On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Lanny Poffo / The Genius, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Lanny Mark Poffo was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 1954.
He died on February 2, 2023 at the age of 68.
Lanny Poffo / The Genius has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
Lanny Poffo / The Genius Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameLanny Mark Poffo
- Ring Names
- Lanny Poffo (June 12, 1993 - January 19, 2020)
- The Genius (September 7, 2007 - May 15, 2010)
- The Genius (March 18, 1989 - June 11, 1993)
- Lanny Poffo (January 5, 1974 - March 17, 1989)
- Born December 28, 1954
- Died February 2, 2023 (aged 68)
- Nationality
Canada, 
United States - Birth PlaceCalgary, Alberta, Canada
- Billed From
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 240 lbs (109 kg)
- NicknamesLeaping
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (January 29, 2005 - January 19, 2020)
- Wrestler (January 5, 1974 - July 26, 1998)
- Manager (March 18, 1989 - December 31, 1992)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWJanuary 1, 1995 December 31, 1999 Promotion 
WWFMay 1, 1994 June 11, 1994 Promotion WWFJune 17, 1985 December 31, 1992 Promotion 
CWAMay 3, 1984 June 6, 1985 Promotion 
MSWOctober 15, 1983 May 31, 1984 Promotion 
NWAJune 18, 1983 May 28, 1984 Promotion 
WCCWMay 28, 1984 May 28, 1984 Promotion 
GACNovember 4, 1983 May 25, 1984 Promotion 
ICW KYJune 23, 1979 January 12, 1984 Promotion MSWJune 18, 1983 December 31, 1983 Promotion NWANovember 28, 1974 March 3, 1979 Promotion 
PNWSeptember 16, 1978 March 3, 1979 Promotion 
MID AMERICAAugust 3, 1977 April 29, 1978 Promotion 
JCPJuly 6, 1976 July 29, 1977 Promotion 
BTW DETROITNovember 28, 1974 June 13, 1976 Promotion 
SLWCMay 7, 1976 May 29, 1976 Promotion 
GCCWJanuary 13, 1976 February 17, 1976 Promotion 
WSSOctober 2, 1975 December 19, 1975 Promotion SLWCMay 2, 1975 June 6, 1975 -
Images History
Mar 2015
Jan 2000
Jan 1995
Mar 1989
Jun 1985
Jan 1974 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener January 1, 1993 January 19, 2020 Heel March 18, 1989 December 31, 1992 Face January 5, 1974 March 17, 1989
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Finishers
- Honor Roll - Senton Bomb (January 5, 1974 - January 19, 2020)
- Moonsault (January 5, 1974 - January 19, 2020)
- Topé con Hilo (January 5, 1974 - January 19, 2020)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Theme of Exodus" by Ernest Gold - Single (September 1, 1989 - October 31, 1989)
Titles & Accomplishments
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NWA Mid-America & National Wrestling Alliance
Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling
- 1 AGPW Heavyweight Championship
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Championship (with Randy Savage)
Great North Wrestling
- 1 GNW Heavyweight Championship
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW Southeastern Heavyweight Championship
- 4 ICW United States Tag Team Championship (3 with George Weingeroff, 1 with Mike Doggendorf)
- 3 ICW Heavyweight Championship
NWA Detroit
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (1 with Angelo Poffo, 1 with Chris Colt)
NWA Mid-America
- 1 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Eaton)
Pro Wrestling Lachine
- 1 PWL International Championship
x1 NWA Mid-America Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Genius & Mr. Perfect - Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig (January 3, 1990 - March 24, 1990)
- The Poffos - Randy Savage, Angelo Poffo (May 3, 1984 - April 13, 1985)
- Lanny Poffo & Rick Rood - Rick Rude (December 7, 1983 - January 14, 1984)
- The Poffos - Angelo Poffo (July 9, 1974 - December 21, 1977)
- The Poffos - Randy Savage (June 29, 1975 - February 12, 1977)
- Managed WrestlersMike Enos / Blake Beverly, Wayne Bloom / Beau Beverly
- Family
- Randy Savage - Brother
- Angelo Poffo - Father
- Miss Elizabeth - Sister-in-law (December 1, 1984 - August 31, 1992)