Monday, August 24, 2009

Randy Savage

Randy Mario Poffo (pronounced paw-foh) (born November 15, 1952),[2][3][4] better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, is a former American professional wrestler and actor who is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). For much of his tenure in the WWF, he was managed by his real life wife, "Miss Elizabeth" Hulette.[4]

Savage was recognizable by wrestling fans for his distinctively deep, husky voice; colorful attire (often comprising sunglasses and a bandanna, gaudy robes, and a cowboy hat); intensity exhibited in and out of the ring; his entry to the strains of Sir Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" and his signature catch phrase, "Oooh, yeah!"[4]

In WWF, he was a two-time WWF Champion,[5][6] a former Intercontinental Champion[6][7] and the winner of the 1987 King of the Ring tournament.[6][8] In WCW, he was a four-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion,[6][9] his first reign a result of winning the 1995 World War 3 battle royal.[6][10]

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