Savage (1973)

He was born Randall Mario Poffo in 1952 to the proud parents of Angelo Poffo and Judy. He came on the national stage of struggle in his run with the WWF, then in 1985. It was one of the main stars of promotion that has helped put the fight in the modern era, we are now.

His father, Angelo Poffo was a well known wrestler in the \ 50 's and 60 \' s. His father was actually featured on an episode of Ripley \ 's Believe it or not its capacity for endurance seat.

Randy began his wrestling career in 1973 during the offseason in baseball. He was in the organization of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, but decided to follow his \ father traces of the square circle. Ole Anderson, the famous team of Minnesota Wrecking Crew tags, suggested he change his name because someone \ Poffo didn 'Fit T fights like a savage. So, Randy Savage became his name and fight the rest they say is history in the making.

As mentioned earlier, Savage signed with the World Wrestling Federation in 1985. Several of the biggest managers control name, such as Bobby Heenan, Jimmy Hart, Freddie Blassie and thirst for his services. He chose the beautiful and magnificent Miss Elzabeth.

The Macho Man started a feud with Tito Santana for the Intercontinental title, but was unable to defeat the claim itself the championship belt. Finally, there was gold on the recorded program: Prime Time Wrestling.

Savage has also feuded with the likes of George \ "the \ Animal" Steele due to animal \ \ crush "on her manager Miss Elizabeth. Savage also feuided with the likes of Jake \ "the \ Snake" Roberts as well.

Many believe that the match against Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlemanie III to be one of the greatest games in history. Steamboat was able to win EK George Steele assistance thus ending one of the longest reigning IC Title manages nearly fourteen months.

Poffo, with Hulk Hogan formed a team known as The Mega Powers in 1988. As expected, the team \ 'Egos Mega \ "were doomed to failure. Savage turned the Hulkster in a match because of his jealousy of Hogan and Elizabeth.

Savage lost the WWF Championship, after more than a year as champion Hogan. Shortly after, Miss Elizabeth was replaced as manager of Savage \ '/ valet Sherri Martel. In real life, Savage and Elizabeth were married, divorced, but later. This is probably why it has been replaced as his valet. Between WWF and WCW Savage held the world title on a total of six times. An interesting piece info for you: he has only lost six titles for two people: Hulk Hogan Ric Flair 3 times and 3 times.

Macho Man left the WWF and signed with World Championship Wrestling competitor (WCW) in 1994. In 1995, he won the WCW Heavyweight Championship by winning a man of 60 three-ring battle royal. He won the WCW twice in a few months.

In 2004, Savage signed with the new fight promotion, Total Nonstop Action (TNA), but it was short livd a disagreement with management about the trade title.

The Macho Man has had several temporary jobs. You may remember that his opponent Toby McGire \ 'in the first Spiderman film in 2002. Savage has appeared in episodes of Walker: Texas Ranger and The Weird Al Show. Other credits are King of the Hill, Family Guy and recently provided his voice for a Disney movie called \ "Bolt. \"

Randy \ "Savage \" Poffo graduate Downes Grove North High School in Chicago and attended Souther Illinois University, graduating in 1971.

* The original Macho Man Randy Savage Article