‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, flamboyant pro-wrestler, dead at 58

'Macho Man' Randy Savage suffered an apparent heart attack and crashed his Jeep Wrangler into a tree yesterday morning at Pinellas County in Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol announced.

A possible "medical event" is being considered through an autopsy and a heart attack has not been ruled out. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage (legal name Randy Mario Poffo) was with his wife Barbara when the accident happened. She is reportedly in stable condition recuperating from minor injuries.

A statement from the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said "Poffo will be greatly missed by WWE and his fans."

'Macho Man' Randy Savage was known for his flamboyant costumes and his famous catchphrase "Oooh Yeah!" He reached the peak of his popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), where he battled Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat and other pro-wrestling greats.

He won the WWF title by beating Ted DiBiase at Wrestlemania in 1988. Later, he joined World Championship Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action. His last appearance in the ring was in 2004.

'Macho Man' Randy Savage was one of the main attractions in that great era of professional wrestling. His then companion and wife Elizabeth Hulette was just as famous accompanying him on ringside and television interviews when he showcased his style and raspy voice. He used it to great effect as an endorser for Slim Jim with the memorable phrase "Snap into a Slim Jim!"

"He had so much life in his eyes and in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him," Hulk Hogan said.

Unknown to many, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage played minor league baseball before concentrating full-time on his wrestling career which brought him fame.