Lex Luger Trims Tree After Nearly 20 Years in Recovery

WWE Hall of Famer Lex Luger marked a significant milestone in his recovery on November 11, 2025, by sharing a photo on social media of himself standing on a step ladder to trim his Christmas tree, an activity he said he had not been able to do in nearly two decades.

The 67-year-old former wrestler, whose real name is Larry Pfohl, posted the image on X, formerly known as Twitter, capturing a moment of newfound independence. In the accompanying caption, Luger wrote, "A picture is worth a thousand words!! Trimming our tree. Haven't been able to do this for almost 2 decades. Thanks to my good friend RealDDP DDPYoga. Thank you Jesus!!!" He credited the progress to his longtime friend and fellow wrestling veteran Diamond Dallas Page, as well as Page's DDP Yoga program, which has played a central role in rebuilding Luger's strength and mobility.

Luger's achievement comes after years of rehabilitation from a severe spinal injury sustained in October 2007. The incident began with a nerve impingement in his neck while he was on an airplane, causing rapid swelling that resulted in paralysis from the neck down. Medical professionals at the time described his condition as close to...