On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, former WCW Champion Lex Luger discussed never winning a title in WWE, noting that he never felt cheated by that.
Luger did come close to winning the WWE Championship, but ultimately, Bret Hart got the nod over him.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his career highlights: “There’s some favorite times, obviously being with the Horsemen. The opportunity to work with Arn, Tully, and JJ, Naitch and some of the great matches in the first WarGames with them, and then Omni. I had a huge match with Ric Flair in Baltimore. It was a huge moment for the world title, Dusty actually wanted to call it. Wanted to almost change the finish when he saw the crowd response in Baltimore that first time, I wrestled Naitch for the belt. Huge moment, the Lex Expresses was a lead-in to slamming Yokozuna. Man, what a setup. That was incredible.”
On never winning a title in WWE: “Vince, honestly, never promised the title to me. He said, ‘If we’re gonna do it, I want to do it at WrestleMania 10. I want it to be special.’ But things happened and Bret and I were the co-winners of the Rumble. Bret was always an incredible champion, so they went in that direction. I never had any hard feelings or felt I got cheated. It was a great experience.”
Former WCW Champion Lex Luger recently opened up about his career in a podcast interview, discussing his time in WWE and never winning a title in the company. Despite coming close to winning the WWE Championship, Luger revealed that he never felt cheated or had any hard feelings about it.
Luger, who had a successful career in both WCW and WWE, shared some of his career highlights during the interview. He mentioned his time with the Horsemen, working with legendary wrestlers such as Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and Ric Flair. Luger also reminisced about his matches in the first WarGames and his world title match against Flair in Baltimore, which was a significant moment for him.
One of the most memorable moments in Luger’s career was the “Lex Express” storyline, which led to him slamming Yokozuna. He described it as an incredible setup and a huge moment for him. However, despite these accomplishments, Luger never won a title in WWE.
Luger explained that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon never promised him a title reign. McMahon expressed his desire to make it special if they were to go in that direction, suggesting that it could happen at WrestleMania 10. However, circumstances changed when Luger and Bret Hart became co-winners of the Royal Rumble. Ultimately, WWE decided to go with Hart as the champion, and Luger had no hard feelings about it.
Luger spoke highly of Hart, acknowledging him as an incredible champion. He respected the decision made by WWE and did not feel cheated or disappointed about not winning the title. Luger considered the entire experience to be a great one.
Throughout his career, Lex Luger achieved numerous accolades and had memorable moments in both WCW and WWE. While he may not have won a title in WWE, Luger’s contributions to the wrestling industry are still highly regarded. His positive outlook on his career and lack of bitterness over not winning the title is a testament to his professionalism and love for the sport.
In conclusion, Lex Luger’s recent interview shed light on his career in WWE and his thoughts on never winning a title in the company. Despite coming close to winning the WWE Championship, Luger expressed no hard feelings or disappointment. His positive attitude and appreciation for the opportunities he had in his wrestling career serve as an inspiration to aspiring wrestlers and fans alike.