On a recent edition of his “The Hacksaw Hour” podcast, Hacksaw Jim Duggan noted that he never got along with Lex Luger, and neither did his mentor Bruiser Brody.
Luger’s transition from “The Narcissist” to his pro-USA gimmick contributed to Duggan’s WWE exit.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Luger having a run-in with Bruiser Brody over heat between them: “I didn’t get along with Lex, but I didn’t know about the run-in. I believe that 100%. I could see why Brody wouldn’t like Lex. Like I said, the best gimmicks are the ones closest to who you are … And the gimmick worked well for Lex pretty much back then.”
On Luger’s USA gimmick meaning the end of his run: “That was the writing on the wall for old Hacksaw to hit the road! The flag and the helicopter and the Lex Express and I got my flag taped to the flag pole!… You can’t just give somebody the flag, it’s been my honor to carry the flag when I’m out there waving the flag saying ‘U-S-A’ it’s coming from the heart.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Hacksaw Hour,” wrestling legend Hacksaw Jim Duggan opened up about his strained relationship with fellow wrestler Lex Luger. Duggan revealed that not only did he not get along with Luger, but his mentor Bruiser Brody also had issues with him.
One of the reasons behind the tension between Luger and Brody was Luger’s transition from his “The Narcissist” gimmick to his pro-USA persona. According to Duggan, this change played a role in his own exit from WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).
Duggan acknowledged that he was unaware of a specific incident between Luger and Brody, but he believed it to be true. He could understand why Brody wouldn’t like Luger, as the best wrestling gimmicks are often those that closely resemble the person behind them. Despite their personal differences, Duggan acknowledged that the gimmick worked well for Luger during that time.
However, it was Luger’s USA gimmick that signaled the end of Duggan’s run in WWE. Duggan explained that the writing was on the wall for him when the flag, helicopter, and the “Lex Express” were introduced. He recalled having his own flag taped to a flagpole, emphasizing that carrying the flag and chanting “U-S-A” was an honor that came from the heart for him.
The podcast episode also included a link to highlights from “The Hacksaw Hour,” where fans could listen to Duggan’s full comments on his relationship with Luger and other wrestling-related topics.
This revelation from Hacksaw Jim Duggan sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics and personal conflicts that can occur within the world of professional wrestling. It serves as a reminder that even though wrestlers may portray characters in the ring, their real-life relationships and interactions can have a significant impact on their careers.