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Post by oniloco on Jul 28, 2014 5:24:17 GMT -5
I was at his mett & greet/ Q & A on Saturday, and a couple of bits came up.It's nothing ground breaking, but just for anyone curious;
- The 'race issue' of painting himself half-black for the Ban News brown match at WrestleMania was not meant that way. Apparently when he was told they would feud and have a match at WM, he was worried it may be abit bland. So he said to Brown and Vince in advance 'We need so dazzle. I'll paint myself half-black' Then he found a glove on the way to the ring and thought that he'd do some Michael Jackson dancing moves. The crowd seemed confused, and he feels like a moron to this day about it.
- He confirmed both the Andre drinking 119 beers in one sitting, and also the flipping of a car over from some NFL guys who were once winding Andre up all night.
- Flair loves to get naked, ie some string to his **** and wave it around as he dances. You'd realy have to see Roddy's impression of that to do the story justice!
- He did wrestle a bear once for $25. They had some footage playing, but I couldn't make him out to be honest. Another wrestler ribbed him by smearing honey on his trunks so the bear started licking Piper's trunks for the match, before deciding to try and eat them...
Most of his stories were about ribs, but it was a great night for fans. lots of photos and signings etc, very approachable guy.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 28, 2014 12:58:34 GMT -5
I was at his mett & greet/ Q & A on Saturday, and a couple of bits came up.It's nothing ground breaking, but just for anyone curious; - The 'race issue' of painting himself half-black for the Ban News brown match at WrestleMania was not meant that way. Apparently when he was told they would feud and have a match at WM, he was worried it may be abit bland. So he said to Brown and Vince in advance 'We need so dazzle. I'll paint myself half-black' Then he found a glove on the way to the ring and thought that he'd do some Michael Jackson dancing moves. The crowd seemed confused, and he feels like a moron to this day about it.- He confirmed both the Andre drinking 119 beers in one sitting, and also the flipping of a car over from some NFL guys who were once winding Andre up all night. - Flair loves to get naked, ie some string to his **** and wave it around as he dances. You'd realy have to see Roddy's impression of that to do the story justice! - He did wrestle a bear once for $25. They had some footage playing, but I couldn't make him out to be honest. Another wrestler ribbed him by smearing honey on his trunks so the bear started licking Piper's trunks for the match, before deciding to try and eat them... Most of his stories were about ribs, but it was a great night for fans. lots of photos and signings etc, very approachable guy. and it's STILL the funniest and GREATEST gimmick ever  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 18:53:21 GMT -5
I pretty much think everything Hot Rod did after 1987 was lame and borderline embarrassing. Yet, pre-87 Hot Rod is one of my favorite heels ever.
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Post by willyjakes on Jul 28, 2014 18:58:25 GMT -5
I still don't really believe the 119 beers in one setting story. Andre was big, but 119 beers...even a man his size would die of alcohol poisoning.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 19:24:19 GMT -5
I still don't really believe the 119 beers in one setting story. Andre was big, but 119 beers...even a man his size would die of alcohol poisoning. I bet you don't really believe he was 7'5" tall either... doubter. |
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Post by chazraps on Jul 28, 2014 19:32:19 GMT -5
I still don't really believe the 119 beers in one setting story. Andre was big, but 119 beers...even a man his size would die of alcohol poisoning. Perhaps they were Miller Lites or Milwaukee's Best or some other awful beer that's practically water. I'd believe it. |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jul 28, 2014 20:01:19 GMT -5
Even with the supposed footage, not buying the bear story. That same story has been attributed and claimed by at least 10 different wrestlers, and many of them before Roddy's time.
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Jul 28, 2014 20:28:19 GMT -5
Even with the supposed footage, not buying the bear story. That same story has been attributed and claimed by at least 10 different wrestlers, and many of them before Roddy's time. But Stu Hart did really wrestle a bear... |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Jul 28, 2014 20:43:16 GMT -5
I still don't really believe the 119 beers in one setting story. Andre was big, but 119 beers...even a man his size would die of alcohol poisoning. Perhaps they were Miller Lites or Milwaukee's Best or some other awful beer that's practically water. I'd believe it.  |
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Post by oniloco on Jul 29, 2014 4:38:22 GMT -5
Even having been there, I'd take his stories with a grain of salt. At the end of the day he's a great storyteller, but how much is for show an how much is a bit muddled by time/head shots/booze/drugs who can say.
Also, with the beers, I'm British but when I was in the States one time I hung out with some College Football players. They were boasting about drinking 20 beers each- but they were stubby bottles, and Miller Lights. So alcohol-wise I'd guess it's about the same as drinking 4 pints of Stella but considerably more spread out. So I can imagine Andre could get through 119 small bottles, half-strength beers without too much hassle.
If anyone does get the chnace to meet him, ask him for a Vince power walk, or mention Hell Comes To Frogtown for a some amazing eye rolling.
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