10 WWE Superstars Who Don't Live Up To Their Nicknames

2. Big Show - 'The World's Largest Athlete'

Big Show Shaq 2009
WWE.com

You only need to look at the above image to recognise that The Big Show's boast as the 'world's largest athlete' is a load of sweaty b*llocks. The former Giant is dwarfed by Shaquille O'Neal, and even at his exaggerated billed height of 7'0", he's still a full inch shorter than the basketball legend. In fact, for a spell, Big Show wasn't even the largest athlete in the company, let alone the world, with his Indian counterpart Great Khali also just a touch taller.

And then there's the 'athlete' part of the name. Yes, wrestling is unquestionably athletic... but is Paul Wight?

Suggested new nickname: The World's Not-quite-but-nearly Largest Wrestler

In this post: 
Big Show
 
Posted On: 
Editorial Team
Editorial Team

Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.