Kayfabe Rewind: Andre The Giant

Kayfabe Rewind? returns in as *ahem* large a way as possible.  The subject towered over virtually everyone else in the history of professional wrestling, not only physically but in terms of star power.  He was like something out of a fairy tale-and I don't mean The Princess Bride, although we'll discuss that. :)

Even non-wrestling fans are going to want to listen to this one.  Tune in for our much-anticipated tribute!

The unforgettable story of everyone’s favorite giant—and a life cut short—wrestler and actor Andre the Giant.

At seven-foot-five, four hundred and fifty pounds, André the Giant was a living, breathing legend—a behemoth taking on all comers. Billed as “the Eighth Wonder of the World,” he was the greatest attraction in sports entertainment and one of the most famous athletes in the world.

André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the story of how his enormous charisma and undeniable presence aided World Wrestling Federation's explosive rise to the forefront of popular culture. André's battles with such rivals as Ernie Ladd, Killer Khan, Big John Studd, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and Randy “Macho Man” Savage are certifiable classics, while his epic WrestleMania III match with Hulk Hogan—before 93,000—still holds the record for largest attendance.

Outside the ring, André Roussimoff was equally formidable—his voluminous appetite for life is the stuff of legends. Moreover, André was among the first wrestlers to cross over into pop superstardom with roles in such television series as The Six Million Dollar Man and films like The Princess Bride.

 Join Aditya Putcha? Wednesday July 1st as we hop into that DeLorean and go back in time!