Nickname(s): Leaping
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 228 lbs
From: Downers Grove, IL
Birthday: Dec 28
Pro Debut: 1973
Aliases: The
Genius, Lanny Holiday
Feds worked for: MSW,
WWF,
NWA, Great North Wrestling (Canada), Hannibal Pro Wrestling (Canada), International Championship Wrestling (KY), IN Your Face Wrestling (NY), Pro Wrestling
Syndicate (NJ), Professional Wrestling Alliance (Canada), Pro Wrestling Extreme (Canada), Pro Wrestling Superstars (CA)
Finisher: The Honor Roll (Flying Senton)
Signature Moves: Moonsault, Crucifix Pin
Career Highlights: -GNW Champion
-ICW Champion (4x)
-ICW Southeastern Champion
-ICW Southeastern Tag Team Champion (w/ Angelo Poffo)
-ICW Tag Team Champion (4x; 3 w/
George Weingeroff; 1 w/ Mike Doggendorf)
-ICW Television Champion
-NWA Mid-America Champion
-NWA Mid-America Tag Team Champion (w/
Bobby Eaton)
-NWA (Detroit) World Tag Team Champion (2x, 1 each w/ Angelo Poffo & Chris Colt)
-NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Champion (w/ Randy Poffo)
-WPWF Tag Team Champion (w/ Bulldozer Benton)
Affiliates: Angelo Poffo, Chris Colt, Bobby Eaton, Randy Poffo, George Weingeroff, Mike Doggendorf, The Beverly Brothers, Mr. Perfect, Jimmy Hart, Bulldozer Benton
Notable Feuds: Randy Savage, Brutus Beefcake, Hulk Hogan, Natural Disasters
Official Website: www.geniuslannypoffo.com/
Other Facts: -Son of pro wrestler Angelo Poffo. In some areas in the 1970s, he was billed as Angelo's brother.
-Brother of pro wrestler Randy Savage
-Former brother-in-law of pro wrestling valet Miss Elizabeth
-Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-His trademark while in the WWF was bringing frisbees to the ring with his poetry on them and throwing them to the crowd
-Published 2 books: a 172-page book of his poetry entitled "Wrestling with Rhyme" in 1988 and "Limericks From the Heart and Lungs" in 2007.
-It was rumored that Poffo portrayed Wild Cat Willie, the
WCW mascot during the 1990's. That rumour was dispelled in 2009 by Poffo himself, but he did reveal that he was supposed to be "
Gorgeous George" in WCW, a gimmick that eventually went to Savage's then-girlfriend.
-Currently works as a Certified Credit Counselor. He also makes appearances at schools promoting an anti-tobacco lifestyle for students.
-Former member of The First
Family
-Ranked # 229 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked # 238 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked # 350 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked # 365 in the 1994 PWI 500
