10 Things We Learned From Bruce Prichard’s Randy Savage Podcast

3. Andre The Giant Didn't Care Much For Randy

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During an interview with the Tampa Bay Times earlier this year, Randy's brother Lanny Poffo told how Andre The Giant hated that Savage would grease himself up so much with baby oil before matches. Randy's refusal to change this before working Andre irked the giant. Prichard elaborated on why they didn't get along.

Reportedly self-conscious about his thinning hair, Savage didn't like when peers would pull on it in the ring or reference it during promos. Much like Hulk Hogan, the Macho Man took to wearing a bandana so his bald spot could be hidden, but Andre would deliberately tug his locks mid-match just to mess with Randy.

There was so much heat between the pair that Miss. Elizabeth had to step in and play mediator. Andre was fond of Liz, so he'd agree to play ball just to keep peace. Remember this story the next time you watch The Mega Powers take on The Mega Bucks in the main event of SummerSlam 1988.

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