The Blue Nova
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Post by The Blue Nova on Feb 2, 2023 12:46:03 GMT -5
being reported by Jim Duggan on facebook. Lanny Poffo has passed. He was awesome as the genius
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Post by Milkman Norm on Feb 2, 2023 12:47:44 GMT -5
RIP Lanny. You were a hell of a worker.
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The Blue Nova
Don Corleone
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Post by The Blue Nova on Feb 2, 2023 12:48:55 GMT -5
RIP Lanny. You were a hell of a worker. Right? he was very athletic |
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Post by Red Mage Riot on Feb 2, 2023 12:53:05 GMT -5
An Ode to Lanny Poffo, taken so tragically
A man who’s wit and wisdom was renowned.
In all the world of wrestling, a man to match his glibness,
Or profundity with words could ere be found.
His brother was a Savage, his father called The Miser,
But Lanny chose to plot a different course.
He kept them close at hand, but proved to be much wiser
And never came across as rough or coarse.
Whether managing or wrestling,
He moved with grace and poise
No other heel in wrestling, with such alacrity
Could elicit from the crowd so much harsh noise
So sleep now, Lanny Poffo, lord knows you’ve earned the rest
For instructing all the masses with your verse.
No other so called “ wrestling genius” could ever beat the best
For none have such great poems to disperse!
Rest in Peace, Lanny Poffo.
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Timeless Hayterade
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Post by Timeless Hayterade on Feb 2, 2023 12:58:09 GMT -5
Rest in Power. An Ode to Lanny Poffo, taken so tragically A man who’s wit and wisdom was renowned. In all the world of wrestling, a man to match his glibness, Or profundity with words could ere be found. His brother was a Savage, his father called The Miser, But Lanny chose to plot a different course. He kept them close at hand, but proved to be much wiser And never came across as rough or coarse. Whether managing or wrestling, He moved with grace and poise No other heel in wrestling, with such alacrity Could elicit from the crowd so much harsh noise So sleep now, Lanny Poffo, lord knows you’ve earned the rest For instructing all the masses with your verse. No other so called “ wrestling genius” could ever beat the best For none have such great poems to disperse! Rest in Peace, Lanny Poffo. That was beautiful. |
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Post by Stone Coke Miami Watson 🥃 on Feb 2, 2023 12:59:30 GMT -5
An Ode to Lanny Poffo, taken so tragically A man who’s wit and wisdom was renowned. In all the world of wrestling, a man to match his glibness, Or profundity with words could ere be found. His brother was a Savage, his father called The Miser, But Lanny chose to plot a different course. He kept them close at hand, but proved to be much wiser And never came across as rough or coarse. Whether managing or wrestling, He moved with grace and poise No other heel in wrestling, with such alacrity Could elicit from the crowd so much harsh noise So sleep now, Lanny Poffo, lord knows you’ve earned the rest For instructing all the masses with your verse. No other so called “ wrestling genius” could ever beat the best For none have such great poems to disperse! Rest in Peace, Lanny Poffo. I read that in his voice….well done brother. 🙏 |
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Post by Red Mage Riot on Feb 2, 2023 13:01:08 GMT -5
An Ode to Lanny Poffo, taken so tragically A man who’s wit and wisdom was renowned. In all the world of wrestling, a man to match his glibness, Or profundity with words could ere be found. His brother was a Savage, his father called The Miser, But Lanny chose to plot a different course. He kept them close at hand, but proved to be much wiser And never came across as rough or coarse. Whether managing or wrestling, He moved with grace and poise No other heel in wrestling, with such alacrity Could elicit from the crowd so much harsh noise So sleep now, Lanny Poffo, lord knows you’ve earned the rest For instructing all the masses with your verse. No other so called “ wrestling genius” could ever beat the best For none have such great poems to disperse! Rest in Peace, Lanny Poffo. I read that in his voice….well done brother. 🙏 I saw the news on reddit a few minutes ago, and all I could think to do was write. The only way to pay tribute to a Genius. |
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MiLB Fan
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Post by MiLB Fan on Feb 2, 2023 13:03:30 GMT -5
I’ve mentioned before that SummerSlam ‘92 was the first wrestling show I watched; after all these years I can still recite the poem he read there by heart.
From the home of the Olympic Games of 1948.
And the World Cup of 1966, I know the date.
Now it’s SummerSlam at Wembley, and The Genius holds the key.
Behold the future champions, the Brothers Beverly!
RIP.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Feb 2, 2023 13:33:08 GMT -5
Dang. RIP Lanny.
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Post by chronocross on Feb 2, 2023 13:33:44 GMT -5
RIP Lanny Poffo.
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The Blue Nova
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Post by The Blue Nova on Feb 2, 2023 13:40:15 GMT -5
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Post by Stone Coke Miami Watson 🥃 on Feb 2, 2023 13:47:48 GMT -5
An Ode to Lanny Poffo, taken so tragically A man who’s wit and wisdom was renowned. In all the world of wrestling, a man to match his glibness, Or profundity with words could ere be found. His brother was a Savage, his father called The Miser, But Lanny chose to plot a different course. He kept them close at hand, but proved to be much wiser And never came across as rough or coarse. Whether managing or wrestling, He moved with grace and poise No other heel in wrestling, with such alacrity Could elicit from the crowd so much harsh noise So sleep now, Lanny Poffo, lord knows you’ve earned the rest For instructing all the masses with your verse. No other so called “ wrestling genius” could ever beat the best For none have such great poems to disperse! Rest in Peace, Lanny Poffo. This seriously needs to be at 100+ likes |
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Feb 2, 2023 13:50:24 GMT -5
I liked the Genius as a little kid, but I've really found new appreciation for him as an avid listener of the Lapsed Fan podcast. I really hope they do a tribute show for him.
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Evil Homer
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Post by Evil Homer on Feb 2, 2023 13:58:17 GMT -5
Very underrated talent , RIP
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tafkaga
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Post by tafkaga on Feb 2, 2023 14:05:09 GMT -5
wtf this is one of the last deaths I would have expected.
Lanny was such a great talent. Incredibly entertaining as a heel. I could have easily seen him getting a big push.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 2, 2023 14:20:13 GMT -5
Very underrated talent , RIP Underrated gets overused a lot, but Lanny Poffo is just about the perfect example of a guy who is underrated. Certainly by today's fans who if they know him at all likely just know him as Macho's brother from the hall of fame speech and a file photo of him in a graduation cap. |
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Post by XIII on Feb 2, 2023 14:29:48 GMT -5
Yo the Genius was low key one of the most memorable characters from an era where everyone was over the top and larger than life despite usually just being a manager/fodder for guys that Mr. Perfect was wrestling.
RIP to the World’s Smartest Man
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Post by newbombturk on Feb 2, 2023 14:32:14 GMT -5
wtf this is one of the last deaths I would have expected. Same here. He also seemed in good health and enjoying life judging by his social media posts. Really bummed out by this. Met him last year and was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. |
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nate5054
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Post by nate5054 on Feb 2, 2023 14:38:31 GMT -5
310/6’8″<313√543/313 = HULK DOWN!
Literally one of my favorite things in wrestling. RIP.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2023 14:39:28 GMT -5
Even aside from his talent, he always just came across as a very nice guy who appreciated his career and the fans he had. He never came off as one of those bitter guys who thinks they should have been a bigger star and all that.
R.I.P. bro. I hope there's a heaven and that you're with your brother again there.
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