WWE Hall of Famer Larry Zbyszko delved into the perennial debate surrounding the true height of the wrestling legend, Andre the Giant.
In an interview with “Wrestling Shoot Interviews,” when asked about Andre’s actual height, a topic that has intrigued wrestling enthusiasts for years, Zbyszko weighed in with his perspective, offering a captivating glimpse into the larger-than-life figure’s stature.
Zbyszko expressed his belief that Andre the Giant may not have been as tall as his legendary billing in the wrestling world. He remarked:
He was at least a good 7 feet, 7’1, he might not have been 7’4. But 7’1, 7’2 and he had an afro that was a foot high so he probably looked 8 feet tall when you walked by him.
Furthermore, Zbyszko shared an intriguing anecdote about travelling with Andre, describing the remarkable reactions the giant would elicit from onlookers. Recounting their airport encounters, Zbyszko painted a vivid picture of the awe-inspiring spectacle that accompanied Andre’s public appearances.
When you walked into the airport and Andre would be walking down the airport to the next gate and I’d walk behind Andre, and it was funny because people would be walking towards Andre but they would never stop and look at him and Andre would keep walking, but as soon as Andre passed them everybody would stop and turn around.
Which Fellow WWE Hall Of Famer Did Andre The Giant Despise?
According to the WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Andre the Giant despised fellow Hall of Famer Big John Studd due to Andre feeling like there was only room for one giant in the wrestling promotion.
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