Lanny Poffo on if Brutus Beefcake was a crony in WWF

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

RIP to the great Genius & Ultimate Warrior🔥 Stream the full Lanny Poffo shoot interview from 2014 ⬇ 📺titlematchnetwork.com/wrestling-shoot-interviews-results/

[@Vikashar]

I really liked his poems. The simplicity, the way he read them, it always made me feel at ease.

[@brocksmith2298]

He uses this story about getting color for Andre like it made the Wrestlemania story of Hogan and Andre smh Andre was a superstar that didn’t change anything.

[@GamingManual]

Lanny Poffo had legendary mic skills IDK what anyone says. Guy WAS The Genius! RIP legend.

[@scoh840]

In my opinion, I think that Lanny had acceptable mic skills for a mid-carder. Good and clever, but not legendary.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@scoh840 Lanny did cut dope rhymes before Cena or that talentless pig, PN News.

[@jamesg1974a]

I think the dude has autism though. But you’re right back in the day. He was very good on the mic.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@jamesg1974a Lanny was able to cut amazing rhymes way before Cena or that talentless nobody, PN News.

[@DCartRow]

Lanny Poffo was a great guy!

[@MotU91775]

Lanny and Valentine tell the best wrestling stories.

[@chriskiser4670]

Exactly it was Ravishing Rick Rude. He's stated as such in other interviews.

[@theseeker7711]

Him and Savage being brothers is crazy and I dont mean it negatively.You have this ultra intense guy and this ultra laid back guy.The complete opposite....in that aspect but you know they really loved each other

[@garethcullen9604]

It was Rick Rude who said he “got a break because your Macho Man’s brother.”

[@GamingManual]

Nepotism is how MOST business works. No idea why people are surprised by this?

[@WilliamOfficeSupply9832]

Rick rude received a break as well.

[@royce1041]

Never had a run with Hogan on national television ​@@WilliamOfficeSupply9832

[@Collin2199]

It was Rude, like he could talk about that

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

And Rude was part of the biggest clique in wrestling. Would he have gotten a break without growing up in Minnesota as Curt Hennig's friend? He was a community college grad doing a little bouncing and arm wrestling. Bottom line, it's not a competitive sport. Lots of guys can do well if someone gives them the spot.

[@anunexpectedfire4062]

Damn, they should have just let him doo this and not the characters. He’s hilarious.

[@PaulShaw-ex7ri]

BEEF CAKE & VALENTINE were one of the best tag teams ever. !

[@GaiaMisery]

Lanny is great in interviews , seems like a nice man. RIP

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

Beefcake was over in those mid 80s days. The whole barber 💈 gimmick

[@CraigzyRock]

The Barber gimmick was ridiculous! It was kind of funny. But around that time I had gotten too grown up to watch that silliness. I was in middle school already! It was time to grow up.

[@Collin2199]

Poetry from Lanny Poffo this morning..... Priceless

[@daviddoyle8956]

Imagine those keep sakes the Frisbees Lanny tossed into the audience probably worth a few $$ now wonder if he actually signed those frisbees or poems.

[@mxyzptlkmxyzptlk191]

Everybody gets a break now and then. Nothing to be ashamed of. Only a fool wouldn’t take avantage of every break they can.

[@romans52345-cy3tq]

RIP to the Poffo Family Angelo, 1925 - 2010 Judy, 1927 - 2017 Randy, 1952 - 2011 Lanny, 1954 - 2023

[@NoneofYabiz-rx3zi]

Lanny born and died the same years like my mom. RIP 🙏

[@americanagothic7851]

Lanny passed in 2023? What a great interview! This is a real gem. 🎓

[@JamesDio-yu5yd]

"The GENIUS!"

[@iconiclust]

Well.. to the fans, most of us didn’t know or wouldn’t even believe they were brothers so to the fans.. The Genius was his own man.

[@adamwatson6916]

I never knew Lanny was Randy's brother untill I was an adult . I watched Lanny for years and never knew .

[@thepunditspundit1776]

Lanny’s recall was genius level for real. Good lord, there was no doubt he was smart

[@tomjones2348]

Fascinating interview.

[@Scorch1028]

Lanny Poffo got many breaks just for being Angelo Poffo’s son. That’s how he got to wrestle in several big name promotions to begin with. The breaks that Lanny got for being Randy’s brother were just the icing on the cake.

[@horaceball5418]

I think the last guy I would want mad at me in the WWF besides Haku or Meng.... would be Hercules Hernandez he looked very naturally strong and tough.

[@mrbevelaqua8649]

Poffo looks like every HVAC uncle In America rolled into one

[@phoenixblack1220]

I’ve said it before, it breaks my heart that Lanny referred to himself as a jobber. I thought he had amazing skill both in the ring and on the mic. I think he was a better heel than a face, and I think he enjoyed his heel run more because of his snarky genius gimmick.

[@cutekanjii]

It's odd because in another interview I recall him saying the term jobber is offensive and he never uses the term. That we've (referring to wrestlers) all been "jobbers" at one time. Then listed names of big stars including his brother.

[@robertcooney1938]

It was an entertaining match. Lanny Poffo was hilarious in that match AND got the W.

[@crazyralph6386]

Say what you will about Lanny, but he was an outstanding athlete like his bro, and was a “genius” on the mic. You’d never in a million years think he was Macho Man’s brother based on his style, looks and voice. He was his own man throughout his career. RIP Poffo bros, and thanks for the wonderful memories.

[@m8x425]

Dude, I work for a smaller construction company. It's crazy to see how many people get breaks. Wrestlers get mad when one or two guys get a break.

[@zt1053]

Yes Brutus got a break but he did get over with the fans pretty good. Other wrestlers with high connections weren’t able too

[@kurtboyer299]

Amazing that Lanny was humble enough to call himself a no-talent worker. He was SILK!

[@saynotocensorship]

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know…..or are related to. These things happen in every facet of society. What was Lanny supposed to do? Say, naw….I don’t want a shot at reaching the pinnacle of my career. In fairness, the Genius gimmick was way above average, funny and got a lot of heat. 🤷‍♂️

[@djbloodshot]

Lanny was good enough to be there and if you dont believe me watch his match with hogan. Hardly any wrestling but it was super entertaining

[@hadiitiniguez2393]

I remember the frisbees he threw out to the fans.

[@scottbrown-vc2lp]

lanny could do things to himself no man could do put it that way!

[@duke40229]

I heard he could blank his own blank if that's what you were talking about ? 😂

[@BradleyVolk3]

This man truly is a genius. He can smoke his own pole. Do you have any idea how many years of study that requires?

[@HepCatJack]

Did Lanny ever use what he called the Ricky Stark gimmick ? I only remember the Leaping Lanny gimmick and the Genius gimmick. What was his Ricky Stark character called ? That name seems to only bring up a current wrestler.

[@lazur1]

Ricki Starr, best known in the 1950s, played up a gay-ballet bit, to the point of throwing little ballet shoes into the audience,.while wrestling rings around bigger stronger opponents.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Starr, not Stark. Sixty, seventy years ago. He wrestled like a ballet dancer, kind of girlish, while embarrassing the heels with his agility.

[@HepCatJack]

@ @lazur1 I looked at a few matches. His ballet technique looks pretty solid to me. Star was a Broadway performer so I doubt that Lanny with his 6 months of ballet training as a kid could have pulled off the ballet moves to this extent. Star did make use of some acrobatic moves which Lanny would have been able to replicate. His behavior was in some way reminiscent to those of Golddust. The crowd were visibly entertained by his antics so while Vince may have rejected the gimmick for Lanny, he may have kept it in the back of his mind for Dustin Rhodes.

[@HepCatJack]

@@daveconleyportfolio5192 Randy bought the rights to the "Gorgeous George" name in the 1990's during his WCW run. Perhaps he intended for Lanny to use it for his Ricky Star gimmick in WCW but the idea was shut down and he ended up having his girlfriend using the name.

[@Collin2199]

@@HepCatJack if I need wrestling info I'm hitting you up, great job thanks

[@granpastreetz]

0:25 It was Rick Rude who said it.

[@lt8499]

I caught a Frisbe from Lanny. RIP genius

[@daveschannel747]

Lanny had more talent than most of the top talent!! I've watched a lot of ICW POFFO matches... Went back and watched his early work.. 2nd Generational wrestler! Trained very well.. Had some amazing matches with Rip Rogers.. Hair vs. Hair match was 📺 gold!! I'm glad Lanny got his time in the spotlight! He would read a clever poem about his opponent during a promo, then come to the ring with another clever promo about the crowd... the town or city he was in... Crafty with words and could get a broomstick over 💯%!

[@vincesmith2499]

Yes.

[@cutekanjii]

Say what you like about Poffo, but his Genius gimmick was quite unique. Or if it had been done before, it wasn't memorable unlike him as the Genius. They haven't really done it since. The only one I can think of that is similar, is Shane Douglas with the Dean Gimmick. I dont think I ever seen an interview where Poffo is asked about Douglas and what he felt about that. If it was a rip off or not and what his thoughts are on why it didn't get over. Or vice versa Douglas's being asked about The Genius.

[@MB-oc1nw]

Rick Rude was the guy that said that to Lanny

[@diggadirt393]

Genius vs Hogan on Saturday Night's Main Event is one of favorite matches. Lanny acts ridiculous. You can't help but laugh . Lanny gone too soon. I think he had a lot more to give in a podcast or voice work for commercials/animation/movies.

[@rickg.6280]

Haters are going to hate.

[@virgiljohnson9880]

Lanny was entertaining

[@twinturbo3461]

Beefcake was Hogan's puppy.

[@bryanglass5818]

At the 6:05 mark, did someone fart?

[@MissterX]

Lanny did.

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

Rick Rude!!

[@alwaysamysteryyes2021]

About four seconds on Brutus.

[@maxpuppy96]

Their dad had some juice too in the business, nepotism is not uncommon in that business

[@tobysgamingworld1550]

I heard Lanny’s hog had its own podcast

[@thomasswafford250]

Lanny may have gotten a break for being Randy's brother, but he was great in the ring. I remember him in the Gulas territory in Chattanooga in the 70s. He had some great moves and I would rather see him that Randy.

[@lazur1]

the"Ricki Starr gimmick" Lanny mentions. might get by a few viewers. He was hyped as an ex-ballet-dancer, & was a solid technical wrestler.Billed as weighing 199 lbs, he might've weighed less than that. Retired '77, most visible late '50s.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

His matches are worth watching. Comedy wrestling used to be a much bigger thing in the U.S.

[@TheImapotato]

@@daveconleyportfolio5192 Best comedy wrestling is old British Catch as catch can. Look up World of Sports matches, they are entertaining as hell

[@tomas5650]

“You change one WORD and bitter becomes better”… ok genius. Apparently you didn’t realize you could change one letter as well.

[@AndreDonDodda-kr9lb]

Me: hi how are sir? Nice to meet you. Lanny:"to a journey through time speaking riddles and rhymes....................................... 5 hours later Me:😴