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With a very, very heavy heart, I've been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius.

RIP Lanny pic.twitter.com/4ve4J2HSHT

— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@RealHacksawJim) February 2, 2023

Enjoyed meeting Lanny Poffo and appreciated having him join us back in January 2020! pic.twitter.com/M3IJgDChQ4

— Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) February 2, 2023

Sad to hear of Lanny Poffo's passing. Lanny was a joy to have in the ROH locker room and at the broadcast table in 2019. He was amazed by the athleticism & charisma of today's athletes & complimentary of today's product.

We kept up via text over the years - may he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/LoYmXkDE7x

— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) February 2, 2023

RIP Lanny Poffo. Godspeed my friend. pic.twitter.com/2w0enx0srC

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) February 2, 2023

It has been reported
Lanny Poffo has passed away
I always enjoyed his work in ring & that he had poem for us all#TheGenius pic.twitter.com/Fr6RS6okPN

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 2, 2023

LANNY POFFO MY BROTHER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GIVE NIKOLAI RANDY AND ELIZABETH HUG FOR ME

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 2, 2023

Just heard that Lanny Poffo passed away suddenly this morning. No cause was given. I’ve known Lanny/Randy/Angelo from my 1st year in the business. Great guys, great family. RIP Genius. @WSI_YouTube @SKWrestling_ @RickUcchino @TruHeelSP3

— ????????. ???????????????????? (@DirtyDMantell) February 2, 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear that Leaping Lanny Poffo has passed away at age 68. We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans throughout the world over as the Man known as The Genius and the poet laureate of the WWE rests in peace. Thanks for the memories pic.twitter.com/nChdZP75lu

— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) February 2, 2023

Lanny Poffo. The genius. Man. I am so sorry brother. Love you and Randy more than you ever will know. RIP pic.twitter.com/hAJozrZ5ck

— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) February 2, 2023

We are saddened and disheartened by the news that wrestling legend, “The Genius” Lanny Poffo has passed away.

He made his impact in CCW in-ring, as our first ever color commentator for CCW Alive, and most importantly as a teacher and a friend.

You are loved Lanny. RIP ?? pic.twitter.com/sHO9194L0Q

— Coastal Championship Wrestling (@CCWAliveTV) February 2, 2023

Beyond gutted to hear of the passing of Lanny Poffo. Was such a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to talk to. Rest in Peace! #TheGenius pic.twitter.com/Y3kTFdonlN

— ??Rodriguez ?????????????????? (@RRWWE) February 2, 2023

Rest in paradise, Lanny Poffo. So many great memories. We lost a genius today.

The wrestling world mourns. https://t.co/yoG5Z8rx3k

— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) February 2, 2023

When we celebrated Classic Superstars 2003-2009, I couldn’t imagine how many we’d lose so soon.

Every legend was appreciative to be remembered, celebrated in figure form. Prior to CS, no alumni line.

Maybe nobody more appreciative than The Genius Lanny Poffo.?? Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/AW7U0WXQag

— Jeremy Padawer (@JeremyCom) February 2, 2023

RIP to my friend Lanny Poffo. Read this for a small peak in to the type of man Lanny was. ????https://t.co/Bcocl0EZ6O

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) February 2, 2023

Just heard of the passing of my wrestling hall of fame brother "The Genius" Lanny Poffo. My heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences, and love are with his family. Love and respect always brother RIP #LannyPoffo pic.twitter.com/IEKR2tI2ft

— (Papa Stro Maestro) Rob Kellum (@thestro) February 2, 2023

The entire #MCWProWrestling family would like to sends it thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the legendary “Leaping” Lanny Poffo. pic.twitter.com/0cCS38Ya5Z

— MCW Pro Wrestling (@MCWWrestling) February 2, 2023

I’m very sorry to hear the passing of Lanny Poffo! Great guy and friend! Prayers for his family, friends and fans! pic.twitter.com/KlsVrA88LK

— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) February 2, 2023

The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear about the passing of Lanny Poffo. Our thoughts are with his friends, family and fans. pic.twitter.com/xjNEAuILBR

— NWA (@nwa) February 2, 2023

Lanny Poffo doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his innovation in between the ropes. A tremendous athlete who was ahead of his time and in the Golden Era of Wrestling became an unforgettable character as “The Genius.”

God Speed to the Poffo Family. #RIPLANNYPOFFO https://t.co/c2u0EmoX6c

— Skizzyler (@TheJohnSkyler) February 2, 2023

My good friend Lanny Poffo passed away .. I had more matches with him than anyone else in the business in my career .. He was so health conscious … Lanny , Randy , Angelo , and Judy basically taught me the wrestling business.. He will definitely b missed.. May he rest in peace???????? pic.twitter.com/pMlD0tBE1l

— Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) February 2, 2023

Really sorry to hear about the death of Lanny Poffo. He was really nice to me in our interactions, had a fun personality and loved his family very much. This is from 2018 at Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie. pic.twitter.com/31i7fWOyFu

— Phil Strum (@UnderTheRing) February 2, 2023

Everyone at cafe de rene is devastated at the news that Lanny poffo has passed away, René and lannys family have been friends for years, and it's tragic hearing this ,
We send our condolences to lannys family and friends .#riplanny #ripgenius pic.twitter.com/ifT7R47V3e

— Café De René With René Duprée (@Cafederene) February 2, 2023

Just heard Lanny Poffo passed away. I got to meet him once and he watched my match. He was so sweet and I’ll never forget his reaction to my match

Rest In Power Lanny ??

— Sassy Stephie (@SassyStephie) February 2, 2023

AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Lanny Poffo. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/uUWPWT6LIV

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 2, 2023

Godspeed, Lanny Poffo and Kenny Jay. I’m grateful that I had the pleasure of encountering both of you gentlemen along my journey, and that you were both nothing but kind and professional, positive and full of thoughtful guidance. Rest well, sirs. And thank you forever. ????

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) February 2, 2023

RIP to Lanny Poffo, always an incredible nice man when he was at ROH. Watched every match, gave advice and was overall a sweetheart.

— ????????‍?? Detective Cheeseburger ????????‍?? (@CheeseburgerROH) February 2, 2023

I once participated in a celebrity golf tournament w/ Lanny Poffo and by the end of the day I remember saying to myself… “This guy gets it.”

RIP Lanny Poffo

— Mr. Stone (@MrStoneWWE) February 2, 2023

16 year old me ended up catching a frisbee with a hand-written poem on it. It was thrown into the Boston Garden crowd by “Leaping” Lanny Poffo. In 2018, I met Lanny and asked him to sign it. That frisbee proudly hangs on the wall in my office to this day. RIP, Lanny Poffo. ???????? pic.twitter.com/Py7v8eHxxl

— Rich Palladino (@RichPalladino) February 2, 2023

Awww man. What a great guy! I had the pleasure of doing a movie with Lanny called "Curse Of The Wolf" and he was such a pleasure to be around. Rest In Peace Lanny Poffo!! https://t.co/4DJ5jGW0Nc

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) February 2, 2023

We at Ringside Collectibles are saddened to learn about the passing of “The Genius” Lanny Poffo. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans ???? pic.twitter.com/ZJm28KpvD1

— Ringside Collectibles (@RingsideC) February 2, 2023

Much like his brother, he had one of the most unique voices in the history of wrestling and could get an entire arena to boo him with his insulting poems. My wrestling fandom in childhood was better because of The Genius. RIP Lanny Poffo ?? https://t.co/miMnYSWPBQ

— Jonny Loquasto (@JQuasto) February 2, 2023

Lanny Poffo was the first wrestler I met as a child. He was scheduled to be a big part of my @80sWrestlingCon this year, accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award for Randy Savage. He was so excited for it. I just had him at @ISPWWrestling and @TheWCStore as well. RIP Lanny ?????????? pic.twitter.com/CJIWBJ7bYU

— Tommy Fierro (@TommyFierro_) February 2, 2023

I can’t even describe how incredible it was watching The Genius beat Hulk Hogan by count-out on SNME. Brock beating Taker level of “Holy Shit” for me as a teenager.

His interplay with Howard Finkel in those pre match poems was sheer perfection too. Thank you and RIP Lanny Poffo https://t.co/nraSJ82x9M

— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) February 2, 2023

RIP, Lanny Poffo ???? pic.twitter.com/GbtWkvzkJH

— Pro Wrestling Stories (@pws_official) February 2, 2023