Former WWE Wrestler Lanny Poffo (The Genius) 1954 - 2023 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-02-2023, 02:56 PM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma...CWu?li=BBnb7Kz

Wrestling legend Lanny Poffo has died aged 68.

The former WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) star – who also appeared for the likes of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) over his memorable career – was the younger brother of late champion ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage.

The sad news was confirmed by Hall of Famer ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, who tweeted on Thursday: ‘With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius. RIP Lanny’.

Tributes are already pouring in for the late star, with fans paying their respects on social media.

‘This is very sad. At least he is reunited with his brother and family in heaven,’ replied one fan, while another added: ‘Oh man. Very sad to read this. RIP Lanny Absolutely loved his stories and interviews’.

‘Rest in peace! Now you can be with Randy again!’ another said, while someone else commented: ‘Sad to hear we lost another of our childhood heroes. May he rest in peace.’

Poffo and his brother Savage both joined WWE around the same time in 1985, with Poffo inducing Savage into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015, after his death.

Poffo first made his wrestling debut in 1974, in the All-South Wrestling Alliance, before moving onto the National Wrestling Alliance that same year.

He went on to wrestle in the Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling in 1978, where he wrestled his brother for the very first time, defating him by disqualification.

Before wrestling for WWF, he took part in Mid-South Wrestling and Continental Wrestling Association.

As well as wrestling, Poffo has published two books, one of which is a collection of poetry in which he raises awareness of drugs and alcohol.

He also released biographical comic The Genius Lanny Poffo in 2018.

Dude111 · 02-02-2023, 08:45 PM

Yes he was re-united

Thank you ZB!!

Yong Fang · 02-03-2023, 02:39 AM

My city of Memphis was a hotbed for "Professional Wrestling". There was even a very popular local wrestling show on Saturday mornings. A lot of the future stars of the WWE came through this promotion.

In my opinion, Lanny and his brother Randy (Savage) were the most athletic of all the guys. They (and especially Randy) did some amazing stunts. No matter how scripted the show was, these guys, and especially Randy put themselves on the line (like Randy jumping off the top rope to the concrete floor outside the ring.

Lanny and Randy at least in Memphis were sort of a duo together, but Lanny was pretty subdued. Randy always acted like he bumped three lines of coke and smoked some PCP. Supposedly he was sort of that way off camera also. There is a good documentary series called "Tales from the Territories" which interviewed people from the different places, and there was a story of Randy in Memphis getting into a fight in a Waffle House and going to jail. Life imitates art (and this is an excellent series if you have an interest in wrestling and episode 2 is all about the Kaufman/Lawler angle).

02-02-2023, 02:56 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,473	Former WWE Wrestler Lanny Poffo (The Genius) 1954 - 2023 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma...CWu?li=BBnb7Kz Wrestling legend Lanny Poffo has died aged 68. The former WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) star – who also appeared for the likes of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) over his memorable career – was the younger brother of late champion ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage. The sad news was confirmed by Hall of Famer ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, who tweeted on Thursday: ‘With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius. RIP Lanny’. Tributes are already pouring in for the late star, with fans paying their respects on social media. ‘This is very sad. At least he is reunited with his brother and family in heaven,’ replied one fan, while another added: ‘Oh man. Very sad to read this. RIP Lanny Absolutely loved his stories and interviews’. ‘Rest in peace! Now you can be with Randy again!’ another said, while someone else commented: ‘Sad to hear we lost another of our childhood heroes. May he rest in peace.’ Poffo and his brother Savage both joined WWE around the same time in 1985, with Poffo inducing Savage into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015, after his death. Poffo first made his wrestling debut in 1974, in the All-South Wrestling Alliance, before moving onto the National Wrestling Alliance that same year. He went on to wrestle in the Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling in 1978, where he wrestled his brother for the very first time, defating him by disqualification. Before wrestling for WWF, he took part in Mid-South Wrestling and Continental Wrestling Association. As well as wrestling, Poffo has published two books, one of which is a collection of poetry in which he raises awareness of drugs and alcohol. He also released biographical comic The Genius Lanny Poffo in 2018.

02-02-2023, 08:45 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 37,002	Yes he was re-united Thank you ZB!!

02-03-2023, 02:39 AM	#3
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,072	My city of Memphis was a hotbed for "Professional Wrestling". There was even a very popular local wrestling show on Saturday mornings. A lot of the future stars of the WWE came through this promotion. In my opinion, Lanny and his brother Randy (Savage) were the most athletic of all the guys. They (and especially Randy) did some amazing stunts. No matter how scripted the show was, these guys, and especially Randy put themselves on the line (like Randy jumping off the top rope to the concrete floor outside the ring. Lanny and Randy at least in Memphis were sort of a duo together, but Lanny was pretty subdued. Randy always acted like he bumped three lines of coke and smoked some PCP. Supposedly he was sort of that way off camera also. There is a good documentary series called "Tales from the Territories" which interviewed people from the different places, and there was a story of Randy in Memphis getting into a fight in a Waffle House and going to jail. Life imitates art (and this is an excellent series if you have an interest in wrestling and episode 2 is all about the Kaufman/Lawler angle).