Cody Rhodes Surprises Legend Lex Luger With WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction - Watch

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WWE on Friday (March 7) confirmed wrestling legend Lex Luger will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas next month alongside Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Michelle McCool.

The news of his induction was delivered by none other than WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, who surprised Luger about his addition to the Hall of Fame as the pair shared a hug along with fellow wrestling great Diamond Dallas Page.

Luger, who was famour for his stint at WCW, suffered from paralysis and loss of function due to spinal stroke in 2007. DDP had recently shared a video with Lex Luger, showcasing how the two-time WCW World Heavyweight champion standing up from his wheelchair on his own.

In a recent video shared by WWE, Cody Rhodes is seen surprising DDP and Luger with the news that the legend will be one of the members in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Watch the clip here:

Meanwhile, Triple H also took to social media to recognise Lex Luger's achievements in the ring during his stints at WCW and the WWE as well as outside the ring, saying the legend is an inspiration to all.

In their statement, WWE said, "Lex Luger went by many names whether he was in NWA, WCW or WWE, including The Total Package and The All-American, and now you can call him a WWE Hall of Famer."

Lex Luger's journey in the squared circle

Luger came into the wrestling business with an incredible physique and unrelenting motor. The former pro football player dominated the squared circle, holding the United States Title for a record-setting 523 days.

Despite losing it, he reclaimed it less than two months later and defended it for an additional 210 days before vacating it when he won the WCW World Championship for the first time. After a successful run in WCW, Luger landed in WWE to much fanfare and he quickly became less focused on his looks and more on his pride in America.

On July 4, 1993, "The All-American" Lex Luger answered a challenge from Yokozuna and slammed the then-WWE Champion on the deck of the USS Intrepid. Defending the honor of America all over the country in his Lex Express bus, Luger shared the winner's circle of the 1994 Royal Rumble Match with Bret "Hit Man" Hart before joining forces with The British Bulldog to form The Allied Powers.

Luger went back to WCW in 1995 which helped ignite the Monday Night Wars, and his second stint in the company was highlighted by his second WCW Title win, this time dethroning "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.

After a series of health setbacks following his retirement, Luger dedicated himself to improving his body and mind by working with Diamond Dallas Page. The news of Luger's Hall of Fame induction was broken to the legend by Cody Rhodes in a touching moment between the two generational stars while a proud DDP looked on.

For Luger, a WWE Hall of Fame induction not only cements his legacy as one of the most memorable Superstars of all time but also marks an emotional milestone as he continues to inspire fans all over the world.

As per reports, the legendary tag team of the Natural Disasters comprising the Earthquake and Typhoon will be the next inductions into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, joining Lex Luger, Triple H and Michelle McCool.