12 Best "Big" Men In Wrestling
3. "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd
As cool as he was tough, Ernie Ladd dominated two sports (football and pro wrestling) en route to superstardom.
As a big man who made his name battling other big men, Ladd not only tangled with Andre the Giant (who he called "The Big Fat French Fry"), but also with world champions Pedro Morales, Bruno Sammartino, and Bob Backlund.
One of the first black wrestlers to portray a heel in the 1970s, "The Big Cat" remains an icon to many, a charismatic big man who was as uncompromising as he was capable. Ladd wasn't just one of the biggest, he was one of the best.