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Lanny Poffo

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The late-great Lanny Poffo, formerly known as "The Genius" and "Leaping Lanny" of the WWF, was a published author, motivational speaker, host of Pro Wrestling Stories' The Genius Cast podcast, and brother of WWE Hall of Famer "Macho Man" Randy Savage. And while Lanny may be sadly gone, his memories and written work now have a chance to live on through our site.
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Lanny Poffo reflects on Dark Side of the Ring’s take on Randy and Liz—and reveals what the cameras didn’t show in their first episode.

Lanny Poffo’s Dark Side of the Ring Confession

by Lanny Poffo  May 7, 2025

Lanny Poffo reflects on Dark Side of the Ring’s take on Randy and Liz—and reveals what the cameras didn’t show in their first episode.

For Lanny Poffo, it was an honor to sit at the broadcasting booth alongside Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman of Ring of Honor.

Lanny Poffo on His Close-Call with Humiliation in Ring of Honor

by Lanny Poffo  Apr 22, 2023

After a stint with Ring of Honor in 2019, Lanny Poffo opened up about how one roster member saved him from a chaotic, embarrassing situation!

Many have asked my opinions regarding the A&E Biography episode on my brother, “Macho Man” Randy Savage. I understand reception to the episode has been primarily negative. Having now viewed the show twice, I have some thoughts I would like to share.

A&E Biography of Randy Savage – Lanny Poffo Responds

by Lanny Poffo  Jan 10, 2023

Lanny Poffo: “Having now viewed the A&E Biography on my brother Macho Man Randy Savage, I have some thoughts I’d like to share.”

Lanny Poffo strolling the local beach in his new hometown of Manta, Ecuador.

Lanny Poffo – From Hurricanes to Earthquakes: The Next Chapter

by Lanny Poffo  Nov 27, 2020

The Genius Lanny Poffo has given up hurricanes in favor of earthquakes! Find out what we mean in his latest Pro Wrestling Stories editorial.

My brother Randy and I on our parents’ Judy and Angelo’s 50th wedding anniversary, June 5th, 1999.

Lanny Poffo: Remembering My Brother, Randy Savage

by Lanny Poffo  Feb 16, 2023

The world knew him as “Macho Man” Randy Savage, but to me, he was my brother. I wrote this tribute on what would have been…

Lanny Poffo shares why he appreciates Vince McMahon for what he had done for a lot of future endeavored workers back in 1990.

Vince McMahon Saves the Day for Fired Wrestlers

by Lanny Poffo  May 27, 2021

How my old boss Vince McMahon once saved the day for a lot of workers who had been wished luck on their future endeavors.

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