Post by rlm6370 on Mar 4, 2010 13:19:51 GMT -5
Legendary wrestling figure Angelo Poffo passed away this morning at the age of 84. Poffo was the father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The Genius" Lanny Poffo.
Lanny Poffo posted the news of his father's passing on his website this morning.
"It is with heavy heart we announce the loss of wrestling legend Angelo Poffo who passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning."
Angelo began wrestling in the 1940's and was active in the ring for around the next forty years. He was also a promoter, running International Championship Wrestling which held shows mostly in Tennessee and Kentucky during the late 70's until the mid-80's which featured his sons.
Early in his life, Angelo held the world record for sit ups as he totaled 6,033 at one time. In 1995, he was placed in the WCW Hall of Fame and was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 1996
Lanny Poffo posted the news of his father's passing on his website this morning.
"It is with heavy heart we announce the loss of wrestling legend Angelo Poffo who passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning."
Angelo began wrestling in the 1940's and was active in the ring for around the next forty years. He was also a promoter, running International Championship Wrestling which held shows mostly in Tennessee and Kentucky during the late 70's until the mid-80's which featured his sons.
Early in his life, Angelo held the world record for sit ups as he totaled 6,033 at one time. In 1995, he was placed in the WCW Hall of Fame and was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 1996
