WWE History Vol. 3: The Kings of Wrestling

The Fourth King: Macho King Randy Savage

Randy Savage as the King of Wrestling.

Randy Poffo, better known to fans as the beloved Macho Man Randy Savage, was originally a pro baseball player in the minor leagues. His batting practice technique consisted of hitting a suspended truck tire, which proved to be so effective it's still used today in the MLB by some coaches.

After a shoulder injury derailed his major league dreams, Savage turned to wrestling. He had a stellar career already before joining WWE. At WrestleMania III, he put on a star-making performance against Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat. The match was so good Savage was hand-picked to be Hulk Hogan's successor as WWE Champion.

Once Savage's reign as champion was over, he was still a fixture in the WWE. He entered into a feud with King Hacksaw, and wound up winning the crown.

Savage changed his name to the Macho King, and dubbed his valet Sensational Sherri the Queen. The duo ran roughshod over the babyfaces of WWE's classic era, including a notable feud against Dusty Rhodes.

The Macho King has a unique distinction in that he never officially lost his crown. Rather, after costing the Ultimate Warrior his title, he was forced into a retirement match, which he lost.