Trivia

Like André René Roussimoff, suffered from acromegaly (giantism) until he underwent an operation in the early 90s to remove the tumor that caused it. A side effect, though, was that his metabolism slowed down considerably causing him to gain a hundred pounds in a year.

Was 6' 2" and 200 lbs at 12, and 6' 8" and 240 lbs at 14.

Made his return to WWE after losing over 100 pounds. (February 2008)

In his early days with the WWF, was known as 'Big Nasty' Paul Wight. His nickname was soon after changed to 'Big Show'.

Played basketball for one season with Wichita State University.

Won the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) World Heavyweight Championship from Rob Van Dam, with the help of Paul Heyman, making Big Show the first and only person to hold each Heavyweight title from all three wrestling companies (WWE, WCW and ECW). (July 2006)

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According to himself he's 7' 1" tall and weighs 450 lbs (as of early 2001). As of late 2006, his weight has swelled to over 500 lbs.

Is the youngest person to ever win a world title in either WCW or WWE, when he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at age 23, defeating his real life friend Hulk Hogan for the Title during his Rookie year in 1995.

Arrived in World Championship Wrestling as The Giant and quickly joined The Dungeon of Doom with Jimmy Hart.

WCW originally promoted him as being the 'long lost son' of André the Giant.

One of 9 wrestlers to win both the WWF/WWE and the WCW world heavyweight titles.

In 2000, part of his gimmick was to impersonate other wrestlers. Among his most memorable personas were: The Showster, Showkishi, Shonan The Barbarian, & The Big Showbowski.

The only person to win the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Championship, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) World Heavyweight Championship and the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) World Heavyweight Championship. In the case of the ECW Championship, it was while it was a brand of the WWE.

Lost the WWE United States Championship to John Cena at Wrestlemania XX. Has now left Smackdown and the WWE after chokeslamming (then) General Manager Kurt Angle off a 25foot ledge. (March 2004)

Has a daughter named Cierra with first wife Melissa.

Captured the WCW world title at the end of April 1996 from Ric Flair. After losing it to Hollywood Hogan in August, became a member of the feared New World Order. He was kicked out at the end of December for asking Hogan to give him a Title shot.

Previous managers: Jim Strauser, The Taskmaster, Jimmy Hart, Shane McMahon, Paul Heyman, Joy Giovanni.

His estimated net worth is $22 million.

Three-time member of the nWo.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated awarded him Wrestler of the Year and Rookie of the Year in 1996.

Paul Wight played college basketball at Wichita State University.

12th WWE Grand Slam Champion and 24th Triple Crown Champion.

Has a poor WrestleMania win-loss record of 4-8. His first win came at WrestleMania 22 in 2006, when he and Kane retained their World Tag Titles against Chris Masters and Carlito.

Shocked fans at WWE vs. ECW Head to Head by turning on Raw and joining the upcoming ECW brand. (June 2006)

Has won both pairs of the WWE Tag Team Championships a total 8 times. His partners include The Undertaker (2), Kane (2), Chris Jericho (2) and The Miz (2).

Along with partner Kane, defeated Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade for the World Tag Team Titles. (November 2005)

1996 WCW World War 3 Winner.

Three-time WCW World Tag Team Champion with Lex Luger, Sting and Scott Hall.

With tag team partner, Kane, will face Carlito and Chris Masters to defend the World Tag Team Championships at Wrestlemania 22 in Chicago on April 2. (March 2006)

Shares birthdays with professional wrestler Jim Neidhart and wrestling managers "Sensational" Sherri Martel and "Classie" Freddie Blassie.

Retired from ECW after the December to dismember PPV. (December 2006)

Signed a 10 year contract with the WWE in 1999.

Has been resigned to Smackdown by new General Manager Theodore Long (August 2004)

Will face Hulk Hogan at the Fed Ex Forum on 4/27 in what Hogan is calling "the match that should have happened at Wrestlemania." (April 2007)

Along with partner Kane, he will take part in the Road to Wrestlemania tournament to decide the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship. (February 2006)

Notable title wins include: WCW World Heavyweight title (2); WCW World Tag Team titles (3); WWF/E title (2); WWE Tag Team titles (3); WWF Hardcore title (3); WWE World Heavyweight title; WWE United States title; WWF/E World Tag Team titles (5); ECW World Heavyweight title; WWE Intercontinental title.

Is a member of TKE international fraternity.

Trained by Larry Sharpe.

Has been drafted to "Raw" from "Smackdown" in this year's Draft Lottery. (June 2005)

Set to fight Akebono of Japan in Wrestlemania 21. (March 2005)

In February of 2021, Paul Wight signed with AEW, effectively leaving the WWE after more than 20 years.

Current WWE United States Champion (February 2004)

Is set to take on Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak at WWE armageddon 2004 in a handicap match! (December 2004)

Will face Kurt Angle at No Mercy in October. (September 2004)

Pinned Gene Snitsky at Unforgiven. (September 2005)

Set to face Kurt Angle and WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield this Sunday at the Royal Rumble. (January 2005)

The Big Show is just fresh off his feud with former WWE Smackdown champion Brock Lesnar and looks to be on a path to nowhere. (August 2003)