RIP Macho Man

When I first started watching wrestling as a kid, my dad took me to the video store and we rented Wrestlemania V... the main event was Macho Man Randy Savage VS Hulk Hogan for the Championship with Miss Elizabeth caught in the middle. It was such a great match and storyline that even as a kid I was hooked. Even though Macho was the heel at the time I still really liked him. The "Mega Powers" were my two favourite wrestlers and I will never forget Macho Man. 

I woke up this morning and read the very sad news. Randy was killed in a car accident. It suddenly feels like a piece of my childhood just died. Another one of my heroes and role models is gone, and it seems tragic. Randy was happily remarried and just celebrated his 1 year wedding anniversary with his new wife. And after 10 years of silence, former best friends Hulk and Macho were finally talking again. There were also rumours he would be returning to wrestling, hopefully in Hogan's Impact Wrestling company since Macho and WWE were not on good terms. 

According to sources that I read, Randy was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median through oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a tree. Randy was only 58.

Savage was transported to Largo Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. His wife Lynn was also in the car with Savage but survived with minor injuries. She was transported to a different local hospital, where she was treated. Officials reported that both Randy and Lynn were wearing their seat-belts at the time of the accident, and alcohol was NOT a factor. An investigation into the accident is underway.

Wrestlers Comments:

Hulk Hogan: 
"I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate. 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. We miss him a lot. I feel horrible about the ten years of having no communication. This was a tough one. HH"

Jeff Jarrett:  
"Just got a call w the news. RIP Randy. I met him when I was 11yrs old. He would always teach, correct, encourage, and compliment as my... Career progressed. I have NEVER forgotten the intricacies and attention to detail he taught me over the years. Randy always had a method to His madness. Randy is gone, but will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers are w the entire Poffo family. And, he may be the greatest card player the business has ever seen... When he lost, he was only setting you up to take more money from you!"

The Rock: 
"RIP Randy 'Macho Man' Savage - you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family." 

Kevin Nash: 
"I lost a close friend today. If anybody in heaven is wondering who the cat in the ugly cowboy hat is it's Randy. Love you Bro. Never another"

Mick Foley: 
 "I just heard the sad news about the Macho Man. Randy Savage was one of my favorites performers, and my heart goes out to his loved ones"

Shawn Michaels: 
"@IAmJericho jus txt me the news. We've lost one of the greats!! Our prayers go out to the family & friends of Randy Savage."

RVD: 
"Rest in Peace Macho Man Randy Savage."

Christopher Daniels: 
 "RIP Randy Savage, an inspiration who set the standard! As a fan, watching Randy in Wrestlemania 3,4 and 5 was incredible! True Story: at Turning Point 2004 (AMW-XXX cage match), I asked Randy's permission to drop the elbow of the top of the cage! Randy's reply? 'God bless you, brother, I don't even do the elbow anymore.' And, he gave me a thumbs up after the match as well!"