Size matters: 10 of wrestling's best big men

Andre and Big John Studd
Andre and Big John Studd

#1 Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant
Andre the Giant

The biggest man in wrestling history also had the biggest heart. Andre was known for his warm, engaging personality and was one of the best 'ribbers' in the business, meaning he liked to pull practical jokes on his fellow wrestlers. He once replaced all the paint remover in an arena with water so Rowdy Roddy Piper would have to wear his bizarre body paint home.

Andre was larger than life in more ways than just the wrestling ring. He once drank over a hundred beers in one sitting, then ordered wine with his dinner! Allegedly, Andre needed a fifth of scotch to feel a 'good buzz, bossman.'

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Hulk Hogan recounts stories of Andre taking him out to eat...as in staying at a restaurant ALL DAY, and eating breakfast, lunch, and then dinner with only a few bathroom breaks in between. Andre had one of the shortest WWE title reigns in history, where he 'surrendered' the belt to Ted DiBiase after taking if off of Hulk Hogan.

No conversation about wrestling's big men would be complete without Andre, which is why he is at the top of this list. Here he is capturing his only world title from Hulk Hogan in 1988.

Ten of the biggest men in wrestling; ten undeniable icons. Who do you think was the best big man? Leave your comments below!

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