Randy “Macho Man” Savage, pro wrestler and spokesman for Slim Jim beef jerky, died today at 58 in Florida in a car accident. The Florida Highway Patrol said that Savage was driving a Jeep Wrangler that jumped the median and crashed into a tree. Authorities say he had had a “medical event” that caused the accident but that an autopsy would need to be performed in order to find out specifics. Savage’s wife was in the car but escaped with minor injuries.
Savage was under contract with the WWE from 1985 to 1993 and held multiple wrestling championships and awards. Always a fan favorite, Savage nonetheless has been denied membership in the prestigious WWE Hall of Fame due to the treachery of Mr. Vince McMahon.
Rest in peace, Macho Man!
