Backstage Update On WWE's Plans For Big Show

What does the future hold for 'The World's Largest Athlete'?

by Andy H Murray
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Big Show has mounted a surprise return to WWE prominence in recent weeks, joining Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe in their ongoing battle with Seth Rollins, AOP, and now Buddy Murphy, who aligned with the growing heel faction during this week's ridiculously fun Raw Fist Fight.

Don't expect this run to last a whole lot longer, though: per Dave Meltzer on a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Show's currently run is considered a "short-term favour," meaning it won't be long before he vanishes again.

Hardly surprising, given that 'The World's Largest Athlete' is now 47 years old and has worked only in similar patterns over the last few years. Regardless, it wouldn't be a Big Show comeback if he didn't turn heel at some point. Here's hoping WWE keep the meme alive and make it happens before he bows out.

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Meltzer also notes that the main reason Show was brought back was to fill-in for Rey Mysterio on Raw's babyface side. The lucha legend is currently preoccupied with Andrade and the United States Championship, though he is expected to join the main event feud after next week's ladder match.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.