WWE Has a Major Partner For Show About Its Biggest Star

That sounds good to me boss. There are a handful of wrestling names that almost everyone has heard of at one point or another. One of these names is Andre the Giant and it’s no surprise that he’s still mentioned in pop culture on occasion. Those mentions are going to become a bit more common in the future.

According to 411mania.com, WWE is partnering with HBO on a new documentary on the Giant’s life. There is no release date mentioned yet but the documentary should be released sooner rather than later. In addition to WWE, Bill Simmons, who helped create ESPN’s “30 For 30” series, is on board with the project. Simmons had the following to say:

“Going back to 2007 and 2008 when I was creating and developing ‘30 for 30’ for ESPN, Andre’s story rode the top of every single sports documentary wish list I ever made. We always hear about unicorns these days – Andre was the ultimate unicorn. He’s a true legend. Everyone who ever crossed paths with him has an Andre story – and usually four or five. I’m delighted to join forces with Jason Hehir and WWE so we can capture Andre’s amazing story once and for all.”

Vince McMahon had a statement as well:

“For more than 20 years, Andre the Giant’s larger than life personality and unique charisma captured the imagination of fans around the world. I will always value our friendship, and I am proud to tell the story of the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’.”

If the rest of the “30 For 30” series is any indication, this should be a lot of fun. Andre the Giant is one of the most fascinating subjects in wrestling history and a properly produced documentary on his life and times could be very interesting. If nothing else, it would be cool just to hear a bunch of stories about him as those never get old.

What is your favorite Andre the Giant story? Which wrestler would you like to see a documentary on? Let us know in the comments below.