Paul Donald Wight II (Big Show) is an American professional wrestler and actor. Paul Donald Wight II was born on February 8, 1972, in Aiken, South Carolina, USA. The Big Show made his professional wrestling debut in 1995 with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring name “The Giant.” He joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1999 and was renamed “The Big Show.” Throughout his career, The Big Show won multiple championships, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship. he is billed at 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm) to 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm) in height. Big Show’s zodiac sign is Aquarius.
The Big Show has appeared in various television shows. Notably, he starred in the Netflix family sitcom “The Big Show Show,” which premiered in 2020. He has also ventured into acting in movies, with roles in films such as “The Waterboy” (1998) and “Jingle All the Way” (1996).
The Big Show announced in early 2021 that he signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after leaving WWE, marking a significant move in his wrestling career.
Wight is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as an in-ring performer and was a commentator for its web television show, AEW Dark: Elevation, under his real name Paul Wight.
Big Show Biography
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| Full Name |
Paul Donald Wight II |
| Nickname/ Ring name |
Big Show |
| Occupation |
Professional Wrestler, Actor |
| Big Show Personal Life |
| Date of birth |
February 8, 1972 |
| Age (as of 2025) |
53 Years |
| Place of birth |
Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height (approx.) |
Inches- 7’2” | Meters- 2.18 M |
| Weight (approx.) |
230 Kg |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Girlfriend Name |
Bess Katramados |
| Wife/Spouse |
Melissa Piavis (m. 1997; div. 2002)
Bess Katramados (m. 2002) |
| Eye Color |
Hazel Grey |
| Hair Color |
Blonde |
| Nationality |
American |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Religion |
Christianity |
| Hobbies |
Travelling |
| Big Show Family Details |
| Parents Name |
Father Name: Paul Wight Sr.
Mother Name: Not Known |
| Brother Name |
Not Known |
| Sister Name |
Not Known |
| Children |
3 (Daughter: Cierra Wight and 2 more) |
| Big Show Income |
| Net Worth (Approx.) |
$16 Million |
| Salary (Approx.) |
$850,000 |
| Big Show Wrestling |
| Debut |
December 3, 1994 |
| Titles Held |
WWF/WWE Championship twice |
| Finishing Move |
Chokeslam |
| Big Show Education |
| Educational Qualification |
Not Known |
| School Name |
Wyman King Academy, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina |
| College / University Name |
Wichita State University, Kansas Southern Illinois University, Carbondale |
| Big Show Contact Details |
| Address |
5055 Forsyth Commerce Road, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32807, USA |
| Phone/Mobile Number |
Not Known |
| Email ID |
Not Known |
WWE Superstars
