MY MEMORIES OF LANNY POFFO ... BILL APTER REPORTING
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
- Stunned -- that was the reaction we all heard when we found out that Lanny Poffo had died. He was my dear friend and here are some memories of Lanny I want to share with you.
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All my childhood heros are passing away, No Man is promised Tomorrow!!!!
Rip Lanny you will be missed Dearly Pal
Lanny was a much better man than any of them.
Good evening Bill.. Sorry for your loss. Lanny was special human. He will be missed dearly.
RIP Lanny poffo u can join your brother in heaven now
Your poems were amazing in the ring
Lanny! I still can't believe he's gone! What a lovely person! RIP Lanny
Too bad there was no little Poffos to carry on the Poffo legacy. RIP Genius.
RIP Lanny.
Billy Apner puts it in perspective. With guys like con man Meltzer, we need more of Billy Apner.
I saw all of the Poffos wrestle back in the day in San Angelo, Texas. The Poffos were always wrestling against the Funk Brothers, Ricky Romero, The Super Destroyer, and a young Ted Dibiase! Awesome memories for a little boy that used to stay out late at night (Non-School Nights) with the grown-ups watching the wrestling matches. Heady stuff for sure. R.I.P. Lanny Poffo!
I met Lanny once, in Ocala, at the Funks' wrestling school...he was everything you described...he will be dearly missed.
Put his brother over like a king. RIP
You’re a good man, Bill.
He was never known as a big partier like most of the guys from the '80s. He was never known as a big steroid abuser. He was very active later in his life, doing a lot of different interviews and going to conventions. He seemed like he was doing just fine.
We just never know when we're going to take our last breath
Lanny had been having chest pains off and on the last 3 months of his life. Unfortunately, Lanny believed in herbal treatments rather than going to the hospital over these things. I was fortunate to have some good with Lanny a few months before he passed.
I wish I could have met Lanny. Very interesting and intelligent person. Really like hearing his shoots. Rest in peace. God bless the family. 🙏
this loss stung me for sure.....it's crazy cause he's so active on social media. RIP Lanny, Randy and their Parents..
I remember that voice as much as his gimmick. RIP.
Such a sad day. Such a great guy. God bless the Poffo family.
I can see the pain on your face. RIP Angelo, Lanny, & Macho. Thanks for posting.
Lanny will always be smarter than the average guy, b/c he is THE GENIUS.
Met Lanny at WM (wrestlecon) in 2018 i believe. Had a Macho hoodie and that caught his eye. He signed a few things I had and showed me the hof wwe ring he was wearing that was his bro's (Macho Man). I asked if i can take a pic of it. He said, "Even better... here try this on!". Awesome guy and you could tell he was real genuine with his fans. Always took time to interact and always willing to share stories of him and macho with no hesitation. I always remember him reciting poems and throwing frisbees to the crowd as a kid. Awesome dude! Rest easy my friend...
Exactly Lanny had never smoked a joint or cigarette in his life. When it came to the roids he said he did a couple of test and Decca when he was working with Hogan then he said his balls started to shrink and he quit
Even as I kid, I knew the genius walking to the ring in a graduation outfit was a massive villain. He made a great bad guy. In real Life, Lanny was a nice man. A real good guy.
Thank u Bill, for sharing your memories.
I just started watching him on UA-cam, his interviews and matches. He was a Class Act. In the ring, and out. So sad to hear. Thanks for sharing your memories.
RIP Lanny you can be with your Brother and Father now.
It seems like Bill Apter is close to every wrestler who dies. Bill gels with almost everyone in the business. It's difficult to watch these videos, but it's great to hear Bill's memories of these wrestling legends.
❤❤💫✨🌌rest in power" The Genius" left us too soon.
Love Bill. Loved Lanny
Wow, what a loss, way too young. Health wise, he seemed fine; was living in Ecuador. Always enjoyed the interviews he did, great stories and lots of insights.
R.I.P Lanny You died way too young I grew up watching you and your brother thanks for the memories.
We will miss you, Lanny!
Way too soon,
Was The Genius lost.
Can t outlive time
Or pay the cost.
Of living in glory
From ring to ring.
Good-bye Leaping Lanny,
Rest like a King
Fr: A Long Time Fan .....
Thanks for sharing your experience with Lanny, always appreciate your work Mr. Apter
rip lanny poffo 🙏🏽
RIP Lanny... you're with the Macho Man once again.
Thank you for sharing that interview Bill. So many unexpected losses. 😔
Your a good man Bill. RIP Leaping Lanny. “If my Best is good enough, I’ll give it all I’ve got!”
The Genius needs to be inducted into the WWE hall of Fame. It's only fitting.
Dear all,
I wanted to take a moment to express my sadness over the passing of Lanny Poffo, better known as "Leaping" Lanny and "The Genius" in the wrestling world. Lanny was a beloved and talented wrestler who entertained fans for many years with his in-ring work.
As Leaping Lanny, he was known for his impressive athletic abilities and high-flying moves. He was always a crowd-pleaser, and his signature leapfrog move was a staple of his performances. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him perform in the ring, and his athleticism was truly a joy to behold.
But what made Lanny truly unique was his portrayal of "The Genius," a character that was equal parts entertaining and intelligent. His comedic timing was impeccable, and his promos were always filled with witty puns and clever wordplay. It was a true testament to his creativity and versatility as a performer.
In addition to his in-ring work, Lanny was also known for being one of the most entertaining and intelligent guests on shoot interviews. He was always a captivating storyteller, and his insights into the world of professional wrestling were always insightful and informative. He will truly be missed, but his legacy as one of the greats in the world of professional wrestling will live on.
Rest in peace, Lanny Poffo. Your contributions to the world of professional wrestling will never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Loved Lanny. I always felt like the WWF undervalued him as a performer. By all appearances a great guy and never let the ills of his profession overtake him.
I liked his voice. Really good talker
Wonderful tribute. Still in complete shock as well
Rip Lanny Poffo 🕯
I was A kid in the 70's and Lanny and his father and brother were wrestling in the maritimes..Atlantic Grand Prix wrestling. I met them all and Leaping Lanny was the most popular wrestler here..was for years after he moved on. He was my first favorite wrestler and still was to this very day.. I was shocked to read this.. had to check several sources first.. he was A very nice man and I am glad to have met him. Very sad day.
Lanny Poffo has died. I wish someone who told me had lied. He was rough. He was tough. Leaping Lanny Poffo was loved far and wide. (My tribute to The Genius).
Perfect
Thanks Bill for letting us know, another amazing wrestler gone way too soon 😢. RIP LANNY 🙏, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
RIP to The Genius
RIP
Until I seen this video, I hadn't heard that Lanny had died.
Too young, rip.
The voice you'd never forget
Very sad to hear I always enjoyed hearing him tell stories.
RIP my brother and friend you will be truly missed praying for your family and friends in shock right now
He was awesome got his porm book
Makes me sad…. Can’t watch this.
All the Poffo's are gone now, Shame Randy and Lanny didn't have kids.
Lanny has a daughter
@@BigBadJerryRogers ya but the name died with Lanny
Lanny always said, "Why stand when you could sit, why sit when you can lay down."
I am shocked Lanny died, he seemed so healthy 68 was way too young. He was so healthy and appeared to not have any vices whatsoever and was an anti smoking activist. Too many gone before their time. Lanny never got the credit he deserved because of his brother Randy being top 3 all time. Lanny invented the senton bomb. He was a great poet, innovator, and a spectacular manager. RIP another one from the golden age.
My Condolences Goes Out To Lanny Poffo Family And Friends And Fans And You'll Be Missed. #RIPLannyPoffo #TheGenius #LeapingLanny #LegendsNeverDie
Wow rip the genius👨🎓
He was truly a genius 🙏
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Lanny was a ladies man cause he respected them.
Im not quite 40 and a lot of my mentors/friends have died, as well as many people I briefly knew. Lanny was one. I ended up sorta knowing Mach a little and he was a great human. It's just tearing me to pieces.
No Jerry Jarrett?
Mr. Apter is the ONLY pro wrestling source!
The good ones God recalls early. Not genetics for
Angelo left peacefully in his sleep at 84
Yeah I don't get it, he lived healthier than Randy and his parents had good genetics, would have thought he would make it to his 80s at least
Was it a heart attack
@@donjohn2695 - That's what I heard. Randy had some too though he crashed into a tree.
@@BigBadJerryRogers - He was the poster boy on good habits & health. Lesson to me: Don't skip that CBC - medical 2X/yr for arteries keep collecting as we age. He shoulda lasted longer than dad (84) Randy had an accident.
@@donjohn2695 He took the poison and now he's dead................don't trust the Science.
My only memory is him fighting Hannibal & getting put in a Kamura
Rest in Peace Lanny!! I remember you beat Hulk Hogan by countout!!
No way!!! WTF happened?
??????? lanny was not married
rest in peace...
What about Jay Briscoe??
Sad to say but don't think bill cared. It was sad the Day he died though
He did an interview about him on another channel, I do not remember the name though
@@Thestray187 he probably doesn't even watch *good* wrestling these days...
I hope he gets the respect he deserves. He died in an accident so it wasn't like he was some drug addict or anything