Big show was born with the real name ‘Jr. Paul Donald Wight’ but gained popularity with his ring name ‘Big Show’. He is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He is not famous only for his wrestling skills also for his giant personality.
He was born on 8th February 1972 in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. As a wrestler, he made his debut in 1995 and as an actor, he made his debut in 1996.
Date Of Birth | 8 February 1972 |
Age | 52 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 213 cm In Feet and Inches – 7” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 181 kg In Pounds – 400 lbs |
Body Measurements | 60-40-26 |
Eye Color | Hazel green |
Hair Color | Bald |
Shoe Size | 22 E |
As of 2019, Big Show has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
Not much information is given about his family. His father’s name was Paul Wight Sr. he attended Wyman King Academy, Batesburg – Leesville, South Carolina. During his school days, he was an excellent player in basketball. Before entering the wrestling world, he did many odd jobs for survival.
Real Name | Jr. Paul Donald Wight |
Nickname | The World’s Largest Athlete, The giant |
Birth Place | Aiken, South Carolina, United States |
Profession | Professional wrestler, Actor |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
School | Wyman King Academy, Batesburg – Leesville, South Carolina |
College | Northern Oklahoma Junior College, Tonkawa Wichita State University, Kansas Southern Illinois University, Carbondale |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Aiken, South Carolina, United States |
Debut | WWE: 9th February 1999 as ‘Big Nasty’ |
Fathers Name | Paul Wight Sr. |
Mothers Name | Not known |
Brothers | Not known |
Sister | Not known |
He started taking wrestling training from Larry Sharpe’s Monster Factory. Big Show made his in-ring debut on December 3, 1994, for World Wrestling Association in New Jersey. In 1995, he signed a contract with WCW.
He had his first match for the promotion at the 1995 Halloween Havoc against WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hogan. He joined WWF on February 9, 1999, and signed a ten-year contract and adopted the ring name ‘Big Show’.
He feuded with The Rock, Kane, The Undertaker, and McMohan and was in alliance with The Undertaker. In 1999, he won his first WWF Championship. In 2003, he won the United States Championship from Eddie Guerrero. In 2005, he formed a tag team with Kane and won the World Tag Team Championship.
In 2006, his contract with WWE expired. He made his film debut in 1996 with the film ‘Reggie’s Prayer’. He appeared on several TV shows like ‘Shasta McNasty’, ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’, and ‘Psych’.
In 1997 he married Melissa Piavis and has a daughter named Cierra. He got divorced in 2002. In the same year, he got married Bess Katranados. He got two more daughters from 2nd wife.
Girlfriends | Not known |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Melissa Piavis (1997-2002) Bess Katramados (2003-present) |
Children | Daughter – Cierra Wight and 2 more |
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Favourite Wrestlers | Ann Anderson |
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