Why did Bam Bam Bigelow leave WWF?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

Bam Bam Bigelow left WWF (now WWE) after a match with Andre the Giant, where Andre reportedly worked stiff with him. This means that Andre used real force and intensity in his moves, potentially causing injury or discomfort to Bigelow.

It is important to note that Andre the Giant was known for being protective of his position in the wrestling industry, especially when it came to other big men who he felt were potential threats to his spot. Bigelow, who was also a large and impressive athlete, may have been seen as competition by Andre.

The match in question took place at Madison Square Garden, one of the most prestigious arenas in professional wrestling. During the match, Andre allegedly used excessive force against Bigelow, possibly as a way to assert his dominance and discourage any potential challengers.

Being worked stiff by someone as powerful and legendary as Andre the Giant was likely a physically and emotionally challenging experience for Bigelow. It is not uncommon for wrestlers to work stiff with each other to make the match look more realistic and intense, but there is a fine line between working stiff and crossing into unsafe territory.

If Bigelow felt that Andre’s actions were intentionally malicious or intended to cause harm, it would have been understandable for him to be frustrated and upset. Wrestling is a physically demanding profession, and injuries are common, but intentionally causing harm to someone goes against the principles of trust and respect that are often emphasized in the industry.

While I don’t have personal experiences or specific details about the aftermath of this particular match, it is known that Bigelow eventually left WWF. It is possible that this incident with Andre the Giant played a role in his decision to part ways with the company. However, it is important to note that there may have been other factors at play as well, such as contract negotiations, creative differences, or personal reasons.

Bam Bam Bigelow reportedly left WWF after a match with Andre the Giant where Andre worked stiff with him. This alleged incident could have been a contributing factor to Bigelow’s decision to part ways with the company, as it would have been a physically and emotionally challenging experience. However, it is important to consider that there may have been other factors involved in his departure as well.