Has Big Show Retired From WWE? Get To Know His Net Worth, Weight Loss, Father, Wife, And Kids
The Big Show, whose real name is Paul Wight is an American Wrestler prominently known for his WWE games and accolades. He has won several titles like World Heavyweight, ECW World, WWE, and WCW World titles and also is the first wrestler with those winnings.
The seven-feet-tall giant wrestler was already six feet with a weight of 220 lbs when he was just twelve-year-old.
Here are all the facts on the 47-year-old wrestler Big Show.
The Big Show's Brief Wiki
Date of Birth: 8 February 1972 | Ethnicity: White |
Real Name: Paul Wight | Height: 7 feet tall |
| Age: 48-Year-Old | Weight: 382 Pound (174kg) |
Nationality: American | Net Worth: $20 Million Salary: $850,000 (approx.) |
Occupation: Wrestler | Partner(s): Mellissa Ann Piavis (m. 1997 to 2002), Bess Katramados (m.2002 to present) |
How Much Does Big Show Weight? His Weight Loss
The Big Show weighs 373 pounds, which is 169kg. He went through an extreme weight loss declining his weight up to one hundred and sixty-four pounds, which is seventy-four kg.
The wrestling beast revealed that he once weighed 537 pounds. He gradually had a weight loss to 463 and 373 until August 2019.
With a dramatic weight loss of seventy-four kg, Big Show is focused on high-reps and muscle building by cutting his body fats. Along with the daily workouts, The Big Show follows a strict food regimen, excluding his favorite foods like meatball subs and pizza.
Has Big Show Retired From WWE?
Big Show got retired from the WWE back in March 2018 as his contract with the company expired. He had nineteen years of long contract with WWE. In an interview with SportingNews.com, Big Show confirmed his retirement, stating that he wanted to retire peacefully and without a fuss.
Big Show also said that he would not be wrestling anymore after his deal gets elapsed. He mentioned:
"No last matches, no fanfare, just ride off into the sunset and disappear."
During the interview, he also flashed the possibility of working as an ambassador for WWE. Nevertheless, he wished good luck for all the wrestlers to build their future and spotlight.
Contradictory to his retirement, he signed a two-year contract with WWE in the same year (2018). Later, he came with an announcement that he no longer has the plan to retire soon.
Stating that he is enjoying his work in WWE, he revealed his plans to re-evaluate his status after his contract ends in 2020.
Is Big Show Back In WWE Raw Now?
On the 6th of January 2020, the big 6-man tag team match featured AOP, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, and a mystery partner. However, the identity or the mystery partner got wrapped until the end of the Monday Night match.
Later, the mystery partner appeared as The Big Show, who lacked his presence in WWE Raw since November 2018. He played his last match against Braun Strowman on 4 September 2017 in a steel cage match.
Regarding the fact, it appears that The Big Show has made his return to the show once again.
How Much Is Big Show's Net Worth? Get To Know His Career
Big Show has a net worth of $20 million, which he garners as a professional wrestler. As per the WWE reports in 2017, he bagged an annual salary of £950,000 for three years, along with the bonuses, including a private tour bus from WWE.
The Big Show started his professional wrestling career in WWE in 1995. He caught the fan's attention after he defeated the veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan in the WCW World Championship.
The Big Show in WWE (©: wallpapercave.com)
Throughout his long career history in WWE, he has won several titles, including tag team champion, inter-continental champion, the United States Champion, Hardcore Champion. WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, and ECW Champion.
He is already 47-year-old, but still, he remains a threat in the wrestling ring.
Who Is Big Show's Father?
Big Show, aka Paul Wight's late(unconfirmed) father, is Paul Wight Sr., who reportedly died in 1999 due to terminal cancer. The Big Show crashed the funeral set up in 1999 as a WWE stunt when he was reported of his father's death.
But the fact remains baffling. Whether Big Show's father passed away or not remains a mystery.
Father Of Three Kids Big Show Is Married Twice
The Wrestling giant, Big Show led multiple marriages in the long run of his life. Previously, he rejoiced a three-year marital bond with his first wife, Melissa Ann Piavis, with whom he shared a wedding vows on 14 February 1997, on the occasion of Valentine's Day.
However, they could not continue their marital bond further than a couple of years. Eventually, they separated in 2000 and finalized their divorce in 2002. Together they have a daughter named Cierra Wight with Melissa Ann Piavis.
The Big Show aka Paul Wight with his second wife and children (©: Instagram/Big Show)
After the divorce with Melissa, Big Show moved on with another woman named Bess Katramados. They tied their matrimonial tie back on 11 February 2002 and have been together since.
Also, they have welcomed two children in the long-married life of nearly eighteen years.
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