Big Show

Date of Birth: February 8, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Paul Donald Wight II, known professionally as Big Show, is an American professional wrestler and actor. Born on February 8, 1972, he has been a prominent figure in the wrestling world since the mid-1990s. Wight began his wrestling career in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was initially known as The Giant. He later joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where he adopted the ring name Big Show. Throughout his career, Big Show has won numerous championships, including the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Championship, and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. Known for his immense size, standing at 7 feet tall and weighing over 400 pounds, Big Show has been a formidable opponent in the ring. In addition to his wrestling career, he has also pursued acting, appearing in films like “The Waterboy” and TV shows such as “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

5 Interesting Facts about Big Show

1. Big Show was the first wrestler to win the WCW, WWE, and ECW World Heavyweight Championships.

2. He has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including “Jingle All the Way” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

3. Before becoming a wrestler, Big Show was a basketball player at Wichita State University.

4. He was diagnosed with acromegaly, a condition that causes abnormal growth, which contributed to his large stature.

5. Big Show has lost over 100 pounds since 2016 through a rigorous diet and exercise regimen.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Big Show

1. “If you want to be a giant in life, you have to start with a giant heart.”

2. “It’s not about the size of the man in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the man.”

3. “I’ve learned that you can’t please everyone, and you shouldn’t try to. Just be true to yourself.”

4. “Wrestling is a tough business, but the rewards are worth it.”

5. “Stay humble, stay hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Big Show is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Big Show has two children from his first marriage to Melissa Ann Piavis. He has one daughter named Cierra Wight. He is also a stepfather to the three children of his second wife, Bess Katramados.