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4 unusual facts about King Kong Bundy


King Kong Bundy

Bundy was Fritz Von Erich's opponent for Fritz's 1982 retirement match at Texas Stadium.

After joining The Heenan Family, Bundy feuded extensively with André the Giant, a feud which started during an angle where Bundy interfered in one of André's matches and delivered several splashes, giving the Giant a kayfabe broken sternum.

During the match, after being pestered by Beaver (which included Beaver elbowing Bundy in the stomach, delivering a drop kick which had literally no effect, and later slapping Bundy in the face with his Moccasin which he later admitted "stung like a son-of-a-bitch"), Bundy finally caught him and body slammed Little Beaver and then delivered a big elbow causing his team's disqualification and his own tag partners to turn against him.

That night ended differently for Bundy, losing a "Bodyslam" Match to Koszmar Polski who was managed by Ken Patera.


Mid-Hudson Civic Center

Notable wrestlers who wrestled in the building during this time include then WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, André the Giant, Bret Hart, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, King Kong Bundy, Big John Studd, Ken Patera, Tito Santana and Rowdy Roddy Piper (who also hosted his "Piper's Pit" segment on the show).

Mike Von Erich

Several wrestlers associated with Mike, such as his brother Kevin, King Kong Bundy, "Gentleman" Chris Adams, Gary Hart and Jake Roberts, have all stated that he never wanted to be a wrestler.


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