Wrestling Legends Shoot on Andre the Giant for 1 HOUR | WSI Wrestling Shoot Interviews Compilation

[@israelmathes6268]

I was around 5 years old I was with my dad and mom at the Atlanta airport and I saw Andre walking through I ran up to him and hugged his leg he then picked me up in one hand a places me on his shoulder and carried me to my parents. He was so nice to me.

[@masonmalone4853]

That's a Kool story I got an autograph from him I thought was Kool lol !

[@inuYasha81085]

If this is true that's pretty damn cool

[@israelmathes6268]

@@dion2261 it was 1985 so no one had phones and very few people carried cameras.

[@reallyannoyingguyrighthere]

@@dion2261 even if he had 12 Photographs, he wouldn’t be able to show you on you tube comment section.

[@reallyannoyingguyrighthere]

@@dion2261 too*

[@borobinson7005]

Referee Tim White was Andre's handler towards the end of his life tim would do anything to make sure boss was comfortable

[@darrylwoodbury]

Andre was really a mountain of a man. I had the opportunity to see him up close when I was a kid. He was really nice as well. He became my favorite wrestler and is still my personal favorite wrestler of all time.

[@HenryT316]

Andre is one of those dudes that you can just listen to stories about for hours

[@schoolnyc]

Those were the glory days of wrestling, no one out there now even comes close to the old timers.

[@Turnheadcough]

Definitely not true

[@schoolnyc]

@@Turnheadcough I believe 49 out of 40 would agree with me

[@stevesutliff1004]

I saw Andre when I was 8 or 9,unless you ever saw him in person, especially when he was in his prime you just don't get these stories.he was just massive.

[@Bund___Germs_Bund]

"He was as big as Hulk Hogan in his prime back then." Andre was way bigger than hulk hogan. Way bigger.

[@poppycock31185]

Yeah definitely. And Hogan must've been legit 6'7/6'8 in his prime so Andre truly was gigantic. Not just tall but thick too. A phenomenon.

[@Bund___Germs_Bund]

@@poppycock31185 Yeah he was like wrestling a bear lol

[@Chalor.]

Hogan was never, EVER more than 6'5". Probably clocks in at 6'1" at best now.

[@Elvis2TheMax]

He was referring to his popularity, not his height!

[@throwball2248]

I was 13 at the Denver auditorium I was about 4'3" and Andre walked past me and his head was huge and his hand were massive I just stood there in awe ,then after the match he was in Reece's coffee shop in a horse shoe booth with two tables pushed together and he had 10 -15 plates of food he was eating. Rip giant

[@seyvend]

Andre was in pain for much of his life, that must’ve been the main reason why he drank so much

[@WSI]

Dutch Mantell: 00:00 Jim Brunzell: 02:51 Jacques Rougeau: 07:30 Ricky Morton: 17:39 Dr Tom Prichard: 18:53 Lanny Poffo: 19:55 Don Muraco: 26:18 Gerald Brisco: 32:52 Adrian Street: 33:40 Tommy Rich: 36:40 Jimmy Valiant: 45:53 Ron Shaw: 50:00 Brooklyn Brawler: 53:55 Dutch Mantell: 56:29

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Its about time someone spoke the truth about Andre's height 6'11" . I get told I am wrong about that often . Adrian Street sets it straight .

[@tedbundywastheultimatechad8400]

​@@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 - Andre was taller than that.

[@kmfiz]

@@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 That old man’s word, he can’t recall other details? Well in context, Andre was younger in those days in Canada wrestling as Jean Ferrier in late 60’s. He had continuous HGH pumping through his veins due to his acromegaly. It’s not out of the question he grew taller than 6’11. Vince said in a candid interview, he didn’t know if he ever reached 7’4, but that he was over 7’.

[@jtharris208]

The Mountie met him when he was 6? That would have made the giant 14

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

My mother in law worked at a McDonald's just outside of wheeling wv in the early 80's and she is tiny woman, nand back the she was 4 ft 11 inches and under a 100 lbs and in walks Andrea he ordered 20 cheeseburgers she was so nervous she only rang up 2 but Andrea the gentle giant just thank her and ordered 18 more

[@chadmatheny51]

Damn... Leaping Lanny Poffo too? It's been years since I've seen Macho Man's brother.

[@poppycock31185]

I can only imagine how phenomenal a sight Andre would have been in real life. I was fortunate enough to have gone to WWF Insurrextion 2001 and sneaking down to the front seats next to the aisle as Big Show came out. I will never forget how enormous he looked and even though I knew he was a giant it was not until I saw him in real life that I realised just how larger than life he was.

[@space_dogg]

The Giant/Big Show, is not that good of a giant as Andre. Andre really looked like a giant, had bigger limbs, and his face looked like a giant from a fairytale too

[@kmfiz]

@@space_dogg They both had the same condition…acromegaly. Paul Wight had the operation to stop it, Andre didn’t.

[@jamiepreston1490]

He sure made his mark on the 🌎!!

[@StevosNetwork]

Remembering Andre today! 🙏 thanks for uploading 👍

[@jamesdavis3963]

So much love and respect for the legendary gentle giant 🙏💪💯😎🍻

[@Frankybroadcast]

Greatest Wrestling Legend of All Time

[@mikejejenich7116]

I was at the pipers pit. When andre turned heel…… ripped hogans shirt off. Challenged him to wrestle mania 3 match…., it was at the old brenndan byrne arena in nj……. Andre in person. Was. Gigantic.

[@richardstetson8221]

My uncle is 50 he said when he was 7 years old my mother was 20 and she took him to a wrestling event at the Providence Civic Center he said he saw Andre and started crying cuz he was so scary looking in person I guess especially to a 7 year old

[@NICARAGUANPHENOM]

It's awesome to hear how great Andre was. RIP Legend

[@russellcampbell3500]

I never got to see Andre even though he was around when I started watching in 84 but I really loved him and the brain together and just wish I had Gott to see him live. Mr. Rougeau you were a great worker also and another Canadian hero of mine. Thank you for these vids

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

Thank you so much for this Andre compilation.....it really made my day.....thank you

[@RONIN2025]

Jacque looks like he could be related to Gordie Howe. Luv DETROIT 🏭🇺🇸

[@onad-6351]

That Tommy wildfire Rich interview was the best one. I guarantee it, i stand by it! Lol

[@MM-ig1iv]

6'11? hell no! he was taller than Hogan back then when Hogan was 6'7 I'd say he was 7'4 but you gotta remember he just grew and grew up till the end. He was amazing

[@zombiefulci3301]

Andre was a true giant so he could expand and shrink 4-5" not like a normal person. He was easily 7'2-4" but could shrink to 6'11" when he didn't get enough rest

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

His passport in 1977 said he was 7 foot 1 inch. Stands to reason he was probably a couple inches shorter by the time he died , because he had major spinal compression issues from acromegaly. In the photo with Wilt Chamberlain on the set of Conan the Barbarian, ( early 80s) he appeared to be almost as tall as Wilt, who I believe was 7 foot 1 or 2 inches

[@neilbowman573]

They have pictures of him next to Wilt. He looks taller than Wilt....they always listed him as 7'4" but I'd say 7'2" was accurate.

[@kmfiz]

That old wrestler was talking about the early days in Canada when Andre was wrestling as Jean Ferrier in the late 60’s, early 70’s. I think Andre was every bit of 7’2 in his prime.

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

​@@kmfizprobably 7'1 with boots on and you can imagine how big his feet and boots were lol either way 6'11 or 7'1 it was the fact that he was huge all over.

[@sticky3983]

I saw Andre at a high school showing in Sebring Fl. He was huuuuge!

[@daniktherrien8319]

His name was Frank Valois (the french promoter of Andre)!

[@PaulForingerjr.-oh3tl]

I saw Andre in the Weirton community center vs AFA the Samoan of course Andre won

[@kmfiz]

This was a great compilation, added it to my Andre file…thanks!

[@Newjerseyblows]

The story andre told about going home and his parents not recognizing him or wanting to let him in the house was truly sad

[@ianmorris4922]

32:49;THAT was Jake 'the snake' Roberts!

[@mikejejenich7116]

Andres. Drinking is legendary….. 🍺. Along with his farts……

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Adrian Street is right about Andre's height . Watch his matches with Ernie Ladd . Ernie was 6 feet 9 and 3/4 inches tall by his own admission . You tell me if Andre looks 6 and 1/4 inches taller when Ernie is looking him dead in the eyes .

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Kind of odd that one of the shortest wrestlers ( 5'6") would remark on Andre being shorter than advertised .

[@georgefrancis8602]

Andre famous for getting his ass slammed by Hulk Hogan at wrestlemania 3!

[@kmfiz]

Andre let him to further the business. No one cold slam Andre unless he allowed it and he ‘helped’

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Bad news brown was the one he shit on

[@undertakerzfanz1948]

I have seen da boss Andre the Giant in person what an amazing sight

[@tenakoe4258]

Who's the poor sap wearing his daughters necklace?

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Frank Valois was Andre's french handler

[@jasonsheffield8142]

I got to meet him in early 80s he teemed with Ron fuller

[@mikejejenich7116]

Andre. Couldnt fit. In a airplane 🚽 ✈️. Bathroom…… he had to go in a 🪣 bucket. Behind curtain. Where the stewards made the drinks……. What a hard life the guy lived…… besides being stared at. Or being called names at airports.

[@kmfiz]

But Andre lived more life in his 46 years than three men.

[@Chalor.]

14:09 "...you're too old." So the interviewer is _'too old'_ to remember Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 🤣? I get it, the guy made a mistake, and I could insert some smartass comment regarding their age. I'm commenting on all that cause of the assumptions and how patronizing it comes across when someone older informs someone younger that they don't know shit about said subject. I'm 43, and perpetually have to insert my age into every new conversation I have, since _everyone_ assumes I'm in my 20's. A few minutes later, they take another jab at me, and have to reiterate "I'm actually older than you." - sorry about your piss poor genetics/drug addictions that have prematurely aged you.

[@brianmaddalla4166]

Referee tim white was one of the giants main handlers

[@christopheraaron8299]

I've never heard anyone say a bad word about Andre, but he was a great heel back in the day. He was the final boss.

[@FHouseOM]

Bad news brown had bad words.. so did the iron sheik.. King Kong bundy as well

[@alexanderwerewolf3978]

Does no one recognize, that Tommy Rich looks like a little blonde Andre? 😲😁

[@ronanfitzpatrick7489]

I could be wrong but I think Andres handler was the former referee tim white cause Im sure it was mentioned on the HBO documentary

[@dmakepeacenotwar7114]

yes!!! So happy, I love this channel and Andre the giant stories Are my favorite

[@FHouseOM]

Whoever thinks Andre was 7’4” is delusional! Hulk hogan was legit 6’4”, maybe 6’5”, and Andre wasn’t a hell of a lot taller than him! Andre mid to late 80s was no more than a legit 6’8”… in his younger days he was closer to 7.. 6’10” or 6’11”.. still a monster of a man but nowhere near 7’4”.. he’s clearly shorter than wilt chamberlain in those pics while wearing boots with heels!

[@kmfiz]

Wrong. 56:32

[@FHouseOM]

@@kmfiz hahahahaa you’re delusional! Andre was nowhere near 7 foot 4

[@kmfiz]

@@FHouseOM I didn’t say he was 7’4, the guy in the video thinks so, and scoffed at the 6’11 claim. I don’t know, I never met him, didn’t measure him, but I do have countless pics and videos on Andre. One black and white vid where a younger Andre said he was 7’1. Vince said in a candid interview on HBO special that he didn’t know if Andre made it to 7’4, but he was over 7’. My best guess… in his prime 7’1-7’2 until his health started to decline.

[@FHouseOM]

@@kmfiz you could be right but I still think he was like 6’10”, maybe 6’11”.. look up Andre vs Ernie Ladd.. Ernie Ladd was a legit 6’9”.. Ladd was a football player and that was his playing height.. Ladd is damn near the same height as Andre.. at most an inch or two shorter

[@kmfiz]

@@FHouseOM I just looked at a tag match with Ernie Ladd. From that camera angle it looks like Andre is 3-4 inches taller than Ladd. So 7’+ is not out of the question. They’re definitely not the same height from what I could tell.

[@chrisbeauvais7499]

Andre visited my home town of Kahnawake Mohawk territory and he had great experience and respect from us and he was tortured by unintelligent people

[@larrybober6335]

Tommy Rich's story is classic !!

[@j.walker6845]

Lanny had a good Andre impersonation.

[@rickystevison]

Only one Giant 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@inuYasha81085]

Keep the good work up brother James 💪

[@nickbinetti2479]

Andre was 7’15 585 pounds

[@ferox965]

I never got to see Andre-but the biggest human being I've ever seen in person was the One Man Gang. Imagine being a ten year old kid asking the One Man Gang for an autograph...

[@Chrisfragger1]

Honest question, I ask this whenever I hear about Andre. Who do you all think would win in a fight? Andre the Giant, or Mike Tyson, both in their absolute primes? One fight would be Boxing Rules, the second would be wrestling rules, without the predetermined ending...

[@SatansSimgma]

The Gaint for the win.

[@Chrisfragger1]

@@SatansSimgma I think so as well.

[@mularider5632]

Thank you for this video. So interesting and important.

[@TheWhiteMan85]

I don't believe half those guys really met him! They all got the same hand story and eating story

[@mikejejenich7116]

Theres a video. Out. Of jake the 🐍 snake saying he drove with andre ……. Andre drank 2 cases of beer. 🍺. Without pissing

[@richardstetson8221]

I saw that recently I'm pretty sure it is a clip from Jake on The Joe Rogan Experience

[@proudtobeageordie9490]

@@richardstetson8221 yes you are right

[@BigDemz]

R.I.P Lanny!!!

[@russblack443]

Frank Valious was the handler of Andre in the early part of his career

[@thesting6820]

These shoots would never happen when Andre was alive.

[@jlover911]

Andre and Lanny might have been lovers

[@Sammy_Boy_Smith]

Brawler got in the Video! Nice. I like him.

[@B-Eazy999]

Andre was easily the G.O.A.T

[@paulwerline6249]

Shit I've beer bonged 6 beers at once.

[@rancidcrawfish]

Lol Dutch was zoned out at first

[@tenakoe4258]

Once you visit Amsterdam You'll understand why.

[@lalani888blue]

​@@tenakoe4258😂

[@mikejejenich7116]

The brooklyn brawler story. Is gold. 💯

[@gameone7717]

😁💪❤️

[@CertifiedHuSTLer]

Dutch is a hater

[@chrisbeauvais7499]

Who's the the guy that talked-about The late Billy two river's