Andre the Giant is one of the most unique professional wrestling talents of all time. From when he debuted in 1963 right up until his final appearances for the then-WWF, Andre Roussimoff was always a jaw-dropping attraction. Whilst he had many nicknames throughout his career, the one he's best known by is The Eighth Wonder of the World. The sight alone of Andre was intimidating enough, but the whole Eighth Wonder moniker added a certain mythical element to the performer, making him bigger than being just a wrestler. Andre was a force of nature. At a billed height of 7'4", the prospect of getting in the ring with the legendary Frenchman was a daunting one. This is somebody who, no matter who you were or how big you were, could do exactly what he wanted to do to you and you'd be powerless to stop him. As a performer and a person, Andre was respected by all. That said, if he didn't like you then he'd make no bones about letting you know. Just listen to the whole host of Andre stories that have been regaled over the years from those in the wrestling industry.
