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WWF Legends - Where Are They Now?
WWF Legends - Where Are They Now? André The Giant
WWF Legends - Where Are They Now?
André The Giant

Real Name: André René Roussimoff

Gimmick: Immense size (claimed as 7’4").

Signature Moves: Bear hug, big boot, body slam.

André René Roussimoff Where Are They Now?: Roussimoff joined the WWF as a 'face' way back in 1973, before throwing in his hero credentials and turning to the dark side in the late eighties. A big lad, Rousimoff was one of wrestling’s most popular characters but suffered near constant pain from the strain of his immense physique, later having to wear a back brace under his costume and spend much of his time off-camera in a wheelchair. When not stamping on people's heads, André found the time to provide a memorable turn as rhyming giant Fezzik in The Princess Bride and an utterly unrecognisable one as the demon Dagoth at the climax of Conan The Destroyer. Sadly, this biggest of big men died of heart failure in 1993.

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RE: Not a bad article
L: surveyofsociety The WWF is a wildlife charity. they are talking about stars from before the company was rebranded. ... Read More

DJ Satan About me

14:06, 09 March 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Not a bad article
The WWF is a wildlife charity. ... Read More

surveyofsociety About me

11:24, 09 March 2009 | Report This Post
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L: willow1984 Very bad article that diverts much respect from deserving old time wreslters and gives next to no respect to the sadly deceased old timers. Theres a million and one facts and stories to be told about the majority of the wrestlers (im never gonna say entertainers!!!) in question that empire chooses to ignore and attempt to sum up in half arsed comical way. Its a shame because they obviously have a fondness for "The Wrestler" movie and even attempt to suggest they understand th... Read More

bronco3114 About me

15:02, 13 January 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Not a bad article
Have to agree with what you said there and will happily take back what I earlier said about Benoit. That was one of Wrestling's darkest hours and he wouldn't deserve it. Now that I think about it - Benoit wasn't even part of that era of wrestling. I think at the time I was just thinking about other fallen superstars due to reading about the likes of Hawk, Mr. Perfect and the Texas Tornado etc. ... Read More

CIRVIRUS64 About me

22:24, 09 January 2009 | Report This Post
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What about Diamond Dallas Page? He's into acting now, done a few horror films. The Devil's Rejects, Hood of Horror but most notably Driftwood (by 2001 Maniacs' Tim Sullivan) which he was actually quite good in. Good read all the same if a bit bare on the details of some of the wrestlers.  ... Read More

NunianVonFuch About me

16:32, 09 January 2009 | Report This Post
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L: bigmurds what ever happened to the bushwhackers? they were mental. ... Read More

grucl About me

09:09, 09 January 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Who researched this?
L: MartyMcfry You need to have a word with the guy that researched the 'information' in this article. I gave up reading at hilbilly Jim due to amount of errors, the most ridiculous being about Bret Hart, who has said time and time again that not only will he never return to wrestling but that he is actually physically unable to due to the 2 strokes he has had in the last 5 years. Poor read in all, I expect better from Empire. it harsh, seems like a bit of a moot point to get s... Read More

adambatman82 About me

03:01, 09 January 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Great List, But Missing Some Big Names
good article, only major ommissons were sgt slaughter, ric flair and my favourite the superfly jimmy snuka! But you cant please everyone of you'd be here all night! Pity many of them are deceased now, but it just shows that they should have trained properly and not just taken shitloads of steroids. Great entertainment thou and i'm thinking of getting all the wrestlemanias on dvd now to relive some of the great moments! Best tournament ever thou was the Royale Rumble wicked stuff!!! ... Read More

jedi_theforce About me

18:02, 08 January 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Dnagerous Carreer choice
L: DJ Satan L: Shaun_Cowley08 Not a great advertisement if anyone is considering a career in wrestling. Fake or not the life expectancy is not good. people don't realise the amount of work these performers put into it. They're not just performing once a week in front of TV fans but are on the road performing about 300 shows a year. That takes a serious psychological and physical toll. sp; Yeah I agree totally, just an observation I do enjoy watching it, it is pure entertainm... Read More

JonathanMardukas About me

17:02, 08 January 2009 | Report This Post
RE: Dnagerous Carreer choice
L: Shaun_Cowley08 Not a great advertisement if anyone is considering a career in wrestling. Fake or not the life expectancy is not good. people don't realise the amount of work these performers put into it. They're not just performing once a week in front of TV fans but are on the road performing about 300 shows a year. That takes a serious psychological and physical toll. ... Read More

DJ Satan About me

16:54, 08 January 2009 | Report This Post
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what ever happened to the bushwhackers? they were mental. ... Read More

bigmurds About me

16:41, 08 January 2009 | Report This Post
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Warrior made a one night only 'comeback' last year.  I think it was in Barcelona, against Orlando Jordan.  Awful match, the crowd were dull as dishwater.  Warrior updated his website with his training leading up to the match etc.  Very slow, predictbale.. .a real shame, there was no pop when he came out. ... Read More

Drone About me

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