10 LIES WWE Told You About WrestleMania

1. Nobody Had Bodyslammed Andre The Giant

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WWE often touts Hulk Hogan's bodyslam of Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III as a historic first. The narrative goes that Hogan achieved the impossible, lifting and slamming the undefeated giant in front of a record-breaking crowd. It’s a moment etched in wrestling history as a singular, unprecedented feat.

However, the reality is quite different. Andre the Giant had been bodyslammed multiple times before that iconic night in 1987. Wrestlers like Harley Race, Stan Hansen, and even Hogan himself had already managed to slam Andre in various promotions. These instances were conveniently overlooked in WWE's storytelling.

The myth of Hogan being the first to slam Andre added to the drama and spectacle of WrestleMania III, but it wasn't remotely accurate. WWE's version of events helped build the legend of both Hogan and the event itself. While the bodyslam at WrestleMania III remains a memorable moment, it wasn't the groundbreaking achievement WWE claimed it to be. Nonetheless, it played a crucial role in cementing WrestleMania's legacy and Hogan's status as a wrestling icon.

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