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Feb 2, 2023 · Lanny Poffo attends Day 2 of Chiller Theatre Expo on October 24, 2015, in Parsippany NJ. News of Poffo’s death was first reported Thursday afternoon by fellow wrestler Hacksaw Jim Duggan.
Lanny Poffo, who wrestled as "Leaping Lanny" and "The Genius" in the then-WWF in the 1980s before managing "Mr. Perfect," has died at the age of 68.
Feb 3, 2023 · The wrestling world is saddened to hear of the passing of Lanny Poffo. Known as 'The Genius', his contributions to the industry were massive. He was 68 when he departed for his heavenly abode.
Feb 2, 2023 · As “Leaping” Lanny Poffo, he was known for reciting poetry and tossing frisbees to the crowd in his early WWE career. In 1989, he then adopted “The Genius” gimmick and once defeated WWF Champion Hulk Hogan via count out on an episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Feb 3, 2023 · The official statement from WWE reads as follows: “The son of Angelo Poffo and younger brother of WWE Hall of Famer ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, Lanny Poffo had a style all his own. Arriving in WWE in 1985 alongside his brother, ‘Leaping’ Lanny Poffo was one of the first high-flyers in WWE. While he achieved some success as a fan ...
Lanny Poffo, who wrestled and served as an on-screen manager for the then-WWF during the 1980s and early '90s, died at the age of 68, WWE announced Thursday. Known as "The Genius" and also as ...
Feb 2, 2023 · Wrestler dies: Lanny Poffo, left, shown with Brian Knobbs of the Nasty Boys, was born into a pro wrestling family. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images) By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk ...
