In the history of professional wrestling, hyperbole is the native language. Heights are exaggerated, weights are inflated, and attendance numbers are rounded up to the nearest ten thousand. However, when it comes to André René Roussimoff, known to the world as Andre the Giant, the tall tales were often understatements. Standing over seven feet tall and weighing upwards of 500 pounds during his prime, Andre was a biological anomaly who lived a life of extremes. Among the many legends surrounding the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” none are as pervasive or as staggering as the stories of his alcohol consumption. From drinking over a hundred beers in a single sitting to consuming cases of wine as a pre-match ritual, the folklore of Andre’s tolerance is a cornerstone of wrestling history. Yet, b

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