known as The Narcissist due to his self-assured fighting attitude, Lex struggled with a nerve impingement in 2007 that resulted in his temporary paralyzation. Luckily, he has now recovered and collaborating with WWE once again. In 2011, he was hired to become WWE‘s wellness counselor, working from behind the scenes to help the newer generations of professional wrestlers and athletes.