WWE Hall Of Famer Lex Luger Credits Jim Ross For His Early Career Success

WWE Hall of Famer Lex Luger has spoken out about the vital impact legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross had on launching his career, hailing him as one of the industry’s greatest voices.

Speaking on his podcast Lex Expressed, Luger expressed deep appreciation for Ross’s role in shaping his early image within professional wrestling.

“I don’t think I realised at the time how instrumental Jim Ross was in the early parts of my career,” Luger said. “He is one of the best, if not the best ever, and he can set up your background and your athletic background. He is just an amazing talent at what he’s done, and he was a huge factor in putting so many of us on the map.”

Ross famously called many of Luger’s matches during his time in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), particularly throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their professional paths were tightly intertwined, with Ross bringing insight and gravitas to Luger’s performances in the ring.

Luger left WCW in 1992 to join WWE, followed by Ross’s own transition to the company in 1993. The two would briefly reunite on WWE programming before Luger’s eventual return to WCW in 1995.

Jim Ross’s influence on the wrestling world extends far beyond his early work with Luger. His time as the voice of WWE’s Attitude Era, alongside Jerry “The King” Lawler, cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s most iconic commentators. Today, Ross continues to contribute to the wrestling industry in his role with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), serving as an announcer, analyst, and senior advisor.

Luger’s comments serve as a tribute to the behind-the-scenes figures whose voices helped define wrestling for generations of fans.

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Lex Luger spoke about comparisons that were made between him and Hulk Hogan when he joined WWE in 1992 and seemingly became the company’s replacement for Hogan when he left the promotion in 1993. Luger said that he never felt that he was in competition with Hogan because there would only ever be one Hulk Hogan. Instead, Luger said he was focused on becoming the best version of Lex Luger he could be.

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