The Big Show Is All Elite

The Big Show Is All Elite
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In literally one of the biggest talent acquisitions in their history, AEW has signed The Big Show, now going by his real name of Paul Wight, to a multi-year deal. AEW would announce this Wednesday morning via a press release and on their official website. Apart from being a signed wrestler, the former seven-time world champion will commentate on the promotions upcoming new show AEW Dark: Elevation every Mondays at 7 p.m. ET on AEW’s YouTube channel.

WWE clearly knew ahead of time as Wight had been moved to the Alumni section of WWE.com and is now written about in the past tense. While not the same in-ring performer as in his prime, Wight was synonymous with WWE and one of their most recognizable names. He last competed for them in July 2020, losing to Randy Orton on Raw, and as recently as last month appeared as a legend during Raw Legend’s Night.

Wight began his wrestling career in 1995 for WCW under the name The Giant and would win the companies world title in his debut match against Hulk Hogan. Despite being one of the few younger talents pushed into the main event scene, he opted to leave the promotion and signed with WWE in 1999. Since then, he has been a constant for Vince McMahon’s promotion except for a hiatus in 2007, when he attempted to become a professional boxer.

JAMES RYDER

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