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All aboard the Lex Express: photos
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In July 1993, Lex Luger set out across America on a bus dubbed the Lex Express.5 h/ V8 d0 S) L) V" H2 L A
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Luger’s journey began in Stamford, CT, but his emergence as a patriot started on the deck of the USS Intrepid.
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Lex slammed Yokozuna aboard the battleship, setting the stage for their SummerSlam showdown.
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Leading into their WWE Title match, Luger toured the country, meeting WWE fans everywhere.) m; [8 @, k3 C& ^# p0 S( t( a
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. I0 l5 _1 p5 y2 |& `The Lex Express regularly stopped at shopping malls, department stores and even go-kart tracks.+ U9 v3 `# R) s7 |% q( a
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- s9 F8 A- m8 b# ]Once known as the vain Narcissist, Luger became an American hero in his ubiquitous American flag Zubaz.' a7 x" J' q* ?$ f2 c
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$ @2 m. r5 p! zLuger’s journey ended at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan where he challenged Yokozuna for the WWE Title.
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Lex beat the WWE Champion, but his victory came via count-out.' [ s$ {: p% M9 D. _' d. f% m" m
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Luger never became WWE Champion, but his Lex Express tour is remembered as a defining moment of early ’90s WWE.
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