| rdfs:comment | - Andre Uriel Bates born (March 31, 1956), best known as “The Memphis Giant”, was an American professional wrestler from the early 1990’s until his retirement in 2005. He was one of the largest professional wrestlers in history, standing at 7’9” and weighing in at 575 lbs. Andre has held championships in almost every company he wrestled for, including; world, intercontinental, United States, hardcore, television, internet, and tag team championships. He is also well known for being one half of the tag team “Bad Blood” with his tag team partner Scott “Dagger” Stonewall.
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| abstract | - Andre Uriel Bates born (March 31, 1956), best known as “The Memphis Giant”, was an American professional wrestler from the early 1990’s until his retirement in 2005. He was one of the largest professional wrestlers in history, standing at 7’9” and weighing in at 575 lbs. Andre has held championships in almost every company he wrestled for, including; world, intercontinental, United States, hardcore, television, internet, and tag team championships. He is also well known for being one half of the tag team “Bad Blood” with his tag team partner Scott “Dagger” Stonewall. Andre Uriel Bates was born in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Isbell Bates. As a child, he displayed symptoms of his gigantism very early, reaching a height of 6’4” and a weight of 252 lbs by the age of 13. After graduating High School, Andre joined the Memphis Police Department and served in the Motorcycle Squad.
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