Lanny Poffo

Lanny Poffo

Born: December 28, 1954
Died: February 2, 2023
in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Lanny Mark Poffo, better known by his ring names "Leaping" Lanny Poffo and The Genius, is a Canadian-American professional wrestler, motivational speaker, poet, and actor. Poffo was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Angelo Poffo, an Italian American Catholic, and Judy, a Jewish-American. He is also the real-life younger brother of "The Macho Man" Randy Savage. Poffo grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois, and currently resides in Clearwater, Florida.

Movies for Lanny Poffo...

Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender
Title: Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender
Character: Mr. Eddie Cheddar
Released: October 11, 2021
Type: Movie
The League of Scientists must save the galaxy from evil, and find a pizza delivery spot in the cold dark regions of space.
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Title: Biography: WWE Legends
Character: "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
Released: April 18, 2021
Type: TV
Biography (WWE Legends) is a television spin-off of the popular A&E series Biography. It focuses on biographies of WWE superstars and legends.
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All In
Title: All In
Character: Lanny Poffo
Released: September 1, 2018
Type: Movie
All In was an independent professional wrestling PPV event promoted by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks in association with Ring of Honor. The event took place on September 1, 2018, at the Sears Centre Arena in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. While independently produced, the event featured wrestlers from NJPW, ROH, CMLL, IMPACT, AAA, MLW, and the NWA. The event was notable for being the first non-WWE or WCW promoted wrestling event in the United States to sell 10,000 tickets since 1993. The success of the event inspired the formation of All Elite Wrestling in January 2019.
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ROH: Bound by Honor - ROH Champions vs. Bullet Club
Title: ROH: Bound by Honor - ROH Champions vs. Bullet Club
Character: Lanny Poffo
Released: April 28, 2018
Type: Movie
On April 28th, Ring of Honor hosted the second night of the two night Bound by Honor event in Lakeland, Florida.
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Wrestling with Disaster
Title: Wrestling with Disaster
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 2016
Type: Movie
This film documents the inner workings of the world of wrestling, giving our audience a unique understanding of the incredible physical and mental demands that wrestlers must meet before, during, and after a night of entertaining the fans.
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Breaking Kayfabe with Lanny Poffo
Title: Breaking Kayfabe with Lanny Poffo
Character: Self
Released: November 10, 2012
Type: Movie
Lanny Poffo as he welcomes you inside the Poffo family through all the ups and downs, twists and turns, triumph and torment of pro wrestling. Lanny addresses his divorce, road life, interests, and all the chips on his shoulder. Lanny also dissects brother Randy Savage's difficult life, his sagely advice, and reclusive nature. Sean and Lanny cover Liz, Angelo, Stephanie, Kiyosaki, showtunes, bidets, and everything you can imagine.
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Ninja: Prophecy of Death
Title: Ninja: Prophecy of Death
Character: Angelo
Released: July 21, 2011
Type: Movie
A top female ninja assassin (Renee Porada) is left for dead by her own Sect when she opposes the execution of a young female. Surviving the attack, she joins forces with mafia trackers (Lanny Poffo, Brian Anthony, Leon South) to get her revenge against the Sect of ninja assassins led by a 400-year old demon (KK Ryder). To get her revenge, she first must battle her way through the ninjas hierarchy of female assassins (led by Darian Caine) and uncover a plot to continue the Sect's dominance for centuries!
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WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Title: WWE: The Best of Saturday Night's Main Event
Character: The Genius
Released: February 10, 2009
Type: Movie
The phrase Saturday Night s Main Event means the biggest WWE Superstars of the 80s and 90s fighting memorable battles along with humorous and unique vignettes. For the first time ever, the greatest matches in the 18-year history of the event come to DVD with The Best of Saturday Night s Main Event. This 3-disc set includes more than 30 matches, as well as humorous vignettes, interviews, and Superstar recollections of what Saturday Night s Main Event meant to them.
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Curse of the Wolf
Title: Curse of the Wolf
Character: Logan
Released: September 22, 2006
Type: Movie
Dakota, a young werewolf, has finally learned to control her nighttime transformations. She desperately wants to live a normal life, and to break free from her curse, she flees to hide in the city. When the pack aggressively hunts her down, the bouncers offer her protection and band together to battle the werewolves who want her dead... and who won't give up their wolf without a vicious fight.
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Bret
Title: Bret "Hit Man" Hart: His Greatest Matches
Character: Manager
Released: July 5, 1993
Type: Movie
Discover why Hart was destined for excellence in this Vince McMahon Home Video Release highlighting some of McMahon's and Hart's greatest battles! WWE Hall of Fame class member Mean Gene Okerlund takes the World Wrestling Federation Universe.
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WWF Bashed in the USA
Title: WWF Bashed in the USA
Character: The Genius
Released: June 23, 1993
Type: Movie
While Mr. Perfect goes on search for the 'perfect' stamp, enjoy some exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, including Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker going one-on-one with Yokozuna, and more. Plus, witness an exciting 40-Man Battle Royale!
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WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Title: WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: March 1, 1993
Type: Movie
See the greatest World Wrestling Federation Superstars against their most hated rivals!
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WWE Survivor Series 1992
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1992
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: November 25, 1992
Type: Movie
The 1992 WWE Survivor Series was the sixth annual Survivor Series. It took place on November 25, 1992 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Unlike previous Survivor Series events, Survivor Series 1992 placed a strong emphasis on one-on-one wrestling matches rather than tag team elimination matches. In the main event, Bret Hart defends his WWF Championship in a match against Shawn Michaels. The event also featured a highly-promoted match between the team of Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect and the team of Ric Flair and Razor Ramon. Two specialty matches also took place, with The Big Boss Man vs. Nailz in a nightstick on a pole match, and The Undertaker vs. Kamala in a Casket Match. Some of the matches were changed after they were first announced, as several wrestlers left the WWF shortly before the event.
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WWE Rampage '92
Title: WWE Rampage '92
Character: The Genius
Released: October 22, 1992
Type: Movie
While Sean Mooney saddles up for a unique and action-packed adventure into the Old West, several exclusive matches are on display in Rampage '92. From The Undertaker going one-on-one with Razor Ramon in singles action, to Repo Man challenging "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WWE Championship, these rarely seen confrontations are truly worthwhile!
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WWE SummerSlam 1992
Title: WWE SummerSlam 1992
Character: The Genius
Released: August 29, 1992
Type: Movie
SummerSlam (1992) was the fifth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 29, 1992 at Wembley Stadium, London, England but was aired in the United States on August 31. The pay-per-view featured two main event matches. In the first, The Ultimate Warrior challenged Randy Savage for the WWF Championship. The Warrior won the match by count-out but did not win the title. In the other main event, The "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith pinned Bret Hart to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The WWF Tag Team Championship was also defended, as The Natural Disasters retained the championship belts in their match against the Beverly Brothers. One of the heavily promoted matches on the undercard was between Shawn Michaels and Rick Martel. The match, which had a special stipulation that the wrestlers could not hit each other in the face, ended in a double count-out. The WWF considers the crowd to be the third largest live audience ever to attend a WWF/E event, with 80,355 in attendance.
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3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Title: 3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: June 25, 1992
Type: Movie
An All-Star salute to the greatest wrestlers of WWE!
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WWE WrestleMania VIII
Title: WWE WrestleMania VIII
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: April 5, 1992
Type: Movie
WWE WrestleMania VIII was the eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 5, 1992 at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The only WrestleMania officially recognized by WWE.com to have featured more than one headlining match, its card included two equally-promoted main events. In the first, WWF Champion Ric Flair defended his title against Randy Savage, and in the second, Hulk Hogan faced Sid Justice. As a consequence of the double main event, WrestleMania VIII carried two taglines: "The Macho/Flair Affair!" and "Friendship Torn Apart!" Notable matches on the undercard included WWF Intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper defending against Bret Hart, and WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc. defending against The Natural Disasters.
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WWE Invasion '92
Title: WWE Invasion '92
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: March 26, 1992
Type: Movie
Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes embark on a journey to show the WWE Universe some of most exciting in-ring action in the galaxy. From Jake "The Snake" Roberts & The Undertaker battling "The Macho Man" Randy Savage & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, to Virgil challenging Ted DiBiase for the Million Dollar Championship, several incredible matches are on display.
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WWE Royal Rumble 1992
Title: WWE Royal Rumble 1992
Character: The Genius
Released: January 19, 1992
Type: Movie
The 1992 WWE Royal Rumble was the fifth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 19, 1992 at The Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York. The main event, as in past Royal Rumble events, was the event's namesake match. The 1992 Royal Rumble match was historic because for the first time in the history of WWE, the last man standing in the match would win the WWE Championship, which had been vacated in December 1991. The match was won by Ric Flair, who last eliminated Sid Justice to win the match and the WWE Championship. Featured matches on the undercard were The Natural Disasters vs. The Legion of Doom for the WWE World Tag Team Championship, The Beverly Brothers vs. The Bushwhackers & Roddy Piper versus The Mountie for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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WWE Survivor Series 1991
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1991
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: November 27, 1991
Type: Movie
WWF Survivor Series 1991 is an American wrestling event within part of the World Wrestling Federation or (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, 1991 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
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WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
Title: WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
Character: The Genius
Released: November 24, 1991
Type: Movie
With The WWE's annual Thanksgiving tradition right around the corner, top WWE Superstars battle it out as the strive to survive!
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Battle of the WWE Superstars
Title: Battle of the WWE Superstars
Character: The Genius
Released: August 23, 1990
Type: Movie
An Action-Packed WWE Wrestling Spectacular!
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WWF SuperTape vol. 2
Title: WWF SuperTape vol. 2
Character: The Genius
Released: July 25, 1990
Type: Movie
On Supertape Vol. 2, Sean Mooney takes the WWE Universe on a journey through some unforgettable battles and moments involving some exciting WWE Superstars of the past. Witness several exclusive matches, including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper battling "Ravishing" Rick Rude in a Steel Cage Match, Bret Hart facing off against Rick Martel, and much more!
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WWF SuperTape
Title: WWF SuperTape
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: March 21, 1990
Type: Movie
Sean Mooney hosts an expanded edition of memorable action, exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen footage with WWE SuperTape. Witness several of your favorite WWE Superstars of the '80s, including The Bushwhackers, Mr. Perfect, The Rockers, and many more!
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WWE Royal Rumble 1990
Title: WWE Royal Rumble 1990
Character: The Genius
Released: January 21, 1990
Type: Movie
Royal Rumble (1990) was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on January 21, 1990 at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The main event was the 1990 Royal Rumble match won by WWF Champion Hulk Hogan. Hogan last eliminated Mr. Perfect to win the match. Featured matches on the undercard were Jim Duggan versus The Big Boss Man, Ronnie Garvin versus Greg Valentine in an "I Quit" match and The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) versus The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques and Raymond).
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WWE Survivor Series 1989
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1989
Character: The Genius (Manager)
Released: November 23, 1989
Type: Movie
The 1989 WWE Survivor Series was the third annual Survivor Series professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1989 at The Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois. This was the first Survivor Series event to feature team names. It was also the first Survivor Series to feature four-on-four tag matches instead of five-on-five. The main event was a four-on-four Survivor Series match where The Ultimate Warriors faced The Heenan Family. The undercard also featured Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Matches.
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WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89
Title: WWE Survivor Series Showdown '89
Character: The Genius
Released: November 12, 1989
Type: Movie
In the led-up to the 1989 WWE Survivor Series, top WWE Superstars strive to Survive!
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WWE WrestleFest
Title: WWE WrestleFest
Character: The Genius
Released: July 31, 1988
Type: Movie
Much like 'The Big Event' held in August of 1986, Wrestlefest '88 was a supercard meant for the live audience only, but ticket sales were large enough to justify recording it for Coliseum Video, with commentary added in afterwards. Taped from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the latter part of July 1988, with the wonderful combination of Sean Mooney, Lord Alred Hayes, and Superstar Billy Graham on the call. The main event was Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant in a steel cage match. The British Bulldogs challenged Tag Team Champions Demolition while WWF Champion Randy 'Macho Man' Savage defended against challenger Ted DiBiase. There were 15 matches total.
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The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Title: The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
Released: February 1, 1987
Type: Movie
See the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
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The Best of the WWF: volume 9
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 9
Character: "Leapin" Lanny Poffo
Released: October 15, 1986
Type: Movie
The best of the WWE superstars in and out of the ring brought to you by Coliseum Home Video!
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Title: WWF Wrestling Challenge
Character: The Genius
Released: September 6, 1986
Type: TV
WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.
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Title: WWF Wrestling Challenge
Character: Lanny Poffo
Released: September 6, 1986
Type: TV
WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.
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The Best of the WWF: volume 8
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 8
Character: "Leapin" Lanny Poffo
Released: August 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!
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The Best of the WWF: volume 6
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 6
Character: "Leapin" Lanny Poffo
Released: May 2, 1986
Type: Movie
The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
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Title: Saturday Night's Main Event
Released: May 11, 1985
Type: TV
A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
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YouShoot: Lanny Poffo
Title: YouShoot: Lanny Poffo
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The Genius, full of glory and renown, hath taken thine YouShoot oath and agreeth to answer all! Fresh from the decision to allow brother Randy into the WWE's Hall of Fame, Lanny Poffo sits with Sean and fields all of your pressing questions...from the aforementioned decision, to his journeys in the wrestling business, to his black father Angelo. Huh? Check it out and let's get to the bottom of it all! This edition is full of fun, merriment, and song. Yes, song. Only on YOUSHOOT!