Randy “Macho Man” Savage Dies in Car Accident

[Ace Boobtoucher]

One of professional wrestling’s most charismatic, beloved characters of all time, Randy “Macho Man” Savage (Randall Mario Poffo) sadly died this morning in a car accident in Tampa, Florida. Randy reportedly suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel. According to TMZ, Savage “veered across a concrete median through oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a tree.” His wife was a passenger in the vehicle and survived with minor injuries.

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RIP Bonesaw.

 

[Xombie3000]

I just turned on my computer and saw the headline. Very sad. I've never been one to get into wrestling, but he was one of the few that I knew by name.

RIP

 

[PirateKing]

Damn, I loved that guy's character. He made constipated intimidating.

RIP Randy

 

[Ulysses31]

Additional article. RIP.

'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies in car crash 'after suffering heart attack at the wheel'


Wrestling star Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida.

The 58-year-old, known as Macho Man, is understood to have suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his vehicle.

He lost control of the car around 10am this morning, Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, told TMZ.

Wrestling star: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died today in a car accident


Savage began his WWF career in 1985 and became famous for his catchphrase 'Ooh yeah!'

He is also well known for his deep, raspy voice and flashy attire, typically including sunglasses, a bandana or head band, flashy robes, and a cowboy hat.

Savage is also well known for his long-time endorsement of Slim Jim beef jerky, as he starred in many colourful TV commercials to promote the product.

Iconic: Known for his cowboy hats, sunglasses and flashy outfits, Macho Man Randy Savage is one of the most colourful pro wrestlers in recent U.S. history


Savage married his long time girlfriend, Lynn Payne, in May last year.

He had married his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Hulette, in December 1984.

Ms Hulette managed his career for several years, although they divorced in 1992.

Ms Hulette was found dead in the home of professional wrestler Lex Luger in 2003, from a reported drug overdose.

In an interview that year, Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, said the wrestler felt that his ex-wife brought about her own death due to drug use.

Born Randall Mario Poffo, Savage held twenty championships during his pro wrestling career and is a seven-time world champion, one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, two-time WWF Champion, four-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion.

WWE named Savage 'the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time' and said he brings 'a higher level of credibility to the title through his amazing in-ring performances'.


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[gunslingingbird]

Sad news indeed. I used to hate the Macho Man when I was a kid and cheered on such acts as the Rockers and the Bushwhackers.

R.I.P. Randy :hatsoff:

 

[DemonV]

Man, this fucking sucks. His feud with Steamboat was the main thing that actually got me into watching the WWF as I was a hardcore NWA fan for over a year when I started watching wrestling. His match with Warrior at WM 7 is one of my top 10 favorite matches EVER. Loved his promos, loved his matches before he got really broken down in WCW, and loved his wild ass intensity that *made* you pay attention to him.

RIP Macho Man

 

[Zolf J. Kimbly]

awww man!

talk about shitty news

goodbye macho man!

I will eat plenty of slim jims today in your honor sir!

:crying:

 

[Icewater Jones]

The legend is gone. One of the greatest entrances and finishers of all time.

 

[Jagger69]

How very sad....I loved the "Macho Man".

Classic interviews with him on Arsenio Hall showing the Macho Man at his best:





I always felt that Mickey Rourke's character Randy "The Ram" Robinson was roughly based on the Macho Man.

RIP Randy....you will be missed. :crying:

 

[meesterperfect]

I'm speechless......Oh Yeah!

I was a fan of his, he was one of the best characters wrestling ever had, I am saddened.

 

[Kingfisher]

He's snappin' SlimJims and Spines in the great beyond, now. RIP.

 

[feelfree]

I was just thinking about him a few minutes earlier when I read that he died. Can't believe it.

 

[biomech]

RIP Macho Man

 

[fgsefgs]

Vince and Paul (HHH) must be pumped, I wouldn't expect a: In memory of Randy “Macho Man” Savage, type thing on the next Raw or SD.

 

[Hot Mega]

"ohhhhhhh" NO!!


Honestly when I was a 'kid' and into pro wrestling as a lark, Macho Man was my favorite character.

R.I.P. Randy MM Savage.

 

[Ace Bandage]

Damn, a heart attack and a head-on collision with a tree. Do you suppose the crash snapped his neck like a Slim Jim?

RIP, Randy. I really enjoyed watching you perform.

 

[bahodeme]

The promos he did for wrestling cracked me up! He'll definitely be missed.

 

[feller469]

He was a great character and will be missed.

 

[Danglyparts]

kind of funny (mainly thinking of his persona), but then immediately very sad. RIP macho man.

 

[grower_boy]

I first heard the news on the radio and I couldn't believe it! A sad day for the world of pro wrestling.

R.I.P