There are few Superstars who were as "meh" inducing as Big Show in 2014, who remained a fairly big star for the promotion but was so lackluster both in terms of character and in-ring work when compared to the much more exciting, youthful stars that made an impact in 2014 that it was difficult to get excited about anything he did. Factor in his latest, most nonsensical heel turn and you have a year to cry about. Which, as history tells us, the giant does quite well on cue. Outside of putting Cesaro over incredibly strong in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania, and a very good match against Rusev on Raw this past September, Big Show's performances were far from what one would consider inspired. Whether it was a lack of motivation or age catching up to the over-sized athlete, 2014 will go down as the first year that fans began to question whether the giant had much of a future left in the sports-entertainment industry.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
