The news was first shared by WWE Hall of Famer 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan.
“With a very, very heavy heart, I’ve been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poff, The Genius,” Duggan posted.“The Genius” — a highly intelligent and arrogant bad guy — was perhaps Poffo’s most popular gimmick in the WWE. He wore a cap and gown like you would see in an academic setting. He was also known as “Leaping” Lanny Poffo.
His characters in the ring often recited poems that he had written, and outside the ring he published a collection of poems and limericks.death with a short post . After saying it was saddened to learn of his death, the company wrote: “While he achieved some success as a fan favorite reading his own poetry and throwing Frisbees to the crowd, he reached new heights as The Genius while managing Mr. Perfect.LANNY POFFO MY BROTHER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GIVE NIKOLAI RANDY AND ELIZABETH HUG FOR MEIf you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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