Exclusive: 5 Epic Fan Moments with Andre the Giant!

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No other wrestler or entertainer in the squared circle has historically garnered as much attention as André Roussimof, universally known as The Eighth Wonder of the World: André the Giant. Learn more

"The sight of standing in front of a 7’4", 400 lbs giant of a man is something I will remember until my last day."

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"I will never forget the handshake; his hand was GINORMOUS."

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"That little kid that was in tears, André the Giant made his day…"

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"...He put his left hand on my right shoulder right after I took his picture. His hand covered it, and I would’ve been crippled if he’d decided to really squeeze hard."

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"André was nice, in a bit of a hurry. No time to say hello or anything like that, but he gave me a head nod and acknowledged me."

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