Giant Gonzalez Passes Away

**Graveler** · 09-25-2010, 10:21 PM

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Giant Gonzalez, WCW and WWE Wrestler, Dead at 44

Jorge Gonzalez, who was known as Giant Gonzalez and El Gigante as a pro wrestler and was a one-time draftee of the Atlanta Hawks, died this week at the age of 44, according to reports.

The cause of death for the 7-7 Argentinian was complications of diabetes and other issues that stemmed from his size.

Gonzalez began his career as a basketball player, a selection of the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft. However, despite his massive size, he was unable to make the team. At that point, Turner Broadcasting also owned World Championship Wrestling, and Gonzalez' future shifted to pro wrestling.

He wrestled in WCW from 1990 through early 1993 when he signed with WWE (then WWF). He was best known for his airbrushed body suit, as opposed to being a great worker in the ring.

Gonzales had a short run in WWF as a heel. He lost to the Undertaker in a match at Summerslam in 1993 and soon after left the company.

After Gonzales' wrestling career he acted a bit, including one appearance in "Baywatch." He then returned to Argentina, where he reportedly owned a farm.

09-25-2010, 10:21 PM	#32
Graveler ROCK SMASH!!!!!! Posts: 806	Another one bites the dust http://www.fanhouse.com/2010/09/25/g...z-dead/?synd=1 Giant Gonzalez, WCW and WWE Wrestler, Dead at 44 Jorge Gonzalez, who was known as Giant Gonzalez and El Gigante as a pro wrestler and was a one-time draftee of the Atlanta Hawks, died this week at the age of 44, according to reports. The cause of death for the 7-7 Argentinian was complications of diabetes and other issues that stemmed from his size. Gonzalez began his career as a basketball player, a selection of the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft. However, despite his massive size, he was unable to make the team. At that point, Turner Broadcasting also owned World Championship Wrestling, and Gonzalez' future shifted to pro wrestling. He wrestled in WCW from 1990 through early 1993 when he signed with WWE (then WWF). He was best known for his airbrushed body suit, as opposed to being a great worker in the ring. Gonzales had a short run in WWF as a heel. He lost to the Undertaker in a match at Summerslam in 1993 and soon after left the company. After Gonzales' wrestling career he acted a bit, including one appearance in "Baywatch." He then returned to Argentina, where he reportedly owned a farm.