8 forgotten members of the nWo: Where Are They Now?

Undoubtedly one of the most important wrestling factions of all-time, the formation of the nWo was largely responsible for WCW’s short-term ability to defeat the WWE in the ratings. In fact, the early years of this group were so special that it could be argued that they began a swell in wrestling popularity that led to the huge successes of the Monday Night War era.

Highlighted by members like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash, there also were several members that most fans forget ever wore a nWo T-Shirt. With that in mind, it is time to look at this list that looks at what 8 forgotten members of the nWo are up to now.

In order for someone to be considered for possible inclusion on this list, they first and foremost need to have been a member of the New World Order at one point or another. On top of that, they need to be someone that most wrestling fans have forgotten ever were added to the nWo’s roster. Finally, some of the things they’ve been up to in recent years have to be known.

#8 Lex Luger

Briefly positioned to be the heir to Hulk Hogan’s reign as the top WWE superstar, during the ‘90s Lex Luger also spent significant time in WCW where he became the Heavyweight Champion. Best known during that time for his lengthy battles against the nWo, many fans forget that he went on to join the Wolfpac and Elite versions of the group.

Retired from grappling in the ring for several years now, Luger’s body is now much smaller than it used to be and due to suffering a spinal infarction he has uses a wheelchair to move around. Said to be living with his mother these days, he still is a public figure in part due to frequent events in which he does some “faith-based speaking” to crowds.

Seen at various wrestling conventions from time to time, pictures make it obvious that he loves spending time with his former peers. Also, someone that has suffered from addiction issues in the past, he has used that experience to help the WWE with the administration of their Wellness Policy.

#7 David Flair

Believed by many people to be the best professional wrestler in the history of the business, several of Ric Flair’s children have followed in his footsteps and made a living in the ring. While there is no doubt that Charlotte has attained far more success in the business than any of her siblings, before she rose to prominence her older brother David spent some time in the spotlight.

A member of the WCW roster for several years, David Flair even managed to win gold during his tenure with the company. Inducted into the nWo Elite but kicked out after a period of about a month in the year 1999, his short tenure with the group is the very definition of forgettable.

Briefly signed to a WWE developmental contract as well, his only onscreen appearance involved being on the receiving end of the Undertaker’s anger. No longer a part of the business, these days David works for The Seal Wire Company in his home state of North Carolina.

#6 Horace Hogan

From one entry about a wrestling megastar’s relative to another, this time around we are going to look at the nephew of one of the nWo’s founding members, Hulk Hogan. Going under the name Horace Hogan during his part of his WCW run, under a different name he joined Raven’s Flock and remained a member of that group up until it disbanded.

Eventually revealed to be related to his much more famous uncle, once Horace’s connection to the group became clear, it didn’t take too long for him to join the ranks of the nWo. Relegated to the B-Team after the formation of the much more high profile Elite version of this group, his run with the nWo as a whole was pretty unremarkable.

Signed to a WWE Developmental contract in the year 2002, when his uncle was in the midst of another run with the company, he never made it to the main roster. Instead, he found a new career as a laborer and now works alongside his wife in Florida.

#5 nWo Sting

One of the biggest WCW superstars of all-time, for many years the man called Sting was seen as the heart and soul of the company. For that reason, when the nWo was formed and ran roughshod over the company Sting was one of the first people fans expected to fight against the onslaught of the villainous group.

Then in a shocking turn of events, Sting appeared to turn against everything fans had grown to expect of him when he seemingly became a member of the nWo. However, it eventually was revealed that Sting had remained true to his morals and his enemies in the nWo had recruited an imposter who the added to their ranks.

Known as the nWo Sting during that time, Jeff Farmer remained a part of the group for several years but left shortly before the real Sting joined the Wolfpac version of the faction. Long retired from wrestling, Jeff now works for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as a part of a research program named GEAR.

#4 Disco Inferno

Clearly associated with the nWo Wolfpac during one of the best eras of his career, there seems to be some debate as to whether or not Disco Inferno ever was an official member of the group. However, considering he is included on a list of Wolfpac members on Wikipedia, we’re including him as a part of this list.

A big success in the wrestling business during his lengthy career, Disco’s comedic and in-ring skills led to him being a featured WCW performer for several years. Respected enough by his peers that he eventually began to accompany nWo members like Kevin Nash to the ring, Disco wound up wearing the red and black of the Wolfpac.

Still, a very busy man today, Disco works in a Vegas nightclub and is a regular on podcasts hosted by Vince Russo and Konnan. On top of that, after several years away from wrestling television, he made his Impact Wrestling return during the 2018 Thanksgiving episode and ended up wearing their turkey suit in a memorable moment.

#3 The Great Muta

Undoubtedly among the greatest wrestlers of his generation, whether he goes by the name The Great Muta or Keiji Mutoh this performer is amazing. In fact, it boggles the mind that the WWE has yet to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame since he clearly deserves to be included among any list of the all-time greats.

Among a group of Japanese wrestlers that sometimes worked for the WCW during the Monday Night Wars, Muta joined the original nWo and the Japanese version of the faction as well. More than that, after nWo Japan’s original leader was injured, it was Muta that took his place as the head of the group.

Going on to found the Japanese promotion Wrestle-1, up until 2017 he served as the company’s president and then he took on the role of its representative director. Still active in the ring until recently, some believe he may have wrestled his last match earlier this year since afterward he had to undergo double knee surgery.

#2 Torrie Wilson

Originally introduced to the world of wrestling seemingly out of nowhere in the late ‘90s, after serving as Scott Steiner’s valet once Torrie Wilson debuted under the ring name Samantha. Initially involved in a storyline in which she was hired to seduce David Flair by the nWo, she convinced the young man to join the group at the same time she did.

Despite the fact that she was introduced as a nWo operative, Torrie joined the group in February and was gone by March. Still employed by WCW when that company closed up shop, the WWE brought her into the fold and Torrie had a long run there since she worked for Vince McMahon from 2001 until 2008.

No longer an active member of any wrestling roster, Torrie is still in amazing shape and she now works as a fitness model who sometimes promotes brands on her social media. Still connected to the wrestling world, in 2018 she competed in the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble and a battle royale match at the WWE’s first women's only event.

#1 The Disciple

Quite possibly the nWo’s biggest enigma, during his time with the group The Disciple didn’t do very much aside from accompanying Hollywood Hogan to the ring. Often seen holding his leader’s championship belt whenever the Hulkster reigned supreme, The Disciple looked cool but seemed to serve little to no purpose.

Already a veteran performer when he joined the nWo, years earlier The Disciple went by the name Brutus Beefcake and was a popular WWE wrestler. However, he took on the role of The Disciple after suffering a life-threatening injury that hut him so badly that his face had to be reconstructed and he couldn’t compete in the ring for years.

In need of another surgery during 2018, the man once known as The Disciple has recently received headlines after starting a crowdsourcing campaign in hopes of paying for it. Also a consistent face at wrestling conventions and known for his relationship with Hulk Hogan, after a public spat that saw them trade barbs they seem to have made up.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram