WWE History Vol. 10: Bring on the big guys

#10 Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant

Real Name: Andre Roussimoff

Active years: 1966-1992

Height and Weight: 7' 4" 520 lbs (Billed at his legit height and weight..)

Signature Move: Scoop Slam, Tombstone piledriver

Andre the Giant was born with Acromegaly, a condition which caused him to grow unimpeded to well over seven feet tall. He performed well in school, but dropped out in the eighth grade to become a farm laborer and support his family. He was discovered by wrestling scouts and soon became a 'lumberjack' character in his native France.

Eventually known as Andre the Giant, he would wrestle all over the world, but became especially well loved in Japan and the USA. When he joined the WWE in 1982, he was probably the most famous pro wrestler on the planet, having also appeared in film and television roles.

Andre's most famous feud in WWE was against Hulk Hogan, with whom he main evented Wrestlemania III. Despite his massive size and appeal, Andre only held the WWE world title once, and that was for less than a minute before he 'surrendered' the belt to Ted Dibiase.

Andre was forced to retire due to health concerns, but is remembered as the most famous and popular 'big man' wrestler to ever compete. He was the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame when it was conceived, and rightfully so.

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