Elizabeth was hiding in the back room when Savage went to see Hogan, and he found out about it. He died from his injuries at largo Medical Center. Without Miss Elizabeth by his side, Savage remained in WWE until 1994 when he joined Hulk Hogan in WCW. Although both were married, the pair began a secret relationship off screen. The three of them were known as Team Package. Elizabeth featured prominently in the "feuds" established between Savage and other wrestlers, most of which stemmed from his jealous behavior. [5] Their feud was one of the WWF's most popular of the 1980s; it carried on for more than a year, thanks to the feral Steele's continued innocent crush on Elizabeth. Things came to a head in the summer of 1992 when Hogan and his wife extended an offer for Elizabeth to spend some time with them in Miami, only to learn she had bolted from home without telling Savage. Randy Tillim died a while ago, according . I was fooled. All I know is when the manager [unlocked] the door, Macho pushed it open: (adopts Macho Man voice) WHATS UP, LIZZZ..?, The door closed, and I ran, brother. At this point, Hogan got involved in the story. Many fans seem to point fault for Elizabeths downfall toward the direction of Lex Luger. Miss Elizabeth who was Mr. Savage's real-life wife, Elizabeth Hulette. It led to a match between Savage and Hogan at WrestleMania V with Miss Elizabeth ringside. All Rights Reserved. Elizabeth ran backstage and persuaded Hulk Hogan to rescue Savage, running off Honky and his allies, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. A few months later, the husband and wife of six-and-a-half years were "married" in a SummerSlam 1991 "Match Made in Heaven" ceremony. Savage quickly got revenge against Brown. You can see guys half undressed, totally undressed, going to the shower in a towel, or still in their underwear or their trunks. It was like National Lampoons Animal House! And he goes, Hey, brother. I would call home, and Elizabeth wouldnt be there. When Savage turned babyface in 1987, it was essentially because of Miss Elizabeth. The findings of her death were ruled as accidental. Everyone knows its sports entertainment, entertaining wrestling fans. Between 1999 and 2000, Randy Savage began a relationship with Gorgeous George, who would also become his on-screen valet. Elizabeth engaged in short-lived feuds with Vince Russo and Kimberly Page. "[Savage] said that I was the one who started it, that I was the one who got him divorced. Miss Elizabeth is Elizabeth Hulette, and she was Savage's real wife at the time of his debut in the WWE. But the two worked beautifully together. It was his second marriage.. Concurrent with the Mega Powers' feud with the Twin Towers was Savage's feud with Bad News Brown. Quotes used in this article originally compiled byMatt Pender and shared here with thanks to our friends over atWrestlings Glory Days Facebook page. During the match on April 5, 1992, Elizabeth made her way to ringside, against the wishes of WWF officials. (Image: WWF)4 of 11 The British Bulldog With Dutch Mantell, Brandon Hall, Dana Schiemann, Felipe Aukai. Randys all business, and he doesnt let his personal life get in the way of his business life. On May 1, 2003, in Marietta, Georgia, Luger called 9-1-1 to report that Hulette was not breathing. Perfect as his "executive consultant", said that they were going to show a nude photo of Elizabeth on the screen at WrestleMania VIII, although this did not occur. WWE fans will agree that the 1980s belonged to The Mega Powers aka Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Randy Savage wrestled his final match in 2004 for TNA. In 2003, Elizabeth Hulette passed away as a result of a drug and alcohol overdose at the age of 42. Randy was my boy. The tragedy of that to witness that first hand., Talk about a low point when Im in jail that night when Im trying to take in what had just happened, then they told me Elizabeth had just passed I thought she was going to make it. Lynn Payne is the wife of famous WWE wrestler Randy Savage who was a superstar back in the 80s and 90s. I was on my seventh or eighth back surgery, and I couldnt pass an EKG because I was getting just jammed up with anesthesia every three or four months. In June 1998, she parted ways with Savage once again by joining nWo Hollywood. His talents in the ring have always shone, and he still has a loyal fan following to this day. By then, Miss Elizabeth had begun her involvement on and off the screen with Lex Luger. He was born Randy Mario Poffo, on November 15, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, US, to Judy and Angelo Poffo. Lex frantically called 911 when he discovered Liz wasnt breathing. How did Randy Savage wife Elizabeth die? By 1996she was back in the world of wrestling with WCW. Fans jeered as he ordered her around during matches or jumped behind her after taunting another wrestler, her slender frame barely visible between the men towering on either side. Elizabeth was advertised to make her first wrestling appearance on television since her departure from WCW in 2000 during the World Wrestling All-Stars tour of Europe in November 2002 and December 2002 alongside Luger. Liz and Lex were both married, having an affair together at the time of her death in 2003. photo: wwe.com. Whats up, Hogan? He had that gleam in his eye and looked really healthy. Although their marriage faltered, the former lovebirds proved capable of burying the hatchet and joining forces professionally again, with Elizabeth briefly returning as Macho Man's manager under the World Championship Wrestling banner in the mid-1990s. ", Hogan and his wife and [Vince] McMahon planted ideas in her head that she was missing out on some magnificent untamed life adventure., Liz came down to Miami and the next thing I know no disrespect intended, brother but the big rib was all the room service guys would say, We dont know what room to take Lizs room service to because she changes rooms so much.. The car went out of control and crashed into a tree, killing him and injuring the Macho Man's wife Lynn Payne, who was a passenger in the car. I was so excited. Its very hard to let go. Macho Man Randy Savage The Final Promo | Was It Leading to a WWE Return? Savages father, the great Angelo Poffo, started up his own independent wrestling promotion, International Championship Wrestling, in 1978 as a means to get exposure for his two sons, Randy and Lanny. Hogan, 65, and Savage, who died aged 58 in 2011, are two of the most iconic wrestlers to ever set foot in the . Elizabeth, who both managed and dated Luger in the last years of her life, passed away on May 1, 2003, following a drug overdose she suffered in the house she and Luger shared. Hulette, a Kentucky native, was born in Frankfort in 1960. When [the heel] Savage would make an angry move towards Elizabeth, the fans wanted to jump over the barricade and stand in front of him. Savage angled to get his wife a job as a commentator, but McMahon had other ideas. Later, I was with Lanny, his brother, at an independent wrestling show. Her death was ruled an accident. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Elizabeth's final WWF appearance took place at UK Rampage on April 19, 1992, during an overseas tour of England; in that match, Savage pinned Shawn Michaels after Elizabeth, who had earlier been sent backstage, returned to prevent Sherri's interference on Michaels' behalf. He was however, still arrested the police finding over 1,700 prescription pills in his home, along with steroids and growth hormones. I didnt realize it until actually I got a call and somebody said, What do you think about coming back to work?. Miss Elizabeth Dead at 42 from drug overdose. He can be reached by e-mail at matthew.pender@hotmail.co.nz. He is also a musical performer with his band OdESSA who can be investigated at the link above. Elizabeth Ann Hulette[5] (November 19, 1960 May 1, 2003),[5] best known in professional wrestling circles as Miss Elizabeth, was an American professional wrestling manager, occasional professional wrestler and professional wrestling TV announcer. According to Bleacher Report, his relationship with Angelo Poffo was by far the most important in his life, and he molded his life after his father's teachings. She won the people over. He accused me of everything. Known in professional wrestling as Miss Elizabeth, the valet of Macho Man Randy Savage. Following the match, Savage and Hogan had a loud verbal argument backstage while Elizabeth was receiving medical attention, which culminated with Savage striking Hogan with the championship belt and beating him down, thus splitting the Mega Powers. I saw them leave the pool to go back to her room, and I swear to you, as soon as I got to my room, thats when Macho showed up., "Elizabeth was seeing this small-time producer who happened to be a friend of Hogans., So I took Randy and got the manager of the hotel and ran them around the back. He is sober now, and heavily involved in his faith, though he appears half (generously) the physical size as he did at the height of his wrestling days. Here she is with Ric Flair and the late Nancy Benoit. 1, 2017 at 9:10 AM PDT. [5] Steamboat later lost the title to The Honky Tonk Man, whose insistence that he was "the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time" instigated a challenge from Savage, the former champion. His entry into the story lines involved a competition to see who would be his manager. It happens that at the time, Elizabeth and Hulk Hogan's wife [Linda] were very, very, very best friends. 12 years before her death: Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth have a kayfabe wedding atSummerSlam, 1991. The crowd felt very protective of her. And when you were with the two of them, you could see that they were very close, very tight. Elizabeth was just 42 years old at the time of her death. Much the way future reality show afficionados would tune in to watch the sparks fly between cast members, wrestling die-hards were intrigued by the Savage-Elizabeth romance that was teased through their close working relationship. Savage, whose real name is Randy Poffo, had just celebrated his first wedding anniversary with his wife Lynn. Randy Savage, at age 58, was behind the wheel of his car around 9:30 AM this morning when he suffered a heart attack. During the Hogan-Savage match, Elizabeth got in the way of both wrestlers several times and was eventually sent from ringside; Hogan went on to win Savage's WWF World Heavyweight Championship. [6] Savage punctuated the reunion by holding down the ring ropes for Elizabeth after years of her doing it for him. After leaving the WWF, for a short time Elizabeth worked for ESPN, covering boat racing events. According to colleagues, Savage had melded his ring persona with his real-life personality, rendering him an intense, growling character for much of his waking hours. I realized she had stopped breathing., Five minutes before that she was standing at the microwave I was heating up some food and she literally got up and stood right next to me and wanted to help., I look back now at the fragility, the recklessness and carelessness. Elizabeth's final WCW appearance was on the May 29, 2000 edition of WCW Monday Nitro and Elizabeth quietly left World Championship Wrestling on August 17, 2000, when her contract with WCW expired. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead as a result of acute toxicity brought on by a mix of painkillers and alcohol. Sherri lost her balance and gave Sapphire enough advantage to pin Sherri for the win. Miss Elizabeth quickly became a key component of Macho Man's bad-boy image. "When I would call home, there was no answer. Elizabeth suffered from a drug overdose at the home of Lex Luger in Marietta, GA. photo: wwe.com. Savage's first wife, Elizabeth Hulette, was part of his act for many years as his manager, called Miss Elizabeth or the First Lady of Wrestling. Sadly, Elizabeth's life came to an end in the spring of 2003, when the 42-year-old was found unresponsive after overdosing on alcohol and pills at Luger's home. She said hello to me, and we talked for about five minutes, and that was the last time I saw her.. He became unresponsive and lost control of his Jeep Wrangler, crashing into a tree. Elizabeth Hulette, known as "Miss Elizabeth" to most, died May 1, 2003. I was arrested on I think 17 felony counts with all the drugs they found in my house.. Previous Next. Elizabeth and Randy Savage were part of the "Match Made in Heaven" portion of the WWF's Summerslam '91 on August 26, 1991. [18] A medical examiner listed the cause of death as "acute toxicity", brought on by a mix of painkillers and vodka. And I was hot about it, man, because I just- I didnt know what to do. Miss Elizabeth joined WCW toward the end of her career. They divorced in 1992. . October 10, 2022 August 28, 2022 by Erin Krespan On June 17, 1991, during the taping of WWF Superstars of Wrestling in an in-ring segment with Gene Okerlund announcing, "Macho Man" Randy Savage proposed to Miss Elizabeth, which she accepted. The Mega Powers were born. The tension was exacerbated by the long hours on the road and a partying lifestyle, as well as Elizabeth's personal struggles with an eating disorder. The official cause of death was listed as a mixture of painkillers, nausea medication, tranquilizers, and alcohol. In addition to her appearances at ringside, Elizabeth also briefly co-hosted WWF Wrestling Spotlight with Vince McMahon. Miss Elizabeth's first major angle was during Savage's feud with George "The Animal" Steele in 1986. Randy and Elizabeth would marry the following year, and she would later debut in the WWF as Macho Man's mysterious, glamorous manager. The alliance ended in 1989, during a live NBC broadcast of The Main Event (an occasional spin off of the more recognized Saturday Nights Main Event). After Savage lost the match, Sherri began beating and kicking the defeated Savage until Elizabeth entered the ring and defended Savage by grabbing Sherri by the hair and throwing her out of the ring. The two hit it off instantly and married in 1984. They finalized the divorce later that year. After Savage pinned Flair to win the WWF Championship, an angry Flair cornered Elizabeth and forcibly began to kiss her; Elizabeth slapped Flair away, and Savage began beating Flair until ring officials separated them. If you want to see a documentary that stuck with the truth and not sensationalism, I filmed footage for another documentary on my brother through ITV and the TV channel Reelz for a show called "The Autopsy of Randy Savage." Fans can watch The Autopsy of Randy Savage by clicking here. Meanwhile, tension continued to build within the Mega Powers, and on The Main Event II, aired live on February 3, 1989, Savage could no longer contain his growing anger toward Hogan. On the morning of May 20, 2011, Randy Savage died at the age of 58 due to a sudden heart attack while he was driving his wife Barbara in Seminole, Florida. The Savage-Michaels match from England was aired on WWF Prime Time Wrestling in June; the publication of the actual Savage-Elizabeth photos in WWF Magazine came at about that same time. There was a lot of collateral damage from that to my family, my friends, and those closest to me, including Elizabeth. Miss Elizabeth landed the job. Ron Garvin and Bob Roop: How Stealing a Title Led to Rebellion, Miss Elizabeth and Lex Luger A Bond That Led to Tragedy, Randy Savage and Jake Roberts Infamous Snake Bite Incident, Randy and Liz on Dark Side of the Ring Lanny Poffo Responds, Reality TV, Wrestling, and How Theyre Closer Than You Think. Honky Tonk shoved Elizabeth aside and she ran backstage to ask the mighty Hulk Hogan for help. The "Macho Man" was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015. The two filed for divorce and public statements were issued about the break-up to share the news with fans. . They were married, and it was never easy having your wife with you on the road. I would have [phone] conversations with Hogan, and he would give me swerves and curves but never say that Liz was there. When I first started in the business, I was treated like royalty in the World Wrestling Federation, standing in the background and listening and not pushing myself into the forefront of whatever was happening. Luger was charged with misdemeanor battery after police found Liz with numerous bruises and cuts on her face. She died at the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, Lex Luger, at the age of 42. Then, she accompanied Eric Bischoff on his way to the ring for the next few months, and derided Savage. [5] In several of their matches, Honky would try to corner Elizabeth, although Savage would always beat him back. Twenty minutes before then, she had been sitting out at the pool with her boyfriend. Over the next couple of years, the two often crossed paths in storylines. It was classic story telling during the boom of the 80s wrestling explosion perhaps what made it so believable, was the fact that Randy Savage was always said to be very protective and jealous over Elizabeth, even when the cameras werent rolling. I think it would have been tough for anyone. [5] From that point on, she was the manager of Randy Savage. Liz thought she had a best friend with Hulk Hogans wife. The Mega Powers were a major story line in the WWF for nearly two years. I invited him over to have a barbecue, and we really got back on track, which was cool. Thats not the way he does it. [5], After "injuring" Ricky Steamboat's larynx, Savage lost his WWF Intercontinental Championship to Steamboat at WrestleMania III on March 29, 1987. Elizabeth retired from wrestling and disappeared from the spotlight for a few years. Miss Elizabeth is considered to be the "First Lady of Wrestling." Years before being introduced to the world of professional wrestling, Elizabeth Ann Hulette had met Randy Savage.They married each other in 1984 and this was revealed in the "Match Made in Heaven" kayfabe wedding in 1991, at Madison Square Garden. He was fined and received 5 years probation. And, sometimes, when you love someone so much, you dont realize what youre doing, even if you think its in their best interest.. Ruled an accident, Miss Elizabeth was just 42. She died as a result of an acute toxicity on May 1, 2003, in the home she shared with wrestler Lex Luger. Macho Man Randy Savage was one of the most popular wrestlers in WWE history. Following WrestleMania V, Savage ended his partnership with Miss Elizabeth, adopting Sensational Sherri as his new valet. A 2015 WWE.com ranking of the 50 most beautiful performers of all time put Liz in the #1 spot. . In October 1987, The Mega Powers were formed. Savage also took her burgeoning relationship with fellow wrestler Lex Luger in stride, channeling his own romantic interests toward a new ring valet in Gorgeous George. A&E's latest "WWE Biography" special on "Macho Man" Randy Savage provided an in-depth look at one of pro wrestling's most colorful and charismatic characters. "I was getting ready to shoot a movie called Mr. Nanny. How did Randy Savage wife Elizabeth died? The couple then held a heavily promoted on-air wedding billed as "the Match Made in Heaven" in August 1991, at SummerSlam 1991 (in actuality, the couple had married on December 30, 1984). Hogan was supposed to be Savages friend, and he threw him under a bus. Randy Savage died at the age of 58 on May 20, 2011. There were people using peoples suitcases as toilets. The professional wrestler known as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, whose wrestling career began in Lexington, has died in a car crash in Florida. Paramedics arrived at the townhouse and attempted to revive her, but she did not respond. He didnt bring character that WAS him. After the match was over, Jesse Ventura interviewed Savage and claimed he could see problems between the Mega Powers, something Savage unconvincingly denied. Savage Garage Wife Name. Luger would end up divorced from his wife, and suffered serious health problems in 2007. When did Macho Man propose to Elizabeth? "I was in the shower because I was going to work at from six at night til six in the morning filming and he was in the room standing over Linda going, Ooh yeah, wheres Liz., I come out of the shower and go, (puts his hands up) Brother, shes around back. It freaked me out, scared me to death. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Most of it in the hallways and locker rooms of coliseums; we were on the road, working our program together. Pro wrestling fans of a certain age no doubt remember the seismic impact made by .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}"Macho Man" Randy Savage from the mid-1980s through the end of the century, his chiseled physique and intensity bolstered by an eye-popping wardrobe and growling proclamations that ended with a trademark "Oh yeah!". Elizabeth remained part of the New World Order until taking a leave of absence from WCW in April 1999. At the University of Kentucky she studied communications, and after receiving her bachelors degree, she took a job operating the camera at the station. Flair, with Mr. [Later] their sympathy for her allowed them to see Randy as human.. Well, everything except the fact that she was in Lex Luger's home at the time. photo: reddit, We were having an evening watching movies together, kicking back, sipping on some Vodka, popping pills. We had closure. Randy Mario Poffo (November 15, 1952 - May 20, 2011), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).. Savage was described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived"a statement echoed by multiple . For as much as we complain, all of us about the traveling, the schedules and the planes and all of that there is something sort of special about [the wrestling business] that is hard to let go. Initially, Savage wanted to bring her to WWE as a commentator. The tumultuous relationship of Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth It's almost impossible to talk about Randy Savage without bringing up Miss Elizabeth, his onscreen manager and wife. However, what Angelo did obviously worked as both Lanny and Savage became big stars in the industry. Lex was a well documented drug user at the time, but well get to that toward the end of the article. Let there be no mistake wound up as the Macho element of Randys life was, when it came to his marriage he was disciplined and controlled, had class and respected it traditionally.. An autopsy revealed that he had an enlarged heart and suffered from advanced coronary disease. The clip of her revelation got uploaded this week on The Hannibal TV's YouTube channel, and it's from a longer interview that is also on the channel [5] Throughout mid-1988, Elizabeth accompanied Savage to ringside for his lengthy series of title defences against DiBiase. . The Jeep veered over the raised concrete median divider . According to reports on May 20, 2011, Savage, real name Randy Poffo, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Florida. Then, she accompanied Eric Bischoff on his way to the ring for the next few months, and derided Savage. [1][2][3] She gained international fame from 1985 to 1992 in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and from 1996 to 2000 in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), in her role as the manager to wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage, as well as other wrestlers of that period. Now we have a good relationship, and he has a very sweet girlfriend, and we all get on very well. She was either out with his wife Linda or hiding out at their house. [11] At the wedding reception, Elizabeth opened a gift package containing a live snake, which frightened her; newly turned-heel Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the Undertaker crashed the reception and attacked Savage. After her departure from wrestling, Hulette began working at the front desk at Main Event Fitness in Marietta, Georgia, a gym that Luger had owned for years after he and Steve Borden (Sting) opened it during their wrestling heyday. In February 2000, Elizabeth managed the short-lived partnership between Lex Luger and Ric Flair. This started Undertaker's feud with his former ally. Matt Pender is an old-school wrestling fan who currently lives in New Zealand. He goes on the airwaves, and he disrespects me he gives me a shout over the radio, he gives me a shout over the TV, he gives me a shout over the internet here and there but nothing FACE TO FACE you got it? I was worried about my wife then. [7], Hulette was born in Frankfort, Kentucky. Randy was very protective of her and did not allow a line leading to over-friendly contact [with other talent]. We didnt know what we were playing Russian roulette with., One minute she was there realizing shes not breathing, panicking, calling 911. WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, whom Savage once battled at WrestleMania, once told ESPN that Savage was content with his career and wanted to stay out of the limelight. Elizabeth didnt necessarily have to sell the storyline, but just to have her as the third cog in the wheel., Hogan will try to suck the blood from anyone to get himself over. I had a real job, but it was difficult.. I was just inviting her down to hang out with Linda and the kids. On January 23, 1996, Miss Elizabeth returned to wrestling as manager for Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan at Clash of the Champions XXXII. On May 1, 2003, she died in the home she shared with wrestler Lex Luger as a consequence of acute poisoning. During much of 1997, Randy Savage and Elizabeth feuded with Diamond Dallas Page and Kimberly Page. In the video posted below, Lex Luger talks . In June 1985, Randy Savage became one of the WWFs new stars. Sadly, Elizabeth's life came to an end in the spring of 2003, when the 42-year-old was found unresponsive after overdosing on alcohol and pills at Luger's home. FAQ: What is Randy Savage networth in 2021? I was just trying to be cool. The two met when Hulette worked as an announcer for International Championship Wrestling run by Savage's father, Angelo Poffo. Luger dialed 911 and she was rushed to a nearby hospital in Marietta, Georgia where she was pronounced dead the next day. [5] During a match on July 30, 1985, in Poughkeepsie, New York, several managers were at ringside in hopes that he would name one of them as his new manager. To go through that whole business with him and be such great friends, then to have a falling out that lasted 10 years.. ", "I was on the road. He helped rescue Savage, forming the Mega-Powers. The once-dubbed First Lady of Wrestling suffered from an apparent drug overdose. Lex Luger, who was accompanied by Elizabeth at this time to ringside for single matches, was supposed to get ready for the tag team match against Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. with Miss Elizabeth's hair on the line and Rey Mysterio Jr.'s mask on the line at SuperBrawl IX with Kevin Nash as his tag team partner. "He was paranoid. As Elizabeth and Lex Luger were getting out of the limo, Rey Mysterio Jr. grabbed the door and slammed it into Lex Luger's biceps, injuring him in the process. Their in-ring personalities were reunited again though, and in 1991, they had a kayfabe wedding at SummerSlam. [5] That feud started when Brown, during a guest appearance on "The Brother Love Show" talk segment, alleged that Elizabeth was "doing favors" for WWF President Jack Tunney (implying she wanted to protect Savage and his WWF World Heavyweight Championship reign from Brown). When the Macho Man experienced an injury in 1998, the pair finally split for good. On June 17, 1991, during the taping of WWF Superstars of Wrestling in an in-ring segment with Gene Okerlund announcing, Savage proposed to Miss Elizabeth, which she accepted. Lex Luger recounts the events surrounding the death of Elizabeth on a February 2017 episode of Eric Bischoffs podcast, showing remorse: Pictured here, a much smaller Lex Luger with Scott Hall. Probably three or four months before Randy passed away, we ran into each other at a doctors office. Randy Savage's death . [5] Andr then sold the belt to the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase due to an arrangement that they had prior to the match. Savage was born Randall Mario Poffo in Columbus, Ohio. He met his future wife Ana when he was in college. First, lets take a look at some of the better times. Again showing a level-headed perspective, Savage publicly expressed condolences for her family and noted that he had long since patched up any rough spots with his ex-wife. 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