Why Big Show Deserves More Respect in WWE
By Dean Siemon
For the past 20 years, the Big Show has been one of the best big men in the world of professional wrestling. Recently, WWE fans have not shown the respect the seven-foot giant deserves.
The fans in Brooklyn, N.Y. were among many loud crowds who have directed “please retire” chants towards the Big Show; a sign of disrespect towards a veteran of the WWE. There are several reasons why the fans should be showing more appreciation for someone who has 20 years of experience in the ring.
The biggest reason is simple – the future of how we look at WWE superstars is changing.
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With the breakouts of new stars like Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Neville, there are fewer guys coming onto the main roster looking like bodybuilders who were selected for their size and intimidating look. The shift in what the fans would rather see has changed and the shift in the recruiting focus has likely changed.
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Sure, the WWE wants to find an athletic seven-foot-tall giant to be the dominant force that is near impossible to defeat. Think of Andre the Giant and his streak of 15 years dominant streak from his 1973 debut to World Wide Wrestling Federation that ran until losing to Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III – there were only a few losses outside of the company in Mexico and Japan.
Ever since he debuted in 1995 in World Championship Wrestling and through the years as “The Giant” and even his real name Paul Wight in the WWF’s Attitude Era, he has accumulated seven world heavyweight championships, 11 world tag team championships and has held the Intercontinental and United States championships.
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During the past 20 years, there have been several seven-foot giants and monsters and only a handful – including Big Show – have been able to establish a long and successful career. Just remember that between the WWE and WCW, we’ve had to witness “monsters” that ranged from the Yeti – I mean, the “YET-TAY” – to the Great Khali. Just being a big man in the ring won’t guarantee finding success in the world of professional wrestling or today’s modern adaptation to sports entertainment.
Additionally, Big Show has never needed an over-the-top gimmick, unlike the WWE’s other two long-tenured giant veterans in The Undertaker and Kane; both have been known for having supernatural powers. If you truly look at the Big Show’s gimmick, he is a pretty basic character who has been booked pretty well between being a face, a heel and a neutral who will chokeslam and/or punch anyone and anything.
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It’s not the fault of the creative staff that have recently booked him in boring storylines. The fact of the matter is that he has done so much in the ring and has been one of the more memorable superstars from the past two decades.
While it’s certain he will start to wind down his career in the next year or two since he is now at age 43, don’t be surprised if he gets, at least, one more good run towards a main event championship match. Maybe the WWE will give him a retirement tour where he is able to have his last match put over a younger talent; although the NXT roster doesn’t have anyone reaching the seven-foot mark to replace the true giant that Big Show has been for 20 years.