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In 1965, a 19-year-old André René Roussimoff began training to become a professional wrestler in Paris. By day, he worked as a furniture mov

Jeremy Padawer0:4819h ago

In 1965, a 19-year-old André René Roussimoff began training to become a professional wrestler in Paris. By day, he worked as a furniture mover to support himself. By night, he learned his craft in the ring. Even at that young age, André’s extraordinary size and presence made it clear that the wrestling world had never seen anyone quite like him. This incredible footage captures André before the fame, before WrestleMania and before the world knew him as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” It is a rare glimpse at the very beginning of a journey that would transform a young man from France into André the Giant, one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in the history of professional wrestling. #wwe #prowrestling #wrestling #wrestlemania #fyp