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• Christopher Daniels has no desire to wrestle again, Paul Wight wants more AEW shows in the UK
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• Ex-WWE Star Was Told – ‘You’ll Probably Be Dead By 45’WWE has seen many giants over the years, and many of them have had issues. Most recently, The Big Show (Paul Wight) revealed something interesting. Speaking about his life with High Performance, he revealed that he was diagnosed with acromegaly. This is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the body. […]...2026Visit the page Was Told breaking news today -
• Paul Wight Looks Back On WWE WrestleMania 24 Bout Against Floyd MayweatherFormer WWE star The Big Show (Paul Wight) describes the buildup and overall match with world famous boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. at WrestleMania 24....2026See also WWE WrestleMania rumors -
• Ex-WWE Star Was Told – ‘You’ll Probably Be Dead By 45’WWE has seen many giants, and all of them have had issues. Most recently, Big Show (Paul Wight) revealed something interesting. Speaking about his life with High Performance, he revealed he was diagnosed with acromegaly. This is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the body. He said, “I was 19. […]...2026Visit the page Was Told breaking news
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• The Young Bucks Called Triple H To Book Elite vs. New Day, Paul Wight Was Told He Would Die Before 45During a recent episode of “Being The Elite,” Matt Jackson revealed that The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega actually called Triple H in 2018 to pitch an Elite vs. New Day match, but the dream never came together. Jackson noted that Triple H seemed more interested in signing the group than in arranging a one-off […]...2026See more articles Matt Jackson rumors -
• Paul Wight Reflects On Being Told He’d Die By 45 Due To Acromegaly DiagnosisPaul Wight was once told he might not live past 45 due to his medical condition. Speaking on High Performance, the AEW star looked back on being diagnosed with acromegaly during his university years, a condition that ultimately led to major medical intervention early in his life. “I was 19. I went my whole life, […] The post Paul Wight Reflects On Being Told He’d Die By 45 Due To Acromegaly ...2026
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• Paul Wight On Will Ospreay: Super Positive, Super Hard Work Ethic, Gets The BusinessPaul Wight comments on Will Ospreay, noting that he is super positive, has a super hard work ethic and that he gets the wrestling business. Ospreay recently returned from a neck injury that kept him out of action since AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door last year, and has continued to be the fan favorite that … The post Paul Wight On Will Ospreay: Super Positive, Super Hard Work Ethic, Gets The Busin...2026Continue with Will Ospreay injury update -
• AEW's Paul Wight Comments On His Health, Says He Has A Short Window Left To WrestleAEW's Paul Wight has undergone several surgeries in the past years to address many nagging injuries, but believes he has one last run left in him....2026 -
• Paul Wight Wants To Enjoy His Last Years Under AEW Contract And Teach Younger TalentPaul Wight has not wrestled in AEW since November 2023. In December 2025, he stated that he had a small back surgery, but wasn’t ready to hang his boots up. He has been showing off his weight loss on social media, saying he was down to 390 pounds in February 2026. Speaking to Chris Van … The post Paul Wight Wants To Enjoy His Last Years Under AEW Contract And Teach Younger Talent appeared fi...2026Check it out Younger Talent injury report -
• This year’s rumbles were low on surprisesWWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. January 27, 2025 Corey Graves wasn’t looking to leave WWE with his disgruntled social media posts, says the Wrestling Observer, but “many in the company viewed his tweets as that.” He still has two years left on his contract....2025Check it out Corey Graves injury update -
• ROH TV recap: MxM Collection have a goal in sight@RingofHonor There were no special matches on ROH TV episode 99 (Jan. 16, 2025), however, there were a handful of promos for the title picture. The MxM Collection have a goal in sight. Mansoor and Mason Madden are coming... for the ROH World Tag Team Championship. They racked up wins and have eyes on the Sons of Texas. MxM aren’t afraid of tough guys. They know how to get hardcore and tied...2025Check it out Mason Madden injuries -
• Paul Wight Hopes To Return To The Ring, Says Tony Khan ‘Paid Me A Shit Ton Of Money’ To Wrestle
Paul Wight wants to get back in action. Paul Wight has dealt with injuries throughout his time with AEW. He has primarily worked as a commentator, along other backstage roles, throughout this process. He returned to the ring in late 2023, and he competed on the November 15 episode of AEW Dynamite. However, he has […] The post Paul Wight Hopes To Return To The Ring, Says Tony Khan ‘Paid...2024Check it out Tony Khan
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• Paul Wight Gives Update On His Health After Knee Replacement Surgery
AEW broadcaster/wrestler Paul Wight is feeling good after undergoing knee replacement surgery earlier this year and is already back in the gym. In February of this year, it was reported that Wight would be going under the knife to ease pain in his knees that has accumulated for years. On a recent edition of the […] The post Paul Wight Gives Update On His Health After Knee Replacement Surgery...2024
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• Who didn’t see this coming?All Elite Wrestling Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. August 11, 2023 Fightful Select heard that Bray Wyatt is finally getting “closer” to being medically cleared. At one point, the illness he’s been dealing with was both career and life-threatening. Unfortunately it...2024Check it out Bray Wyatt injuries -
• Paul Wight Says He’s Getting Knee SurgeryPaul Wight is set to have another surgery. The official Twitter account for the Chris Jericho Cruise shared a clip in which Paul Wight spoke with some fans. In the video, Wight, whose knee is bandaged, says he’s going to get knee surgery. He elaborates that he’s going to get it partially replaced. Further details […] The post Paul Wight Says He’s Getting Knee Surgery appear...2024Visit the page Chris Jericho injury update -
• “Big Show” Paul Wight Needs Knee Replacement Surgery
“Big Show” Paul Wight is gearing up for another round of surgery, raising eyebrows among wrestling fans. After a two-decade tenure with WWE, Wight made waves by joining AEW in ......2024Read about Big Show injury report
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• Paul Wight Reflects On When He Was At His Heaviest
Paul Wight opens up about his past diet. The former world champion and current AEW star spoke about this topic during a recent interview with TalkSport Breakfast, where he revealed the insane amount of calories he used to take in on a daily basis. How much was I eating? Two or three deep-fried little people. […] The post Paul Wight Reflects On When He Was At His Heaviest appeared first on Wr...2023
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• The Big Show Reveals Insane Diet During WWE RunPaul Wight may be "The World's Largest Athlete," but at one point during his WWE tenure as The Big Show, his diet habits were insane....2023Click for news about Big Show
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"AEW Collision Spoilers For 1/24 (Taped On 1/21) Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Paul Wight on commentary, Justin Roberts first time ring announcing Collision Hangman Page def." - 2025
"For context, Flair tweeted a clip of his Extreme Rules match with The Big Show (aka Paul Wight) from 2006." - 2024
"Life hasn't always been easy for AEW's Paul Wight (FKA Big Show)." - 2023
"Before AEW star Paul Wight retires, he wants to have fun with his character, Captain Insano from the 1998 comedy, "The Waterboy."
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• Ex-WWE Champion Shares How Vince McMahon Kept Him From Gladiator Movie RolePaul Wight has several acting credits to his name, but he nearly had a role in the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Gladiator’ until Vince McMahon got involved. Speaking to Metro UK, Wight, who wrestled as The Big Show in WWE recalled being offered a spot in Gladiator early into his WWE run. “Nick Cage, years ago, got […]...2026Visit the page Big Show -
• The Reason Why The Big Show Didn’t Need To Be A Champion, WWE-NASCAR Car Revealed (VIDEO)Former WWE Champion Paul Wight recently looked back on his career, offering a perspective on championships that caught many fans off guard. Despite capturing multiple World Titles, Wight admitted that he never viewed himself as someone who truly needed them. He said, “Arn Anderson told me, ‘The dumbest thing you ever did is learn how […]...2026 -
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• AEW Dynasty predictionsAEW Check out who our panel is picking in the matches coming our way during AEW’s April 6 PPV in Philadelphia. Then let us know who you’ve got! All Elite Wrestling is back on Mar. 9 with their second annual Dynasty PPV! The main card starts in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. ET, with a free streaming pre-show that starts 90 minutes earlier. Seven titles will be on the line at Dynasty, and the show...2025Check it out Elite Wrestling contract -
• Rumor Roundup: Corey Graves situation, Malakai Black update, Ilja Dragunov, more!Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as f...2025Check it out Corey Graves trade rumors -
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• WWE, AEW, Impact, NJPW Wrestler Injury Report List: Expected Returns, Inactives | Fightful
Fightful.com will keep a running injury report and inactive list, and update each accordingly. You can also see our updated contract expiration list at this link. RAW Kofi Kingston: Ankle injury in March 2023 SMACKDOWN None WWE Unassigned: Titus O'Neil: Hasn't wrestled since November 2020. Says he's not retired and healing from knee injury Gable Steveson: Returned to amateur wrestling in 2023. Ran...2023Click for news about Kofi Kingston contract rumors
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• AEW Dark Elevation recap: Maki f’n Itoh
@AEW Episode 111 of AEW Dark: Elevation is in the books. If you missed the live broadcast click here for the Cageside Seats stream. Paul Wight and Matt Menard called the show — and let’s get right to it! Watch #AEWDarkElevation TONIGHT at 7/6c!▶️ https://t.co/lBSV4sbNf9- @RealJakeHager, @theDaddyMagic & @TheAngeloParker in action!- @Ashley_DAmboise vs. @maki_itoh - @TheBobbyOrlando & @vi...2023Read about Dark Elevation salary
Paul Wight stats and results
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• Ex-WWE Star Was Told – ‘You’ll Probably Be Dead By 45’
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• Paul Wight Checks In With Update On His Dramatic Weight Loss
Paul Wight is continuing to make major progress on his weight loss journey. And he’s already seeing results. While making the media rounds in Europe to promote AEW All In London, set for Sunday, August 30, Wight spoke with talkSPORT and shared an encouraging update on his current weight. “I’m only 383 (pounds) now, I’ve […] The post Paul Wight Checks In With Update On His Dramatic Weight Los...2026
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• Paul Wight saves The Rizzler, Big Justice spears QT & AJ brings the BOOMAEW’s YouTube One of the most hyped, most discussed matches on the card for AEW Full Gear tonight (Nov. 23) was on the Zero Hour pre-show. Whether you were clamoring for or clowning it, that’s where viral TikTok stars The Costco Guys were for “Big Boom” AJ’s match against QT Marshall. The first appearance of Costco Guy dad AJ Befumo got one of the biggest pops of the pre-show. The Newark, ...2024See also Full Gear scores -
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• Chris Jericho Says Jericho Era Is Just Beginning, Flips A Bunch Of Tables At DDT Press Conference
Chris Jericho and Konosuke Takeshita are set to collide at DDT Ultimate Part on November 12. Ahead of their bout on Sunday, the two men engaged in a press conference and a war of words on November 11. Takeshita called Jericho an asshole, and then Jericho flipped a table. After going face-to-face, Jericho said something to Takeshita. Jericho then grabbed a mic, which didn't work, leading to Jeric...2023See more articles Chris Jericho scores
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• Konosuke Takeshita Says He Had Choice Of AEW Or WWE, Wouldn't Be Where He Is Today Without AEW
Konosuke Takeshita reflects on his journey in AEW. DDT star Konosuke Takeshita made his untelevised AEW debut at The House Always wins in April 2021. He then competed on AEW Dark: Elevation and later returned to AEW in April 2022. Takeshita started wrestling for AEW on a regular basis, and he eventually signed with the company in November 2022. In recent months, he has gained plenty of momentum, a...2023See also Konosuke Takeshita scores
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• Paul Wight Named In 2013 Biogenesis Probe, Denies He Took PEDsPaul Wight, formerly known as The Big Show in WWE, has been named in the Biogenesis investigation from 2013. In 2023, the federal government’s “Operation Strikeout” Biogenesis investigation resulted in the convictions of Tony Bosch, among several others. The controversy rocked the baseball world, but it included other sports as well. Mike Fish of ESPN […] The post Paul Wigh...2023Click for news about Big Show stats
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• Paul Wight Recalls Floyd Mayweather’s Grandmother Scolding Him For Standing On Her Grandson At WrestleMania 24: She’s Intimidating!Paul Wight recalls Floyd Mayweather’s grandmother scolding him following his bout with the boxer at WrestleMania 24. At WrestleMania 24, Wight would square off with Floyd Mayweather in a No DQ match at the event, and someone close to Floyd was not happy with what he put the boxer through in the process of the … The post Paul Wight Recalls Floyd Mayweather’s Grandmother Scolding H...2026Click for news about Floyd Mayweather -
• Paul Wight Reveals Hulk Hogan’s Furious Call Over Top Rope Dropkick
Paul Wight has shared a wild behind the scenes story from his early days in wrestling, recalling the moment Hulk Hogan personally called him out after an unexpected high flying move in Japan. During an appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Wight explained how he once pushed the limits...2026Continue with Hulk Hogan
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• Paul Wight Spills Arnold Schwarzenegger’s WWE Prank, CM Punk’s Favorite Match, HBK, MoreDuring a recent appearance on the “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast, Shawn Michaels talked about one of his worst career looks: the brown tights he wore at Survivor Series 2002. HBK admitted the outfit was pretty bad, but said one person gave it a thumbs up: his wife. He said, “The side story that always […]...2026Read about Shawn Michaels -
• Paul Wight Thought He ‘Killed’ Rey Mysterio During Infamous WWE SpotPro wrestling is not just about entertainment. It includes real risks as well, and one scary moment from WWE Backlash 2003 shows just how dangerous things can get. It involved Paul Wight (then known as Big Show) and Rey Mysterio, and it’s something Wight still remembers very clearly. The former WWE star admits that the […] The post Paul Wight Thought He ‘Killed’ Rey Mysterio During Infamous ...2026See more WWE Backlash -
• Paul Wight Thought Jim Duggan Would Get Captain Insano Role In ‘The Waterboy’Paul Wight had plenty of memorable moments in wrestling, but outside of wrestling, he is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Insano in “The Waterboy.” Wight played a pro wrestler who made fun of Adam Sandler’s character, who called in to speak to him. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Wight spoke … The post Paul Wight Thought Jim Duggan Would Get Captain Insano...2026Check it out Chris Van -
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• Paul Wight (Big Show) Shares Hilarious Merch Story From WWE’s Attitude Era
Former WWE Superstar Paul Wight (f.k.a. The Big Show) shared a humorous yet humbling memory from the Attitude Era during a recent appearance on Going Ringside, recalling the moment he learned just how big of a merchandising machine The Rock and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin were compared to everyone else. Wight, who jumped to WWE […]...2025Read about Big Show
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• Paul Wight Says AEW Allows Real Creative Freedom Unlike ‘Cookie-Cutter’ PromotionsPaul Wight has been part of the AEW family since 2021 and he’s seen the company change in numerous ways, which is why he has now stated that AEW allows ......2025 -
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• Tony Schiavone Reveals The Moment When He Knew That WCW Couldn't Be Fixed
Tony Schiavone believes that WCW was screwed long before David Arquette won the world title. The slow decline/death of WCW has been a popular topic of conversation for decades at this point, but in 2024, the question has been amplified with the release of VICE's 'Who Killed WCW?' series. If you ask Tony Schiavone, there was one match that signified that WCW had no chance of being fixed -- Sting v...2024Continue with Tony Schiavone
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• Paul Wight Shares 5 Stories on What Life is Like as a GiantLife hasn't always been easy for AEW's Paul Wight (FKA Big Show). As these stories show, there's a lot more to the giant than meets......2024Continue with Big Show -
• Paul Wight Shares 5 Stories on What Life is Like as a GiantLife hasn't always been easy for AEW's Paul Wight (FKA Big Show). As these stories show, there's a lot more to the giant than meets......2024Read about Big Show
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• AEW's Paul Wight: 'Going To Have Fun With Captain Insano Before I Hang Up The Boots'Before AEW star Paul Wight retires, he wants to have fun with his character, Captain Insano from the 1998 comedy, "The Waterboy."...2023 -
• Kota Ibushi Officially Signs With All Elite WrestlingKota Ibushi is All Elite. Tony Khan announced that Kota Ibushi signed with All Elite Wrestling. He shared the news following the November 15 episode of AEW Dynamite. There, Ibushi, Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, and Paul Wight defeated The Don Callis Family in the Like A Dragon Gaiden Street Fight. Ibushi made his AEW debut […] The post Kota Ibushi Officially Signs With All Elite Wrestling appe...2023See also Kota Ibushi -
• Paul Wight Returns, Eight-Man Street Fight Set For 11/15 AEW Dynamite
A big match has been announced for the November 15 episode of AEW Dynamite. After Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega defeated Angelo Parker and Matt Menard in a tag match on November 1, Don Callis confronted his two rivals. During the exchange, a challenge was laid out for two weeks from now. As teased by […] The post Paul Wight Returns, Eight-Man Street Fight Set For 11/15 AEW Dynamite appeared ...2023See more Chris Jericho
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• Paul Wight Turns Heel (Again), Sides With The UK In ‘Snack Wars’Breaking news: Big Show turned heel. Big Show has turned heel (and face, and heel, and face) dozens of times in his professional wrestling career. This time, however, Paul Wight turned his back on America and sided with the Brits in LAD Bible’s Snack Wars. Paul Wight and Saraya were the latest guests on the […] The post Paul Wight Turns Heel (Again), Sides With The UK In ‘Snack Wars’ a...2023See more Big Show -
• The Big Show Reveals Insane Diet During WWE Run
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• Paul Wight Gets Emotional During Interview While Talking About Bray Wyatt’s Passing
Paul Wight is over in the UK for Sunday’s AEW All In 2023 pay-per-view event to promote it. While speaking with “Inside The Ropes” for a new interview, Wight, formerly known as The Big Show in WWE, got emotional while talking about the late Bray Wyatt, who passed away on Thursday after suffering a heart […] The post Paul Wight Gets Emotional During Interview While Talking About B...2023Continue with Bray Wyatt
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• AEW's Paul Wight (FKA Big Show) Explains Why He Never Considered Career In MMAPaul Wight recently explained why he never felt the urge to get involved in mixed martial arts, though he did spend some time doing boxing training....2026See also Big Show -
• Paul Wight Explains Why He Never Explored Fighting In Combat Sports, Recalls Training In Boxing During Year Off From WWE In 2007Paul Wight explains why he never explored a potential fight in combat sports, recalling boxing training he went through in 2007. Wight, who previously wrestled under the ring name ‘The Big Show’ is one of the most iconic giants in pro wrestling history, winning several world championships and also exploring other avenues in acting. However, … The post Paul Wight Explains Why He N...2026Check it out Big Show -
• The Latest On Paul Wight’s Dramatic Weight LossPaul Wight has shared a fresh update on his ongoing weight loss journey. While in Europe promoting AEW All In London — scheduled for Sunday, August 30 — Wight spoke with talkSPORT and revealed that he has slimmed down to 383 pounds. He said, “I’m only 383 now, I’ve lost some weight. We’re doing good. […]...2026 -
• AEW Dynasty Results - April 12th, 2026
AEW kicked off its Dynasty pay-per-view with the “Zero Hour” pre-show, beginning with a hype video before cutting to the panel of Renee Paquette, RJ City, Jeff Jarrett, and Paul Wight inside Rogers Arena. The team previewed the night’s lineup as match graphics rolled. A video package highlighted the AEW...2026Click for news about Renee Paquette
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• Will Ospreay Wants To See Released WWE Talent Improve Houses Elsewhere Before Assuming They Can Join AEW
WWE has made multiple rounds of mass releases in 2025 with Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Cedric Alexander, The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson), and more being let go by the promotion. Though AEW has made a handful of signings this year, they have focused on overseas talent or non-WWE talent by bringing in Mina Shirakawa, Josh Alexander, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and other...2025See more articles Will Ospreay
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• Rumor Roundup: Corey Graves situation, Malakai Black update, Ilja Dragunov, more!
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• Tony Schiavone Reveals The Moment When He Knew That WCW Couldn't Be Fixed
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• Tony Khan On WWE's Reported Interest In Collaborating With Others: It Would Depend On The Circumstance
Tony Khan says potentially collaborating with the other top Khan in wrestling is an interesting thought. Since AEW launched in 2019, the company has built up strong working relationships with NJPW and other companies. In recent months, AEW has started working with CMLL and STARDOM. However, there has been little collaboration between AEW and WWE, aside from a few small examples. Justin Barrasso of...2024See also Nick Khan
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• This year’s rumbles were low on surprises
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• Backstage Updates on Captain Insano’s AEW In-Ring DebutCaptain Insano may be teaming up with top AEW stars to make his in-ring debut soon. Paul Wight played the Captain Insano character in Adam Sandler’s 1998 hit Waterboy, and AEW later fueled speculation by filing to trademark the name, specific to video game use, in July 2021. Wight, and AEW President Tony Khan, would […] The post Backstage Updates on Captain Insano’s AEW In-Ring D...2023Check it out Adam Sandler
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