Big John Studd's Height
6ft 6 ½ (199.4 cm)
John Minton was an American Professional Wrestler who wrestled under the ring name 'Big John Studd', and in the early 80's was regularly described as standing 6ft 10 inches tall. One author mentioned how in his first bout in 1972 he was billed as "Chuck O'Connor", standing at "six feet 10 inches and 364 pounds (although he was probably only about six feet seven inches and 300 pounds)".
Big John in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Big John in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
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Average Guess (139 Votes)
6ft 6.79in (200.1cm)
6ft 6.79in (200.1cm)
Matt Hall said on 29/Sep/24
I'm give him 6'7, he looked it during match against Andre The Giant in 1989, he was probably little heavier in the match then their previous encounters.
I'm give him 6'7, he looked it during match against Andre The Giant in 1989, he was probably little heavier in the match then their previous encounters.
Gordbuster said on 24/Sep/23
Big John Studd was right at 2 meters. Hogan at 196 cm peak.
Between them:
- Sid Justice- 199 cm (Hogan was starting to lose height by the time they wrestled.)
- Akeem- 198 cm
- Earthquake- 198 cm
- Brian "Crush" Adams- 197 cm
- John "Berzerker" Nord- 197 cm
Big John Studd was right at 2 meters. Hogan at 196 cm peak.
Between them:
- Sid Justice- 199 cm (Hogan was starting to lose height by the time they wrestled.)
- Akeem- 198 cm
- Earthquake- 198 cm
- Brian "Crush" Adams- 197 cm
- John "Berzerker" Nord- 197 cm
Toby Barrett said on 4/Apr/23
~ 6'7" is my guess?
~ 6'7" is my guess?
Slamo said on 19/Mar/23
Weak 6-7 peak. Had near 2” on hogan.
Weak 6-7 peak. Had near 2” on hogan.
Iceman1990 said on 4/Oct/22
6ft7 at his peak
6ft7 at his peak
ChaosControl2 said on 10/Mar/22
Andre was 6’11 at his peak. 7’0 maximum in the morning. McMahon was never 6’4
Andre was 6’11 at his peak. 7’0 maximum in the morning. McMahon was never 6’4
Nissim Levy said on 7/Mar/22
Andre was a legit 7 ft minimum. Look here Click Here and go to 4:30. You will see 5'10" Kathleen sullivan with 3 inch high heels coming up to Andre's shoulders.
Big John stud was about 4 inches shorter than Andre, so I'll give him 6'8" minimum
I saw hogan on the tonight show in 1982 and he was three inches taller than 6'4" McMahon.
Andre was a legit 7 ft minimum. Look here Click Here and go to 4:30. You will see 5'10" Kathleen sullivan with 3 inch high heels coming up to Andre's shoulders.
Big John stud was about 4 inches shorter than Andre, so I'll give him 6'8" minimum
I saw hogan on the tonight show in 1982 and he was three inches taller than 6'4" McMahon.
Mike voorhees said on 23/Feb/22
How can hogan be just a bit shorter? In his match with John he was near 1.5” shorter. John was around 6-6.75 peak. Hogan had to be around 6-5
How can hogan be just a bit shorter? In his match with John he was near 1.5” shorter. John was around 6-6.75 peak. Hogan had to be around 6-5
rmg3red said on 19/Feb/22
Return of G said on 2/Feb/22
Stud and his peak was somewhere between 6'7.5 and 6'8
I can tell you with 100% certainty that he was not. Met him when he was around 30 and he was, at the most, about an inch to an inch and a half taller than my brother, who is just under 6'5. His listing here is pretty much spot on.
Return of G said on 2/Feb/22
Stud and his peak was somewhere between 6'7.5 and 6'8
I can tell you with 100% certainty that he was not. Met him when he was around 30 and he was, at the most, about an inch to an inch and a half taller than my brother, who is just under 6'5. His listing here is pretty much spot on.
Return of G said on 2/Feb/22
Stud and his peak was somewhere between 6'7.5 and 6'8
Stud and his peak was somewhere between 6'7.5 and 6'8
V for 1984 said on 5/Jan/22
If he was 6-6.5 then hogan was 6-5 around. 1.5 difference in the fights
If he was 6-6.5 then hogan was 6-5 around. 1.5 difference in the fights
Christian D. Trinidade said on 23/Dec/21
Kevin McHale was an honest 6'10". Milton/Studd appears to be ~2 to 3".
Kevin McHale was an honest 6'10". Milton/Studd appears to be ~2 to 3".
Westbound on Olympic said on 10/Oct/21
Looks 6-7 peak. 1.5 inches on hogan
Looks 6-7 peak. 1.5 inches on hogan
Westbound on Olympic said on 11/Sep/21
I’d call 6-7 peak. 2” on Hogan imo
I’d call 6-7 peak. 2” on Hogan imo
MichaelMyers said on 9/Sep/21
I'd say 6'7" peak easily. Tho he noticeably seems to have lost some height throughout his life.
I'd say 6'7" peak easily. Tho he noticeably seems to have lost some height throughout his life.
Henry said on 20/Jul/21
I think Studd definitely needs a height increase. He absolutely towered over Charles Barkley despite Barkley having a much better posture and a footwear advantage.
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I think Studd definitely needs a height increase. He absolutely towered over Charles Barkley despite Barkley having a much better posture and a footwear advantage.
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Ethan99 said on 26/May/21
john studd would probably paint a good picture of what strowman would look like next to andre height wise
john studd would probably paint a good picture of what strowman would look like next to andre height wise
Hotspots said on 1/May/21
Billed 6-10. Real height 6-6.5 or 6-7 imo. Hogan billed 6-8 probably 6-5.5. Was shorter that BJS.
Billed 6-10. Real height 6-6.5 or 6-7 imo. Hogan billed 6-8 probably 6-5.5. Was shorter that BJS.
Covvvid1984. said on 22/Feb/21
His true height totally proves hogans a lie.
His true height totally proves hogans a lie.
Big ed said on 31/Jan/21
At his tallest could have been 6'7 considering him next to akeem hogan and jake Roberts
At his tallest could have been 6'7 considering him next to akeem hogan and jake Roberts
Sean Hurley said on 2/Dec/20
Studd was 6’6 - 6’7
Hogan was 6’5-6’6
Deal with it.
So many of these pictures mean nothing. Like the one with Mickey Rourke. Who knows what kind of footwear either of them were wearing? It looks like a film set, and Mickey is the star, so we can safely assume that Mickey had on lifts to make him appear taller on screen.
That would be like taking pics of Hulk and Zeus from No Holds Barred and using them for analysis.
Studd was 6’6 - 6’7
Hogan was 6’5-6’6
Deal with it.
So many of these pictures mean nothing. Like the one with Mickey Rourke. Who knows what kind of footwear either of them were wearing? It looks like a film set, and Mickey is the star, so we can safely assume that Mickey had on lifts to make him appear taller on screen.
That would be like taking pics of Hulk and Zeus from No Holds Barred and using them for analysis.
Canson said on 4/Nov/20
@J2Frenzy: it is bizarre but he sticks to that so if that’s his opinion I can respect it
@J2Frenzy: it is bizarre but he sticks to that so if that’s his opinion I can respect it
J2Frenzy said on 2/Nov/20
6’3ish peak Hogan?
6’3ish peak Hogan?
Kan said on 19/Oct/20
John studd was a solid 6ft6 guy, taller than hogan in his peak, but i don’t know if strowman is really taller than prime sid. He looked only 6ft6 flat in many situations, with cass, orton, mahal, lesnar and reigns doesn’t look over 6ft6, but next to corbin he’s probably taller by a very small fraction, so in definetely i think a 6ft6 1/4 list for strowman is bang on
John studd was a solid 6ft6 guy, taller than hogan in his peak, but i don’t know if strowman is really taller than prime sid. He looked only 6ft6 flat in many situations, with cass, orton, mahal, lesnar and reigns doesn’t look over 6ft6, but next to corbin he’s probably taller by a very small fraction, so in definetely i think a 6ft6 1/4 list for strowman is bang on
Kan said on 18/Oct/20
Rob
In your opinion who have the chance to measure taller between john studd, sid, strowman, viscera ? I know Every of this guys are very similar in height, but who have the best opportunity to edge out the other ?
Editor Rob
Rob
In your opinion who have the chance to measure taller between john studd, sid, strowman, viscera ? I know Every of this guys are very similar in height, but who have the best opportunity to edge out the other ?
Editor RobA peak Viscera maybe could measure taller, but Sid could *appear* taller in situations..strowman too i feel might measure taller than sid.
Studd I haven't seen as much of compared to others though
Studd I haven't seen as much of compared to others though
Canson said on 28/Aug/20
lewis griffin said on 26/Aug/20
@Canson
Oscar Robertson was really closer to 6'3" than 6'5", look at pictures of him and Jerry West. Nate Thurmond was 6'9". Jerry West claimed he was 6'4", and going by a google search for the back of old basketball cards, he was listed at 6'3", even though he was really 6'2"
Oscar Robertson was measured on a chalkboard at 6’4 3/4”. Maybe morning height but I’d still say at least 6’4.5”. That looks believable in his prime. I agree on West that 6’4 plus is in shoes.
lewis griffin said on 26/Aug/20
@Canson
Oscar Robertson was really closer to 6'3" than 6'5", look at pictures of him and Jerry West. Nate Thurmond was 6'9". Jerry West claimed he was 6'4", and going by a google search for the back of old basketball cards, he was listed at 6'3", even though he was really 6'2"
Oscar Robertson was measured on a chalkboard at 6’4 3/4”. Maybe morning height but I’d still say at least 6’4.5”. That looks believable in his prime. I agree on West that 6’4 plus is in shoes.
lewis griffin said on 26/Aug/20
I also don't understand how do people still think he was 1.5-2 inches taller than Hulk Hogan. If you look at them when they are both standing straight up, there wasn't that separating them in height. Hogan usually had his knees bent slightly when standing up against Studd. It's the same thing Ernie Ladd did when he was in there with Andre the Giant
I also don't understand how do people still think he was 1.5-2 inches taller than Hulk Hogan. If you look at them when they are both standing straight up, there wasn't that separating them in height. Hogan usually had his knees bent slightly when standing up against Studd. It's the same thing Ernie Ladd did when he was in there with Andre the Giant
lewis griffin said on 26/Aug/20
@Canson
Oscar Robertson was really closer to 6'3" than 6'5", look at pictures of him and Jerry West. Nate Thurmond was 6'9". Jerry West claimed he was 6'4", and going by a google search for the back of old basketball cards, he was listed at 6'3", even though he was really 6'2"
@Canson
Oscar Robertson was really closer to 6'3" than 6'5", look at pictures of him and Jerry West. Nate Thurmond was 6'9". Jerry West claimed he was 6'4", and going by a google search for the back of old basketball cards, he was listed at 6'3", even though he was really 6'2"
Canson said on 20/Aug/20
iconjj said on 16/Aug/20
Now Rick Barry is 6'6? Good grief....
Barry was max 6’6 barefoot. He wasn’t 6’7”.
iconjj said on 16/Aug/20
Now Rick Barry is 6'6? Good grief....
Barry was max 6’6 barefoot. He wasn’t 6’7”.
iconjj said on 16/Aug/20
Now Rick Barry is 6'6? Good grief....
Now Rick Barry is 6'6? Good grief....
John barrett said on 15/Aug/20
John was at least 6'7 and a half.
John was at least 6'7 and a half.
Canson said on 15/Aug/20
@Viper and Heightchecker34: don’t lose sleep over the comments lol.
@Viper and Heightchecker34: don’t lose sleep over the comments lol.
Hotpots said on 9/Aug/20
Here’s the problem. Watch him with hulk Hogan,he’s absolutely taller. So how the hell is hogan 6-6 peak?? Hogan was 6-5 peak imo
Here’s the problem. Watch him with hulk Hogan,he’s absolutely taller. So how the hell is hogan 6-6 peak?? Hogan was 6-5 peak imo
Ethan99 said on 6/Jul/20
according to me,
andre peak= 6'10.5-6'11 post mortem= 6'8.75-6'9
studd= 6'6 (6'5'5 is a posibility compared to 6'4.5-6'5 fralic)
hogan=6'5 peak now=6'2.25-6'2.5
ladd= 6'6 (looks not much taller than 6'2 george hw bush)
according to me,
andre peak= 6'10.5-6'11 post mortem= 6'8.75-6'9
studd= 6'6 (6'5'5 is a posibility compared to 6'4.5-6'5 fralic)
hogan=6'5 peak now=6'2.25-6'2.5
ladd= 6'6 (looks not much taller than 6'2 george hw bush)
Ethan99 said on 6/Jul/20
looks slighty taller than legit 6'5 bill fralic so a solid 6'6 for him.
looks slighty taller than legit 6'5 bill fralic so a solid 6'6 for him.
Michael186 said on 1/May/20
202cm barefoot
202cm barefoot
Njp said on 16/Apr/20
“Bob da cob. said on 15/Feb/20
Crazy how WWF could list him at 6-10 lol“
They listed Andre The Giant at 7’4” when he was no where near that even in his prime.
“Bob da cob. said on 15/Feb/20
Crazy how WWF could list him at 6-10 lol“
They listed Andre The Giant at 7’4” when he was no where near that even in his prime.
Bob da cob. said on 15/Feb/20
Crazy how WWF could list him at 6-10 lol
Crazy how WWF could list him at 6-10 lol
62B said on 12/Jan/20
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 29/Sep/19
@62B
David Robinson's not 7'+. More like 6'11" and change. My 6'2.25" friend (who's good at guessing height and is strict against inflating height) met him and said he looked 9" taller, and also said they wore similar thickness in footwear.
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Yeah. I'm not sure what his exact measurement was in the Navy, I just read it somewhere that he measure over 7'. I'm sure he would have been measured earlier in the day and whatever it was they probably would have rounded up or down to the nearest whole number. I know I measured 6'3.25" and was rounded down to 6'3" on paper when in the Army.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 29/Sep/19
@62B
David Robinson's not 7'+. More like 6'11" and change. My 6'2.25" friend (who's good at guessing height and is strict against inflating height) met him and said he looked 9" taller, and also said they wore similar thickness in footwear.
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Yeah. I'm not sure what his exact measurement was in the Navy, I just read it somewhere that he measure over 7'. I'm sure he would have been measured earlier in the day and whatever it was they probably would have rounded up or down to the nearest whole number. I know I measured 6'3.25" and was rounded down to 6'3" on paper when in the Army.
Big ed said on 26/Nov/19
Roughly 6'7
Roughly 6'7
ken6-3 said on 21/Nov/19
almost 6'7" peak plus huge footwear+lifts made hime 6'8" to 6'9"
You look at Andre. His shoes look like they had no soles and his feet hung on the sides. ni kidding. lol
imagine peak Andrea in the boots they make today?
almost 6'7" peak plus huge footwear+lifts made hime 6'8" to 6'9"
You look at Andre. His shoes look like they had no soles and his feet hung on the sides. ni kidding. lol
imagine peak Andrea in the boots they make today?
David Wolberg said on 29/Oct/19
Big John Studd was one of my favorite WWF wrestlers back in the 1980's. I would place his height at exactly 6 feet 6 inches. Although he did appear to be about 6'7 in his legendary matches with Andre The Giant, in most other pictures he looks closer to 6'6.
Big John Studd was one of my favorite WWF wrestlers back in the 1980's. I would place his height at exactly 6 feet 6 inches. Although he did appear to be about 6'7 in his legendary matches with Andre The Giant, in most other pictures he looks closer to 6'6.
Canson said on 30/Sep/19
@Christian: people I know who’ve met Robinson said 6’11” range too
@Christian: people I know who’ve met Robinson said 6’11” range too
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 29/Sep/19
@62B
David Robinson's not 7'+. More like 6'11" and change. My 6'2.25" friend (who's good at guessing height and is strict against inflating height) met him and said he looked 9" taller, and also said they wore similar thickness in footwear.
@62B
David Robinson's not 7'+. More like 6'11" and change. My 6'2.25" friend (who's good at guessing height and is strict against inflating height) met him and said he looked 9" taller, and also said they wore similar thickness in footwear.
62B said on 13/Sep/19
Mike Welch said on 20/Aug/19
He was definitely no taller than 6'8 or he would not have been able to serve in the U.S. Army.
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You are correct about the 6'8" maximum Height for the Army. However people are usually 17 or 18 when they first join and are measured. The will not kick a person out for growing after enlisted. There was a guy in the motor pool when I was in that was 6'9". I think it was NBA player David Robinson that enlisted in the Navy at a height of 6'7" and ended up being over 7'. All of that being said. Studd was never 6'8". Probably a solid 6'6" guy give or take a fraction. Always hard to tell because he wore some pretty big lifts.
Mike Welch said on 20/Aug/19
He was definitely no taller than 6'8 or he would not have been able to serve in the U.S. Army.
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You are correct about the 6'8" maximum Height for the Army. However people are usually 17 or 18 when they first join and are measured. The will not kick a person out for growing after enlisted. There was a guy in the motor pool when I was in that was 6'9". I think it was NBA player David Robinson that enlisted in the Navy at a height of 6'7" and ended up being over 7'. All of that being said. Studd was never 6'8". Probably a solid 6'6" guy give or take a fraction. Always hard to tell because he wore some pretty big lifts.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 23/Aug/19
@Mike Welch
I know that there's a minimum height requirement for joining the US military, but I didn't know that there's a maximum. I know there's a maximum when it comes to flying fighter jets though.
@Mike Welch
I know that there's a minimum height requirement for joining the US military, but I didn't know that there's a maximum. I know there's a maximum when it comes to flying fighter jets though.
Mike Welch said on 20/Aug/19
He was definitely no taller than 6'8 or he would not have been able to serve in the U.S. Army.
He was definitely no taller than 6'8 or he would not have been able to serve in the U.S. Army.
Lewgr10 said on 8/Jul/19
It's tough to get a good height comparison between him and Hogan. I don't remember them ever going face to face like Hogan did with Sid, and Andre. Hogan also didn't stand up that often against Studd. He would usually have his knees bent slightly. I think he did that to make Studd look taller. When Hogan stood up straight there wasn't much height difference between them Click Here. He was shorter than Rick Barry, and didn't have two inches on Bill Fralic. I wouldn't put him above 6'6"
It's tough to get a good height comparison between him and Hogan. I don't remember them ever going face to face like Hogan did with Sid, and Andre. Hogan also didn't stand up that often against Studd. He would usually have his knees bent slightly. I think he did that to make Studd look taller. When Hogan stood up straight there wasn't much height difference between them Click Here. He was shorter than Rick Barry, and didn't have two inches on Bill Fralic. I wouldn't put him above 6'6"
Sotiris Gravas said on 18/Jun/19
Studd was never 6'6.5".
Video footage of 6'4.5" Bill Fralic and Studd... Click Here
Studd was never 6'6.5".
Video footage of 6'4.5" Bill Fralic and Studd... Click Here
Big ed said on 14/Jun/19
Studd is more sloched with Barry you clearly see that and in fact Barry's sloched with DDP and alot older he standing perfectly straight with studd he was 6'7
Studd is more sloched with Barry you clearly see that and in fact Barry's sloched with DDP and alot older he standing perfectly straight with studd he was 6'7
Big ed said on 1/Jun/19
Slightly taller than akeem. He had Christopher reeves by 3" and close to 2" on peak Hogan if he stood up to his tallest with fralic without fralics chin pointed up he would have 2" on him aswell 6'7 all day for studd
Slightly taller than akeem. He had Christopher reeves by 3" and close to 2" on peak Hogan if he stood up to his tallest with fralic without fralics chin pointed up he would have 2" on him aswell 6'7 all day for studd
RP said on 21/Apr/19
Peak Undertaker, Braun Strowman, Peak Sid Eudy & Peak Big John Studd all looked to be very similar heights. Give or take a 1/2” inch. Footwear & lifts pending.
Peak Undertaker, Braun Strowman, Peak Sid Eudy & Peak Big John Studd all looked to be very similar heights. Give or take a 1/2” inch. Footwear & lifts pending.
#Natty #Natural 928 said on 17/Mar/19
I read on a old wrestling height forum from back in 2000 that Big John wore really high lifts. Anywhere from 3-5 inches.
I read on a old wrestling height forum from back in 2000 that Big John wore really high lifts. Anywhere from 3-5 inches.
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Mar/19
6'6" Rick Barry and 6'4" DDP... Click Here
Barry and Studd, a reminder... Click Here
6'6" Rick Barry and 6'4" DDP... Click Here
Barry and Studd, a reminder... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Mar/19
Studd and Sly Stallone (early 80s)... Click Here
6'5" Lee Canalito and Sly (1982)... Click Here
Sly and Nick Bockwinkel (billed 6'10")... Click Here
Studd w/ Jeff (5'11") and Cory Everson... Click Here
Studd (no lifts) w/ 5'11" Heenan... Click Here
Studd and Sly Stallone (early 80s)... Click Here
6'5" Lee Canalito and Sly (1982)... Click Here
Sly and Nick Bockwinkel (billed 6'10")... Click Here
Studd w/ Jeff (5'11") and Cory Everson... Click Here
Studd (no lifts) w/ 5'11" Heenan... Click Here
DaveBern said on 26/Feb/19
I met Big John live and in person at WrestleMania 6 Toronto a few years before he died (younger than I am now but all the mileage showed). Got to chat with him. A true gentleman and gentle giant. Such a nice guy and had no problem chatting with a 16-year-old kid about King Kong Bundy and the old days.
He didn't impress me with his height at all but with his mass/girth. Hands like baseball mitts. 6'5'' max at that time, in my opinion.
I met Big John live and in person at WrestleMania 6 Toronto a few years before he died (younger than I am now but all the mileage showed). Got to chat with him. A true gentleman and gentle giant. Such a nice guy and had no problem chatting with a 16-year-old kid about King Kong Bundy and the old days.
He didn't impress me with his height at all but with his mass/girth. Hands like baseball mitts. 6'5'' max at that time, in my opinion.
Sotiris Gravas said on 27/Dec/18
BTW, here's a fairly recent pic of King Kong Bundy w/ Jim Brunzell, who was billed as 5'10" back in the day... Click Here
BTW, here's a fairly recent pic of King Kong Bundy w/ Jim Brunzell, who was billed as 5'10" back in the day... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 27/Dec/18
Studd and Andre... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" Paul Orndorff... Click Here
Hogan and Orndorff... Click Here
Ordorff and little Rick McGraw... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" (not 6'0") Virgil... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" Heenan... Click Here
Orndorff and Heenan... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" peak height George W. Bush... Click Here
Studd and King Kong Bundy... Click Here
Bundy w/ 6'1" peak height Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill)... Click Here
Now 6'4" Rick Barry w/ now 6'0" Ed O'Neill... Click Here
And finally, the pic we've all seen... for comparison, a maybe 6'6" peak height Rick Barry looking taller than Studd... Click Here
Sorry, one last thing... Why does Dibiase look so short next to Bundy here...? Click Here
Or so short next to Sid... Click Here
Or next to Vince... Click Here
Or w/ Stone Cold... Click Here
Studd and Andre... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" Paul Orndorff... Click Here
Hogan and Orndorff... Click Here
Ordorff and little Rick McGraw... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" (not 6'0") Virgil... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" Heenan... Click Here
Orndorff and Heenan... Click Here
Studd and 5'11" peak height George W. Bush... Click Here
Studd and King Kong Bundy... Click Here
Bundy w/ 6'1" peak height Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill)... Click Here
Now 6'4" Rick Barry w/ now 6'0" Ed O'Neill... Click Here
And finally, the pic we've all seen... for comparison, a maybe 6'6" peak height Rick Barry looking taller than Studd... Click Here
Sorry, one last thing... Why does Dibiase look so short next to Bundy here...? Click Here
Or so short next to Sid... Click Here
Or next to Vince... Click Here
Or w/ Stone Cold... Click Here
RM2 said on 23/Dec/18
6'6" or 6'7", Big John Studd was huge. Don't see many guys walking around with his frame. I'm sure he got attention wherever he went. Imagine how tall he would have been if he had a neck (maybe 6'10"?). Miss his era of wrestling, for sure.
6'6" or 6'7", Big John Studd was huge. Don't see many guys walking around with his frame. I'm sure he got attention wherever he went. Imagine how tall he would have been if he had a neck (maybe 6'10"?). Miss his era of wrestling, for sure.
RP said on 2/Nov/18
Looks max 6’5-1/2” with Steamboat & Garvin.
Looks max 6’5-1/2” with Steamboat & Garvin.
Sotiris Gravas said on 29/Oct/18
Here's a nice pic of Stud w/ Jimmy Garvin (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before: Click Here
Nice pic of Studd w/ Steamboat (billed 5'10")... Click Here
Here's a nice pic of Stud w/ Jimmy Garvin (billed as 5'10") that I've never seen before: Click Here
Nice pic of Studd w/ Steamboat (billed 5'10")... Click Here
Undertaker Frank said on 19/Oct/18
I highly doubt Ladd was 6ft 9 unless he shrunk when he became a Wrestler NFL Player Ben Davidson said in an article that he played against Ladd and he was about 6ft 6 i read that article on here that someone posted years ago and it makes sense NFL & Most Pro sports boost players heights
Could Ladd have been 6ft 7 Possibly
I highly doubt Ladd was 6ft 9 unless he shrunk when he became a Wrestler NFL Player Ben Davidson said in an article that he played against Ladd and he was about 6ft 6 i read that article on here that someone posted years ago and it makes sense NFL & Most Pro sports boost players heights
Could Ladd have been 6ft 7 Possibly
RP said on 4/Sep/18
***corection
It’s Don Johnson who came up to John’s bottom lip/mouth area. Mickey Rourke came up to his mustache/ bottom of his nose area. All three men had on equal footwear...cowboy boots worn by all three men. Big John Studd’s Head was huge! The bottom of his nose/mustache would be about 7” to 7.25”...was Rourke 5’11” or 6’0” back then ?? 1988-1989?? Some say 6’0” ...others say 5’11” & change? 5’11” gives you a 6’6.25 Big John Studd. 6’0” for Rourke would make Studd 6’7.25”??
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It’s Don Johnson who came up to John’s bottom lip/mouth area. Mickey Rourke came up to his mustache/ bottom of his nose area. All three men had on equal footwear...cowboy boots worn by all three men. Big John Studd’s Head was huge! The bottom of his nose/mustache would be about 7” to 7.25”...was Rourke 5’11” or 6’0” back then ?? 1988-1989?? Some say 6’0” ...others say 5’11” & change? 5’11” gives you a 6’6.25 Big John Studd. 6’0” for Rourke would make Studd 6’7.25”??
RP said on 4/Sep/18
Gravas, John has Mickey lifted 4” to 6” off the ground chocking him in that scene. He chokes him, lifts him Up & then throws him. Mickey came up to John’s bottom lip to mouth area in most scenes in Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man. Cool movie too.
Gravas, John has Mickey lifted 4” to 6” off the ground chocking him in that scene. He chokes him, lifts him Up & then throws him. Mickey came up to John’s bottom lip to mouth area in most scenes in Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man. Cool movie too.
Sotiris Gravas said on 3/Sep/18
Here's 6'5" Studd w/ 5'11" Mickey Rourke... Click Here
@Rob He was never 6'6.5".
Here's 6'5" Studd w/ 5'11" Mickey Rourke... Click Here
@Rob He was never 6'6.5".
Sotiris Gravas said on 13/Aug/18
@tree I like your post, and agree. Ppl think that football measurements are 100% gospel truth, but that isn't the case. Ernie Ladd wasn't really 6'9". He was at most 6'6". Here he is w/ 6'2.5 Ali:
Click Here
He appeared on "That '70s Show" alongside 6'2.5" The Rock back in 1999. Next to The Rock and 6'1" peak height Kurtwood Smith, Ladd only looked 6'6"... Click Here , Click Here
Here's 6'5" Studd next to footballer Bill Fralic, listed as 6'5" by the NFL... Click Here
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Studd next to 6'3.5" Christopher Reeve... Click Here
Studd next to 6'9" Andre the Giant... Click Here As you can see Studd was 6'5",MAX.
How many ppl have seen this pic...? Here's 6'5" Studd next to 5'11" peak height George W. Bush:
Click Here
Here's a nice pic of 6'9" Andre w/ 6'5" Studd... Click Here
Studd w/ Rick Barry (listed as 6'7" by NBA, really 6'6" peak height)... Click Here
Rick Barry on far left, stands taller than Julius Erving who was around 6'5" peak height:
Click Here
Recent pic of Dr. J w/ 6'7.25" Magic... Click Here
Just for fun, here's a before and after of Studd... Click Here
@tree I like your post, and agree. Ppl think that football measurements are 100% gospel truth, but that isn't the case. Ernie Ladd wasn't really 6'9". He was at most 6'6". Here he is w/ 6'2.5 Ali:
Click Here
He appeared on "That '70s Show" alongside 6'2.5" The Rock back in 1999. Next to The Rock and 6'1" peak height Kurtwood Smith, Ladd only looked 6'6"... Click Here , Click Here
Here's 6'5" Studd next to footballer Bill Fralic, listed as 6'5" by the NFL... Click Here
Click Here , Click Here
Studd next to 6'3.5" Christopher Reeve... Click Here
Studd next to 6'9" Andre the Giant... Click Here As you can see Studd was 6'5",MAX.
How many ppl have seen this pic...? Here's 6'5" Studd next to 5'11" peak height George W. Bush:
Click Here
Here's a nice pic of 6'9" Andre w/ 6'5" Studd... Click Here
Studd w/ Rick Barry (listed as 6'7" by NBA, really 6'6" peak height)... Click Here
Rick Barry on far left, stands taller than Julius Erving who was around 6'5" peak height:
Click Here
Recent pic of Dr. J w/ 6'7.25" Magic... Click Here
Just for fun, here's a before and after of Studd... Click Here
Pdoggy said on 10/Aug/18
@tree
I am never on this page however the promo with studd and Ladd proves nothing. Studd was billed at 6'10 so the promo reflected that.
@tree
I am never on this page however the promo with studd and Ladd proves nothing. Studd was billed at 6'10 so the promo reflected that.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/May/18
If he was 6ft10, Andre was 7ft2-3
If he was 6ft10, Andre was 7ft2-3
y2flu said on 1/May/18
I'm best friends with Big John Studd's first cousin, and he says that Studd was never a hair over 6'6; in fact he says he was 6'5". He said he wore huge lifts in his boots to make him appear taller than he actually was.
I'm best friends with Big John Studd's first cousin, and he says that Studd was never a hair over 6'6; in fact he says he was 6'5". He said he wore huge lifts in his boots to make him appear taller than he actually was.
dicksock said on 25/Apr/18
Andre: 6'11"
Studd: 6'6.5/6'7"
Hogan: 6'5.5"
Andre: 6'11"
Studd: 6'6.5/6'7"
Hogan: 6'5.5"
RP said on 10/Mar/18
Andre 7'0.25"
Studd 6'7"
Hogan 6'5.75"
All peak heights
Andre 7'0.25"
Studd 6'7"
Hogan 6'5.75"
All peak heights
Danimal said on 7/Mar/18
Jake T. said on 11/Feb/18
I think Big John was 6'7 prime and 6'6.5 later on
Big John's entire career was his prime. He wasn't an old wrestler. The man was 6'7".
Jake T. said on 11/Feb/18
I think Big John was 6'7 prime and 6'6.5 later on
Big John's entire career was his prime. He wasn't an old wrestler. The man was 6'7".
Danimal said on 7/Mar/18
GS1981 said on 18/Apr/17
Hogan was never ever 6ft 6, maximum 6ft 4, i think Studd is 6ft 7 looking at him wrestling a 6ft 10 Andre at Wrestlemania 1
WRONG. He was taller than LEGIT 6'5" men in the 1980's. Hop on to the Hogan page and look at all the pics I posted.
GS1981 said on 18/Apr/17
Hogan was never ever 6ft 6, maximum 6ft 4, i think Studd is 6ft 7 looking at him wrestling a 6ft 10 Andre at Wrestlemania 1
WRONG. He was taller than LEGIT 6'5" men in the 1980's. Hop on to the Hogan page and look at all the pics I posted.
Danimal said on 7/Mar/18
He was close enough to 6'7". Everyone saying he's 6'5"-6'6" is just dead wrong. Hogan was close enough to being a legit 6'6" guy in the 80's and Studd edged him out.
He was close enough to 6'7". Everyone saying he's 6'5"-6'6" is just dead wrong. Hogan was close enough to being a legit 6'6" guy in the 80's and Studd edged him out.
star69 said on 15/Feb/18
David Banner said on 7/Sep/17
Andre 6'9.5"
BJS 6'5.5"
HH 6'4"
Andre 6'9.5"? Even if I gave a conservative estimate, Andre was nothing less than 6'11(peak).
David Banner said on 7/Sep/17
Andre 6'9.5"
BJS 6'5.5"
HH 6'4"
Andre 6'9.5"? Even if I gave a conservative estimate, Andre was nothing less than 6'11(peak).
Jake T. said on 11/Feb/18
I think Big John was 6'7 prime and 6'6.5 later on
I think Big John was 6'7 prime and 6'6.5 later on
Anonymous said on 22/Nov/17
Oanh I am Logan but some how changed my user name ironically. I see your point but I still say Big John Studd is 6,8.
Oanh I am Logan but some how changed my user name ironically. I see your point but I still say Big John Studd is 6,8.
David Banner said on 7/Sep/17
Andre 6'9.5"
BJS 6'5.5"
HH 6'4"
Andre 6'9.5"
BJS 6'5.5"
HH 6'4"
Oanh said on 29/Aug/17
Logan said on 29/May/17
I thin Studd 6,9 Andre is 6,11 and looking at pictures studd is about 2 inches shorter.
BJD was 6'7" at most, and Andre had way more than 2" on him.
Logan said on 29/May/17
I thin Studd 6,9 Andre is 6,11 and looking at pictures studd is about 2 inches shorter.
BJD was 6'7" at most, and Andre had way more than 2" on him.
Jdawg said on 24/Aug/17
I think both he and hogan used lifts in their boots just from their extra long legs to the way they moved about. Studd always appeared an easy 2 inches taller when he held his head up. Unfortunately, like Andre, that wasn't very often. So Studd at 6'7" puts Hogan at 6'5" and so on...
I think both he and hogan used lifts in their boots just from their extra long legs to the way they moved about. Studd always appeared an easy 2 inches taller when he held his head up. Unfortunately, like Andre, that wasn't very often. So Studd at 6'7" puts Hogan at 6'5" and so on...
James said on 2/Jul/17
Studd was 6'7
Studd was 6'7
Zahid said on 1/Jul/17
I would say the same height as Rick Barry (6'7")
I would say the same height as Rick Barry (6'7")
Logan said on 29/May/17
I thin Studd 6,9 Andre is 6,11 and looking at pictures studd is about 2 inches shorter.
I thin Studd 6,9 Andre is 6,11 and looking at pictures studd is about 2 inches shorter.
GS1981 said on 18/Apr/17
Hogan was never ever 6ft 6, maximum 6ft 4, i think Studd is 6ft 7 looking at him wrestling a 6ft 10 Andre at Wrestlemania 1
Hogan was never ever 6ft 6, maximum 6ft 4, i think Studd is 6ft 7 looking at him wrestling a 6ft 10 Andre at Wrestlemania 1
Me said on 13/Mar/17
This site has a YOUNG Hulk Hogan at his peak height at 6' 6". Just watched a 1981 wrestling match between young Hogan and young John Studd.
Studd looked to me to be about 2 inches taller when they stood face to face at times during the match.
This site has a YOUNG Hulk Hogan at his peak height at 6' 6". Just watched a 1981 wrestling match between young Hogan and young John Studd.
Studd looked to me to be about 2 inches taller when they stood face to face at times during the match.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Mar/17
I find anything less than 6ft7(201cm) for this guy hard to believe. I always thought was be 6ft9-10 range at least, right between Hogan and Andre...
I find anything less than 6ft7(201cm) for this guy hard to believe. I always thought was be 6ft9-10 range at least, right between Hogan and Andre...
Danimal said on 7/Feb/17
He was 6'7". 1" taller than Hogan in the 80's and 1" on 6'6" One Man Gang at the Royal Rumble in 1989.
He was 6'7". 1" taller than Hogan in the 80's and 1" on 6'6" One Man Gang at the Royal Rumble in 1989.
Dustin M Williams said on 7/Feb/17
I have heard Studd claim 6'9" in an interview from 1978 when he wrestled for Mid-Atlantic, 6'10" in 1984 with the WWF, and have heard Gordon Solie tag him at 6'7", and another commentator at 6'8". Looked pretty close to Rick Berry so 6'7" barefoot or just a shade under is probably pretty accurate.
I have heard Studd claim 6'9" in an interview from 1978 when he wrestled for Mid-Atlantic, 6'10" in 1984 with the WWF, and have heard Gordon Solie tag him at 6'7", and another commentator at 6'8". Looked pretty close to Rick Berry so 6'7" barefoot or just a shade under is probably pretty accurate.
Frank R1 said on 20/Jan/17
I believe that Big John Studd may have actually been at least 6'9" at his peak. I say this because of the way looked next to Andre the Giant. Despite claims to the contrary, Andre was at least 7'0" at his peak, and Studd was no more than 3.5 inches shorter than Andre at any point that the two faced off in the ring. Look at the photos. Studd doesn't wear boots any thicker than 1.5".
I believe that Big John Studd may have actually been at least 6'9" at his peak. I say this because of the way looked next to Andre the Giant. Despite claims to the contrary, Andre was at least 7'0" at his peak, and Studd was no more than 3.5 inches shorter than Andre at any point that the two faced off in the ring. Look at the photos. Studd doesn't wear boots any thicker than 1.5".
RP said on 24/Dec/16
Andre 7'0"
studd 6'7"
Hogan 6'5.5"
Bundy 6'3"
OMG 6'6"
Earthquake 6'5.5"
Uncle Elmer 6'7.5"
Ernie Ladd 6'8.5"
Giant Baba: 6'9"
Black Jack Muligan 6'5.5"
Scott Hall 6'5"
Jake Roberts 6'4.5" to 6'5"
Sid Vicious 6'7"
Undertaker 6'7"
Andre 7'0"
studd 6'7"
Hogan 6'5.5"
Bundy 6'3"
OMG 6'6"
Earthquake 6'5.5"
Uncle Elmer 6'7.5"
Ernie Ladd 6'8.5"
Giant Baba: 6'9"
Black Jack Muligan 6'5.5"
Scott Hall 6'5"
Jake Roberts 6'4.5" to 6'5"
Sid Vicious 6'7"
Undertaker 6'7"
day day said on 22/Dec/16
Seen a picture of john as chuck o connor its a small article its split with johnny weaver anyway it says minton is 6'8 280lbs and weaver as 6'1 235lbs it seems quite legit
Seen a picture of john as chuck o connor its a small article its split with johnny weaver anyway it says minton is 6'8 280lbs and weaver as 6'1 235lbs it seems quite legit
Dustin said on 10/Dec/16
I haver yet to see a side by side shot of Studd and Hogan. Anyone wanna post one?
I haver yet to see a side by side shot of Studd and Hogan. Anyone wanna post one?
day day said on 6/Dec/16
Studd always looked tall a belivable 6'9 but when you see him next to guys between 6'4 to 6'6 you know hes around 6'7 give or take i think it was lou albano that said andre was 5" taller
Studd always looked tall a belivable 6'9 but when you see him next to guys between 6'4 to 6'6 you know hes around 6'7 give or take i think it was lou albano that said andre was 5" taller
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 5/Oct/16
Comes out clearly taller than Hogan in every comparison, but not quite as tall as Sid next to Hogan in 1992.
For now I think 6´6.5" evening is pretty good for Studd, a tad or two shorter than Sid and a good inch taller than Hogan
Comes out clearly taller than Hogan in every comparison, but not quite as tall as Sid next to Hogan in 1992.
For now I think 6´6.5" evening is pretty good for Studd, a tad or two shorter than Sid and a good inch taller than Hogan
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 23/Jul/16
dicksock said on 23/Jul/16
I am not a liar. I argued with you on Andre's page that Andre couldn't have been above 7' because he was no more than 6" taller than Hogan. You claimed 6'5"-6'5.5" for Hogan and like 7'0.5" for Andre. You talk about Andre losing height. What about Ladd? So Ladd was 6'7.5" and Andre was 6'11" evening. Does that mean Ladd was 6'9" in the morning? Why wouldn't Ladd lose about as much height as Andre? This is all bs. Go look at Andre vs. Ladd from 1976 when both were in their prime and had equal footwear. It is 100% obvious that Andre and Ladd were no more than 2-3" apart in height. If you're going to argue that, your not height crazy, you're just flat out crazy. Then again you are trying to argue that Big Show was only 6'11" at his tallest and was shorter than Andre. That tells me everything I need to know about your estimates. Obvious crap is obvious.
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HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 6/Jun/16
I say in the wedding pic it looks like
Andre 2,11m
Hogan 1,96m
Inoki 1,88m
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Thats one of my estimations on Andres site. I never said Andre´s eveningheight was 7´0.5"
I never said Andre was taller than Big Show, I asked Rob about his opinion....
Show me Ladd and Andre barefoot back to back in military posture before you continue with your agressive mix of lies and fantasy
Here for you my estimates peak morning/ peak evening
Andre 7´0.5"/ 6´11.25"
Big Show 7´0.5"/ 6´11.25"
Studd 6´7" / 6´6.25"
Ladd 6´8.25"/ 6´7.5
dicksock said on 23/Jul/16
I am not a liar. I argued with you on Andre's page that Andre couldn't have been above 7' because he was no more than 6" taller than Hogan. You claimed 6'5"-6'5.5" for Hogan and like 7'0.5" for Andre. You talk about Andre losing height. What about Ladd? So Ladd was 6'7.5" and Andre was 6'11" evening. Does that mean Ladd was 6'9" in the morning? Why wouldn't Ladd lose about as much height as Andre? This is all bs. Go look at Andre vs. Ladd from 1976 when both were in their prime and had equal footwear. It is 100% obvious that Andre and Ladd were no more than 2-3" apart in height. If you're going to argue that, your not height crazy, you're just flat out crazy. Then again you are trying to argue that Big Show was only 6'11" at his tallest and was shorter than Andre. That tells me everything I need to know about your estimates. Obvious crap is obvious.
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HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 6/Jun/16
I say in the wedding pic it looks like
Andre 2,11m
Hogan 1,96m
Inoki 1,88m
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Thats one of my estimations on Andres site. I never said Andre´s eveningheight was 7´0.5"
I never said Andre was taller than Big Show, I asked Rob about his opinion....
Show me Ladd and Andre barefoot back to back in military posture before you continue with your agressive mix of lies and fantasy
Here for you my estimates peak morning/ peak evening
Andre 7´0.5"/ 6´11.25"
Big Show 7´0.5"/ 6´11.25"
Studd 6´7" / 6´6.25"
Ladd 6´8.25"/ 6´7.5
dicksock said on 23/Jul/16
HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 16/Jul/16
dicksock said on 15/Jul/16
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
Click Here
I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'.
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LIAR- Show me where I said that about Andre... Your vid proves nothing heightwise, camera angle changes all the height when they switch.
Peak Andre imo could measure a tad or two over 7ft for a morning measurement and wouldn´t go under 6´11" evening.
Ladd next to Studd is a way better comparison and Ladd didn´t look much taller, most time they looked the same height. Click Here
Ladd at best was 6´7.5" next to Studd so that´s 3.5" to a 6´11" Andre.
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I am not a liar. I argued with you on Andre's page that Andre couldn't have been above 7' because he was no more than 6" taller than Hogan. You claimed 6'5"-6'5.5" for Hogan and like 7'0.5" for Andre. You talk about Andre losing height. What about Ladd? So Ladd was 6'7.5" and Andre was 6'11" evening. Does that mean Ladd was 6'9" in the morning? Why wouldn't Ladd lose about as much height as Andre? This is all bs. Go look at Andre vs. Ladd from 1976 when both were in their prime and had equal footwear. It is 100% obvious that Andre and Ladd were no more than 2-3" apart in height. If you're going to argue that, your not height crazy, you're just flat out crazy. Then again you are trying to argue that Big Show was only 6'11" at his tallest and was shorter than Andre. That tells me everything I need to know about your estimates. Obvious crap is obvious.
HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 16/Jul/16
dicksock said on 15/Jul/16
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
Click Here
I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'.
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LIAR- Show me where I said that about Andre... Your vid proves nothing heightwise, camera angle changes all the height when they switch.
Peak Andre imo could measure a tad or two over 7ft for a morning measurement and wouldn´t go under 6´11" evening.
Ladd next to Studd is a way better comparison and Ladd didn´t look much taller, most time they looked the same height. Click Here
Ladd at best was 6´7.5" next to Studd so that´s 3.5" to a 6´11" Andre.
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I am not a liar. I argued with you on Andre's page that Andre couldn't have been above 7' because he was no more than 6" taller than Hogan. You claimed 6'5"-6'5.5" for Hogan and like 7'0.5" for Andre. You talk about Andre losing height. What about Ladd? So Ladd was 6'7.5" and Andre was 6'11" evening. Does that mean Ladd was 6'9" in the morning? Why wouldn't Ladd lose about as much height as Andre? This is all bs. Go look at Andre vs. Ladd from 1976 when both were in their prime and had equal footwear. It is 100% obvious that Andre and Ladd were no more than 2-3" apart in height. If you're going to argue that, your not height crazy, you're just flat out crazy. Then again you are trying to argue that Big Show was only 6'11" at his tallest and was shorter than Andre. That tells me everything I need to know about your estimates. Obvious crap is obvious.
miko said on 20/Jul/16
Studd was 6'6 range (prime), Hogan 6'5 (prime).
Studd was 6'6 range (prime), Hogan 6'5 (prime).
Johan said on 19/Jul/16
How tall was Mean Gene? I see him listed at 5ft 9 and that seems believable if Hogan was 6ft 5 flat. Studd does look 6'6.5" there as well next to Gene.
At first I thought he was maybe 5ft 8 but Hogan looks to be only 8 inches max taller than him. Studd was easily 8 inches + so Gene listed elsewhere at 175 cm seems legit.
How tall was Mean Gene? I see him listed at 5ft 9 and that seems believable if Hogan was 6ft 5 flat. Studd does look 6'6.5" there as well next to Gene.
At first I thought he was maybe 5ft 8 but Hogan looks to be only 8 inches max taller than him. Studd was easily 8 inches + so Gene listed elsewhere at 175 cm seems legit.
RP said on 19/Jul/16
Red...let's not forget the WWF's old stand on a 4" to 6" box tricks in the 70's & 80's that they used to do during interviews for their Giants ...Studd also refers to himself as 7'0" & 400 lbs in this interview ...WWF was obviously trying to push John Studd as larger than life in the lead up to this event. Studd does indeed look a few inches taller there than he normally did. Studd: Weak 6'7" (6'6.5" to 6'6.75") range ...Peak Hogan 6'5.5" to 6'5.75" ??? I'll take those to estimates on this two mean all day long. 400 lbs? LOL!!!! Mid 80's he was 320-340 ...late 70's only 300-310...maxed out at 360-ish when he become bloated & unhealthy.
Red...let's not forget the WWF's old stand on a 4" to 6" box tricks in the 70's & 80's that they used to do during interviews for their Giants ...Studd also refers to himself as 7'0" & 400 lbs in this interview ...WWF was obviously trying to push John Studd as larger than life in the lead up to this event. Studd does indeed look a few inches taller there than he normally did. Studd: Weak 6'7" (6'6.5" to 6'6.75") range ...Peak Hogan 6'5.5" to 6'5.75" ??? I'll take those to estimates on this two mean all day long. 400 lbs? LOL!!!! Mid 80's he was 320-340 ...late 70's only 300-310...maxed out at 360-ish when he become bloated & unhealthy.
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 18/Jul/16
Unless Mr. T was 6ft, there´s no chance for a 6´6" Hogan.
Unless Mr. T was 6ft, there´s no chance for a 6´6" Hogan.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 17/Jul/16
I think Hogan could pull off 6ft6 in the early 80's.
I think Hogan could pull off 6ft6 in the early 80's.
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 17/Jul/16
Click Here
Looked well taller next to meane gene than Hogan did, so 6´6" Hogan is out of question
Click Here
Looked well taller next to meane gene than Hogan did, so 6´6" Hogan is out of question
RP said on 17/Jul/16
It's been long rumored that Studd wore 1" lifts when tag teaming with ... or wrestling Ernie Ladd. Which made their 2" height difference only appear to be 1" ?? Never confirmed...but, long rumored.
It's been long rumored that Studd wore 1" lifts when tag teaming with ... or wrestling Ernie Ladd. Which made their 2" height difference only appear to be 1" ?? Never confirmed...but, long rumored.
RP said on 16/Jul/16
Studd: 6'6.5" to 6'7"
Ernie Ladd: 6'8-5/8" (AFL Source)
Andre: 6'11.5" to 7'0"
Baba: 6'8.75" to 6'9"
Nash: 6'9" to 6'9.25"
Paul Wight: 7'0"
Hogan: 6'5.5" to 6'5.75"
Studd: 6'6.5" to 6'7"
Ernie Ladd: 6'8-5/8" (AFL Source)
Andre: 6'11.5" to 7'0"
Baba: 6'8.75" to 6'9"
Nash: 6'9" to 6'9.25"
Paul Wight: 7'0"
Hogan: 6'5.5" to 6'5.75"
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 16/Jul/16
dicksock said on 15/Jul/16
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
Click Here
I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'.
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LIAR- Show me where I said that about Andre... Your vid proves nothing heightwise, camera angle changes all the height when they switch.
Peak Andre imo could measure a tad or two over 7ft for a morning measurement and wouldn´t go under 6´11" evening.
Ladd next to Studd is a way better comparison and Ladd didn´t look much taller, most time they looked the same height. Click Here
Ladd at best was 6´7.5" next to Studd so that´s 3.5" to a 6´11" Andre.
dicksock said on 15/Jul/16
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
Click Here
I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'.
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LIAR- Show me where I said that about Andre... Your vid proves nothing heightwise, camera angle changes all the height when they switch.
Peak Andre imo could measure a tad or two over 7ft for a morning measurement and wouldn´t go under 6´11" evening.
Ladd next to Studd is a way better comparison and Ladd didn´t look much taller, most time they looked the same height. Click Here
Ladd at best was 6´7.5" next to Studd so that´s 3.5" to a 6´11" Andre.
Kyuss123 said on 15/Jul/16
He was 6-7. Proves Hogan was never 6-7 with him being 2" shorter.
He was 6-7. Proves Hogan was never 6-7 with him being 2" shorter.
RP said on 15/Jul/16
Also looked to be 6'6.5" to 6'7" in a pic I saw of him with Fred Dryer. And looked 6'6.5" to a weak 6'7" with Christopher Reeves.
Also looked to be 6'6.5" to 6'7" in a pic I saw of him with Fred Dryer. And looked 6'6.5" to a weak 6'7" with Christopher Reeves.
dicksock said on 15/Jul/16
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Great Rob
Imo 6´6.5" fits him best, taller guy than Hogan for sure, but legit 6´7" idk - he didn´t look that tall,
Ernie Ladd was a solid 6´7" imo wich puts him near 6´9" in footwear.
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Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
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I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'. You can't have it both ways. Even in 1976, they looked very similar in height. Also, Ladd's footwear gave him maybe .5" and probably less than that in the 1976 match.
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Great Rob
Imo 6´6.5" fits him best, taller guy than Hogan for sure, but legit 6´7" idk - he didn´t look that tall,
Ernie Ladd was a solid 6´7" imo wich puts him near 6´9" in footwear.
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Ernie Ladd was a sold 6'7"? Hmm... He looked nearly the same height as Andre the Giant to me. I would bet anything Andre had no more than 3" on Ladd.
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I dare you to tell me Andre looks 7' with your 6'7" Ladd. I seem to recall you on the Andre page being pretty adamant that he was at least 7'. You can't have it both ways. Even in 1976, they looked very similar in height. Also, Ladd's footwear gave him maybe .5" and probably less than that in the 1976 match.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Jul/16
6ft10 is extreme but a full 6ft7 isn't hard to believe. He definitely looked taller than Hogan...
6ft10 is extreme but a full 6ft7 isn't hard to believe. He definitely looked taller than Hogan...
RP said on 14/Jul/16
Most people who knew him well described him as 6'7" & 320-340 lbs. Mickey Rourke referred to him as 6'8" & 350 lbs after doing a fight scene with him in the 1989-1990 movie "Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man" ...his upper body always looked 350...but, his lower body only looked 300. ESPN football talk show host & former NFL all pro Mark Schlereth played in a celebrity softball game with him & several Washington Redskin players, he said John & Joe Jacoby were the same height, but Big John had 40-50 lbs on Joe...Joe Jacoby was always listed @ 6'7" and 300-310 lbs.
Most people who knew him well described him as 6'7" & 320-340 lbs. Mickey Rourke referred to him as 6'8" & 350 lbs after doing a fight scene with him in the 1989-1990 movie "Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man" ...his upper body always looked 350...but, his lower body only looked 300. ESPN football talk show host & former NFL all pro Mark Schlereth played in a celebrity softball game with him & several Washington Redskin players, he said John & Joe Jacoby were the same height, but Big John had 40-50 lbs on Joe...Joe Jacoby was always listed @ 6'7" and 300-310 lbs.
@HeightcrazyRed6ft said on 14/Jul/16
Great Rob
Imo 6´6.5" fits him best, taller guy than Hogan for sure, but legit 6´7" idk - he didn´t look that tall,
Ernie Ladd was a solid 6´7" imo wich puts him near 6´9" in footwear.
Great Rob
Imo 6´6.5" fits him best, taller guy than Hogan for sure, but legit 6´7" idk - he didn´t look that tall,
Ernie Ladd was a solid 6´7" imo wich puts him near 6´9" in footwear.
Paul said on 14/Jul/16
6'7.25 (201 cm+) seems about right.
6'7.25 (201 cm+) seems about right.
Halb said on 14/Jul/16
6'6½? Really, even when stood next to Fralic?
Editor Rob
6'6½? Really, even when stood next to Fralic?
Editor Rob I wouldn't argue under 6ft 6.5 really, I think he had more on fralic than some think.
184guy said on 13/Jul/16
Rob could he Had been 6'7 or at least 200cm ???
Editor Rob
Rob could he Had been 6'7 or at least 200cm ???
Editor Rob it is a possibility, I think John was a taller guy than what Hogan could look.
BarrytheTiler said on 13/Jul/16
Minton was at least 6'7", and I could buy 6'8" was within an inch of the 6'9" Ernie Ladd.
Minton was at least 6'7", and I could buy 6'8" was within an inch of the 6'9" Ernie Ladd.
dicksock said on 13/Jul/16
Finally, a page a for Big John! I think 6'6.5" is a fair listing. He was definitely 6'6-6'7 and probably weighed 330lbs in the mid 80s.
Finally, a page a for Big John! I think 6'6.5" is a fair listing. He was definitely 6'6-6'7 and probably weighed 330lbs in the mid 80s.
James B said on 13/Jul/16
Rob assuming you added him because I mentioned him?
Editor Rob
Rob assuming you added him because I mentioned him?
Editor Rob he's been mentioned a lot over the years, so yeah it is about time to give him a page.
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