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ANDRE THE GIANT, ULTIMATE WARRIOR, HONKY TONK MAN AND MORE

By Buck Woodward on 2009-10-22 10:00:00

How long was the Honky Tonk Man's Intercontinental Title reign, and what was the previous record?

The Honky Tonk Man held the title for 454 days, beating out the previous record, held by Pedro Morales, of 425 days. 

When did Verne Gagne retire?

Well, he retired, and vacated the AWA World Title, on May 10, 1981.  However he returned to the ring at least a few times after that, mostly in gimmick matches or, like at WrestleRock 1986, in brief squash matches against Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie. 

When did Andre The Giant first wrestle in North America?

Most documents state that Andre came to Canada in the Summer of 1972 and wrestled in Montreal.  Andre had already wrestled in Europe and had one tour of Japan as well. 

What's the story with Hacksaw Duggan and Iron Sheik getting arrested together?

Hacksaw Jim Duggan & The Iron Sheik were arrested by New Jersey State Police when the two wrestlers, who were feuding at the time on WWF shows, were pulled over on May 26, 1987 when a trooper saw Duggan drinking a can of beer while driving. Duggan was charged with possession of marijuana and drinking alcohol while driving. The Iron Sheik was charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana. Duggan would receive a conditional discharge, while Sheik was put on probation for a year. Both were immediately suspended from the WWF. Duggan would return a few months later, while Sheik would be not return for several years. Believe it or not, The Iron Sheik actually gave an interview months later where, in an attempt to maintain kayfabe, claimed that he didn't have a driver's license in the U.S. and the WWF forced him to travel with Duggan to the show.  

People always talk about an Ultimate Warrior comeback, but how old is the Warrior now?

Warrior turned 50 this past June, which may surprise a lot of people who didn't realize he was in his 30's during his big WWF run.

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