Randy Savage Dies in Car Accident

愛 · 05-20-2011, 12:00 PM

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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."

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.

SOURCE: http://www.tmz.com/2011/05/20/randy-...stler-florida/

I hate wrestling, but this man was an icon. He will be surely missed. I'll eat a Slim Jim in his honor. Too soon?

deadpoolRKO · 05-20-2011, 12:02 PM

I just posted this thread too.

mods , delete mine please.

RIP Randy

愛 · 05-20-2011, 12:05 PM

I am a mod, why do you keep asking that when I'm here?

Anyway, I deleted yours plus Duke's. I'M THE BETTER THREAD MAKER!

*BubblyShell22* · 05-20-2011, 12:06 PM

Whoa. This sucks big time. Randy will definitely be missed. He was a great wrestler. RIP, Macho Man. Ooooh Yeaaaah! My condolences go out to his wife, other family members, and friends.

**Jester** · 05-20-2011, 12:09 PM

Man this sucks. I too am not much of a wrestling fan, but I did like Macho Man. His cameo in Spider-man 1 is great!

*Ninjinister* · 05-20-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ai

I'll eat a Slim Jim in his honor. Too soon?

It is never too soon to honor.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 05-20-2011, 01:02 PM

this is shocking and tragic! i couldn't believe it was real when i first read it

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-20-2011, 02:08 PM

Randy Savage is my all time favorite Wrestler and the entire reason I'm a fan. I can't really say much else right now. I'm too angry.

*Raph's Girl* · 05-20-2011, 02:16 PM

OMG!! Randy Savage is truly one of the greats. One of the best and top all time wrestlers EVER!! Hard to believe he's gone. He was so young!

*eats some slim jim*

*Voltron* · 05-20-2011, 03:04 PM

He was my favorite. I can't believe this.

If was George Clooney exploded, I wouldn't care.

Angelina Jolie dies? Who cares?

But Macho Man? The guy is a legend. Unbelievable.

**Jo Dawn** · 05-20-2011, 04:38 PM

Ah, such sad news.

I grew up with the Hogan/Savage partnership, and the subsequent fallout. I remember watching them fight over Miss Elizabeth. Great wrestling memories!

Agreeing with Voltron, he is a legend, and I give my condolences to his family and friends in his passing.

*Slap-Happy* · 05-20-2011, 07:48 PM

Not much of a wrestling fan either, but he truly was a legend.

Best tweet I saw all day about this was from Paul Scheer:
"If the Rapture doesn't happen tomorrow it's because the Macho Man just gave a beat down to the devil in the afterlife."

*Ninjinister* · 05-20-2011, 08:33 PM

*Storm Wolf* · 05-20-2011, 10:55 PM

I can't believe this!

Macho Man was my all time favorite and was one of the reasons I watched when I was young.

He made wrestling awesome! He also made Slim Jim awesome!

I kept hoping he would return to the ring at some point. Even if only for a small appearance/ part.

Definitely won't be forgotten!

*That Matt Guy* · 05-20-2011, 11:31 PM

Best Randy Savage moment.

**GK Punk** · 05-20-2011, 11:46 PM

I remember marking out like a kid watching that on TV haha

Redmage1987 · 05-21-2011, 12:57 AM

Yes, Indeed. R.I.P. Macho Man. He was easily one of the greatest and def deserved to be in the Hall of Fame before he passed away.

I wonder who will induct him if he makes it in now? Even outside of wrestling, he was one of those kind of guys who could take a tree limb and sell it like it was gold.

He could have 30 Seconds to do a promo and he could do it with more charisma and talent than just about any other wrestler out there.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-21-2011, 03:13 AM

I'm feeling a little better now, but I can't sleep. Reading the threads. Cheers me up. It also made me smile seeing every single damn video game website covering the news. Seems Macho Man touched pretty much everyone from our generation, wrestling fan of not. He's just one of those personalities that rose above his medium. He was too crazy awesome not to.

BTW, I've missed ya' Jo.

*XERO* · 05-21-2011, 03:14 AM

So, as me and TMB post old Savage videos to each other on Facebook, all I can think about are the memories he left behind.

The epic match he had with Steamboat at WrestleMania III.

The year-long teamup AND feud with Hogan as the awesome Mega Powers.

The Career Ending Match he had with Ultimate Warrior, resulting in the greatest and most emotional face turn in WWF history, due to the joyful reunion with Miss Elizabeth (RIP)

So many more to talk about, but I'll just leave it at that. I'm gonna miss the f*ck out of him. His voice was literally well known. His skill was unmatched. He didn't ooze charisma. He invented it. He truly was one of a kind, not just as a wrestler, but as a person.

RIP, Mach.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-21-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Benvenuto

The Career Ending Match he had with Ultimate Warrior, resulting in the greatest and most emotional face turn in WWF history, due to the joyful reunion with Miss Elizabeth (RIP)

That right there was probably my single favorite wrestling memory as a kid.

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Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	OMG!! Randy Savage is truly one of the greats. One of the best and top all time wrestlers EVER!! Hard to believe he's gone. He was so young! eats some slim jim __________________

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Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	He was my favorite. I can't believe this. If was George Clooney exploded, I wouldn't care. Angelina Jolie dies? Who cares? But Macho Man? The guy is a legend. Unbelievable. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

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Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Ah, such sad news. I grew up with the Hogan/Savage partnership, and the subsequent fallout. I remember watching them fight over Miss Elizabeth. Great wrestling memories! Agreeing with Voltron, he is a legend, and I give my condolences to his family and friends in his passing. __________________

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Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Not much of a wrestling fan either, but he truly was a legend. Best tweet I saw all day about this was from Paul Scheer: "If the Rapture doesn't happen tomorrow it's because the Macho Man just gave a beat down to the devil in the afterlife."

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Redmage1987 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 289	Yes, Indeed. R.I.P. Macho Man. He was easily one of the greatest and def deserved to be in the Hall of Fame before he passed away. I wonder who will induct him if he makes it in now? Even outside of wrestling, he was one of those kind of guys who could take a tree limb and sell it like it was gold. He could have 30 Seconds to do a promo and he could do it with more charisma and talent than just about any other wrestler out there.

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ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'm feeling a little better now, but I can't sleep. Reading the threads. Cheers me up. It also made me smile seeing every single damn video game website covering the news. Seems Macho Man touched pretty much everyone from our generation, wrestling fan of not. He's just one of those personalities that rose above his medium. He was too crazy awesome not to. BTW, I've missed ya' Jo. __________________

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XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	So, as me and TMB post old Savage videos to each other on Facebook, all I can think about are the memories he left behind. The epic match he had with Steamboat at WrestleMania III. The year-long teamup AND feud with Hogan as the awesome Mega Powers. The Career Ending Match he had with Ultimate Warrior, resulting in the greatest and most emotional face turn in WWF history, due to the joyful reunion with Miss Elizabeth (RIP) So many more to talk about, but I'll just leave it at that. I'm gonna miss the fck out of him. His voice was literally well known. His skill was unmatched. He didn't ooze charisma. He invented it. He truly was one of a kind, not just as a wrestler, but as a person. RIP, Mach. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"*