Angelo Poffo

Angelo Poffo
Poffo in 1955
Personal information
BornAngelo John Poffo
(1925-04-10)April 10, 1925
DiedMarch 4, 2010(2010-03-04) (aged 84)
EducationDePaul University
Spouse
Judith Sverdlin
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(m. 1949)​
ChildrenRandy Savage
Lanny Poffo
Miss Elizabeth (former daughter-in-law)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Angelo Poffo
The Carpet Bagger
Masked Miser
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Billed fromChicago, Illinois
Trained byKarl Pojello
Debut1948
Retired1991
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Navy
Rank
Pharmacist's mate
UnitNaval Base San Diego
Conflicts
World War II

Angelo John Poffo (April 10, 1925 – March 4, 2010) was an American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter. He ran International Championship Wrestling for a number of years, holding cards in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. He is the father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The Genius" Lanny Poffo and the father-in-law of Miss Elizabeth.