10 Weird Ways We Remember Legendary Wrestlers
6. Lanny Poffo: Erm, Gifted
Not a legend between the ropes, but an - ahem - Genius orator, Lanny Poffo nonetheless wasn't a mere mouthpiece. A riot of a midcard character heel, he made the boring brilliant for a brief time - specifically his hilarious bump to Brutus Beefcake's atomic drop at Royal Rumble 1990. Nobody thinks of that bump, or the florid, articulate promos that riled up WWF audiences.
No: Poffo is remembered as the wrestler who sucked his own c*ck, an ability that probably came in handy when WCW paid him to sit at home for years without working a single match.
Almost defined by this apocryphal act of self-abuse, Poffo belatedly admitted to it in various shoot interviews years later. Asked by Sean Oliver whether this was accomplished through being "limber" or "large", Poffo replied "both". Justifying the act with a practised, steely focus, Poffo maintained (without being questioned) that it is only illegal if conducted in a children's playground. Not wishing to let this fascinating subject drop, Oliver pressed Poffo for further details. "When did you discover this gift?"
"When I was nine years old," Poffo replied.
With that thing flying around the Savage household, it's perhaps little wonder brother Randy suffered from self-esteem issues.