In previously unaired audio from his “Dark Side of the Ring” interview, the late Lanny Poffo offered a unique perspective on the development of his brother Randy Savage’s instantly recognizable voice. Speaking on the “Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard” podcast, Poffo addressed the question directly when asked by producer Evan Husney if Randy always had that quintessential sound.
Poffo stated bluntly in the archival audio: “No, he didn’t always have that voice. He kind of, I think it came from marijuana and yelling. Because it kind of got worse as time went on.”
This candid attribution of the iconic gravelly tone to recreational habits and vocal strain provides a stark contrast to other theories about the Macho Man’s delivery. It adds a layer of unexpected, everyday reality to one of the most famous voices in wrestling history, as remembered by his closest relative.
Podcast co-host Evan Husney added another surprising insight shared by Lanny off-camera regarding Randy’s tastes: “You know what Randy’s favorite television series was?… Randy’s favorite show was the Trailer Park Boys… And he just loved Bubbles.”
These revelations from Lanny Poffo, shared via the “Unheard” podcast using archival “Dark Side” footage, offer intriguing, personal details about the man behind the Macho Madness persona.
This unaired audio originally recorded for “Dark Side of the Ring” was presented for the first time on the “Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard” podcast.
