Paul Wight is an American professional wrestler and actor, who is better known by his ring name, The Big Show. He is currently signed to WWE and started his career in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1995 where he was known as The Giant. Paul then joined WWE in 1999 and has been with the company ever since.

What Is He Known For?

The Big Show is known for his towering height and immense size, standing at 7 feet tall and weighing in at over 400 pounds. Paul has won numerous championships throughout his career, including the WWE Championship, the WCW Championship as well as  the WWE Hardcore Championship. He has also been a part of several storylines and feuds and has been involved in matches with many of the biggest names in wrestling.

How Long Has he Been In The Wrestling Industry?

Paul started his wrestling career in 1995 and has been in the industry for well over two decades. Some of his most memorable matches include his match against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series 2002, his match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at WrestleMania XXIV, and his match against Rey Mysterio at Royal Rumble 2010. Some of his most iconic moments include his debut in WWE, his alliance with Vince McMahon, his feud with The Undertaker as well as his multiple world championships wins.

Paul’s Acting Career

Paul is also an actor, he has appeared in movies such as “Jingle All The Way” and “The Waterboy” together with TV shows like “Psych” and “Royal Pains”. Also, he is a voice actor and has loaned his voice to various animated series and movies.

The Big Show is considered to be one of the most recognisable and popular wrestlers of his generation and is known for his longevity in the industry as well as his ability to adapt to different roles and characters.

Why Is Paul called the ‘Big Show’?

Paul was given his nickname due to his large size and physical presence. He is much larger than the average wrestler. His size and strength have been a major part of his wrestling character and have been used to intimidate opponents and make him stand out in the ring. Additionally, he’s been billed as the largest athlete in the history of professional wrestling and thus the nickname The Big Show was given to him by Vince McMahon and Kevin Nash when he was signed by WCW in 1995.

Paul’s Private Life

Paul married Melissa Ann Piavis in 1997 and they have two children together. The couple divorced in 2002. After this, Paul married Bess Katramados, who is a former WWE costume designer, in 2002 and they have one child together. Paul is also known to be an avid collector of cars and is a spokesman for the Make-A-Wish foundation. He has been involved in various charitable efforts throughout his career.

His Net Worth

Paul has an estimated net worth of around $20 million – a sum that any online blackjack player would love to claim as their own. Wight also earns money from merchandise sales, personal appearances, and other business ventures, which have helped to increase his net worth over the years.