It's often been said that Vince McMahon has a real liking for larger-than-life characters. A bodybuilding enthusiast, McMahon appreciates a great physique, but he also loves intimidating size. For that sole reason, The Great Khali became a WWE star in 2006. At first, the big Indian set his sights on The Undertaker, who has been forced to feud with his fair share of immobile giants. Khali wasn't the most athletic performer, but McMahon apparently enjoyed his freak show appearance. Just over one year after his debut, The Great Khali became World Heavyweight Champion. Winning a 20-man Battle Royal on Smackdown in July, 2007, the legitimate giant captured the vacant title. People watching weren't enthused, because Khali sadly wasn't that entertaining inside the ring. What followed was a lengthy feud opposite Batista, who really did his best to drag watchable matches from Khali. Whilst they were far from horrible, there was never any chance that the awkwardly-sized wrestler could produce anything special. Eventually, he'd drop the belt to Batista in a Triple Threat Match that also involved Rey Mysterio in September of the same year.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
