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• Liv Morgan Reacts To Wild Painting, WWE Legend Questions Who Will Save Cody Rhodes, Who Invented “TJ Wilson The Producer?”
During a recent appearance on the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast, TJ Wilson revealed that Chris Jericho asked for his help with a match back in 2009, before Wilson became a producer. The match featured Jericho and Paul Wight teaming up against Cryme Tyme. Wilson humorously mentioned that Jericho “invented” him as a producer after this interaction. […] The post Liv...2025
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• TJ Wilson Reveals Who “Invented” Him As A Producer, Who Will Save Cody Rhodes?
During a recent appearance on the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast, TJ Wilson revealed that Chris Jericho asked for his help with a match back in 2009, before Wilson became a producer. The match featured Jericho and Paul Wight teaming up against Cryme Tyme. Wilson humorously mentioned that Jericho “invented” him as a producer after this interaction. […] The post TJ ...2025
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• Wrestlers Big Show Loved In Real Life (& Others He Didn't)

Paul Wight aka The Big Show formed many strong friendships during his long wrestling career, but he didn't get along with some wrestlers in real life....2025
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• AEW's Jim Ross Details Origin Of Paul Wight's 'Big Show' WWE Moniker

Former WWE commentator Jim Ross recently revealed who originally came up with The Big Show as a moniker for Paul Wight....2025
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• WWE Raw in Nashville, Q&A audio show, Haku, Victoria, Vanessa Kraven, Taiji Ishimori, Kevin Matthews, Madusa, Shelly Martinez, Daisuke Sekimoto, Paul Wight, Misty Blue Simmes, Duke Hudson, Corey Hollis, Louie Spicolli, David Von Erich, Curt Hennig, Alexis Smirnoff, Fred Blassie, Sherri Martel, Jim Neidhart, Dino Casanova, Shane Shamrock
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• WWE Raw in Nashville, Q&A audio show, Victoria, Vanessa Kraven, Taiji Ishimori, Kevin Matthews, Madusa, Shelly Martinez, Daisuke Sekimoto, Paul Wight, Misty Blue Simmes, Duke Hudson, Corey Hollis, Louie Spicolli, David Von Erich, Curt Hennig, Alexis Smirnoff, Fred Blassie, Sherri Martel, Jim Neidhart, Dino Casanova, Shane Shamrock
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• 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...2025
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• 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...2024
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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
• 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...2024
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• Paul Wight Says He’s Getting Knee Surgery

Paul 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...2024
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• “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 ......2024
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• Paul Wight: CM Punk Is Passionate, There's Going To Be Conflict, But No One Can Deny His Star Power
Paul Wight comments on the return of CM Punk. CM Punk returned to AEW on the premiere episode of AEW Collision on June 17 after being out of action since AEW All Out 2022 when he suffered a triceps injury and was suspended for his role in an altercation with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson). Punk's return was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but Paul Wight believ...2023
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• Paul Wight: I’m Going To Have Fun With Captain Insano Before I Retire
Paul Wight still wants to have some fun with Captain Insano. Wight has not wrestled since March 2022; he had knee replacement surgery and later stated that he spent 11 weeks in a wheelchair. He remains involved with AEW in a non-wrestling capacity, and his in-ring future is clear. In a tweet, a fan asked […] The post Paul Wight: I’m Going To Have Fun With Captain Insano Before I Retire...2023
• 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...2023
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• Why Jim Ross Missed AEW Dynamite/Rampage Event In Canada
Jim Ross was noticeably absent from the recent AEW Dynamite/Rampage event in Winnipeg, Canada. Paul Wight replaced JR on commentary for Rampage and it was revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio, by Dave Meltzer why this was: “He was getting treatment on Tuesday and Thursday for the radiation wound he had...2023
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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
• The Big Show Reveals Insane Diet During WWE Run

Paul 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....2023
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"The company filed to trademark the name “Captain Insano” with the USPTO on 1/24, the ring name used by Paul Wight in his infamous appearance in […] The post Update On AEW Possibly Using Paul Wight As “Captain Insano” At Upcoming Show appeared first on Wrestling Headlines."

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"Life hasn't always been easy for AEW's Paul Wight (FKA Big Show)."

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"Before AEW star Paul Wight retires, he wants to have fun with his character, Captain Insano from the 1998 comedy, "The Waterboy."

• 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...2025
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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...2023
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• ROH TV recap: MxM Collection have a goal in sight
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• Paul Wight saves The Rizzler, Big Justice spears QT & AJ brings the BOOM

AEW’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, ...2024
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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...2023
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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...2023
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• Paul Wight Named In 2013 Biogenesis Probe, Denies He Took PEDs

Paul 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...2023
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• AEW Dark Elevation recap: Bill’d a Bridge
@AEW Episode 110 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. Let’s go! Who's excited for #AEWDarkElevation TONIGHT, featuring #DarkOrder, @theleemoriarty, @TheCaZXL, @TheKipSabian, @andycomplains, @BladeOfBuffalo, @MarinaShafir, @NylaRoseBeast and more?Starts in ONE HOUR on ...2023
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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...2024
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• Paul Wight saves The Rizzler, Big Justice spears QT & AJ brings the BOOM
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• Nyla Rose: Mark Henry Has Been A Huge Help For Me, He Wants The Best For The Business
Nyla Rose reveals who she goes to for advice in AEW. Rose has been a fixture in AEW since 2019, where she was announced as one of the promotion's first signings. As of late, 'The Native Beast' has primarily focused on the Ring Of Honor brand, where she has won seven out of her last eight matches. Fightful Overbooked's Indied podcast recently chatted with Rose for a new interview. In the chat, Rose...2024
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• Paul Wight Confirms Imminent In-Ring Return Amidst AEW Hiatus
Paul Wight has been part of the AEW family for well over two years now and hasn’t really been an active competitor whatsoever. It’s been a while since he competed ......2024
• Konosuke Takeshita Says He Had Choice Of AEW Or WWE, Wouldn't Be Where He Is Today Without AEW
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• Paul Wight Shares 5 Stories on What Life is Like as a Giant

Life 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......2024
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• Paul Wight Shares 5 Stories on What Life is Like as a Giant

Life 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......2024
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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 Wrestling

Kota 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...2023
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• 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 ...2023
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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...2023
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• 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...2023
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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...2024
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• Nyla Rose: Mark Henry Has Been A Huge Help For Me, He Wants The Best For The Business
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• Paul Wight Says Wrestling Wouldn’t Be Where It Is Today Without Sting
Paul Wight sings the praises of Sting. Wight spoke about the Icon during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, where he hyped this weekend’s AEW Revolution, which will be the Stinger’s retirement matchup. The former Big Show begins by recalling when he first met Sting in WCW, and how he was everything wrestling needed, including […] The post Paul Wight Says Wrestling Wouldn...2024
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• Paul Wight: CM Punk Is Passionate, There's Going To Be Conflict, But No One Can Deny His Star Power
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• Backstage Updates on Captain Insano’s AEW In-Ring Debut

Captain 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...2023
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