Silke Jasso
On January 27, 1993, the wrestling world lost a legend when the larger-than-life Andre the Giant passed away in his sleep from a congestive heart failure at the age of 46.
Whether it’s his feud with Hulk Hogan or his Piper’s pit with the late Rowdy Roddy Piper, Andre served as a staple during what would become known as a golden age of wrestling and was a profound influence on the generations of wrestling that we see today.
In a tribute to The Eighth Wonder of the World, we’ve pulled together some of the most memorable matches and appearances from Andre’s career.
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The energy was palpable the first time Hulk and Hogan stood face-to-face for the first time in 1979.
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And who can forget that electric match from Wrestlemania III.
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When he ventured into the Piper’s Pit, he managed to rattle the typically unrattle-able Rowdy Roddy Piper, another late and great legend.
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The 7’4, 520-pound Andre dwarfed industry giants like King Kong Bundy.
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His feuds with the late Ultimate Warrior and Jake the Snake Roberts made for must-see television.
