20 Awesome Photographs of Legendary Andre the Giant That Aren’t Photoshopped

14 Wrestlemania III Andre the Giant against Hulk Hogan

This photograph was taken in 1970 in New York. By now, Andre’s health was failing because of the enormous weight on his limbs and bones. During Wrestlemania III against Hulk Hogan he wore a brace beneath his singlet because he had just recovered from back surgery. Hogan won the match but admitted it was like lifting 700 pounds although Andre weighed 520 pounds at the time.

Wrestlemania III Andre the Giant against Hulk Hogan

15 He could not use the toilets in Japan

Andre visited Japan briefly for a promotional tour. He was so tall that he found it difficult to use the toilets in Japan. Instead he had to use the bathtub. Imagine the scenario where an entire enclosure may have had to be built around a bathtub.

Andre the giant in Japan

16 Andre and his fans

This image was taken in 1970 with Andre being greeted by one of his fans. One bog fact of Wrestlemania III was that Andre had agreed earlier to lose the match against Hulk Hogan because of health reasons. 

Andre and his fans

17 He would fart on opponents

It can be clearly said that Andre was in the wrestling business simply to enjoy himself. He was a jovial man and during matches he actually amused himself by standing on his opponent’s hair or even dripping his sweat onto their faces. But! His most famous prank was to fart on their faces. Ask Jake “the Snake” Roberts who suffered one such Fart that lasted 30 seconds. 

Andre the giant in action