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GIANT news about pro wrestling – the man known as ‘Big Show’ has officially signed a long-term contract with AEW … which ended his 22-year career with WWE.
Great show – real name Paul Wight – will have an “extended role” with AEW as a wrestler and a commentator on AEW’s latest show, “AEW Dark: Elevation.”
The 7-foot-tall, 49-year-old superstar says he is excited to begin the next chapter of his career.
“It was amazing to see what AEW built within a few years,” Wight said in a statement.
“AEW Dark is an amazing platform to hone the skills of emerging wrestlers, but I also like that established AEW talent can build their personalities and showcase themselves in new ways about Dark. It’s no exaggeration to say that AEW limitless. ‘
Wight signed with WCW in 1995 under the name “The Giant” – where he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice.
Wight moved to WWE in 1999 where his popularity exploded – opponents such as Brock Lesnar, The stone, Kurt Angle … basically the biggest names in the business.
Remember when he took on Floyd Mayweather in Wrestlemania 24 in 2008?
During his two decades at WWE, he won just about every belt and championship available … he’s a sure Hall of Famer.
Wight talks for a long time about wrestling a big man Shaquille O’Neal – and with Shaq appearing in an AEW match next week, we could FINALLY get the big match we’ve been waiting for!