It's truly difficult to envision a wrestler more memorable or larger than life than Andre the Giant. Here are some incredible lesser-known stories from those who knew him best!
Difficulty Getting Around in Japan"I’d have to go out and hail the cabs because when they were driving by, if they saw Andre, they’d just speed up and keep going!"
Bobby Heenan Tells an Andre the Giant Drinking Story"We got on the plane one morning in Chicago, going to Omaha. Andre liked to have a few [drinks] in the morning…like four or five triples."
Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Memories from Working with Andre the Giant on "Conan the Barbarian""He picked me up – and then, of course, Wilt joined in, ‘Oh yeah, I wanted to pay."
From tales of incredible strength to legendary drinking sessions and even clearing out elevators with his unique talents in Japan, friends recount their most unforgettable stories of "The Eighth Wonder of the World," Andre the Giant!