Nickname:	The Macho King / The Macho Man / Mr. Madness
Known for:	Spider-Man, Wrestlemania IV, WWF Wrestlemania V
Birth name:	Randall Poffo
Birthday:	15 November 1952, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Height:	6' 2" (1.88 m)

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It's his first Christmas without the Macho Man, but Randy Savage's little brother isn't leaving him behind ... writing an emotional poem in memory of the wrestling legend -- just for the holidays.Lanny Poffo recites the poem in a typically…

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Randy Savage's Brother: I Wrote a Macho Man Poem ... Now Listen Up!!!
Randy Savage died because of a bad heart, not his car crash.

The wrestling star was suffering an enlarged heart and authorities believe he had a cardiac episode while behind the wheel, causing him to lose control and leading to his fatal accident in Tampa, Florida, last month.
Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports Macho Man Randy Savage died from a serious "cardiac event" he suffered moments before plowing his car into a tree last month -- this according to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner.




According to the medical examiner, Savage suffered from cardiovascular disease -- and the deadly "cardiac event" resulted from the condition.

According to the toxicology report, Savage tested positive for alcohol and hydrocodone (an opiate) during the time of his death ... but neither played a role in his death.


As we previously reported, the wrestler's brother said Savage experienced a heart attack before the accident -- and that's what caused him to lose control of his vehicle on a Florida highway and slam into a tree.




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Wrestling superstar Macho Man Randy Savage was laid to rest yesterday (25.05.11).

The WWE and WCW star - best known for his neon sunglasses, wildly styled cowboy hats and bright sequined jackets - died after suffering a heart attack while behind the wheel of his car in Tampa, Florida last week.
Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports Randy "Macho Man" Savage was in possession of a high-powered handgun when he crashed in Florida last week ... but TMZ has learned Savage had an active permit to carry the weapon.




TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the gun was properly registered and legit.

Lanny says Randy had recently gotten into the hobby of target shooting -- and was a pretty damn good shot.

Lanny says Randy and his wife were so passionate about the hobby -- he wasn't surprised about the discovery of the gun because the couple went shooting together all the time.



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports "Macho Man" Randy Savage's ashes were spread at the base of a tree at his Florida home yesterday ... and in compliance with his final request, the family REFUSED to play his wrestling theme music during the ceremony. 




TMZ spoke to Randy's brother Lanny Poffo who tells us Savage made it very clear in his funeral plans ... NO ONE was to play his theme music, Pomp and Circumstance, while he was laid to rest.

We're told ... in recent years, Randy felt extremely guilty about using the song, because it was first used by his idol, wrestling legend Gorgeous George ...  and Randy felt like he stole George's thunder.

Poffo tells us Randy's closest friends and family members will meet again in Florida tomorrow to continue to mourn and honor Savage's memory.



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Filed under: Ultimate Warrior, Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports The Ultimate Warrior just released an emotional video tribute to his fallen friend, Randy "Macho Man" Savage -- and finally revealed the source of their crazy energy ... GALLONS OF COFFEE!




Warrior -- who famously forced Savage into "retirement" by defeating him at a "Career Ending Match" at Wrestlemania XII -- said he and Randy used to get so jacked up on java before getting into the ring, they would often compete to see who could down more Joe.

In fact, Warrior says, one time they sucked down 5 GALLONS of the black stuff before an event.

During the emotional video, Warrior said Savage "inspired a generation" ... adding, "I was so fortunate to be in so many great events with him."




He concluded, "Thanks for the memories Randy, thanks for the memories."



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, R.I.P., TMZ Sports, 911 Call TMZ has obtained the 911 calls made after Randy "Macho Man" Savage's car crash in Florida last week -- in which one caller says she watched the wrestler hit a tree "real hard."




As TMZ first reported, Savage died soon after the crash.

Randy's brother tells us the wrestler suffered a heart attack behind the wheel and lost control of the vehicle.

Officials performed an autopsy to find an official cause of death -- results could take 4 to 6 weeks.



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, R.I.P., TMZ Sports Randy "Macho Man" Savage will be cremated and his ashes co-mingled with the ashes of his loyal pooch, Hercules.




Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, tells TMZ ... the dog's ashes were spread around Randy's favorite tree several years ago, and after Randy is cremated his ashes will be strewn there as well.

Lanny tells us Randy would always say, "If it's good enough for Herc, it's good enough for me!"

And ... although the Macho Man was one of the most beloved wrestlers of all time, there won't be a public memorial, because he didn't want one.  The service will be small -- for family only.



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, R.I.P., TMZ Sports The autopsy of wrestling legend Randy "Macho Man" Savage did not yield an exact cause of death ... sources tell TMZ.




Sources tell us the autopsy was completed yesterday and the cause of death is still "pending." We're told the ME did not notice any "extensive trauma" to his body.

According to our sources, it might take anywhere from 4-6 weeks for toxicology results to be completed.

As TMZ first reported, Savage (real name Randy Poffo) died in a car accident on Friday when his car veered across a concrete median, through oncoming traffic, and "collided head-on with a tree."

Macho Man's brother told us he suffered a heart attack, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle.



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Hulk Hogan is "completely devastated" by the death of his old friend Randy Savage because they only recently patched up their differences after more than a decade of no contact. Savage, widely kn...



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Reuters - Professional wrestling great "Macho Man" Randy Savage died after a car crash on Friday near his home in Seminole, Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Randy Savage has died in a car accident.

The 58-year-old wrestling legend - better known by his ring name 'Macho Man' - died earlier today (20.05.11) after suffering a heart attack at the wheel of his car and losing control of the vehicle in Tampa, Florida.
Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports, Dwayne Johnson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is paying tribute to his fallen friend Macho Man Randy Savage ... saying, the wrestling legend was one of his "childhood inspirations."




The Rock just went to his Twitter page and wrote ..."RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage - you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family."

Former WWE superstar Kevin Nash has also posted a message ... saying, "I lost a close friend today. If anybody in heaven is wondering who the cat in the ugly cowboy hat is it's Randy. Love you Bro. Never another."

Mick Foley aka Mankind tells TMZ, "Though I only met Randy Savage a handful of times, he was one of my all-time favorite performers ... I loved his style, in the ring and on the microphone.

He adds, "I loved hearing stories about Randy and his wrestling family. From the incredible matches in the small towns throughout the south where he forged a legendary reputation before becoming a household name with WWE, to the tales of even more legendary thrift on the road - that I did my very best to live up to - Randy Savage had a profound effect on me."



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Filed under: Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports Hulk Hogan says he's "completely devastated" by the death of Randy "Macho Man" Savage -- saying they just rekindled their friendship after not talking to each other for nearly ten years.




Hulk just went to his Twitter page and wrote, "I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate."

He added, "He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him."

"We miss him a lot. I feel horrible about the ten years of having no communication. This was a tough one."

And Hulk wasn't the only wrestling legend who took to Twitter ...


@R_Roddy_Piper (Rowdy Roddy Piper)

I'm going to drive. Wrestlers think best when they drive. All my love to Lanny and his daddy Angelo! Wrestled them both. My hearts hurts 4 U
@OfficialHTM (Honky Tonk Man)

Macho Man was one of the all time greats and will be greatly missed... A very sad day for wrestling
@ShawnMichaels_ (Shawn Michaels)

We've lost one of the greats!! Our prayers go out to the family & friends of Randy Savage.
@R_Roddy_Piper (Rowdy Roddy Piper)

I'm going to drive. Wrestlers think best when they drive. All my love to Lanny and his daddy Angelo! Wrestled them both. My hearts hurts 4 U
@OfficialHTM (Honky Tonk Man)

Macho Man was one of the all time greats and will be greatly missed... A very sad day for wrestling
@ShawnMichaels_ (Shawn Michaels)

We've lost one of the greats!! Our prayers go out to the family & friends of Randy Savage.
@howardfinkel (Howard Finkel)

I am profoundly saddened by the passing of one of the all-time greats, Macho Man Randy Savage. My condolences go out to the Poffo family.
@BillDeMott (Bill De Mott-Tough Enough trainer)

When I got my start in WCW it was Randy that gave me the rub....my prayers and thoughts to the Poffo Family
@The305MVP (MVP)

"The cream always rises to the top! Ohhh Yeeeeah!" REST IN PEACE Macho Man. Thank you for everything! Peace & thoughts to the Poffo family
@TheLethalJay (Jay Lethal)

R.I.P. Macho Man Randy Savage. You were amazing... Oohh yea!!!
@GenMeMax (Max Buck - TNA wrestler)

One of the main reasons I got into pro-wrestling was to be like Macho Man - a major part of my childhood. RIP sir.
@wweURNiverse (Paul Bearer Pringle Paul Bearer)

RIP - " MACHO MAN " RANDY SAVAGE. :-(

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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports TMZ has obtained footage of Macho Man Randy Savage's car -- after it slammed into a tree this morning in Florida.




As we previously reported, Macho Man suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his car -- veering across the concrete median into oncoming traffic ... and straight into a tree.

Randy died, but it's unclear whether it was the result of the heart attack, the collision, or a combination of both.

Thanks to MyFoxTampa for the heads up.



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Filed under: Vince McMahon, Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports Vince McMahon has released a statement on the death of Randy "Macho Man" Savage ... calling him one of the "greatest Superstars of his time."




The WWE statement reads, "WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greatest Superstars of his time, Randy Poffo, aka Randy “Macho Man” Savage."

"Poffo was under contract with WWE from 1985 to 1993 and held both the WWE and Intercontinental Championships."

"Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. We wish a speedy recovery to his wife Lynn. Poffo will be greatly missed by WWE and his fans."



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, R.I.P., TMZ Sports The people at Slim Jim are "saddened" by the loss of their most famous spokesperson, Randy "Macho Man" Savage ... and have issued a statement to TMZ honoring his memory.




A rep for the snack tells TMZ, "We’re saddened by the loss. Randy was a beloved ambassador for the Slim Jim brand for many years and will be greatly missed."

The rep adds, "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time."



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, R.I.P., TMZ Sports An autopsy will be performed on the body of wrestling great Randy Macho Man Savage tomorrow ... TMZ has learned.




Officials tell TMZ ... later today, Randy's remains will be transported to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office ... where doctors are scheduled to perform an autopsy on Savage sometime tomorrow.

Savage died after a head-on collision with a tree in Florida this morning ... and the wrestler's brother tells us it all happened after Randy suffered a heart attack behind the wheel.



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Filed under: Macho Man Randy Savage, TMZ Sports Macho Man Randy Savage -- one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Seminole, Florida ... TMZ has learned.




TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle.

Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn.

Savage was 58.

Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand.

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree."

Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.

Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated. 




According to officials, Randy and Lynn were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

Cops say alcohol was NOT a factor. 

An investigation into the accident is underway.




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