Randy Savage’s Age, Height, Wives, Death

The “Macho Man” Randy Savage is regarded as one of the finest professional wrestlers to have ever stepped foot in the business, gaining multiple world titles in his time with WWE and WCW. A WrestleMania headliner, a hated heel and beloved face, a born entertainer, Savage has earned his place amongst the very best in professional wrestling history.

There is a lot to know about Savage, whether that be his facts and figures when it comes to his time in the ring, notable accomplishments, and other tidbits, in addition to his life outside of the ring too in terms of relationships, wives, and his passing.

Randy Savage Was A Six-Time World Champion

He Won Titles In WCW And WWE

Although the list of world champions in wrestling increases as the years go on, so many wrestlers will never get their hands on a single one. Savage managed to do it not once, but six different times (winning in both WWE and WCW no less too). Savage was such a huge star of WWE in the late 1980s and early 1990s, headlining WrestleMania against the likes of Hulk Hogan and Ted DiBiase. His two WWE World Championship wins were iconic, though his WCW wins were less memorable.

His reigns were much shorter (two being just a day long) and he failed to retain his spot, though the same can be said for many top stars in WCW as the company loved playing hot potato with the World Heavyweight Championship.

Randy Savage Was 58 When He Died

Savage Passed Away Too Soon

It was in his early twenties that Randy Savage started his professional wrestling journey, swapping out a baseball career for the ring. He would spend thirty years in the business, competing in territories before signing with WWE, WCW, and later competing in TNA too. It was in 2004 that he had his last match at the age of 52, teaming with AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy to take on Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Jeff Jarrett at Turning Point.

Although many wrestlers have continued on into their 50s, and in some cases even their 60s, Savage wouldn’t ever make it back into the ring before his passing. Like many in this harsh and cruel business, Savage passed away at the relatively early age of 58 in 2011.

Randy Savage Was In Spider Man

He Had Some Acting Roles Outside Of Wrestling

• He played Bonesaw McGraw in Sam Raimi’s Spider Man
• He appeared in Ready To Rumble
• Savage had one-off appearances in TV shows

There have been a whole load of professional wrestlers who have tried their hands at acting, the most notable being the likes of The Rock, John Cena, Roddy Piper, and Batista. Randy Savage was another who had his fair share of acting credits.

One of the most notable came when he played the wrestler Bonesaw McGraw, who battled Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. In an interesting fact, Savage’s first character in wrestling was “The Spider”, who took influence from the Spider-Man comic book character. Unfortunately, an injury suffered by Savage here led to him being unable to return to the ring.

Randy Savage Is Synonymous With Slim Jim

He Was The Face Of The Brand

• Savage was chosen to represent Slim Jim
• 1990s fans will remember the Slim Jim nostalgia
• He is still a part of the brand today

“Snap into a Slim Jim, oooh yeah!” Randy Savage was the face and voice of the Slim Jim brand in the 1990s. He is synonymous with the brand, and with it came a ridiculous amount of unique merch, ads, and more.

Even today, Savage’s influence, catchphrases, and image is still used within their marketing, though some of the mantel has been taken up by WWE’s LA Knight, who is more than suited to take up Savage’s role as face of the brand.

Randy Savage Was Married To Miss Elizabeth

Savage & Elizabeth Are One Of Wrestling’s Greatest Couples

There have been many relationships over the years which have appeared on-screen in wrestling, but none come close to the prominence and popularity of Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth. Meeting in a gym, the pair’s relationship grew and they soon got married in 1984. Their relationship was brought to WWE programming, engaging in several thrilling storylines, the main one involving Hulk Hogan, which is one of the greatest stories in WWE history.

Their reunion following Savage’s heel turn is iconic too, and one of the most iconic moments of all time at WrestleMania. It was not set to last though, as they divorced in 1992, though did remain in some storylines together in WCW later on in the 1990s.

Randy Savage Has Blood In The Wrestling Business

Savage’s Father & Brother Were Wrestlers

• His father was Angelo Poffo
• His brother was Lanny Poffo
• His legacy was not carried on with children

There are many generational talents who have stepped foot into wrestling, and Randy Savage is one of those second generation stars. His father was wrestler Angelo Poffo, who competed from the 1940s to 1980s, and also ran his own promotion too.

Savage got into the business along with his brother Lanny Poffo, though the pair only ever won one set of tag team gold together, and each went their separate ways when it came to their career trajectories. Lanny Poffo was one of the family members who accepted Savage’s WWE Hall Of Fame induction.

He Had A Good Height For Pro Wrestling

Randy Savage might not have been as towering as the likes of Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger, and Andre The Giant, but he still stood at an impressive 6 foot 2, which still allowed him to carry himself as a larger than life individual – helped along by his incredible charisma.

At the time, Savage was someone who was not a conventional “Vince McMahon guy”, but he still managed to earn himself the reputation as a star.

Randy Savage Had A Second Wife Named Lynn Payne

He Remarried A Year Before His Passing

• Savage spent nearly 20 years unmarried
• He married again in 2010
• The pair were former partners

After his divorce to Miss Elizabeth in 1992, it took Randy Savage 18 years to get remarried. When he did so, it was to Barbara Lynn Payne, who had previously dated Savage in the 1970s.

The pair were only able to enjoy marriage for one year, as they married on May 10, 2010 and Savage passed away in 2011, just ten days after their first wedding anniversary.

Randy Savage Had A Heart Attack Which Led To His Death

Savage Was Driving When He Had A Heart Attack

• An autopsy determined he had an enlarged heart and coronary artery disease
• Savage and his wife were together in a car
• He was dead at the scene

Randy Savage’s death was a tragic one, as he suffered a heart attack whilst driving, leading to a crash. His wife survived the crash, but Savage was dead on the scene due to his heart attack. His death was ultimately ruled as atherosclerotic heart disease.

It was believed that Savage was unaware of any heart issues he had, though they had been underlying, getting gradually worse. Many spoke out about Savage’s death, including his friend and enemy Hulk Hogan, who revealed to WWE that the pair had reconciled in the year before Savage passed away – something he was very thankful for.