Big Show / Paul Wight - Pro Wrestler Profile

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Big Show / Paul Wight, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Paul Donald Wight II was born in Aiken, South Carolina on February 8, 1972, and he is currently 52 years old.

He is currently a Commentator, working for AEW, under the name of Paul Wight.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Paul Donald Wight II
  • Ring Names
    • Paul Wight ( February 24, 2021 - Present)
    • Big Show ( April 13, 1999 - February 23, 2021)
    • Paul Wight ( February 9, 1999 - April 12, 1999)
    • The Giant ( October 29, 1995 - February 8, 1999)
  • Born February 8, 1972 (age 52)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Aiken, South Carolina
  • Billed From
    • Tampa, Florida
  • Height 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
  • Weight
    • 383 lbs (174 kg) ( March 2, 2017 - Present)
    • 425 lbs (193 kg) ( October 6, 2011 - March 1, 2017)
    • 485 lbs (220 kg) ( June 15, 2009 - October 5, 2011)
    • 441 lbs (200 kg) ( February 17, 2008 - June 14, 2009)
    • 500 lbs (227 kg) ( February 9, 1999 - February 16, 2008)
  • Nicknames The World's Largest Athlete

Career History

  • Roles
    • Commentator ( February 24, 2021 - Present)
    • Part Time Wrestler ( September 5, 2021 - April 4, 2022)
    • Wrestler ( December 3, 1994 - February 23, 2021)
  • Companies / Promotions
    Promotionfromto
    Promotion All Elite WrestlingAEW February 24, 2021 Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE October 9, 2020 February 23, 2021
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw January 6, 2020 October 8, 2020
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown October 7, 2018 January 5, 2020
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016 October 6, 2018
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE August 29, 2011 July 18, 2016
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 25, 2011 August 28, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 26, 2010 April 24, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 13, 2009 April 25, 2010
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown February 17, 2008 April 12, 2009
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 7, 2006 February 8, 2007
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 27, 2005 June 6, 2006
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown October 31, 2002 June 26, 2005
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002 October 30, 2002
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWF February 9, 1999 March 24, 2002
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW October 29, 1995 February 8, 1999
  • Face / Heel Turns
    Alignmentfromto
    Face June 15, 2020 Present
    Heel April 5, 2020 June 14, 2020
    Face January 6, 2020 April 4, 2020
    Heel October 16, 2018 January 5, 2020
    Face January 28, 2016 October 15, 2018
    Heel November 23, 2014 January 27, 2016
    Face August 12, 2013 November 22, 2014
    Heel May 20, 2012 August 11, 2013
    Face April 26, 2010 May 19, 2012
    Heel September 7, 2008 April 25, 2010
    Face April 2, 2008 September 6, 2008
    Heel July 4, 2006 April 1, 2008
    Face October 3, 2004 July 3, 2006
    Heel April 22, 2002 October 2, 2004
    Face May 2, 2001 April 21, 2002
    Heel July 21, 2000 May 1, 2001
    Face April 3, 2000 July 20, 2000
    Heel January 23, 2000 April 2, 2000
    Face September 30, 1999 January 22, 2000
    Heel July 6, 1999 September 29, 1999
    Face March 28, 1999 July 5, 1999
    Heel December 3, 1994 March 27, 1999
  • Images
    Feb 2021
    Feb 2021
    Jan 2017
    Jan 2017
    Sep 2012
    Sep 2012
    Apr 2010
    Apr 2010
    Feb 2008
    Feb 2008
    Sep 2005
    Sep 2005
    Sep 2004
    Sep 2004
    Nov 2001
    Nov 2001
    Feb 1999
    Feb 1999
    Dec 1994
    Dec 1994

  • Finishers
    • KO Punch / WMD - Right-handed Knockout Hook ( January 1, 2008 - Present)
    • Chokeslam ( January 1, 1999 - Present)
    • Colossal Clutch - Camel Clutch ( January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012)
    • Showstopper - Inverted Leg Drop Bulldog ( January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002)
    • Final Cut - Spinning Headlock Elbow Drop ( January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002)
  • Theme Songs
    • Theme Song "New Room, New View" by Mikey Rukus feat. Just Joe - Single ( February 24, 2021 - Present)
    • Theme Song "Crank It Up" by Brand New Sin - Single ( June 7, 2006 - February 23, 2021)
    • Theme Song "I Came to Crank It Up" by Downstait and Brand New Sin - with The Miz - Team ( January 18, 2010 - April 26, 2010)
    • Theme Song "Crank the Walls Down" by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster - with Chris Jericho - Team ( July 31, 2009 - January 4, 2010)
    • Theme Song "Big" by Jim Johnston - Single ( April 1, 1999 - May 29, 2006)
    • Theme Song "Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley - with nWo - Team ( September 2, 1996 - January 11, 1999)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Titles Won

    World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment

    • 2 WWF/E Championship
    • 2 World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 ECW World Championship
    • 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
    • 1 WWE United States Championship
    • 3 WWF Hardcore Championship
    • 5 World Tag Team Championship (2 with The Undertaker, 1 with Kane, 1 with Chris Jericho, 1 with The Miz)
    • 3 WWE Tag Team Championship (1 with Chris Jericho, 1 with The Miz, 1 with Kane)

    World Championship Wrestling

    • 2 WCW World Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 with Lex Luger, 1 with Sting, 1 with Scott Hall)
  • Other Accomplishments
    • WWE André the Giant Memorial Trophy Winner (2015)
    • WWE Bragging Rights Trophy Winner (2010 – with Rey Mysterio, Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Edge, Kofi Kingston & Tyler Reks)
    • WCW World War 3 Winner (1996)
    • WCW King of Cable (1996)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Chris Jericho)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Holy Shit Move of the Year (2011 - with Mark Henry)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Betrayal of the Year (2012 - for KOing John Cena at Over the Limit)
    • WWE Slammy Award - "This is Awesome" Moment of the Year (2013 - for KOing Triple H at Raw)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2014 - Team Cena vs. Team Authority, Traditional Elimination Match at Survivor Series)
    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1996)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1996)
    • 2° in the PWI 500 (1996)
    • WON Rookie of the Year (1996)
    • WON Best Gimmick (1996 – with nWo)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1996 - nWo vs. WCW)

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