Andre the Giant

1947-1993

January 27, 1993 – Andre the Giant, whose real name is Andre Rene Roussimoff, dies of a heart attack while in France to attend the funeral of his father. He was 46.


Andre the Giant & Dusty Rhodes def. Stan Hansen & Ernie Ladd in New Orleans, LA on 12-25-1978 to win the NWA United States Tag Team Titles (Oh/Mid-American/Tri-State).

Andre the Giant & Dusty Rhodes def. The Cowboy Connection (Bobby Jaggers & R.T. Tyler) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 2-15-1981 to win the NWA (FL) Tag Team Titles.

Andre the Giant def. Hulk Hogan in Indianapolis, IN on 2-5-1988 to win the WWF World Title

Andre the Giant & Haku def. Demolition (Ax & Smash) in Huntsville, AL on 12-13-1989 to win the WWF World Tag Team Titles.


Courtesy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated