It's not what was included in WWE's new release "Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story" that makes it so interesting, it's what was left out. The DVD is the definitive look at where exactly the relationship between Randy Savage and WWE stands in 2014 (and yes, Savage has an on-going relationship with WWE, particularly the McMahon family, despite his death from a heart attack at age 57 in 2011.)

Let's start with the question that's been on the mind of wrestling fans since the WWE Hall of Fame became part of WrestleMania weekend all those years ago: Why isn't Randy Savage in the WWE Hall of Fame?

He's clearly as qualified to be in as any sports entertainer this side of...

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