The recurring criticism I hear the most regarding Luger was that he was very “mechanical” in the ring; meaning he seldom deviated from a very basic, textbook-style. However, he was also very safe and cooperative to work with, and I suspect that’s why a lot of guys liked working with him.
His physique was absolutely impressive. No doubt the end result of hard work, a disciplined lifestyle, great genetics, and a good working knowledge of anabolics.
He was never my favorite character, per se, but I didn’t hate him by any means.
Too bad he never got over in the Fed. They couldn’t have pushed him any harder than they did.