Andre The Giant

In the electrifying realm of professional wrestling, there was no one quite like André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff. He wasn’t just a wrestler; he was a legend, a colossus in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). You might remember him as Fezzik, the endearing giant with a heart of gold from the timeless classic “The Princess Bride.” This gentle giant captured hearts not only with his wrestling prowess but also with his magnetic presence on the silver screen. Yet, what truly set André apart was his gigantism, a condition that saw him grow to a staggering 7 feet 4 inches and reach an astonishing weight of 520 pounds during his epic showdown at WrestleMania III in 1987. Imagine that—a man so colossal, he seemed almost otherworldly.