He was the first wrestler to defeat Hulk Hogan via submission. He
defeated him via Torture Rack on an episode of "WCW Monday Nitro" (1995) in 1997 to win the World Heavyweight Title his last time.
Won a 1993 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck for body-slamming the late Yokozuna (II) (Rodney Anoai) on the USS Intrepid in New York City on July 4, 1993. This started his Lex Express bus tour.
Played in the Canadian Football League for five years prior to becoming a professional
wrestler.
Owned Main Event Fitness, a fitness club he opened with Steve Borden (Sting) in Marietta, GA.
Won 2 WCW World Heavyweight Titles defeating Barry Windham in 1991 and
Hollywood Hulk Hogan in 1997.