Andre the Giant Steps Back Into The Ring

At 7"4' and 500 pounds, Andre the Giant was one of the world's most famous professional athletes of the 1970s and 1980s. Career highlights include his big screen debut as Fezzik, the gentle giant in The Princess Bride (1987), and triumphing over Hulk Hogan for the World Wrestling Federation's Heavyweight Title in 1988. In May 2002 he was honored as part of the first class of inductees at the newly formed Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Schenectady, New York.

Acclaim Entertainment has utilized this wrestling great in video game sequel Legends of Wrestling II, which features all-new matches and over 65 superstars. In addition to Andre the Giant, this best-of-the-best roster includes Hulk Hogan, the Road Warriors, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bret "Hitman" Hart. Legends of Wrestling II will debut in Fall 2002, with versions compatible to Play Station 2 and Game Cube systems. It will be distributed worldwide with an approximate retail value of $50. For more information, visit www.acclaim.com.

"Legends of Wrestling II packs the power of some of the best names in this business," Hulk Hogan said in anticipation of the game. "I can't wait to take my 24-inch pythons and lock-up with Andre The Giant and relive one of the greatest matches of my career." However, with the game's technology, true-to-life graphics and Andre's fans at the controls, it might be Hogan himself who's staring up at the ceiling.

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