Lanny Poffo / The Genius

Known as: Lanny Poffo, The Genius
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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 Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Lanny Mark Poffo
  • Ring Names
    • Lanny Poffo ( June 12, 1993 - February 2, 2023)
    • 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 Nationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth Place Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Downers Grove, Illinois
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Nicknames Leaping

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler ( January 29, 2005 - February 2, 2023)
    • Wrestler ( January 5, 1974 - July 26, 1998)
    • Manager ( March 18, 1989 - December 31, 1992)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW January 1, 1995 December 31, 1999
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF May 1, 1994 June 11, 1994
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 17, 1985 December 31, 1992
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA, Gulf Athletic ClubGAC November 4, 1983 May 25, 1984
    Promotion International Championship WrestlingICW KY June 23, 1979 January 12, 1984
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW June 18, 1983 December 31, 1983
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA November 28, 1974 March 3, 1979
    Promotion NWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICA August 3, 1977 April 29, 1978
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP July 6, 1976 July 29, 1977
    Promotion Gulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCW January 13, 1976 February 17, 1976
    Promotion NWA Western States SportsNWA WSS October 2, 1975 December 19, 1975

  • Images History

    Mar 2015
    Mar 2015
    Jan 2000
    Jan 2000
    Jan 1995
    Jan 1995
    Mar 1989
    Mar 1989
    Jun 1985
    Jun 1985
    Jan 1974
    Jan 1974

  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Tweener January 1, 1993 February 2, 2023
    Heel March 18, 1989 December 31, 1992
    Face January 5, 1974 March 17, 1989

  • Finishers

    • Honor Roll - Senton Bomb ( January 5, 1974 - February 2, 2023)
    • Moonsault ( January 5, 1974 - February 2, 2023)
    • Topé con Hilo ( January 5, 1974 - February 2, 2023)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Theme of Exodus" by Ernest Gold - Single ( September 1, 1989 - October 31, 1989)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • 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

Teams & Relations

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