can’t stop thinking about the dude this morning talking about how he’s been watching wrestling since the 70s and he’s seen lots of old Andre and Andre sucks. his bio was about being a Danhausen fan. I just don’t think I want to be here anymore.
@hollinger Did he just hate 99% of performers that whole time
@hollinger Oh Andre was great and definitely a wrestling spectacle and a legend, but I'VE watched Andre wrestle, INCLUDING live twice, and as far as his actual wrestling talent and ability, no, he really DID suck. And he'd admit it. He was great because he was huge and memorable.
@hollinger Been watching since the 50s. I've seen Andre live in several matches and met him twice. One of the singular most impressive figures in wrestling history. A unique talent and human. I will never forget meeting him. His impact is enormous. Greatness is more than a wrestling move.
@hollinger Takes like that guy has is the reason I barely talk Pro Wrestling in this space anymore. The DM’s are filled with conversations with people I respect. Though we may not always agree in the DM’s at least none of those takes are so far gone as that guy.
@hollinger I'm just gonna start lying about ridiculous shit. I was in the front row for Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt. Me and Bobby Fish smoked a joint during intermission. Back then we called them reefers, of course.