Rest In Peace Macho Man Randy Savage Wrestling Legend

wow i remember watching this dude when i was a kid

A MyFoxTampaBay.com staff report

SEMINOLE - World-famous wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, known for his "Ohhhh yeah" catch phrase, died in a car accident today in Seminole, according to TMZ.

Around 9:30 a.m., a Jeep Wrangler was heading west on SR-694 close to the intersection of 113th St. N when the driver lost control of the vehicle, went over a concrete median, crossed over the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with a tree, according to a FHP report.

The 58-year-old driver was rushed to Largo Medical Center, where he later died from the injuries. A 56-year-old woman in the car suffered minor injuries.

The report withheld the identity of the driver, pending notification of the family.

But TMZ is reporting that Savage, 58, was behind the wheel and that he lost control of the Jeep because he had a heart attack.

Savage, whose real name was Randall Mario Proffo, began wrestling with the WWF back in 1985. He became one of the league's most popular stars and was known for his catch phrase: the deep-throated, raspy, over-the-top "Ohhh yeah."

Even non-wrestling fans would likely recognize the line thanks to Savage's frequent appearances in television commercials for Slim Jim beef jerky snacks.

Before his wrestling days, the Ohio native played minor league baseball for several teams. He ended his baseball career with the Tampa Tarpons in 1974.

Savage had just celebrated his one-year anniversary with his second wife.

His fellow wrestlers, many of whom also live in the Tampa area, sent their condolences via Twitter. Hulk Hogan had just ended a decade-long feud with Savage and said he was "devastated."

"He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him," tweeted Hogan.

"You were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family," added Dwayne Johnson, better known as 'The Rock.'




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