WWE Power Rankings: The 25 Greatest Superstars of the '90s | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Olivia Shea
Published Mar 24, 2026
Lex Luger was a top draw during his run with the WWE. In 1993, the WWE needed a top powerhouse after Hulk Hogan left and, on the 4th of July, he became the new great American hero.
After he body slammed the 600-pound Yokozuna at a special event, held on the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, the fans quickly forgot his heel debut as The Narcissist. In no time, the "Luger-Mania" ran over the country in the "Lex-Express" Touring bus. He had the American flag designed on everything surrounding him, from his trunks to his bus.
For some reason and despite his uncommon popularity, he never won the WWF Championship and the best he could do was to become the 1994 Royal Rumble co-winner.