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Lex Luger, wrestling megasensation and three-time world heavyweight champion, ruled the ring for years as “The Total Package.” Whether he was making a dramatic entrance from a helicopter, defeating champ Hulk Hogan, or sculpting a near-perfect physique, Lex was on top of his game. Yet backstage, he was wrestling with…

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1 author picked Wrestling with the Devil as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I always enjoy a book that is straightforward and entertaining. This book is both.

Luger is one of the most fascinating wrestlers out there, and he tells a candidly honest tale about his rise to the top and descent in the depths of hell. I loved how raw and candid the subject was, pulling no punches.

Kudos to co-writer John D. Hollis for giving the story its structure and pacing.

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