- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRandall Mario Poffo
- Nicknames
- The Macho King
- The Macho Man
- Mr. Madness
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock").
When signed to the WWE (then known as the WWF), Savage immediately became a top heel (bad guy). He was managed by WWE Hall of Fame managers such as Jimmy Hart, Bobby Heenan, Classy Freddie Blassie (Freddie Blassie) and, of course his best known manager--the gorgeous Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Hulette). During his time in the WWE Savage went up against other WWE legends in the 1980s, such as Junkyard Dog (Sylvester Ritter), Merced Solis (aka Tito Santana), Bruno Sammartino and George 'The Animal' Steele. He also had a well-known feud going with WWE superstar Hulk Hogan.
While in the WWE Savage won the Heavywieght Title two times, the Intercontinental title once and was the 1989 King of the Ring. He then moved to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and signed a $6-million contract with them. He won the WCW Heavyweight Title four times,.
To fans, Savage is most notable for having an off- and on-screen relationship with Miss Elizabeth. Their relationship became the most famous love story in WWE history. However, their relationship started to go downhill, and it began to show in his professional life. Soon they split up. After having left the WCW, Savage went to TNA (Total Non-Stop Action) Wrestling.
Randy Savage died of cardiovascular disease on May 20, 2011, in Seminole, FL.- IMDb Mini Biography By: rocknrollunderdawg (qv's & corrections by A. Nonymous)
- SpousesBarbara Lynn Payne(May 10, 2010 - May 20, 2011) (his death)Elizabeth Hulette(December 30, 1984 - September 18, 1992) (divorced)
- Parents
- RelativesLanny Poffo(Sibling)
- Wrestling finishing move "The Flying Elbow Drop"
- Distinctive deep husky voice
- Trademark move: Double Axe Handle from the top rope
- Ring entrance music: "Pomp and Circumstance"
- Always sported a beard
- In high school, he was a baseball star and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971.
- Had a real-life on-again/off-again friendship with Hulk Hogan.
- Hulk Hogan has considered Randy Savage to be his toughest opponent during his career.
- He and Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Hulette) staged their wedding at Summerslam (1991), seven years after they already wed.
- His father Angelo Poffo was inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame on May 21, 1995.
- Ooooohhhh yeah, dig it?
- I'm the tower of power, too sweet to be sour. I'm funky like a monkey. Sky's the limit and space is the place!
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