5 broke wrestlers and where are they now

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For how long will your glory stay?
For how long will your glory stay?

#3 Lex Luger

Lex Luger with a crucifix
Lex Luger also suffered temporary neck paralysis in 2007

Lex Luger is one of the most memorable names and faces from the WCW era. He was the man that legitimised the threat of WCW, as he shockingly switched from WWF to the rival brand on the first episode of Monday Nitro. The move cemented his place in history as a pivotal figure in wrestling history.

Over at WCW, he was treated and booked as an immortal being and with that praise, his ego began to swell. However, his battle with drugs abuse and steroid consumption would constantly be a thorn in his side, obviously, they are expensive habits.

When he suffered a spinal stroke in 2008, his faltering career further went off into the distance. His addiction to steroids and drugs, plus inability to wrestle anymore turned his millions into a pile of rubble, leaving him with pennies to his name. Now he tours the country, giving motivational speeches about drug addiction, life and religion.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav
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