It seems late WWE legend Andre the Giant wasn’t just giant in nature, but also in his drinking abilities.
The French pro wrestler, born André René Roussimoff, is said to have once drank 108 beers in 45 minutes.
He sadly passed away in 1993 due to congestive heart failure, which many believe could have been aggravated by his boozy antics, but the legacy he left in the sport is still felt to this day.
A form of gigantism meant that Andre stood at 7ft 4in, which led to him notoriously earning the title of ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World.’
Throughout the 1970s and 80s, he had a successful career inside the ring, but was perhaps best known for his professional feud with Hulk Hogan.
Behind the cameras, however, the pair were great friends, and it was the 68-year-old who revealed the secrets of Andre's drinking achievements.
The Daily Star reports that the TV personality claimed: “I get a call. ‘Hey boss, I’m at the Tampa airport. I’ve got a one-hour layover.’
WWE: Andre the Giant once drank 108 beers in under an hour
"I was like Ok, it’s 15 minutes or so from my mom’s house. So I drive over the airport, and I met him at the Delta Crown Lounge. By the time we sat down, we had about 45 minutes before he had to walk to the next gate. He drank 108 12-ounce (350ml) beers.”
This story is not a standalone either as WWE producer Gerald Brisco shared his own experiences.
He said: “There are a lot of crazy stories about Andre that sound fake, but most are true, especially his drinking.
"Andre used to ask me to get him six bottles of Mateus wine and ice them down. He would drink those before we went to the ring, and no one could tell.
WWE: Andre the Giant once drank 108 beers in under an hour
"One night in Sarasota, Andre is travelling with us, so we pull over and get two cases of tall boys. By the time we get from Sarasota to the Tahitian Inn on Dale Mabry, the two cases were bone dry.”
Former pro wrestler Ric Flair also weighed in, saying: “Hey, I’ve been on a plane, on a 747 with him going to Tokyo out of Chicago, on No.4 on Northwest. We drank every bottle of vodka on the plane.”
Seemingly the wrestler wasn’t just big in the ring, but also big at the bar.