WWE: 5 Superstars That Changed Their Name For The Better

4. The Giant Became Paul Wight Became The Big Show

the-big-showPaul Wight's size and athleticism for his size was always going to determine his fate when it came to where he would be on the card, a 7'0" 500 pound man was always going to be a main event star. However WCW took this too literally perhaps and The Giant won the WCW world title on his debut match. He wouldn't hold it for long but it was a position that The Giant was not ready for. The Giant continued feuding with big named superstars throughout his entire stay in WCW , he would go on to win the WCW World Championship and be a part of the popular faction NWO. Although The Giant gained massive success in WCW, he decided to switch sides to WWE. At the start of his WWE career The Giant changed back to his real name Paul Wight and played the heel role once again in the main event scene. Paul Wight would eventually change his name again to his current name The Big Show. The Big Show developed as a wrestler and a personality in WWE however his shape has been called into question on several occasions, he even got sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling for a short stint to get back in condition. Despite this The Big Show has been a very successful superstar winning WWE titles and Heavyweight Championship titles along the way. He has also won every belt their is to win in the WWE, feuding with the biggest names in the business as a result. The Big Show also starred in his own WWE film called Knucklehead. The Big Show is still in the WWE although he is currently injured.
 
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