The greatest faces in WWE history – No. 8

Macho Man Randy Savage

Savage won the King of the Ring tournament again in ’89, and dubbed himself as “The Macho King”. Savage would later get into a feud with Warrior, leading to a ‘loser must retire’ match which Savage lost. Post match, Savage was attacked by Sherri, but Elizabeth came to his rescue, thus getting back with Savage.

Savage became an on – air personality, being involved in the ‘Match made in Heaven’ segment at SummerSlam ’91. Savage came out of retirement and got into a feud with Jake Roberts, and then with Ric Flair for the WWF championship. Savage defeated Flair to become the new WWF champion, but dropped the title back to Flair after a few months.

Savage would then become a color commentator for the rest of his tenure in the WWF, and then signed with WCW. Savage traded the world title with his old nemesis, Ric Flair before leaving the organization. Savage would later return and win the world title on a couple of occasions, while also being one of the members facing the Outsiders during the infamous Bash at the Beach ’96.

Savage would then join the New World Order, and was involved in mediocre feuds, getting lost in the shuffle. Randy Savage left the WCW for good in 2000.

There are very few people in the business who are remembered long after they retire, and Randy Savage is one of them. Unfortunately, Savage passed away in 2011, and since then, the fans and critics alike have remembered Savage for the outstanding performer that he was. Savage was one of a kind character, bringing excitement to the WWF at a time when it was needed the most. For all the fans who were fortunate enough to watch Savage, the “Oooh Yeaaahh” will continue to ring in our ears for a long time to come.

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