Andre only targeted Big John Studd because he was challenging his giant status. Had Hillbilly Jim stated he was a giant, i am sure he would have been targeted by Andre, too. Andre was merely protecting his "giant" status in wrestling. I don't think Andre hated Studd per se...
Wait Studd could not work too begin with, he used size(6'10, 380), and strength(bench press 500),,was around mid 70s-too90),, 15 years or so, great showman the robes, interviews, managers, , but could not work, a classic example of this, short matches
He could work. He worked his style. What did you want? Hurricanranas? Moonsaults? He was a power, monster heel, and that was pretty standard for big guys, like Bundy, Studd, Mulligan, Gorilla Monsoon, One Man Gang. Slow and methodical. Because if he went off on the guy at real speed, people knew that the babyface wouldn't last a minute. They had to make it look like they were taking their time and savoring the beating- telling the story.
He worked the correct style for his gimmick. That makes him a good worker. Besides that nobody wants big men matches to last long, just a bunch of rest holds.
@@myname1989 everybody cheats their height in wrestling. It was part of the kayfabe....lol Andre was never 7'4" either...There is a picture of him standing with Arnold and Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt was 7'1" and appeared taller than Andre. and that was 1984.
Shout out to the legendary Hillbilly Jim 🔥
Stream his full shoot interview now (2012)
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He's actually a good storyteller.
His character worked so well as a good old boy because he genuinely is one.
met Hillbilly numerous times ...he is such an awesome person...he treated me like family ...spoke with me for about 30 minutes... wonderful memories 👍
John Studd was a favorite of mine, Shame there isn’t much on him out there. It’s almost like he was forgotten over the years.
Hillbilly is a humble man
Prime Hillbilly Jim vs Prime Undertaker - same size LETS GO HILLBILLY 🚜
Hillbilly has a Sgt Slaughter/Jay Leno jaw. A good ol’ boy from my childhood! Thanks Hillbilly!
I forgot he could do cartwheels too. Fn great shape n athletic. Damn, i don't know anyone that big that can
HBJ is a class act.
I get such s good vibe from hbj
I wonder if Andre ever punished Hillbilly Jim for stepping over the top rope, the way Andre punished Studd?
Nah, everyone loved Hillbilly. Andre probably let it go as such but not with Studd.
Andre only targeted Big John Studd because he was challenging his giant status. Had Hillbilly Jim stated he was a giant, i am sure he would have been targeted by Andre, too. Andre was merely protecting his "giant" status in wrestling. I don't think Andre hated Studd per se...
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Whats Hillbilly Jim's deal with the twitching? Love Hillbilly Jim, from Kentucky as well
I'm thinking that it's the result of some injury. There's no telling though.
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Wait Studd could not work too begin with, he used size(6'10, 380), and strength(bench press 500),,was around mid 70s-too90),, 15 years or so, great showman the robes, interviews, managers, , but could not work, a classic example of this, short matches
He could work. He worked his style. What did you want? Hurricanranas? Moonsaults? He was a power, monster heel, and that was pretty standard for big guys, like Bundy, Studd, Mulligan, Gorilla Monsoon, One Man Gang. Slow and methodical. Because if he went off on the guy at real speed, people knew that the babyface wouldn't last a minute. They had to make it look like they were taking their time and savoring the beating- telling the story.
He worked the correct style for his gimmick. That makes him a good worker. Besides that nobody wants big men matches to last long, just a bunch of rest holds.
@@explodingheadshorrormoviepod or, guys getting really smashed, like vs Vader....great moves for a big man, but dangerous to work with.
He was 6’7 in reality
@@myname1989 everybody cheats their height in wrestling. It was part of the kayfabe....lol Andre was never 7'4" either...There is a picture of him standing with Arnold and Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt was 7'1" and appeared taller than Andre. and that was 1984.
Goo-lay
what is the condition when you wink all the time or is it a habit nice guy
Blepharospasm
@@thefrase7884 thank you
Does anyone know what's going on with his eye
Probably just a tic.
shoots still happen from time to time
Hillbilly has a lot of gold
Jim seems like a super nice guy, and he's a great interview ... but that left eye thing makes it hard to watch.
It's also his mouth too he grits the teeth then eye twitch
He keeps licking his mouth too
6:12
whats wrong with his eye
He is blinking a lot. Very awkwardly
Pretty sure it's a nervous twitch
Hillbilly has Tourette's syndrome i had this its a spirit needs to get cast out..
Chief Jay was a turd.
AND he wasn’t Native American