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First Teaser For The Andre the Giant Documentary Is Out And Fans Can't Handle It

By Maya
HBO has just released the first teaser for its widely-anticipated documentary about André the Giant.The late actor and wrestler has been an icon in the western-hemisphere since the 1980s, and we won't be forgetting about him anytime soon.WWEWhile we already know several surprising facts about André, we're sure there's plenty of more insights the documentary will have in store for us.Born André René Roussimoff, he was nicknamed "The Eighth Wonder Of The World" and the "Gentle Giant," by many of his beloved fans, as he stood at 7'4 feet tall. His large stature was a result of

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10 Facts About Andre The Giant That Prove There's A Lot We Don't Know About Him

By Tanya
André the Giant was a staple in the wrestling world for the majority of the 80s. He not only was a huge wrestling star, but he also managed to become a movie star thanks to his role in The Princess Bride. But how did the "Gentle Giant" get his start in wrestling? Let's see how much you really know about the man who was around for so much of your childhood. 1. Where did it all start? WikipediaAndré the Giant was actually born André René Roussimoff in a small town in France. He had four siblings, but none of them
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