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Macho Man Biopic in Development by Kenan Thompson

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kenan Thompson's Artists for Artists is developing a Macho biopic about Randy 'Macho Man' Savage.
Screenwriters are Lanny Poffo (Savage's brother; died 2023) and Eric Shapiro.
Randy Mario Poffo, Savage's birth name, was a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
No release date has been announced.
No WWE involvement is indicated as the project joins a rising trend in wrestling biopics.

History

Historical Context

Randy "Macho Man" Savage, a prominent figure in professional wrestling, won his second WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 1991, marking a significant moment in his career. His legacy continues as his brother Lanny Poffo co-writes a biopic reflecting the rising trend of wrestling narratives in media, following successful films like "The Wrestler" (2008) and "Fighting with My Family" (2019).

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Story summary

Kenan Thompson's Artists for Artists is developing a Macho biopic about Randy 'Macho Man' Savage.
Screenwriters are Lanny Poffo (Savage's brother; died 2023) and Eric Shapiro.
Randy Mario Poffo, Savage's birth name, was a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
No release date has been announced.
No WWE involvement is indicated as the project joins a rising trend in wrestling biopics.

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