Hulk Hogan Mourns the Loss of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted May 20th 2011 02:35PM

After news broke that 'Macho Man,' Randy Savage, was killed in a tragic car accident early this morning, his friends, colleagues and fans have taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of the great athlete.

Wrestler and reality show star, Hulk Hogan, was hit especially hard with the news of Savage's passing -- a friend he was just beginning to reconnect with after years of professional and personal conflict.

The pair formed wrestling duo, "Mega Powers," in the late 1980s, before Hogan booted Savage out of a 1989 Royal Rumble. The two wrestling greats squared off once again at WrestleMania V in which Hogan took home the World Title -- decimating any chance for a "Mega Powers" reunion. Adding fuel to their already flammable relationship, it was also rumored that Hogan had an affair with Savage's ex-wife, during their marriage as well as after their divorce.

"I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate," Hogan tweeted.

While behind the wheel of his Jeep Wrangler on Friday morning, Savage suffered a heart attack, causing him to lost control of his vehicle and ultimately collide head-on with a tree.

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

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson also took to Twitter to express his condolences and to celebrate his childhood hero.

"RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage - you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family," Johnson tweeted.

Professional wrestler, John Cena, also chimed in on the loss the wrestling great: "The untimely passing of randy savage is indeed tragic. All true fans of wrestling will mourn this loss. One of the all time greats," he tweeted.

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Macho Man Randy Savage

HOLLYWOOD - FILE: Randy 'Macho Man' Savage (L) and guest arrives at the premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Bolt" held at the El Capitan Theatre on November 17, 2008 in Hollywood, California. According to reports on May 20, 2011, Savage, real name Randy Poffo, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Remembering Randy Savage

LOS ANGELES - FILE: Actor Randy Savage attends the 31st Annual American Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium November 16, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. According to reports on May 20, 2011, Savage, real name Randy Poffo, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Remembering Randy Savage

LOS ANGELES, CA - FILE: Pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage arrives at the premiere of the film "Spider-Man" April 29, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. According to reports on May 20, 2011, Savage, real name Randy Poffo, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Friday 20 May

By arlette

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This is truly sad news. I remember meeting him years ago with his then wife Elizabeth. We hope that he is now in a much better place and he is at peace.

By Rick

THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES! RIP IN PEACE!(OooooYea!)

By Jim Longan

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Randy "The Macho Man" Savage will be greatly missed, he was one of the Greatest Wrestlers in the world! RIP Randy, I really enjoyed watching you wrestle, you were one of my favorites!

By gail

You were always one of my favorites. RIP Randy.

By ellen

wow in the 80's he was the bomb I remember kids crazy for him and Hulk. May he rest in peace.

By martin bosse

randy will be miss thoughts and prayers go to the family

By pearl

Wow....all of the memories that came flooding back of Macho Man. What a legend, what a wrestler. I can see him looking around heaven and God asking him what he thinks. And he smiles and says OOOOOOOOOOhhhh Yeah!!! RIP Randy I'm gonna miss you

By Patty

You will be greatly missed by all those you have touched through the years Randy Savage......R.I.P Your fans love you.

By md4e626

RIP Macho Man! Him and Hulk were the greatest back then...also remember Brutus the Barber Beefcake? Lol. I don't think you can get them like that anymore.

By Mandy

He will be missed by everyone. RIP Randy "MACHO MAN" Savage. OOOOOOOOOYEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

By ed baggett

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drugs like steroids decimate the human body. The circulatory system conks out.

Saturday 21 May

By C'MON, ED .....

Now's not the time to preach, Ed .......

By mikenumnuts

Back in the day when I did watch wrestling, he was one of my favorites. RIP Randy.

By seb50

I met Randy at a marina in St. Pete. He ALWAYS had a big hello and never missed an opportunity to speak with kids and offer autographs. "Snap into a Slim Jim" Randy! You will be missed.

By jbjg24m

one of the best wrestlers of all time, used to watch him every chance he was in the ring, one fantastic and agile wrestlers of all time, will miss him tremendously, R I P Randy

By jose lizette nj philly nyc

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too young late fifties to kick the bucket,so i pray for his family
at this time. TOO YOUNG RANDY SAVAGE WHO DIE WAY TOO YOUNG SAD.RIP
i think he was very HUMBLE as most wrestler are NOT that way so rip sir. we will be missing you just to know HOW he die is a real tragic, so unexpected. he must have had a heart attack b 4 accident maybe. i guess we will know soon enough.RIP your in heaven now to live through your millions of fans,old colleagues of the WWF,along with your family RIP.

By theripper1967

I always actually like Savage over Hogan, he was a great high flyer and more brutal wrestler the hulk had been. You will be missed Randy.

Signed Randy...(Yes that is my real first name)

By franko

loved your profetional approach to kicking but and entertaining america rip our loss randy

By ursini55

I had the great opportunity to have Mr Poffo train at a gym I was managing back in the 80s while he was in the New York area. I refer to him as Mr Poffo because not once during the week that I was with him did he ever revert to his stage persona. He was gracious, helpful and did not turn down anyones hand to shake or paper to sign. A consumate professional and an even better person. for one last time ..... "oooooooooooooooh yeah" we lost a good one!! Peace out my brother.

By invmartyc

I used to see Savage all the time at the high and dry marina he used to have his boat in. He was always very kind and generous to everyone, a real gentleman. Sad to hear that he died so young, but there seems to be some truth in the statement that the good die young. All my best to his family.

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