WWE - Andre the Giant
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Actor: Andre the Giant, Jimmy Snuka, Sgt. Slaughter, Tito SantanaBrand: Genius
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
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- Andre the Giant was a man larger than life, so large his nickname was "The Eight Wonder of the World." Lord Alfred Hayes hosts the matches that built the legend of this Hall of Famer. Matches Include: vs. Moondog Rex 8.1.81 18-Man Battle Royal with Sgt. Slaughter, Big john Studd, Jimmy Snuka, Pat Patterson, "Hollywood" Hogan, Paul Orndorff, The Iron Sheik, & Tito Santana. vs. Black Gordman &
Movie Reviews of WWE - Andre the Giant
Movie Review: THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD ON DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the opportunity to see Andre live for the very first time back in the mid 1970's, long before his career in the WWF. I met him live at a show prior to his wrestling that evening. I remember him showing us kids his ring which would easily fit on three of our fingers with room to spare. Andre was a true legend and really the first true international star in Wrestling who toured the entire would and drew huge crowds. This tape is a re-release of the old Colisseum videos from back in the 1980's and includes a mixed bag of Andre's matches.
We see Andre in squash matches against people like Moondog Rex, Black Gordman & Great Goliath, and a 3 on 1 match against Johnny Rodz, Jack Evans and Butcher Nova. That throwaway stuff aside, we also see Andre winning an 18 man battle royal with Andre finishing off Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch for the win.
Then Andre Teams with Jimmy Snuka vs. the Wild Samoans.
Then there is the infamous hair-cutting match as Andre teamed with S.D. "Special Delivery" Jones against Big John Studd and Ken Patera. As Jones was beaten up and lying outside the ring, the two villians teamed up on Andre and cut off his long hair. If you look close...you will see Hillbilly Jim in the audience who would later save Hulk Hogan from a similar fate just a few weeks later.
Andre Vs. ken Patera - This was the revenge match as Andre got even for the Hair cut by destroying Patera.
Finally there is the famous body slam match from Wrestlemania 1 with Andre challenging Big John Studd. Included are various segments with Andre appearing on the old Tuesday Night Titans talk show. God that show was freaking hilarious. It's really fascinating to see how far the WWF has come in 20 years in terms of their production values. The productions are so much clearer and professionally done.
The only downside to the DVD is putting up with the host Lord Alfred Hayes. If you think Michael Cole is annoying, just wait until you see Hayes. Uggh..
I saw many of these matches happen at the time and I'm glad the WWE is putting these old tapes out on DVD.
Summary of WWE - Andre the Giant
Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 01/25/2005 Run time: 90 minutesSimilar DVD Movies
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