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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Dec 7, 2008 1:54:57 GMT -5
André René Roussimoff was not 7'4... why do people still say he was?
He was no larger than 6'10 max...dammit it still peeves me when I meet someone who thinks they know but have no real idea.
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Post by redypiper on Dec 7, 2008 3:07:33 GMT -5
it's a part of the mystique for a legend.
no matter his true height he is still truly a giant.
i've seen the footage of him and when compared to the ordinary
man he was incredible. his head, the width of his body ect.
his eating and drinking habits. just awesome.
he's like babe ruth's called shot. doesn't matter if it happened, it's a part of folk lore.
be honored to go along with it (if you're a wrestling fan)
the whole sport or whatever it's called these days was a bit of a fantasy.
your words "no REAL idea" have no place in pro wrestling.
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Dec 7, 2008 11:27:45 GMT -5
Although i find it funny how wf/we always exaggerate the size of superstars, i have to agree with redy2die's comment below it's a part of the mystique for a legend. no matter his true height he is still truly a giant. i've seen the footage of him and when compared to the ordinary man he was incredible. his head, the width of his body ect. his eating and drinking habits. just awesome. he's like babe ruth's called shot. doesn't matter if it happened, it's a part of folk lore. be honored to go along with it (if you're a wrestling fan) the whole sport or whatever it's called these days was a bit of a fantasy. your words "no REAL idea" have no place in pro wrestling. |
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Dec 7, 2008 12:02:56 GMT -5
Also, since he never stopped Growing, that height was actually pretty close to correct by the late 80s, and I think completely right by his death.
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Post by The Boglin on Dec 7, 2008 13:15:31 GMT -5
I don't think he was 6'10, I think he was around 7'0 or 7'1, If I remember correctly he shrank a bit though.
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Post by carly1988 on Dec 8, 2008 1:13:44 GMT -5
He might have been pushing 7'4'' in full gear. Remember wrestling boots add 2-3 inches to your height. Look at the soles of most tall wrestlers boots compared to smaller guys. I would say Andre was 6'10'' ish in his early days but by 91 is I say he was a (un)healthy 7ft even
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Dec 8, 2008 4:17:49 GMT -5
You guys do need to read some first hand accounts of meeting the man at his prime.
This comes from numerous first hand meetings between Andre and basketball players, celebs, and even by pure judgement based on his matches with Hogan.
Also take a look at Meltzers books.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Dec 8, 2008 4:26:43 GMT -5
Andre was 6'9 - 6'10. When he would stand up, but Andre in his later years because of his desease caused great stress on his body which caused him to hunch over alot. When he was fully outstretched on the ground he was a legit 7'2. And with wrestling boots on was 7'4.
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Post by redypiper on Dec 8, 2008 12:34:49 GMT -5
You guys do need to read some first hand accounts of meeting the man at his prime. This comes from numerous first hand meetings between Andre and basketball players, celebs, and even by pure judgement based on his matches with Hogan. Also take a look at Meltzers books. i told you it's part of a myth. it' doesn't matter. it dosen't take away from what he was. it's called showbiz |
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Dec 9, 2008 8:37:23 GMT -5
You guys do need to read some first hand accounts of meeting the man at his prime. This comes from numerous first hand meetings between Andre and basketball players, celebs, and even by pure judgement based on his matches with Hogan. Also take a look at Meltzers books. I've read just about everything Meltzer has written since the mid-80s (including the books), and you're right... Andre was said to be about 6-10 by the time he died, and was never 7-4. BUT... the majority of the public can't be expected to follow (or care about) the inner workings of the pro wrestling business to the point where they cross-check everything against the works of Meltzer. So I can't see the point in getting all worked up over the fact that a lot of people have Andre's height off by a few inches. There are a lot of wrestling "facts" out there that are questionable as far as how much is kayfabe, and how much is the truth. Some are provable, and some you just have to decide for yourself since the people involved have passed away. |
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Post by carly1988 on Dec 9, 2008 14:47:42 GMT -5
Why doesnt everyone get all pissed when they call Undertaker 6'10'", knowing that he is every inch of 6'6''
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Post by specterkev on Dec 9, 2008 17:45:17 GMT -5
yeah I was thinking about this a few days ago.. damn time has passed so quickly. RIP Andre you were indeed a giant among men.
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Post by The Warsman on Dec 16, 2008 13:10:48 GMT -5
 Pfffftt... EVERYONE knows Andre the Giant was 8 feet tall and almost 700 lbs!! Just ask Hulk Hogan...  Wars
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Dec 16, 2008 15:14:01 GMT -5
Why doesnt everyone get all pissed when they call Undertaker 6'10'", knowing that he is every inch of 6'6'' I'd say 6'7 but who's countin  |
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Post by The Boglin on Dec 17, 2008 14:13:35 GMT -5
Why doesnt everyone get all pissed when they call Undertaker 6'10'", knowing that he is every inch of 6'6'' I really doubt Taker is 6'6. |
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Post by The Boglin on Dec 17, 2008 15:00:32 GMT -5
Funny, just read this at 411wrestling
"2. i know this question has been asked before but, how tall is the undertaker? i heard everything from 6'6 to 6'10! on YouTube theirs a video where the undertaker meets matt hughes and he's standing next to tim sylvia who's 6'8 and he looks a few inches taller, could you help me out with this one! Happy Holidays!
Taker is a legit 6'10". I met him, Big Show, Booker T and Randy Orton at an airport once, briefly, and he towered over my 6'3". Big Show was on a whole other level. Also, Big Show's hands are even bigger than you think they are. "
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Dec 18, 2008 2:39:47 GMT -5
Funny, just read this at 411wrestling "2. i know this question has been asked before but, how tall is the undertaker? i heard everything from 6'6 to 6'10! on YouTube theirs a video where the undertaker meets matt hughes and he's standing next to tim sylvia who's 6'8 and he looks a few inches taller, could you help me out with this one! Happy Holidays! Taker is a legit 6'10". I met him, Big Show, Booker T and Randy Orton at an airport once, briefly, and he towered over my 6'3". Big Show was on a whole other level. Also, Big Show's hands are even bigger than you think they are. " I would say though that Kane is a legit 6'8. I have seen Taker and kane walking together and Kane is shorter. |
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Post by man on Dec 18, 2008 17:35:28 GMT -5
Keep in mind that the whole 7'4 was first announced when he had his giant hair. All that afro puff added a good 3-4 inches to the height.
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Post by infantile on Dec 21, 2008 10:28:58 GMT -5
 Nuff said |
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Post by carly1988 on Dec 21, 2008 16:10:33 GMT -5
Why doesnt everyone get all pissed when they call Undertaker 6'10'", knowing that he is every inch of 6'6'' I really doubt Taker is 6'6. Taker and Kane have both stood by my best friend who is 6'5'' and they just barely were taller then him. I would give Taker 6'7'' at the most |
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