"I feel bad for the guy" – Wrestling world erupts following Lex Luger's Biography: WWE Legends episode

Fans had mixed reactions to the most recent episode of Biography: WWE Legends about Lex Luger on A&amp;E.In the latest installment of WWE's biography series, fans received an in-depth look into Lex Luger's life outside the ring. Some of the topics tackled were his struggles with addiction, Monday Night Wars between WWE and WCW, and more.Following the episode, many fans complimented the show. One user tweeted that despite not being a wrestling fan, they enjoy hearing Luger's 'inspirational' stories:Traci Trace@colada69Not a wrestling fan, but these stories are so inspirational, and heartwarming. 🏽🏽 #WWEonAE53Not a wrestling fan, but these stories are so inspirational, and heartwarming. 👌🏽👌🏽 #WWEonAERu Calrissian (عمرو)@JustRu_ItThese WWE documentaries have been hittin every week. The Lex Luger doc is really dope, and the WWE vs WCW Rivalry doc so far is . Man, that was a great time for wrestling. #WWEonAE278These WWE documentaries have been hittin every week. The Lex Luger doc is really dope, and the WWE vs WCW Rivalry doc so far is 🔥🔥. Man, that was a great time for wrestling. #WWEonAEKenneth Spears@TaxAttorneyKenThis Lex Luger biography was really good #WWEonAE135This Lex Luger biography was really good #WWEonAEkevinparten@kevinpartenThese WWE Biographies on A&amp;E are so good. Must watch. #WWEonAE11111These WWE Biographies on A&amp;E are so good. Must watch. #WWEonAERyan Plummer@MDWPlummerJust finished watching Lex Luger’s WWE biography. What a story. What an inspiration! I was in tears at the end! I hope to meet you and shake your hand one day! May the Lord continue to bless you each and every day! @GenuineLexLuger6Just finished watching Lex Luger’s WWE biography. What a story. What an inspiration! I was in tears at the end! I hope to meet you and shake your hand one day! May the Lord continue to bless you each and every day! @GenuineLexLugerTerry Lynn@TerryLynn93Lex Luger Doc #WWEonAE was really good 185Lex Luger Doc #WWEonAE was really good 👍ᔕ𝔠σ𝐓тツ🇺🇦@Baglee_This Lex Luger Biography is everything #WWEonAE115This Lex Luger Biography is everything #WWEonAEJake G@TheRealJgrossyThe Lex Luger documentary on #WWEonAE is an absolute must watch.4413The Lex Luger documentary on #WWEonAE is an absolute must watch.Many fans recalled the Monday Night Wars, to which Luger was integral. One fan wished they were present during the Monday Night Wars:Victor Taylor Perry@wallflowerperryI wish I had been old enough to watch the Monday Night Wars with WWF/WWE vs. WCW. Seemed like the best time to be a fan of pro-wrestling. #WWEonAE552I wish I had been old enough to watch the Monday Night Wars with WWF/WWE vs. WCW. Seemed like the best time to be a fan of pro-wrestling. #WWEonAE💫Britt to the Nee💫@BeeRayJonesIf you don’t remember the struggle of flipping back &amp; forth between RAW and Nitro on a Monday night, then you are too young! 🤣#WWEonAE123If you don’t remember the struggle of flipping back &amp; forth between RAW and Nitro on a Monday night, then you are too young! 😂🤣😂😂#WWEonAEThe Big Chill 🌊♋🌊@ElCopaceticIt’s always cool to hear those inside stories from the “Monday Night Wars” #WWEonAE74It’s always cool to hear those inside stories from the “Monday Night Wars” 🔥#WWEonAEBrandon Gilbert@rockstarblayzeThe Monday Night Wars was the greatest time to be a wrestling fan. That magic will never be duplicated ever again #WWEonAE4The Monday Night Wars was the greatest time to be a wrestling fan. That magic will never be duplicated ever again #WWEonAESome fans talked about the other legends who appeared in the episode, praising Sting for helping Luger after his motorcycle accident:Kev Castle- Yeah That Guy@KevZCastleSting was/is a true friend to Lex Luger. Sting is legit good people.643Sting was/is a true friend to Lex Luger. Sting is legit good people.Many fans talked about the plans for The Narcissist replacing Hulk Hogan, expressing disdain over the idea. One fan even proclaimed that Hulkamania would never be replaced:Justin Wrestling@WWENXTGuyMy opinion Lex Luger never was gonna replace and be the next Hulk Hogan NEVER EVER EVER #WWEonAE3My opinion Lex Luger never was gonna replace and be the next Hulk Hogan NEVER EVER EVER #WWEonAEJay (Texas Rangers 48-59)@Jay371992Lex Luger was never going to be the next Hulk Hogan. #WWEonAELex Luger was never going to be the next Hulk Hogan. #WWEonAEDavid A Fuller@RealDavidFullerJim Crockett was going to make Lex Luger as there Hulk Hogan, but he was never in the same league as HoganJim Crockett was going to make Lex Luger as there Hulk Hogan, but he was never in the same league as HoganAaron Martin@BroGod4LifeLex Luger being the next Hulk Hogan of WWF that's a tough case scenario to be in #WWEonAE2Lex Luger being the next Hulk Hogan of WWF that's a tough case scenario to be in #WWEonAERED BURNS AUGUST ☠️😎🤘😈🖤🦇🔥🥵@GibsonMenace77Vince wanted #LexLuger to be like Hogan so bad at that time, lol... It almost worked, too... #WWEonAE #LexExpressVince wanted #LexLuger to be like Hogan so bad at that time, lol... It almost worked, too... #WWEonAE #LexExpressAdditionally, many fans expressed their sympathy with Luger, while others saw him in a negative light:Chelle💎@chellyberriesLex Luger’s story is kinda sad. 🥹 I feel bad for the guy #WWEonAE5Lex Luger’s story is kinda sad. 🥹 I feel bad for the guy #WWEonAEChristopher Smith@infinitewords14This #Biography on Lex Luger is wild. Wrestling (and drugs) takes a heavy toll. Looking at how he was back then and to see him now…This #Biography on Lex Luger is wild. Wrestling (and drugs) takes a heavy toll. Looking at how he was back then and to see him now…RYN@Adams_RynoI really liked Lex Luger. Think he’s the perfect example of not needed a belt. Why Hogan putting him over in WCW in Detroit is one of my all time great memories #WWEonAEI really liked Lex Luger. Think he’s the perfect example of not needed a belt. Why Hogan putting him over in WCW in Detroit is one of my all time great memories #WWEonAETZL@lumby07@GenuineLexLuger absolutely glad you are still with us to tell your story! You were one of my favorites on NITRO back in the day. You made Hogan quit! Highest of highs and lowest of lows! You are Lex Luger and brought a lot of joy to a lot of people in the 90s@GenuineLexLuger absolutely glad you are still with us to tell your story! You were one of my favorites on NITRO back in the day. You made Hogan quit! Highest of highs and lowest of lows! You are Lex Luger and brought a lot of joy to a lot of people in the 90s𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧@WrestlingCoversBless Lex Luger. That documentary was well worth the wait. I’d really love to see him get his spot in the HOF next year. There is no better time than now. #WWEonAE #WWEHOF7315Bless Lex Luger. That documentary was well worth the wait. I’d really love to see him get his spot in the HOF next year. There is no better time than now. #WWEonAE #WWEHOFmo@EdgesThroatGoatLex Luger really was a terrible worker. Jesus Christ. He would’ve pissed me off in the locker room getting pushed just for being pretty and Big #WWEonAE4Lex Luger really was a terrible worker. Jesus Christ. He would’ve pissed me off in the locker room getting pushed just for being pretty and Big #WWEonAELex Luger was best known for his time in WCW, where he eventually allied with Buff Bagwell and Ric Flair. Luger also wrestled for WWF between 1993-1995.An update on Lex Luger's healthIn 2007, Lex Luger suffered a spinal injury resulting in the wrestling veteran using a wheelchair for several years. However, it looks like Luger's health is improving.Nikita Koloff, The Narcissist's former WCW rival, shared that they kept in touch and that the star is doing well:&quot;Luger is doing great. Even though he had the spinal cord injury, he will be the first to tell you (...) He said, 'You may not believe this, but hopefully you will, I'm in better health now than when I was back, you know, jacked-up as the total package back in the days.'&quot;WWE@WWEWatch @GenuineLexLuger's miraculous recovery tonight on an all-new Biography: WWE Legends at 8/7c as part of @WWEonAE’s Superstar Sundays. #WWEonAE781134Watch @GenuineLexLuger's miraculous recovery tonight on an all-new Biography: WWE Legends at 8/7c as part of @WWEonAE’s Superstar Sundays. #WWEonAE https://t.co/uzYsBpv5iTThe next episode of Biography: WWE Legends will be about the iconic D-Generation X faction, famously featuring Triple H and Shawn Michaels. It will air on August 14, 2022.What do you think about Lex Luger's biography episode? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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