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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Big Show
|image       = Big Show 042025.jpg
|caption     = Wight in 2025
|birthname   = Paul Donald Wight II<ref name="SpecialOlympics"/>
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1972|2|8}}<ref name="Milner">{{cite web |author=Milner |first1=John |last2=Kamchen |first2=Richard |title=Big Show |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/bigshow.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714103830/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/bigshow.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=June 6, 2007 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Aiken, South Carolina]], U.S.
|alma_mater  = [[Wichita State University]]<br/>[[Southern Illinois University Edwardsville]]
|spouse      = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|Melissa Piavis|1997|2002|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|Bess Katramados|2002}}}}
|children    = 1
|names       = {{Unbulleted list|(The) Big Show<ref name="Milner"/>|(The) Giant<ref name="Milner"/>|'''Paul Wight'''<ref name="Milner"/>}}
|height      = {{convert|7|ft|0|in|cm}}<ref name="WWEbio">{{Cite web |title=Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250625182325/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/big-show |archive-date=June 25, 2025 |access-date=April 19, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="WWE2005A">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11292005/mainarticle|title=The SmackDown Special|date=November 29, 2005|access-date=June 17, 2019|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|quote=Originally, there was a rare David vs. Goliath showdown of the 5-foot-6, 165-pound Rey Mysterio against the 7-foot, 500-pound Big Show.}}</ref> – {{convert|7|ft|2|in|cm}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Battle for supremacy |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/060706battleroyal |website=WWE.com |publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment |access-date=December 17, 2020 |date=June 7, 2006 |quote=RAW's largest athlete, the 7 foot 2, 500-pound Big Show, also offered a warning to his opponents}}</ref><ref name="2004Bio">{{cite web |title=SmackDown! Superstars - Big Show |url=http://smackdown.wwe.com/superstars/bigshow/index.html |website=WWE.com |publisher=WWE |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040403213612/http://smackdown.wwe.com/superstars/bigshow/index.html |archive-date=April 3, 2004}}</ref>
|weight      = {{convert|383|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWEbio"/> – {{convert|500|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWE2005A"/><ref name="WWE2005B">{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2005/09-22-2005|title="Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Triple H, and Mr ...|date=September 22, 2005|access-date=June 17, 2019|publisher=[[WWE]]|work=[[WWE]].com|quote=...7-foot, 500-pound phenomenon Big Show...}}</ref>
|billed      = [[Tampa, Florida]]<ref name="WWEbio"/>
|trainer     = [[Larry Sharpe (wrestler)|Larry Sharpe]]<br/>[[Thrasher (wrestler)|Thrasher]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=June 9, 2010 |title=Where Are They Now? The Headbangers |url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/wherearetheynow/headbangerspart1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326025454/https://www.wwe.com/classics/wherearetheynow/headbangerspart1 |archive-date=March 26, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
|debut       = December 3, 1994<ref name="cagematch.net">{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=67307 |title = WWA {{!}} Events Database {{!}} CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
}}	
'''Paul Donald Wight II''' (born February 8, 1972) is an American [[professional wrestler]] and actor. He is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) under his real name. He is best known for his tenure with [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW) from 1995 to 1999 as '''(the) Giant''' and his tenure with the [[World Wrestling Federation]]/WWE from 1999 to 2021 under the ring name '''(the) Big Show'''.

Wight played college basketball at [[Wichita State University]] before transferring to other schools. He began his wrestling career in 1994. In 1995, he signed with WCW, where, due to his great height and large frame, he was known by the ring name The Giant and initially introduced as "the son of [[André the Giant]]". In early 1999, he left WCW to join the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

Between WWF/WWE and WCW, he has held 23 total championships - including being a seven-time [[Professional wrestling championship#World championships|world champion]], having held the [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of WCW World Heavyweight Champions|twice]], the [[WWE Championship|WWF/WWE Championship]] [[List of WWE Champions|twice]], WWE's [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE)|twice]] and the [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of ECW World Heavyweight Champions|once]], (making him the only wrestler who has won all four titles),<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/facts/did-you-know-big-show-titles | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605160150/http://www.wwe.com/inside/facts/did-you-know-big-show-titles | archive-date=June 5, 2014 | work=WWE.com | title=Did you Know? Big Show | access-date=April 7, 2014}}</ref> and an 11-time [[World tag team championship|world tag team champion]], holding the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|WWF/World]], [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE]] and [[WCW World Tag Team Championship]]s multiple times with various partners. Having also won the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental]], [[WWE United States Championship|United States]] and [[WWE Hardcore Championship|Hardcore]] championships, he is the [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#WWE|24th Triple Crown]] and [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Grand Slam winners|12th Grand Slam winner]] in WWE history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/who-should-be-the-face-of-wwe-26163615/page-7 |publisher=[[WWE]] |title=Editors' debate: Who should be the face of WWE? |access-date=November 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126023136/http://www.wwe.com/inside/who-should-be-the-face-of-wwe-26163615/page-7 |archive-date=November 26, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=6 Superstars who have won every active title: Photos |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/6-superstars-who-have-won-every-active-title-photos |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=April 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404082614/http://www.wwe.com/inside/6-superstars-who-have-won-every-active-title-photos |archive-date=April 4, 2015 }}</ref> He also won the 60-man [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] at [[World War 3 (1996)|World War 3]] and the 30-man [[André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal]] at [[WrestleMania 31]]. He has headlined multiple [[List of WCW pay-per-view events|pay-per-view events for WCW]] and [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|WWF/WWE]] since 1995, including the [[WrestleMania 2000|16th edition]] of WWE's premier annual event, [[WrestleMania]].

Outside of professional wrestling, Wight has appeared in feature films and television series such as ''[[Jingle All the Way]]'', ''[[The Waterboy]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'', and two [[USA Network]]'s comedy-dramas ''[[Royal Pains]]'', ''[[Psych]]'' and the action-drama ''[[Burn Notice]]''. He had lead roles in the [[WWE Studios]] comedy film ''[[Knucklehead (2010 film)|Knucklehead]]'' and the [[Netflix]] [[sitcom]] ''[[The Big Show Show]]''.

== Early life ==
Wight was born February 8, 1972, in [[Aiken, South Carolina]]. He was born with [[acromegaly]], a disease of the [[endocrine system]] that causes accelerated growth.<ref>{{Cite news |title=A giant among men |url=https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/entertainment/local/2011/04/02/giant-among-men/14549252007/ |last=Emerson |first=LaTina |date=2011-04-02}}</ref> By the age of twelve, he was {{height|ft=6|in=2}} tall, weighed {{convert|220|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, and had chest hair. In 1991, as a member of the [[Wichita State University]] [[basketball]] team at age 19, he was listed at {{height|ft=7|in=1}}.<ref name="Height">{{cite web |url=http://i56.tinypic.com/oihtzd.jpg |title=Paul Wight |work=Basketball Profiles |access-date=May 21, 2011 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103539/http://i56.tinypic.com/oihtzd.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref> He underwent successful surgery in the early 1990s on his [[pituitary gland]], which halted the growth. His shoe size is 22 5E,<ref>Big Show quote on Fox 2 News Detroit, September 13, 2013</ref> his [[ring size]] is 22, and his chest is {{convert|64|in|}} in circumference. In 2005, he leased a bus and hired a bus driver because of the practical problems his size presents to air travel and car rental.<ref name="JR">{{cite web|url=http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/savage-responses-where-john-crystal-empty-arena-matches-paul-wight-dibiase-return-ft-hood-kingh|last=Ross|first=Jim|author-link=Jim Ross|title=Savage Responses.. Where is John Crystal?.. Empty Arena Matches.. Paul Wight.. DiBiase Return?.. Ft. Hood.. King=Heenan-esque?.. Auburn was Screwed..|publisher=JR's BBQ|access-date=May 21, 2007|date=May 20, 2007|quote=...And no, he doesn't have the "Andre Disease," but did at one time, but was cured.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206042850/http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/savage-responses-where-john-crystal-empty-arena-matches-paul-wight-dibiase-return-ft-hood-kingh|archive-date=December 6, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Zerr">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/31/1064719.html|last=Zerr|first=Scott|title=Big Show revels in ring success|publisher=[[Edmonton Sun]]|access-date=June 6, 2007|date=March 31, 2005|archive-date=December 8, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121208122956/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/31/1064719.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

Wight played basketball and American [[high school football|football]] in high school at W. Wyman King Academy in [[Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina]]. He was a standout center for the basketball team and a tight end for the football team. He quit football after his freshman year because of disputes with the coach. He continued to support the team by joining the cheerleading squad as a sophomore, partly from spite. He later called it "the greatest experience of my life... Everybody else was riding a bus with sweaty equipment, and I'm in a van with seven cheerleaders who are all learning about life". The van was driven by "a mom who was deaf in her right ear and chain-smoked".<ref name=SAS>[http://podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show-Clean ''Steve Austin Show'' episode 97, "WWE's Big Show" (29:00)]. Podcastone.com. Retrieved on April 7, 2014.</ref>

After leaving high school, Wight attended [[Northern Oklahoma Junior College]] in [[Tonkawa, Oklahoma]], where his basketball averages of 14 points and 6.5 rebounds earned him all-conference honors and helped the team win the Western Division of the Oklahoma [[Bi-State Conference]].<ref>[https://twitpic.com/cdvk12 Here's Big Show's profile in the 1991–92 Wichita St... on Twitpic]. Twitpic.com. Retrieved on April 7, 2014.</ref> He went on to attend [[Wichita State University]], where in 1991-1992 he played for the [[Wichita State Shockers men's basketball|Wichita State Shockers]].<ref name="Wichita">{{cite web |url=https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/paul-wight/6425 |title=Paul Wight |website=[[GoShockers.com]] |access-date=April 16, 2024 }}</ref> Wight subsequently attended [[Southern Illinois University Edwardsville]] from 1992 to 1993, where he was a member of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA) Division II Cougars basketball team and scored 39 points for the Cougars in limited action; he joined the Xi Beta chapter of [[Tau Kappa Epsilon]] [[Fraternities and sororities in North America|fraternity]] at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.<ref name="SIUE">{{cite web|url=http://www.siue.edu/ATHLETIC/MBB/REC/allros.html |title=SIUE Men's Basketball All-Time Roster |publisher=[[Southern Illinois University Edwardsville|SIUE.edu]] |access-date=June 6, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070219232117/http://www.siue.edu/ATHLETIC/MBB/REC/allros.html |archive-date=February 19, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

After graduating, Wight worked various jobs including bouncing, bounty hunting, and answering phone calls.

== Professional wrestling career ==

=== Training and early career (1994–1995) ===
Wight paid  $5,000{{No source|date=May 2024}} to train at [[Larry Sharpe (wrestler)|Larry Sharpe]]'s Monster Factory, but due to Sharpe's [[gout]] at the time, he was only very minimally trained ([[Raven (wrestler)|Johnny Polo]] taught him the [[collar-and-elbow tie-up]]). Wight wrestled the first match of his career on December 3, 1994, at a World Wrestling Association (WWA) show in [[Clementon, New Jersey]]; he lost by count-out to WWA Heavyweight Champion Frank Finnegan.<ref name="cagematch.net"/>

Wight attempted to inquire about joining the [[World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) during an autograph session at the [[Rosemont Horizon]]. Promoter and scout Bob Collins turned him away after he admitted he had no experience. While attending the Monster Factory, Wight made an audition tape and gave it to [[Mike Chioda]], whom he had met in a [[Philadelphia]] bar. Chioda forwarded it to [[Pat Patterson (wrestler)|Pat Patterson]], who did not bother watching it because he assumed Wight was another wrestler, [[Kurrgan]]. Only when he later saw The Giant debut in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) did Patterson realize his mistake, much to [[Vince McMahon]]'s displeasure.<ref name=SAS/>

While answering phones for a karaoke company, Wight met [[Danny Bonaduce]] in a live microphone amateur contest on his morning radio show. Bonaduce introduced Wight to his friend, WCW wrestler [[Hulk Hogan]]. They had an informal basketball game, as part of a WCW promotion for an upcoming show at the Rosemont Horizon. Hogan liked how Wight worked the crowd and recommended him to WCW's vice president, [[Eric Bischoff]]. Wight went to the Horizon show, and was invited into the locker room, where he met [[Ric Flair]], [[Arn Anderson]] (his boyhood hero) and [[Paul Orndorff]]. He later met Bischoff there and came to a deal.<ref name=SAS/>

=== World Championship Wrestling (1995–1999) ===

==== WCW World Heavyweight Champion (1995–1996) ====
{{also|Dungeon of Doom}}

In 1995, Wight signed with WCW. He debuted on May 21 at [[Slamboree (1995)|Slamboree]], where he was billed as the son of [[André the Giant]] (although this was later dropped) and accordingly used the ring name "the Giant" as a member of [[Kevin Sullivan (wrestler)|Kevin Sullivan]]'s [[Dungeon of Doom]] stable. Wight made his WCW in-ring debut at the [[Halloween Havoc (1995)|Halloween Havoc]] pay-per-view in October 1995, challenging [[Hulk Hogan]] for the [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]]. He won the match after Hogan's manager, [[Jimmy Hart]], purposely got Hogan disqualified and then turned on him.<ref name="Milner"/> The following night, the Giant appeared on ''[[WCW Monday Nitro]]'' wearing the championship belt; Hart, who became The Giant's manager, revealed that he had put a stipulation in the contract for the match that if Hogan lost via disqualification, he would lose his championship. WCW responded by nullifying the title change due to the circumstances surrounding it and the championship was vacated.

The Giant then entered the sixty-man [[battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] contested for the vacant championship at [[World War 3 (1995)|World War 3]] on November 26. He was one of the final six combatants, being eliminated simultaneously with [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] and [[Lex Luger]] by Hogan. The Giant did not leave the ring upon being eliminated and pulled Hogan underneath the ropes while [[Randy Savage]] was eliminating the [[One Man Gang]] from the match. The referee did not see the Giant's actions, only that Hogan was on the floor, and thus awarded the match and the title to Savage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/november/1995.htm|title=WCW World War 3 results|publisher=PWWEW| access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623212218/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/november/1995.htm| archive-date=June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/ww3.html#95|title=WCW World War 3 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623095355/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/ww3.html| archive-date= June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> The Giant teamed with [[Ric Flair]] to defeat Hogan and Savage at [[Clash of the Champions XXXII]] in January 1996,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/clash2.html#XXXII |title=WCW Clash of the Champions XXXII results |publisher=Pro Wrestling History |access-date=June 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624035919/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/clash2.html |archive-date=June 24, 2008 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> but was defeated by Hogan in a [[cage match]] at [[SuperBrawl VI]] the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/february/1996.htm|title=WCW SuperBrawl VI results|publisher=PWWEW|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617202948/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/february/1996.htm| archive-date= June 17, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html#VI|title= WCW SuperBrawr VI results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623094945/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/s-brawl.html|archive-date=June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> A grudge between the Giant and fellow Dungeon of Doom member [[Martin Ruane|Loch Ness]] soon developed over who was the only true giant of WCW, with Giant defeating Loch Ness at [[Uncensored (1996)|Uncensored]] in March 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/march/1996.htm| title=WCW Uncensored 1996 results|publisher=PWWEW|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617202954/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/march/1996.htm| archive-date=June 17, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/uncensor.html#96|title=WCW Uncensored 1996 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=June 8, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080623212141/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/uncensor.html|archive-date=June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> 

On the April 22, 1996 episode of ''WCW Monday Nitro'', the Giant teamed with WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair to face [[WCW World Tag Team Champion]]s Sting and Lex Luger (who was also the [[WCW World Television Champion]]) in a match with all three titles on the line. The match ended in a disqualification when Flair accidentally threw hot coffee in the Giant's eyes, leading the Giant to issue a challenge to Flair. Later that night (in a match that aired on April 29, 1996), the Giant pinned Flair following a [[chokeslam]] to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for a second time. At [[Slamboree (1996)|Slamboree]] in May 1996, he successfully defended the title against Sting. At [[The Great American Bash (1996)|The Great American Bash]] in June 1996, he successfully defended the title against Lex Luger. At [[Bash at the Beach (1996)|Bash at the Beach]] in July 1996, the Giant teamed with Kevin Sullivan to defeat [[Arn Anderson]] and [[Chris Benoit]]. After Hulk Hogan formed the [[New World Order (professional wrestling)|New World Order (nWo)]], he defeated the Giant for the title at [[WCW Hog Wild|Hog Wild]] on August 10, 1996 following interference from [[Scott Hall]] and [[Kevin Nash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/august/1996.htm|title=WCW Hog Wild results|publisher=PWWEW|access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617204721/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/august/1996.htm|archive-date=June 17, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/roadwild.html#96|title=WCW Hog Wild results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=June 8, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080623211918/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/roadwild.html| archive-date= June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== New World Order (1996–1999) ====
{{Main article|New World Order (professional wrestling)|l1=New World Order (nWo)}}

The Giant joined the nWo in September 1996, citing [[Ted DiBiase]]'s money as his primary motivation. At [[Fall Brawl '96: War Games]] later that month, he defeated [[Randy Savage]] with the assistance of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. He went on to feud with [[Lex Luger]] and the [[Four Horsemen (professional wrestling)|Four Horsemen]]. At [[Halloween Havoc (1996)|Halloween Havoc]] in October 1996, he defeated aspiring Four Horsemen member [[Jeff Jarrett]] by disqualification after Four Horsemen leader [[Ric Flair]] gave him a [[Professional wrestling strikes#Low blow|low blow]].

After winning the [[World War 3 match]] at [[World War 3 (1996)|World War 3]] in November 1996, the Giant asked Hogan for a World Heavyweight Championship title match. For this, he was thrown out of the nWo on December 30. He fought against the nWo along with [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] and Luger, winning the [[WCW World Tag Team Championship]] twice. The Giant began a feud with nWo member Kevin Nash, who constantly dodged the Giant, including no-showing their scheduled match at [[Starrcade (1997)|Starrcade]] in December 1997. At [[Souled Out (1998)|Souled Out]] in January 1998, the two finally met in the ring, with Nash accidentally injuring the Giant's neck when he [[Botch (professional wrestling)|botched]] his signature [[jackknife powerbomb]]. The botch was worked into a storyline, according to which Nash had intentionally dropped the Giant on his head in order to break his neck.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1998.htm|title=WCW Souled Out 1998 results|publisher=PWWEW| access-date=June 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624035348/http://www.pwwew.net/ppv/wcw/january/1998.htm| archive-date= June 24, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/nwoppv.html#98|title=WCW Souled Out 1998 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date= June 8, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080623094940/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/nwoppv.html| archive-date= June 23, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> 

[[File:Big Show Sheffield 1999 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|Wight in April 1999]]

When Nash left the nWo and formed his own stable, the [[nWo Wolfpac]], the Giant re-joined the original nWo to oppose Nash and his allies. While back with the nWo, the Giant won two more WCW World Tag Team Championships, once with Sting as an unwilling partner (as the match was signed before the Giant returned to the nWo) and once with Scott Hall. In the interim between those two reigns, he lost his half of the titles to Sting in a singles match where only the winner would remain champion and could choose a new partner. On the October 12, 1998 episode of ''[[WCW Monday Nitro|Nitro]]'', [[Bill Goldberg]] defeated the Giant in a no-disqualification match. In a show of strength, Goldberg executed a [[delayed vertical suplex]] before executing the [[Powerslam#Suplex powerslam|Jackhammer]] on the Giant.<ref>[http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/bios/goldberg.html Bill Goldberg]. Accelerator3359.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/wcw/nit1998.htm Wrestling Information Archive – WCW Monday NITRO Archives – 1998] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801035333/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/wcw/nit1998.htm |date=August 1, 2008 }}. 100megsfree4.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/h0000110.htm House Show Results from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sunday, 10/11/1998]. Ddtdigest.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.</ref> After the nWo Hollywood and nWo Wolfpac stables merged again in January 1999, Hogan declared that there was only room for one "giant" in the group, forcing Giant and Nash to wrestle for that spot. On the January 11, 1999 episode of ''WCW Monday Nitro'', Nash defeated Giant following a [[glossary of professional wrestling terms#R|run-in]] by Scott Hall and [[Eric Bischoff]]. The Giant was then attacked by the entire nWo; this marked Wight's final appearance in WCW. On the "Building An Army" episode of the ''Monday Night War'' feature from the WWE Network, Wight stated that he was making a fraction of what the main eventers were making and his salary was not increased after he requested it be by Eric Bischoff; as a result, Wight allowed his WCW contract to expire on February 8, 1999, his 27th birthday.

=== World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (1999–2007) ===

==== WWF Champion (1999–2003) ====
{{see also|The Corporation (professional wrestling)|l1=The Corporation}}
Wight signed a ten-year contract with the [[World Wrestling Federation]] in the midst of the promotion's "[[Attitude Era]]". He debuted on February 14, 1999 under the name "Paul Wight" at [[St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House]], establishing himself as a member of [[Vince McMahon]]'s villainous stable, [[The Corporation (professional wrestling)|the Corporation]]. During McMahon's cage match against [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]], Wight tore through the canvas from underneath the ring and attacked Austin, establishing himself as a heel. After he threw Austin into the side of the cage, the cage broke, causing Austin to fall outside to the floor, resulting in Austin winning the match. Wight served as McMahon's [[Enforcer (professional wrestling)|enforcer]] and was renamed Big Show.<ref name="Milner"/><ref name="BigShowDVD">{{Cite AV media |title=Big Show: A Giant's World |date=February 22, 2011 |type=DVD |publisher=[[WWE Home Video]]}}</ref>

At [[WrestleMania XV]] on March 28, he faced [[Mick Foley|Mankind]] for the right to referee the main event between Austin and The Corporation's [[WWE Championship|WWF Champion]] [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]]. Big Show incapacitated Mankind and was disqualified. After the match, McMahon slapped him, so he punched McMahon, turning face and leaving The Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WrestleMania XV results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/15/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812025656/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/15/results |archive-date=August 12, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He lost to Mankind in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Boiler Room Brawl|Boiler Room Brawl]] at [[Backlash (1999)|Backlash]] on April 25.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Backlash 1999 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/1999/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008092043/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/1999/results |archive-date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They eventually formed a stable with [[Test (wrestler)|Test]] and [[Ken Shamrock]] known as [[The Union (professional wrestling)|The Union]], who fought against the Corporation and later The [[Corporate Ministry]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=John |date=May 24, 1999 |title=Hart tragedy overshadows Taker win |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/OwenHart/may24_overtheedge.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120530091422/http://slam.canoe.ca/OwenHart/may24_overtheedge.html |archive-date=May 30, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[Fully Loaded (1999)|Fully Loaded]] on July 25, Big Show defeated [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pantoja |first=Kevin |date=April 29, 2016 |title=Random Network Reviews: Fully Loaded 1999 |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/random-network-reviews-fully-loaded-1999/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430113055/https://411mania.com/wrestling/random-network-reviews-fully-loaded-1999/ |archive-date=April 30, 2016 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=411Mania.com}}</ref> He turned heel again by teaming with [[The Undertaker]]; they won the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|WWF Tag Team Championship]] from Kane and [[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]] at [[SummerSlam (1999)|SummerSlam]] on August 22, but lost them to [[Rock 'n' Sock Connection|Mankind and The Rock]] the following week on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw is War]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SummerSlam 1999 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/1999/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330143630/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/1999/results |archive-date=March 30, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Thomas |date=April 15, 2023 |title=Monday Night Raw – August 30, 1999: The Saving Grace? |url=https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/04/15/monday-night-raw-august-30-1999-the-saving-grace/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415173842/https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/04/15/monday-night-raw-august-30-1999-the-saving-grace/ |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=KBWrestlingReviews.com}}</ref> They regained the titles in a [[Buried Alive match]] on the September 9 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'', before losing them again on the September 20 episode of ''Raw is War''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Thomas |date=June 7, 2023 |title=Smackdown – September 9, 1999: He Flew |url=https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/06/07/smackdown-september-9-1999-he-flew/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607155330/https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2023/06/07/smackdown-september-9-1999-he-flew/ |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=KBWrestlingReviews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Thomas |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Monday Night Raw – September 20, 1999: They Can't Do Everything |url=https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2024/10/14/monday-night-raw-september-20-1999-they-cant-do-everything/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709153626/https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2024/10/14/monday-night-raw-september-20-1999-they-cant-do-everything/ |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=KBWrestlingReviews.com}}</ref>

[[File:The Big Show 1999 WWF Smackdown (WWE).jpg|thumb|Big Show entering the arena on the ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' entranceway in October 1999]]
After The Undertaker was sidelined with injuries, Big Show turned face once again and began a feud with the [[Ray Traylor|Big Boss Man]] around the death of Big Show's father (in reality, Wight's father had died years before).<ref name="BigShowDVD"/> During his feud, they taped a segment where Big Boss Man invaded the funeral and used a chain to steal the coffin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=December 2, 2009 |title=Tomb raider |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/listthis/highwayrobberies/highwayrobberies5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091205175627/https://www.wwe.com/inside/listthis/highwayrobberies/highwayrobberies5 |archive-date=December 5, 2009 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (1999)|Survivor Series]] on November 14, Big Show replaced Austin in a triple threat match against The Rock and WWF Champion [[Triple H]] after he was ([[kayfabe]]) run over by a car, winning the WWF Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Survivor Series 1999 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/1999/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517063718/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/1999/results |archive-date=May 17, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show retained the title at [[Armageddon (1999)|Armageddon]] on December 12 against Big Boss Man, before losing it to Triple H on the January 3, 2000 episode of ''Raw is War''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Armageddon 1999 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/1999/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080319104738/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/1999/results/ |archive-date=March 19, 2008 |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="Milner"/> Big Show was the last man eliminated in the [[Royal Rumble (2000)|Royal Rumble match]] on January 23 by The Rock.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Rumble 2000 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811411/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060112181722/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811411/results |archive-date=January 12, 2006 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They started a storyline where Big Show turned heel once again by producing a videotape that showed The Rock's feet striking the ground first, leading to a match with The Rock at [[No Way Out (2000)|No Way Out]] on February 27, with the [[WrestleMania]] title shot on the line, which Big Show won.<ref name="Milner"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=No Way Out 2000 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2000/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605040343/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2000/results |archive-date=June 5, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The Rock was desperate to reclaim his title shot and eventually agreed to a match with Big Show on the March 13 episode of ''Raw'' – if he won, the WrestleMania title match would become a triple threat match, and if he lost, he would retire from the WWF. [[Shane McMahon]], now actively supporting Big Show's bid to become champion, appointed himself as the [[Professional wrestling match types#Special referee|special guest referee]], however, The Rock defeated Big Show when Vince assaulted Shane and donned the referee shirt, personally making the three count. On the March 20 episode of ''Raw'', Triple H defended the title against The Rock and Big Show on the condition that the match would not take place at [[WrestleMania 2000]] on April 2, pinning Big Show. [[Linda McMahon]] stated this match would not occur at WrestleMania as Triple H would defend the title there in a [[professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|fatal four-way elimination match]] with [[Mick Foley]] as the fourth man, but Big Show was the first man eliminated from the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Thomas |date=September 3, 2012 |title=Monday Night Raw – March 20, 2000: The Wrestlemania Main Event Two Weeks Before Wrestlemania |url=https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2012/09/03/monday-night-raw-march-20-2000-the-wrestlemania-main-event-two-weeks-before-wrestlemania/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211012545/https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2012/09/03/monday-night-raw-march-20-2000-the-wrestlemania-main-event-two-weeks-before-wrestlemania/ |archive-date=December 11, 2013 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=KBWrestlingReviews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=WrestleMania 2000 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/16/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622110035/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/16/results |archive-date=June 22, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

Big Show turned face again and took on a comical [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]] where he began mimicking other wrestlers, lampooning [[Rikishi (wrestler)|Rikishi]] as Showkishi, [[John Nord|The Berzerker]] as Shonan the Barbarian and [[Val Venis]] as The Big Showbowski.<ref name="BigShowDVD"/> He defeated [[Kurt Angle]] at [[Backlash (2000)|Backlash]] on April 30 dressed like [[Hulk Hogan]] as the Showster.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Backlash 2000 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2000/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408225746/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2000/results |archive-date=April 8, 2015 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Shane voiced his disapproval of Big Show's antics, leading to a [[Falls Count Anywhere match]] at [[WWF Judgment Day (2000)|Judgment Day]] on May 21, which Big Show lost.<ref>{{cite web |title=Judgment Day 2000 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/judgmentday2000/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080331122411/http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/judgmentday2000/ |archive-date=March 31, 2008 |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He returned two months later, apparently intending to gain revenge on Shane. Instead, he turned heel again and attacked The Undertaker and sided with Shane once more, forming a short-lived stable known as "The Conspiracy" with Shane, [[Chris Benoit]], Kurt Angle and [[Edge and Christian]]. After The Undertaker threw Big Show off a stage through a table on the August 7 episode of ''Raw is War'', he was removed from WWF television for the remainder of the year and sent to the WWF's [[Farm team|developmental territory]], [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]], to lose weight and improve his [[Circulatory system|cardiovascular]] fitness.<ref name="BigShowDVD"/><ref name="Ristic">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingBiosW/wight_08may01-can.html|last=Ristic|first=Alex|title=Big Show humbled but still nasty|publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=Slam! Sports|access-date=June 6, 2007|date=May 8, 2001|archive-date=December 6, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206003637/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingBiosW/wight_08may01-can.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

Big Show made a surprise return as the 23rd entrant in the [[Royal Rumble (2001)|Royal Rumble match]] on January 21, 2001, but was immediately eliminated by The Rock.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stone Cold (No. 27) wins the Royal Rumble Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881142/mainevent/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060720235735/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881142/mainevent/ |archive-date=July 20, 2006 |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He won the [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]] from [[Raven (wrestler)|Raven]] at [[No Way Out (2001)|No Way Out]] on February 25, but lost it back to him on the March 19 episode of ''Raw is War''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No Way Out 2001 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2001/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316223812/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2001/results |archive-date=March 16, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=March 19, 2001 |title=WWF RAW Is WAR Results (March 19, 2001) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/14.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020815011445/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/14.shtml |archive-date=August 15, 2002 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Big Show lost to Kane in a triple threat match for the title also involving Raven at [[WrestleMania X-Seven]] on April 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm17/results/ |title=WrestleMania X-Seven results |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119085101/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm17/results/ |archive-date=November 19, 2007 }}</ref> He lost to Shane McMahon, the on-screen owner of WCW, in a [[Last Man Standing match]] at [[Backlash (2001)|Backlash]] on April 29.<ref>{{cite web |title=Backlash 2001 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2001/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323125250/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2001/results/ |archive-date=March 23, 2008 |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show then turned face and, throughout [[The Invasion (professional wrestling)|The Invasion]], remained loyal to the WWF. At [[WWF Invasion|Invasion]] on July 22, he teamed with [[Matt Bloom|Albert]] and [[Billy Gunn]] in a loss to [[Chris Kanyon]], [[Bill DeMott|Hugh Morrus]] and [[Shawn Stasiak]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=John |date=July 23, 2001 |title=Austin turns at Invasion |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/jul23_invasion-can.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713191753/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/jul23_invasion-can.html |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> He was also part of the victorious Team WWF at [[Survivor Series (2001)|Survivor Series]] on November 18.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Rock, Chris Jericho, Big Show, Kane & Undertaker def. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Shane McMahon, Booker T & Rob Van Dam |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2001/mainevent/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080326173627/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2001/mainevent/ |archive-date=March 26, 2008 |access-date=March 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

After [[WrestleMania X8]], on March 17, 2002, Big Show was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand.<ref name="Milner"/> On the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show turned heel again when he chokeslammed Stone Cold Steve Austin during a tag team match against X-Pac and Scott Hall, joining the nWo in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=April 22, 2002 |title=WWF RAW Results (April 22, 2002) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/70.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020815014635/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/70.shtml |archive-date=August 15, 2002 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[WWE Judgment Day (2002)|Judgment Day]] on May 19, Big Show and Ric Flair lost to Austin in a handicap match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Judgment Day 2002 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2002/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094431/https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2002/results |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> After the stable disbanded due to Kevin Nash getting injured, Big Show achieved little success on ''Raw'', notably losing to [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]] in a No Disqualification match at [[Vengeance (2002)|Vengeance]] on July 21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vengeance 2002 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/2002/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012180919/https://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/2002/results |archive-date=October 12, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Bigshow0902.jpg|left|thumb|Big Show entering the ring in September 2002|283x283px]]In October, Big Show was traded to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] brand, immediately challenging [[Brock Lesnar]] for the WWE Championship, which he won at [[Survivor Series (2002)|Survivor Series]] on November 17, ending Lesnar's undefeated streak with help from [[Paul Heyman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Survivor Series 2002 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2002/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101223009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2002/results |archive-date=November 1, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He lost the title to Angle at [[Armageddon (2002)|Armageddon]] on December 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armageddon 2002 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2002/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219054009/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2002/results/ |archive-date=February 19, 2008 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2003)|Royal Rumble]] on January 19, 2003, Big Show lost a Royal Rumble qualifying match to Lesnar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Rumble 2003 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881141/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060112181216/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/19881141/results |archive-date=January 12, 2006 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He then began feuding with The Undertaker after Big Show threw him off the stage, injuring his neck.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bethel |first=B.J. |date=October 24, 2002 |title=10/24 WWE Smackdown review: Bethel's detailed rundown |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_1291.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709134126/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_4144.shtml |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Big Show lost to The Undertaker on February 23 at [[No Way Out (2003)|No Way Out]] and teamed with A-Train in a loss to Undertaker at [[WrestleMania XIX]] on March 30.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No Way Out 2003 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2003/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604174256/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2003/results |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=WrestleMania XIX results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/19/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629120131/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/19/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> After defeating [[Rey Mysterio]] on April 27 at [[Backlash (2003)|Backlash]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Backlash 2003 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2003/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406234807/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2003/results |archive-date=April 6, 2013 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show renewed his feud with Lesnar, but failed to win the WWE Championship in a [[stretcher match]] at [[WWE Judgment Day (2003)|Judgment Day]] on May 18.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brock Lesnar vs. Big Show in a Stretcher Match for the WWE Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/judgmentday2003/mainevent/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070107084504/http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/judgmentday2003/mainevent/ |archive-date=January 7, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In a title rematch on the June 12 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Lesnar [[superplexed]] Big Show off the ropes and the ring imploded.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bethel |first=B.J. |date=June 13, 2003 |title=6/12 WWE Smackdown review: Mysterio vs. Hardy rematch |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_4144.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709134126/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_4144.shtml |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the June 26 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Big Show, [[Shelton Benjamin]] and [[Charlie Haas]] defeated Mr. America (a disguised Hulk Hogan), Lesnar and Angle when Big Show pinned Mr. America, which was Hogan's last appearance as Mr. America.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=June 26, 2003 |title=6/26 WWE Smackdown review: Sean Radican's debut report |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_4314.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521182904/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_4314.shtml |archive-date=May 21, 2014 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He again failed to win the title in a triple threat match at [[Vengeance (2003)|Vengeance]] on July 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurt Angle def. Big Show and Brock Lesnar in a Triple Threat Match to become WWE Champion |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/vengeance2003/mainevent/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090711172321/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/vengeance2003/mainevent/ |archive-date=July 11, 2009 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== United States Champion (2003–2005) ====
[[File:Big Show as US Champ.jpg|thumb|right|Big Show as [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] in the ring with [[Brock Lesnar]] in February 2004]]
At [[No Mercy (2003)|No Mercy]] on October 19, Big Show defeated [[Eddie Guerrero]] for the [[WWE United States Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=No Mercy 2003 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2003/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703182132/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2003/results |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He was a part of Lesnar's team at [[Survivor Series (2003)|Survivor Series]] on November 16, but was eliminated by [[John Cena]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Survivor Series 2003 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2003/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109213151/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2003/results |archive-date=November 9, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He was the last man eliminated by [[Chris Benoit]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2004)|Royal Rumble]] on January 25, 2004 and failed to win a triple threat match for a WWE Championship match at [[WrestleMania XX]] at [[No Way Out (2004)|No Way Out]] on February 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Rumble 2004 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/1988118/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060112151746/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/1988118/results |archive-date=January 12, 2006 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=No Way Out 2004 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2004/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604224513/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2004/results |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At WrestleMania on March 14, Big Show lost the United States Championship to Cena.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WrestleMania XX results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/20/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220142008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/20/results |archive-date=February 20, 2012 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the April 15 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Big Show promised to quit if he lost to Guerrero that night, which he did, and, believing that [[Torrie Wilson]] had laughed at him for losing, upended her car and threatened to throw her off a ledge. ''SmackDown!'' General Manager Angle ascended the ledge to try to talk some reason into Big Show, but he chokeslammed Angle off the ledge, (kayfabe) concussing him, breaking his leg and causing the back of Angle's head to bleed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=April 16, 2004 |title=4/15 WWE Smackdown review: Keller's detailed report on last night's broadcast |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_7915.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709141336/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_7915.shtml |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He was not seen or mentioned on television for months as he underwent knee surgery.<ref name="Milner"/> In August, Big Show was reinstated by new general manager [[Theodore Long]] as he interfered during a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|lumberjack match]] between Guerrero and Angle on the September 9 episode of ''SmackDown!''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Erica |date=September 9, 2004 |title=WWE SmackDown Results - 9/9/04 - Tulsa, Oklahoma (Big Show returns, more) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2004/1094783701.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041212174923/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2004/1094783701.shtml |archive-date=December 12, 2004 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Big Show had a choice to face either Guerrero or Angle at [[No Mercy (2004)|No Mercy]] on October 3, choosing to fight Angle, turning face in the process. Big Show defeated Angle at No Mercy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No Mercy 2004 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2004/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605165403/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2004/results |archive-date=June 5, 2014 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In the weeks before the match, he claimed to have "lost his dignity" when Angle [[Sedative|tranquilized]] him in the middle of the ring using a [[Dart (missile)|dart gun]] and shaved his head on the fifth anniversary episode of ''SmackDown!''.<ref name="Milner" /> At [[Armageddon (2004)|Armageddon]] on December 12, he defeated Angle, [[Mark Jindrak]] and [[Luther Reigns]] in a handicap match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armageddon 2004 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629120305/https://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
[[File:Big Show about to chokeslam JBL during a WWE house show in 2005.jpg|left|thumb|Big Show about to [[chokeslam]] [[John Layfield|JBL]] in January 2005]]
Big Show unsuccessfully challenged [[John Layfield|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]] (JBL) for the WWE Championship in a triple threat match involving Angle at [[Royal Rumble (2005)|Royal Rumble]] on January 30, 2005, and in a barbed wire steel cage match at [[No Way Out (2005)|No Way Out]] on February 20.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Royal Rumble 2005 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516025904/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/198811/results |archive-date=May 16, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=JBL vs. Big Show in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2005/mainevent/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060204094206/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2005/mainevent/ |archive-date=February 4, 2006 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 21]] on April 3, Big Show faced [[Sumo]] Grand Champion [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]] in a [[Work (professional wrestling)|worked]] [[Professional wrestling match types#Sumo match|sumo match]]. In the weeks preceding the match, Big Show pushed over a [[jeep]] driven to the ring by [[Matt Wiese|Luther Reigns]] to show that he was capable of moving the marginally heavier Akebono.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carrington |first=L. Anne |date=March 25, 2005 |title=SmackDown Results - 3/24/05 - Memphis, TN (New WM Match, more) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2005/1111728681.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014072241/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2005/1111728681.shtml |archive-date=October 14, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carrington |first=L. Anne |date=March 31, 2005 |title=SmackDown Results - 3/31/05 - Houston, Texas (Carlito vs. Cena...) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2005/1112327303.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014072246/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2005/1112327303.shtml |archive-date=October 14, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Big Show lost to Akebono at WrestleMania 21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WrestleMania 21 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/21/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629120318/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/21/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show subsequently feuded with [[Carly Colón|Carlito]] and his bodyguard, [[Matt Morgan (wrestler)|Matt Morgan]], losing to Carlito at [[WWE Judgment Day (2005)|Judgment Day]] on May 22 after Morgan interfered.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Judgment Day 2005 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2005/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629122126/https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2005/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> 

On the June 27 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show was drafted to the Raw brand in the [[2005 WWE Draft Lottery|2005 WWE draft lottery]], defeating [[Gene Snitsky]] in a tag team match, which turned into a singles match when both men's partners brawled backstage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2005 |title=An Immortal Moment |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06272005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516001636/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06272005/ |archive-date=May 16, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They continued feuding over the next few weeks in singles and tag team matches on ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 4, 2005 |title=Heartbreaker |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07042005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070518051158/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07042005/ |archive-date=May 18, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2005 |title=Beginning of the end? |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08012005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212071208/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08012005/ |archive-date=December 12, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2005 |title=HBK screwed Hogan |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211021340/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08152005/ |archive-date=December 11, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2005 |title=Jericho fired; Angle No. 1 Contender |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208082111/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08222005/ |archive-date=December 8, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2005 |title=Tag Team Masterpiece |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08292005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130131104/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08292005/ |archive-date=November 30, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Unforgiven (2005)|Unforgiven]] on September 18, Big Show defeated Snitsky.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unforgiven 2005 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/2005/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629121756/https://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/2005/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the September 26 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show defeated Snitsky again in a [[Hardcore wrestling|Street Fight]] to end their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2005 |title=Heading home |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09262005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071126081915/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09262005/ |archive-date=November 26, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== Teaming with Kane (2005–2006) ====
{{Main article|Big Show and Kane}}
On the October 17 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show defeated [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] and was entered in an online [[opinion poll]], with the winner of the poll facing John Cena and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship at [[Taboo Tuesday (2005)|Taboo Tuesday]] on November 1.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2005 |title=Toward Taboo Tuesday |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10172005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201070701/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10172005/ |archive-date=December 1, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The poll was won by [[Shawn Michaels]], meaning that the other two wrestlers competed for the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|World Tag Team Championship]]. At Taboo Tuesday, Big Show teamed with Kane to defeat [[Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch]] for the World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Taboo Tuesday 2005 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2005/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705175520/http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2005/results/ |archive-date=July 5, 2008 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They successfully defended the titles against Cade and Murdoch in a hardcore match on the November 7 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2005 |title=A Chance to Shine |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11072005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201070750/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11072005/ |archive-date=December 1, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

In the weeks preceding [[Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]] on November 27, Big Show became involved in the rivalry between the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] and [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] brands. Big Show and Kane invaded the November 11 episode of ''SmackDown!'' and, along with Edge, attacked and inadvertently injured [[Dave Batista|Batista]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2005 |title=RAW ambushes SmackDown |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11112005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327040107/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11112005/ |archive-date=March 27, 2008 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the November 21 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show and Kane "injured" Batista by delivering a [[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Double chokeslam|double chokeslam]] onto the [[windshield]] of a [[Automobile|car]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2005 |title=The Blueshirts are coming! |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11212005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071125115349/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11212005/ |archive-date=November 25, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At Survivor Series, Big Show, Kane, Carlito, [[Chris Masters]] and team captain Michaels represented Raw in a match with Team SmackDown! (JBL, Rey Mysterio, [[Bobby Lashley]], [[Randy Orton]] and Batista). Big Show was eliminated by Mysterio and Team SmackDown! won the match, with Orton being the sole survivor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2005 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team RAW in a Classic Survivor Series Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2005/matches/134645811/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070107205912/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2005/matches/134645811/results/ |archive-date=January 7, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Following the event, Big Show and Kane began feuding with WWE Tag Team Champions Mysterio and Batista, leading to a tag team match at [[Armageddon (2005)|Armageddon]] on December 18, which Big Show and Kane won.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2005 |title=The SmackDown Special |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11292005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221170642/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11292005/ |archive-date=February 21, 2008 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2005 |title=Hell to pay |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12022005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323125736/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12022005/ |archive-date=March 23, 2008 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=December 16, 2005 |title=Randy Orton's Revelation |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12162005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224005305/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12162005/ |archive-date=February 24, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Armageddon 2005 results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629120427/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/results |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

The week prior on ''Raw'', Big Show lost a qualifying match for a shot at the WWE Championship in an [[Elimination Chamber|Elimination Chamber match]] at [[New Year's Revolution (2006)|New Year's Revolution]] on January 8, 2006 to Michaels by [[Professional wrestling#Disqualification|disqualification]] after [[Triple H]] hit Michaels with a chair, intentionally costing Big Show the match and the title shot. In retaliation, Big Show cost Triple H his qualifying match with Kane later that evening.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2005 |title=Elimination Chamber set |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12122005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071125115404/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12122005/ |archive-date=November 25, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At New Year's Revolution, Triple H defeated Big Show after striking him in the head with his [[sledgehammer]] and a ''Pedigree''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2006 |title=Triple H def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2006/matches/15481643/results/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070104123016/https://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/history/2006/matches/15481643/results/ |archive-date=January 4, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

Big Show and Kane next feuded with Masters and Carlito, who they defeated to retain the World Tag Team Championship on April 2 at [[WrestleMania 22]].<ref>{{cite web |date=March 20, 2006 |title=Hell to pay |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03202006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060412220227/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03202006/ |archive-date=April 12, 2006 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03272006/|title=McMahon's bloody plan|date=March 27, 2006|access-date=March 17, 2008| publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080331211719/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03272006/| archive-date= March 31, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=April 2, 2006 |title=World Tag Team Champions Big Show & Kane def. Carlito & Chris Masters |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania22/matches/2259320/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329070738/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania22/matches/2259320/results/ |archive-date=March 29, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Big Show and Kane lost the championship to [[Spirit Squad]] members [[Kenny Dykstra|Kenny]] and [[Michael Brendli|Mikey]] following copious interference from the other members of the Spirit Squad.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04032006/|title=The Champ bows down to the "King of Kings"|date=April 3, 2006|access-date=March 17, 2008|publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080224055447/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04032006/| archive-date= February 24, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> They faced Spirit Squad members [[Johnny Jeter|Johnny]] and [[Dolph Ziggler|Nicky]] in a rematch one week later, but lost via disqualification after Kane "snapped" and left the ring to attack the other members of the Spirit Squad.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04102006/| title=Cena answers with an STFU|date=April 10, 2006|access-date=March 17, 2008|publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080331103132/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04102006/| archive-date= March 31, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> The ensuing feud between Kane and Big Show culminated in a match at [[Backlash (2006)|Backlash]] on April 30 that ended in a no contest.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 30, 2006 |title=Kane vs. Big Show (No Contest) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2006/matches/2562228/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327021312/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2006/matches/2562228/results/ |archive-date=March 27, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== ECW World Heavyweight Champion (2006–2007) ====
[[File:Big Show - ECW Champion.jpg|thumb|upright|Big Show as the [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship|ECW World Heavyweight Champion]] in July 2006]]
At [[WWE vs. ECW Head-to-Head]] on June 7, Big Show [[2006 WWE brand extension draft|joined]] the newly debuted [[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]] brand as he removed his Raw shirt to reveal an ECW shirt during a twenty-man battle royal including members of the Raw and SmackDown! rosters against members of the ECW roster, which he won by last eliminating Randy Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/bigshowecw|title=Big Show gets extreme|date= June 7, 2006|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|access-date=March 17, 2008| publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080331155925/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/bigshowecw| archive-date= March 31, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> Big Show then appeared at [[ECW One Night Stand (2006)|ECW One Night Stand]] on June 11, attacking [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]], [[Super Crazy]] and [[The Full Blooded Italians]] after their tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/history/2006/matchesremove/2856498113/results/|title=Big Show becomes an extreme human wrecking machine|date=June 11, 2006|last=William III|first=Ed|access-date=March 17, 2008|publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080327035257/http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/history/2006/matchesremove/2856498113/results/| archive-date= March 27, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref>

On the July 4 episode of ''[[WWE ECW|ECW]]'', Big Show defeated Rob Van Dam to win the [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]] with the assistance of ECW's [[Professional wrestling authority figures#ECW brand authorities|Representative]] Paul Heyman, who declined to make the three-count for Van Dam after he performed the [[Frog splash|''Five Star Frog Splash'']] on Big Show. Heyman then instructed Big Show to chokeslam Van Dam onto a chair before making the three-count so Big Show won the title, making him the first non-ECW Original to hold it. The fans almost rioted when Big Show won the title, throwing drinks and empty cups into the ring as Heyman and Big Show celebrated, turning heel in the process. The victory made him the first ever professional wrestler to hold the WWE Championship, WCW World Heavyweight Championship and ECW World Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="ECW title win">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/070420061/|title=South Philly Screwjob|date=July 4, 2006|access-date=March 17, 2008|publisher=[[WWE]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080319104825/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/070420061/| archive-date= March 19, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="MacKinder">{{cite web |last=MacKinder |first=Matt |date=July 7, 2006 |title=ECW: RVD goes 0 for 2 |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/07/05/1669063.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714051625/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/07/05/1669063.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=June 6, 2007 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref name="Flair"/> He made his first successful defense against Ric Flair on the July 11 episode of ''ECW''.<ref name="Flair">{{cite web |last=Dee |first=Louie |date=July 11, 2006 |title=Extreme assault |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/07112006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071020115314/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/07112006/ |archive-date=October 20, 2007 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show lost to The Undertaker at [[The Great American Bash (2006)|The Great American Bash]] on July 23 in the first ever [[Punjabi Prison Match|Punjabi Prison match]], replacing [[The Great Khali]], who was removed by SmackDown! General Manager [[Theodore Long]] and replaced with Big Show as punishment for an attack on The Undertaker shortly before the match.<ref name="Punjabi Prison">{{cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=July 23, 2006 |title=Enduring the evil entrapment |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/history/2006/matches/258159821/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604040616/http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/history/2006/matches/258159821/results/ |archive-date=June 4, 2009 |access-date=March 5, 2009 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He defeated Kane to retain the now renamed ECW World Championship two nights later on ''ECW''.<ref name="Sabu attack1">{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=Jen |date=July 25, 2006 |title=Sabu makes a statement |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/07252006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029211705/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/07252006/ |archive-date=October 29, 2007 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He also had a brief feud with [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]], whom he defeated at [[SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam]] on August 20 to retain the ECW World Championship.<ref name="Sabu attack1"/><ref name="Sabu attack2">{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=Jen |date=August 1, 2006 |title=Sabu strikes again |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08012006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323114227/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08012006/ |archive-date=March 23, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="EGaug2006">{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=Jen |date=August 20, 2006 |title=Extreme giant prevails |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2006/matches/294449013/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080727025628/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2006/matches/294449013/results/ |archive-date=July 27, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Also at SummerSlam, Big Show was one of the "resources" used by Vince and Shane McMahon in their match against [[D-Generation X]] (DX). He teamed with Vince and Shane against Triple H and Shawn Michaels in a 3-on-2 handicap [[Hell in a Cell]] match at [[Unforgiven (2006)|Unforgiven]] on September 17, which was won by DX. During the match, DX shoved Vince's head up Big Show's [[buttocks]] in a mockery of Vince's Kiss My Ass Club.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=September 17, 2006 |title=Billion-dollar embarr-ASS-ment |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2006/matches/28817581/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114193051/http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2006/matches/28817581/results/ |archive-date=November 14, 2007 |access-date=July 9, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[Cyber Sunday (2006)|Cyber Sunday]] on November 5, Big Show faced John Cena and [[Booker T (wrestler)|King Booker]] in a Champion of Champions match, with the fans voting for Booker's World Heavyweight Championship to be on the line. He lost the match when King Booker pinned Cena following interference from [[Kevin Federline]], who was beginning a feud with Cena.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=Jen |date=November 5, 2006 |title=True champion of champions |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2006/matches/3293442/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329163916/http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2006/matches/3293442/results/ |archive-date=March 29, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2006)|Survivor Series]] on November 26, Big Show competed in the traditional 10-man Survivor Series tag team match, but was the last man pinned by Cena.<ref>{{cite web |last=Starr |first=Noah |date=November 26, 2006 |title=Team Cena topples the Extreme Giant |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2006/matches/333248011/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325075500/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2006/matches/333248011/results/ |archive-date=March 25, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He then began a feud with Bobby Lashley, who left ''SmackDown!'' to join the ECW brand to participate in the [[Elimination Chamber#Variations|Extreme Elimination Chamber]] match for the ECW World Championship at [[December to Dismember (2006)|December to Dismember]] on December 3, where Big Show lost the title to Lashley.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=December 3, 2006 |title=Mission accomplished |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/decembertodismember/matches/32934421/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015024535/http://www.wwe.com/shows/decembertodismember/matches/32934421/results/ |archive-date=October 15, 2007 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Following an unsuccessful rematch two nights later on ''ECW'', Big Show took time off to heal from injuries.<ref name="Milner"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Tello |first=Chris |date=December 6, 2006 |title=Show's over |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/bigshowtimeoff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061208143929/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/bigshowtimeoff |archive-date=December 8, 2006 |access-date=March 23, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On March 8, 2007, it was announced that Big Show's WWE contract had expired.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=March 8, 2007 |title=WWE News: Big Show's contract expires with WWE, update on his future |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_19656.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709061448/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_19656.shtml |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

=== Memphis Wrestling (2007) ===
Wight replaced [[Jerry Lawler]] when the WWE withdrew him from a match with former nWo partner Hulk Hogan at [[PMG Clash of Legends]] on April 27, 2007. Introduced as Paul "The Great" Wight, he stated that "Big Show" was his slave name and he did not want to be owned anymore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=April 12, 2007 |title=Memphis Wrestling press conference recap: WWE forces Lawler out, Paul Wight vs. Hulk Hogan new main event, WWE tries to stop show, Wight shoots on WWE |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/23871/memphis-wrestling-press-conference-recap-wwe-forces-lawler-out-paul-wight-vs-hulk-hogan-new-main-event-wwe-tries-to-stop-show-wight-shoots-on-wwe.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709062358/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/23871/memphis-wrestling-press-conference-recap-wwe-forces-lawler-out-paul-wight-vs-hulk-hogan-new-main-event-wwe-tries-to-stop-show-wight-shoots-on-wwe.html?p=1 |archive-date=July 9, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> Wight lost the match to Hogan.<ref name="Milner"/>

=== Return to WWE (2008–2021) ===
==== Unified WWE Tag Team Champion (2008–2010) ====
{{Main article|Jeri-Show|ShoMiz}}
On February 17, 2008, at [[No Way Out (2008)|No Way Out]], a much slimmer looking Big Show made his return to WWE television, attempting to attack [[Rey Mysterio]] after his [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] match with [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] but got into a physical confrontation with [[Boxing|boxer]] [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]] after Mayweather came from the crowd to challenge Big Show. The confrontation ended with Mayweather breaking Big Show's nose with a [[Striking combination|punching combination]].<ref>{{cite web |last=DiFino |first=Lennie |date=February 17, 2008 |title=Showtime in Vegas |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2008/exclusives/showtimeinvegas |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227185107/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2008/exclusives/showtimeinvegas |archive-date=February 27, 2009 |access-date=February 18, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show lost to Mayweather at [[WrestleMania XXIV]] on March 30 by knockout after a shot to the jaw with [[brass knuckles]].<ref name="WM24 Res">{{cite web |last=Dee |first=Louie |date=March 30, 2008 |title=Show-n up |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/6464482/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080405163839/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/6464482/results/ |archive-date=April 5, 2008 |access-date=April 6, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He then turned face in a feud with The Great Khali, defeating him at [[Backlash (2008)|Backlash]] on April 27.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=April 4, 2008 |title=Mixed Emotions |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04042008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325092903/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04042008/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=Corey |date=April 27, 2008 |title=Big Show wins mammoth matchup |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/6842782/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501145517/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/6842782/results/ |archive-date=May 1, 2008 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[One Night Stand (2008)|One Night Stand]] on June 1, Big Show defeated [[CM Punk]], [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.|Chavo Guerrero]] and [[Tommy Dreamer]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Hardcore match|Singapore Cane match]] to become the number one contender for the ECW Championship at [[Night of Champions (2008)|Night of Champions]] on June 29. During the bout, he received a black eye and deep gash along the eyebrow, which required stitches after Morrison swung a Singapore cane to his knee, which caused Big Show to fall with the steps. As he fell, the steps accidentally moved to the right, which hit Big Show in the eye.<ref>{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=June 1, 2008 |title=Bloody big showing |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/matches/7125736/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080603090647/http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/matches/7125736/results/ |archive-date=June 3, 2008 |access-date=July 26, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vermillion |first=James |date=June 2, 2008 |title=Big Show undergoes MRI |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/currentepisode/bigshowMRI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604050053/https://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/currentepisode/bigshowMRI |archive-date=June 4, 2015 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He failed to win the title in a triple threat match at Night of Champions after champion [[Mark Henry]] pinned Kane.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7188540/results/ |access-date=July 26, 2008 |date=June 29, 2008 |last=Rote |first=Andrew |title=World's Strongest Extreme Champion |publisher=[[WWE]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724163613/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7188540/results/ |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Big Show was then assigned to the SmackDown brand, where he turned heel by siding with [[Vickie Guerrero]] in her ongoing feud with [[The Undertaker]], attacking him at [[Unforgiven (2008)|Unforgiven]] on September 7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiFino |first=Lennie |date=July 11, 2008 |title=SmackDown: Endless love? |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07112008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325091527/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07112008/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=September 12, 2008 |title=Power behind the throne |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09122008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325092143/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09122008/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He defeated The Undertaker by knockout at [[No Mercy (2008)|No Mercy]] on October 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=October 5, 2008 |title=The knockout heard 'round the WWE Universe |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/matches/8101498/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008104418/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/matches/8101498/results/ |archive-date=October 8, 2008 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> However, Big Show lost to The Undertaker in a fan-voted [[Last Man Standing match]] at [[Cyber Sunday (2008)|Cyber Sunday]] on October 26 and a casket match at [[Survivor Series (2008)|Survivor Series]] on November 23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=October 26, 2008 |title=Deadman's revenge |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/matches/8320770/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225180121/http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/matches/8320770/results/ |archive-date=February 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeFino |first=Lennie |date=November 23, 2008 |title=Beantown burial |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/8641756/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202114924/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/8641756/results/ |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the December 5 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show lost to The Undertaker in a steel cage match to end their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=December 5, 2008 |title=Undeniable altercations |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12052008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325091547/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12052008/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[No Way Out (2009)|No Way Out]] on February 15, 2009, Big Show competed in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship, but was eliminated by Triple H.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=February 15, 2009 |title=Regaining the throne |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/9253224/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217200625/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/9253224/results/ |archive-date=February 17, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> [[File:The Big Show At House Show.jpg|thumb|upright|Big Show arguing with referee [[Scott Armstrong (wrestler)|Scott Armstrong]] at a [[House show|live event]] in June 2009]]

In March, it was revealed by John Cena that the Big Show was having secret relations with Guerrero.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=March 6, 2009 |title=Disruption eruption |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03062009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325093654/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03062009/ |archive-date=March 25, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=March 13, 2009 |title=Takin' it back |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03132009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401044735/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03132009/ |archive-date=April 1, 2009 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 25]] on April 5, Big Show was involved in a triple threat match for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]], which was won by Cena.<ref>{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=April 5, 2009 |title=Cena reclaims his gold |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/2009/matches/9472972/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091108122025/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/2009/matches/9472972/results/ |archive-date=November 8, 2009 |access-date=January 17, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On April 13, Big Show was drafted to the Raw brand as a part of the [[2009 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04132009|access-date=April 20, 2009|date=April 13, 2009|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Rough Draft|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424074904/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04132009| archive-date= April 24, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> At [[Backlash (2009)|Backlash]] on April 26, he interfered in Cena and Edge's Last Man Standing match for the title, throwing Cena into a spotlight, resulting in Edge winning the title and Cena being seriously injured.<ref name="LastManStanding">{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=April 26, 2009 |title=Fueled by hatred and desperation |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/9808960/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428163904/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/9808960/results/ |archive-date=April 28, 2009 |access-date=April 26, 2009 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show lost to Cena at [[Judgment Day (2009)|Judgment Day]] on May 17 and at [[Extreme Rules (2009)|Extreme Rules]] on June 7 in a submission match,<ref>{{cite web |last=Sitterson |first=Aubrey |date=May 17, 2009 |title=Conservation of momentum leads to victory |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/matches/10109268/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523122709/http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/matches/10109268/results/ |archive-date=May 23, 2009 |access-date=August 3, 2009 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=June 7, 2009 |title=Submission accomplished |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/history/2009/matches/10247542/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403225641/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/history/2009/matches/10247542/results/ |archive-date=April 3, 2010 |access-date=January 17, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> before defeating him on the June 22 episode of ''Raw'' to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=June 22, 2009 |title=Triathlon of terror |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06222009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100421110552/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06222009 |archive-date=April 21, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>[[File:Jericho with the tag titles.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Big Show and [[Chris Jericho]], known as [[Jeri-Show]], as the Unified WWE Tag Team Champions in September 2009]]
At [[Night of Champions (2009)|Night of Champions]] on July 26, Big Show was introduced as [[Chris Jericho]]'s new tag team partner due to [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] needing time off to tend to an injury. Together, [[Jeri-Show]] successfully defended the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship against [[The Legacy (professional wrestling)|The Legacy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=July 26, 2009 |title=Big announcement; enormous combination |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/2009/matches/10728352/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825014921/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/history/2009/matches/10728352/results/ |archive-date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They successfully defended the titles against [[Cryme Tyme]] at [[SummerSlam (2009)|SummerSlam]] on August 23, [[Montel Vontavious Porter|MVP]] and Mark Henry at [[WWE Breaking Point|Breaking Point]] on September 13 and Rey Mysterio and Batista at [[Hell in a Cell (2009)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=August 23, 2009 |title=Punishment hits the cryme |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2009/matches/11050330/results/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721212459/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2009/matches/11050330/results/ |archive-date=July 21, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=September 13, 2009 |title=Knockin' out gold |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebreakingpoint/matches/11401096/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918221647/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebreakingpoint/matches/11401096/results/ |archive-date=September 18, 2009 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vermillion |first=James |date=October 4, 2009 |title=Jeri-Showing how it's done |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/matches/11805912/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009222942/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/matches/11805912/results/ |archive-date=October 9, 2009 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Bragging Rights (2009)|Bragging Rights]] on October 25, Big Show represented Team Raw, but betrayed and attacked his teammates, which led to Team SmackDown winning so that he could receive an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=October 25, 2009 |title=SmackDown curses Raw |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/matches/12210846/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029133004/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/matches/12210846/results/ |archive-date=October 29, 2009 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2009)|Survivor Series]] on November 22, he failed to win the title in a triple threat match against The Undertaker and Jericho.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=November 22, 2009 |title=Undertaker's eternal force |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/12309658/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091128054849/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/12309658/results/ |archive-date=November 28, 2009 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Jeri-Show lost the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs (2009)|TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs]] on December 13 to [[D-Generation X]] (DX) in a [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=December 13, 2009 |title=Climb is of the essence for DX |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/history/2009/matches/12728814/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124043011/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/history/2009/matches/12728814/results/ |archive-date=November 24, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> As a member of the SmackDown roster, Jericho could only appear on ''Raw'' as a champion, so DX intentionally disqualified themselves in a rematch to force Jericho off the show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=December 14, 2009 |title=Dennis, anyone? |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12142009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327141002/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12142009 |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the January 4, 2010 episode of ''Raw'', DX again defeated Jeri-Show, ending their team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=January 4, 2010 |title=Hit Man, baby, one more time |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01042010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519171639/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01042010/ |archive-date=May 19, 2010 |access-date=September 5, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the February 8 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show regained the titles from DX with his new tag team partner [[The Miz]] in a triple threat tag team elimination match also involving the [[Straight Edge Society]] (CM Punk and [[Drew Hankinson|Luke Gallows]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=February 8, 2010 |title=Raw's pit stomp |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02082010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222010656/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02082010/ |archive-date=February 22, 2010 |access-date=January 17, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On February 16, he and Miz successfully defended the titles against [[Yoshi Tatsu]] and [[Goldust]] on the final episode of ''ECW''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medalis |first=Kara A. |date=February 16, 2010 |title=Dominant farewell |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/02162010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228191443/https://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/02162010 |archive-date=February 28, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the March 1 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show and The Miz defeated DX in their rematch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=March 1, 2010 |title=A long, strange trip to WrestleMania |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03012010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318054533/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03012010/ |archive-date=March 18, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXVI]] on March 28, they retained the titles against John Morrison and [[Ron Killings|R-Truth]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Vermillion |first=James |date=March 28, 2010 |title=No business like Show-Miz-ness |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/13691242/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331123342/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/13691242/results/ |archive-date=March 31, 2010 |access-date=May 2, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2010)|Extreme Rules]] on April 25, [[ShoMiz]] competed in a tag team gauntlet match where the team that beat them would earn a title match the next night on ''Raw''. In the gauntlet, ShoMiz defeated Morrison and R-Truth and MVP and Henry, before losing to [[The Hart Dynasty]] ([[Davey Boy Smith Jr.|David Hart Smith]] and [[Tyson Kidd]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=April 25, 2010 |title=All talk and no Hart for Show-Miz |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/matches/14253904/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429142538/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/matches/14253904/results/ |archive-date=April 29, 2010 |access-date=November 24, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the April 26 episode of ''Raw'', they lost the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship to The Hart Dynasty.

==== Championship pursuits and reunion with Kane (2010–2011) ====
Following the match, Big Show attacked The Miz with a knockout punch and hugged Theodore Long, turning face in the process. Later in the night, as part of the [[2010 WWE Draft|2010 WWE draft]], Big Show was drafted back to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=April 27, 2010 |title=Raw Results – 4/26/10 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/13660-raw-results-4-26-10/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910162424/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/13660-raw-results-4-26-10/ |archive-date=September 10, 2023 |access-date=November 24, 2011 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=April 29, 2010 |title=Final Draft, 2010 |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/exclusives/14288846 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503075029/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/exclusives/14288846 |archive-date=May 3, 2010 |access-date=August 26, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Four days later on ''SmackDown'', he was named the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship and began feuding with champion [[Jack Swagger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=May 2, 2010 |title=Smackdown Results – 4/30/10 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13772-smackdown-results-4-30-10/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520212551/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13772-smackdown-results-4-30-10/ |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=May 8, 2010 |title=Smackdown Results – 5/7/10 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13917-smackdown-results-5-7-10/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807181715/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/13917-smackdown-results-5-7-10/ |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2010 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=May 14, 2010 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 5/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kofi vs. Christian for the IC Title |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_41326.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518073207/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_41326.shtml |archive-date=May 18, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Big Show defeated Swagger via disqualification at [[Over the Limit (2010)|Over the Limit]] on May 23, but did not win the title.<ref name="WHC">{{cite web |date=May 23, 2010 |title=Big Show def. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger by Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/currentepisode/14370396 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510115500/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/currentepisode/14370396 |archive-date=May 10, 2011 |access-date=January 22, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> With this victory, he qualified for a fatal four-way match for the World Heavyweight Championship at [[WWE Fatal 4-Way|Fatal 4-Way]] on June 20, but lost as Rey Mysterio won the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=May 28, 2010 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 5/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including the return of the Undertaker |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_41626.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100601034739/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_41626.shtml |archive-date=June 1, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref name="WorldHeavyweightChampionship">{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=June 20, 2010 |title=Against all odds |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/fatal4way/matches/14593052/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625002338/http://www.wwe.com/shows/fatal4way/matches/14593052/results/ |archive-date=June 25, 2010 |access-date=June 20, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the following episode of ''SmackDown'', Swagger debuted his new ankle lock finishing move and applied it on Big Show, injuring his ankle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=June 25, 2010 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 6/25: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Kane vs. Punk in No-DQ match |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_42187.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100627215520/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_42187.shtml |archive-date=June 27, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He then feuded with Punk and his [[Straight Edge Society]], unmasking Punk to reveal his bald head on the July 16 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=July 17, 2010 |title=Smackdown Recap – 7/16/10 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/15609-smackdown-recap-7-16-10/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125205645/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/15609-smackdown-recap-7-16-10/ |archive-date=January 25, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> He failed to win the SmackDown [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at [[Money in the Bank (2010)|Money in the Bank]] on July 18.<ref name="SmackDownMITB">{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=July 18, 2010 |title=Raising Kane |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/matches/14864414/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722063818/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/matches/14864414/results/ |archive-date=July 22, 2010 |access-date=July 19, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show next unmasked the mysterious masked member of the SES, who was revealed as [[Joey Mercury]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerweck |first=Steve |date=July 28, 2010 |title=Spoilers: WWE Smackdown for Friday |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279683222 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724012818/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279683222 |archive-date=July 24, 2010 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Big Show defeated the SES in a 3-on-1 handicap match at [[SummerSlam (2010)|SummerSlam]] on August 15 and Punk at [[Night of Champions (2010)|Night of Champions]] on September 19.<ref name="HandicapMch">{{cite web |last=Raymond-Santo |first=Katie |date=August 15, 2010 |title=Society shaken |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/matches/15269834/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819035028/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/matches/15269834/results/ |archive-date=August 19, 2010 |access-date=August 15, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name="ShowvsPunk">{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=September 19, 2010 |title=Big Showing |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/15652832/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922235323/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/15652832/results/ |archive-date=September 22, 2010 |access-date=September 19, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Bragging Rights (2010)|Bragging Rights]] on October 24, Big Show was the captain of Team SmackDown; despite being counted out with [[Sheamus]], his team was victorious.<ref name="Bragging14">{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=October 24, 2010 |title=Team blue brags again |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/matches/15971454/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028080514/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/matches/15971454/results/ |archive-date=October 28, 2010 |access-date=October 24, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He was on Mysterio's team at [[Survivor Series (2010)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, where he and Mysterio won as the remaining survivors.<ref name="TraditionalSurvivorSeriesEliminationTagTeamMatch">{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=November 21, 2010 |title=Biggest little victory |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/16306666/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203043508/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/16306666/results/ |archive-date=December 3, 2010 |access-date=November 21, 2010 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Big show in december 2010.jpg|thumb|right|Big Show at [[WWE Tribute to the Troops|Tribute to Troops]] in December 2010|358x358px]]
On the January 7, 2011 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show lost a fatal four-way match to determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship due to interference by former Nexus leader [[Wade Barrett]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 7, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 1/7/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20065-smackdown-results-1-7-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161017/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20065-smackdown-results-1-7-11/ |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> The next week, he defeated Barrett via disqualification when former Nexus members [[Heath Slater]] and [[Justin Gabriel]] attacked him. [[Ezekiel Jackson]] then appeared to help him, but instead attacked Big Show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 14, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 1/14/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20262-smackdown-results-1-14-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304164346/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20262-smackdown-results-1-14-11/ |archive-date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Barrett, Slater, Gabriel and Jackson formed [[the Corre]] and continued to assault Big Show in the following weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 22, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 1/21/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20447-smackdown-results-1-21-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523060710/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20447-smackdown-results-1-21-11/ |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 28, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 1/28/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20637-smackdown-results-1-28-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926182948/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/20637-smackdown-results-1-28-11/ |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=February 12, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 2/11/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/21024-smackdown-results-2-11-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032022/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/21024-smackdown-results-2-11-11/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2011)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 20, he participated in an Elimination Chamber match for the title, eliminating Barrett before being eliminated by Kane.<ref name="times">{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=February 20, 2011 |title=Steel survivor |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/matches/16963704/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224031823/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/matches/16963704/results/ |archive-date=February 24, 2011 |access-date=February 21, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> 

The following month, Big Show reunited with Kane to fight the Corre, teaming with [[Santino Marella]] and Kingston to defeat them at [[WrestleMania XXVII]] on April 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=March 4, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 3/4/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/21606-smackdown-results-3-4-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614081054/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/21606-smackdown-results-3-4-11/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2011 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=March 19, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 3/18/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/22030-smackdown-results-3-18-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708232709/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/22030-smackdown-results-3-18-11/ |archive-date=July 8, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adkins |first=Greg |date=April 3, 2011 |title=Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella & Kofi Kingston def. The Corre |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/27/eight-man-tag |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613123241/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/27/eight-man-tag |archive-date=June 13, 2011 |access-date=September 3, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the April 22 episode of ''SmackDown'', the duo defeated Corre members Gabriel and Slater to win the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=April 23, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 4/22/11 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1303535352 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907151214/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1303535352 |archive-date=September 7, 2011 |access-date=September 3, 2011 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> Big Show was drafted back to the Raw brand as a part of the [[2011 WWE draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2011 |title=Complete 2011 WWE Draft results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-wwe-draft-continued |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429012751/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-wwe-draft-continued |archive-date=April 29, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He and Kane then started feuding with the New Nexus, successfully defending the titles against Barrett and Jackson at [[Extreme Rules (2011)|Extreme Rules]] on May 1 and Punk and [[Mason Ryan]] at [[Over the Limit (2011)|Over the Limit]] on May 22,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=May 1, 2011 |title=Big Show & Kane def. Wade Barrett & Ezekiel Jackson (WWE Tag Team Championship Lumberjack Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2011/lumberjack-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615190657/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2011/lumberjack-match |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=May 21, 2011 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Big Show & Kane def. CM Punk & Mason Ryan |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2011/wwe-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523095114/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2011/wwe-tag-team-match |archive-date=May 23, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> before losing them the next night on ''Raw'' to [[Curtis Axel|Michael McGillicutty]] and [[David Otunga]]. Big Show was sidelined with an injury after being run over by [[Alberto Del Rio]]'s car, driven by his ring announcer [[Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)|Ricardo Rodriguez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=May 23, 2011 |title=Raw Results – 5/23/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/23718-raw-results-5-23-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421080328/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/23718-raw-results-5-23-11/ |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=September 4, 2011 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> He returned during a match between Kane and Del Rio, attacking Del Rio and Rodriguez.<ref name="wrestleview.com">{{cite web |last=Stephens |first=David |date=June 13, 2011 |title=Raw Results – 6/13/11 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1308010747 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002034110/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1308010747 |archive-date=October 2, 2012 |access-date=June 9, 2012 |website=WrestleView}}</ref>

Big Show then began feuding with Mark Henry after he attacked and injured him on the June 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', as Big Show's frustrations and anger towards Del Rio was redirected unintentionally to Henry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 17, 2011 |title=Smackdown Results – 6/17/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/24311-smackdown-results-6-17-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613184315/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/24311-smackdown-results-6-17-11/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[WWE Capitol Punishment|Capitol Punishment]] on June 19, Henry retaliated by attacking Big Show during his match and attacking him with the ''World's Strongest Slam'' through an announce table, causing Big Show to lose to Del Rio by knockout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medalis |first=Kara A. |date=June 19, 2011 |title=Alberto Del Rio def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/capitolpunishment/2011/big-show-del-rio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625063049/https://www.wwe.com/shows/capitolpunishment/2011/big-show-del-rio |archive-date=June 25, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Henry did the same thing on Kane through the broadcast table the next night on ''Raw'' after their arm wrestling match, and again on the June 27 episode of ''Raw'' when Henry broke the cage door during the steel cage match between Big Show and Del Rio, allowing Del Rio to escape. He then attacked Big Show with the cage door, breaking the cage viciously.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 20, 2011 |title=Raw Results – 6/20/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/24386-raw-results-6-20-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625213940/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/24386-raw-results-6-20-11/ |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 27, 2011 |title=Raw Results – 6/27/11 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/24566-raw-results-6-27-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614030400/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/24566-raw-results-6-27-11/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> On July 17, at [[Money in the Bank (2011)|Money in the Bank]], Henry defeated Big Show. After the match, Henry fractured Big Show's [[fibula]], keeping him out of action for almost three months.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=July 17, 2011 |title=Mark Henry def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2011/big-show-mark-henry |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428130952/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2011/big-show-mark-henry |archive-date=April 28, 2012 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2011 |title=Big Show and Sin Cara injured |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/big-show-sin-cara-injured |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722104716/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/big-show-sin-cara-injured |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== World Heavyweight Champion (2011–2013) ====
On the October 7 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show returned and became the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship after attacking Henry and chokeslamming him through the broadcast table.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=October 7, 2011 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 10/7: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Big Show's return and follow-up to Raw walk-out |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_54056.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010122800/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_54056.shtml |archive-date=October 10, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[Vengeance (2011)|Vengeance]] on October 23, Big Show fought Henry to a no contest after the ring collapsed following a superplex from Henry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=October 10, 2011 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry vs. Big Show ended in a No contest |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/2011/henry-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028081619/https://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/2011/henry-show |archive-date=October 28, 2011 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He won a title rematch by disqualification when Henry hit Big Show with a low blow on November 20 at [[Survivor Series (2011)|Survivor Series]], after which he crushed Henry's ankle with a chair.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=November 20, 2011 |title=Big Show def. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry (Disqualification) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2011/mark-henry-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122200359/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2011/mark-henry-big-show |archive-date=November 22, 2011 |access-date=November 21, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs (2011)|TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs]] on December 18, Big Show defeated Henry for the title in a chairs match. Afterwards, Henry knocked Big Show out with a ''DDT'' onto a chair and [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]] immediately cashed his Money in the Bank contract on Big Show to win the title, giving Big Show the shortest-ever World Heavyweight Championship reign at 45 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=December 18, 2011 |title=Big Show def. Mark Henry; Daniel Bryan cashed in Money in the Bank (New World Heavyweight Champion) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2011/mark-henry-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102084614/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2011/mark-henry-big-show |archive-date=January 2, 2012 |access-date=December 19, 2011 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the January 6, 2012 episode of ''SmackDown'', Bryan retained his title against Big Show by disqualification when he goaded Henry into attacking him.<ref>{{cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=January 6, 2012 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 1/6: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show for the World Title |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56699.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111212002/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56699.shtml |archive-date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=January 8, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The next week on ''SmackDown'', Big Show's rematch for the title, contested under no disqualification, no countout rules, ended in a no contest after he accidentally crashed into and injured [[AJ Lee|AJ]] (Bryan's [[kayfabe|storyline]] girlfriend) at ringside.<ref>{{cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=January 13, 2012 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 1/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show, no count-out, no-DQ, for the World Title |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56931.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117050021/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_56931.shtml |archive-date=January 17, 2012 |access-date=January 14, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2012)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29, 2012, Big Show faced Bryan and Henry in a triple threat steel cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship, but Bryan escaped the steel cage to retain his title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=January 30, 2012 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Big Show and Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2012/Bryan-Big-Show-Henry-Royal-Rumble-Match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202035737/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2012/Bryan-Big-Show-Henry-Royal-Rumble-Match |archive-date=February 2, 2012 |access-date=January 30, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2012)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 19, Big Show was the second man eliminated in the titular match for the World Heavyweight Championship by [[Cody Rhodes]].<ref name="EliminationChamber2012">{{cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=February 19, 2012 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan won the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/smackdown-elimination-chamber-2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221203558/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/smackdown-elimination-chamber-2012 |archive-date=February 21, 2012 |access-date=February 24, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Big Show WrestleMania XXVIII.jpg|left|thumb|Big Show after winning the Intercontinental Championship at [[WrestleMania XXVIII]] in April 2012|252x252px]]
In the following weeks, Big Show began a feud with Rhodes, who highlighted Big Show's embarrassing moments in previous WrestleManias, causing Big Show to lose matches in the process.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cupach |first=Mike |date=March 9, 2012 |title=Cupach's WWE SmackDown Report 3/2: Alt. perspective review of last week's Smackdown – Bryan vs. Orton, GM Switch preview, Mike's Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58796.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313105728/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58796.shtml |archive-date=March 13, 2012 |access-date=March 16, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXVIII]] on April 1, Big Show defeated Rhodes to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]], becoming the twenty-fourth wrestler to win the Triple Crown Championship and the twelfth Grand Slam Champion in the WWE; he is the most recent wrestler to complete the original Grand Slam format.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=April 1, 2012 |title=Big Show def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/28/big-show-rhodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413112124/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/28/big-show-rhodes |archive-date=April 13, 2012 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show then began highlighting embarrassing moments in Rhodes' career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/03/19585861.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718024105/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/03/19585861.html |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |title=Raw: Cena's bad week continues thanks to Lesnar's return |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]] |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=April 3, 2012 |access-date=May 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/09/19612336.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715193108/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/09/19612336.html |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |title=Raw: Lesnar bloodies Cena in DC |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]] |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=April 9, 2012 |access-date=May 27, 2012}}</ref> He lost the Intercontinental Championship back to Rhodes on April 29 at [[Extreme Rules (2012)|Extreme Rules]] in a tables match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Artus |first=Matthew |date=April 23, 2012 |title=Cody Rhodes def. Intercontinental Champion Big Show (New Champion; Tables Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2012/big-show-cody-rhodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501081232/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2012/big-show-cody-rhodes |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=April 30, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In a rematch on the May 7 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', he defeated Rhodes via countout after Rhodes walked out on the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 7, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - broken bones follow-up, Over the Limit hype |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61167.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510195507/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61167.shtml |archive-date=May 10, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The following week, Big Show was fired by Raw and SmackDown General Manager [[John Laurinaitis]] for making fun of his voice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herrera |first=Tom |date=May 14, 2012 |title=Big Show fired by General Manager John Laurinaitis |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-05-14/big-show-fired-by-john-laurinaitis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518075734/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-05-14/big-show-fired-by-john-laurinaitis |archive-date=May 18, 2012 |access-date=May 14, 2012 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[Over the Limit (2012)|Over the Limit]] on May 20, Big Show seemingly appeared to help John Cena in his match against Laurinaitis; instead, he knocked out Cena, allowing Laurinaitis to pin Cena and turning heel.<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=May 20, 2012 |title=John Laurinaitis def. John Cena |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/john-cena-vs-john-laurinaitis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601090012/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/john-cena-vs-john-laurinaitis |archive-date=June 1, 2012 |access-date=May 21, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw SuperShow'', Big Show explained that his actions were of necessity to keep his job in the WWE, therefore resulting in Laurinaitis re-signing him to an "[[Yellow-dog contract|ironclad contract]] with a big fat bonus", also stating that nobody showed him any sympathy when he got fired.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 21, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/21: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #990 – Over the Limit PPV fall-out |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61661.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525202124/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61661.shtml |archive-date=May 25, 2012 |access-date=May 23, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Due to the terms of his contract, he attacked Cena and other wrestlers over the following weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=May 28, 2012 |title=Raw Results – 5/28/12 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/32955-raw-results-5-28-12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805141421/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/32955-raw-results-5-28-12/ |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Raw Results – 6/4/12 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/33122-raw-results-6-4-12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807224313/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/33122-raw-results-6-4-12/ |archive-date=August 7, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> On the June 11 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', he accidentally knocked out [[Vince McMahon]] after he decided that Laurinatis would be fired if Big Show lost to Cena in a steel cage match at [[No Way Out (2012)|No Way Out]] on June 17,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Raw Results – 6/11/12 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/33315-raw-results-6-11-12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302202437/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/33315-raw-results-6-11-12/ |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> which he did, thus per stipulation, Laurinaitis was fired.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=June 17, 2012 |title=John Cena def. Big Show in a Steel Cage Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2012/john-cena-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629123827/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2012/john-cena-big-show |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=May 21, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2012)|Money in the Bank]] on July 15, Big Show competed in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match|WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match]], which Cena won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 15, 2012 |title=John Cena won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a WWE Championship Contract |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/wwe-championship-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130211070459/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/wwe-championship-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match |archive-date=February 11, 2013 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On July 23, at [[WWE Raw 1000|''Raw 1000'']], Big Show attacked Cena during his WWE Championship match against CM Punk, causing a disqualification.<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Todd |date=July 23, 2012 |title=Raw 1000th Episode Report |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/26687-raw-1000th-episode-report-by-todd-martin |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727223650/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/26687-raw-1000th-episode-report-by-todd-martin |archive-date=July 27, 2012 |access-date=July 23, 2012 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', a WWE Championship number one contender's match between Big Show and Cena ended in a no contest due to interference from Punk. Raw General Manager AJ Lee inserted both Big Show and Cena in the championship match at [[SummerSlam (2012)|SummerSlam]] on August 19, but Punk retained the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=July 30, 2012 |title=Raw Results – 7/30/12 |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/34574-raw-results-7-30-12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805140938/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/34574-raw-results-7-30-12/ |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |access-date=July 30, 2012 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 30, 2012 |title=WWE Champion CM Punk def. John Cena, Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2012/triple-threat-wwe-championship-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305200358/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2012/triple-threat-wwe-championship-match |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=August 21, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>[[File:World Heavyweight Champion Big Show.jpg|thumb|Big Show as [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Champion]] in November 2012]]The following month, Big Show defeated Randy Orton to become the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 24, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/24: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena announcement, Lawler interview, latest on WWE Title picture |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65455.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928051652/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65455.shtml |archive-date=September 28, 2012 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 9/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Randy Orton vs. The Big Show |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65587.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002054212/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65587.shtml |archive-date=October 2, 2012 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2012)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 28, Big Show defeated Sheamus to win his second World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=October 28, 2012 |title=Big Show def. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2012/sheamus-big-show-26055549 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101153512/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2012/sheamus-big-show-26055549 |archive-date=November 1, 2012 |access-date=December 12, 2012 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On November 18, at [[Survivor Series (2012)|Survivor Series]], he lost a title rematch to Sheamus by disqualification, but retained the title. After the match, Sheamus attacked Big Show and repeatedly hit him with a chair.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=November 18, 2012 |title=Sheamus def. World Heavyweight Champion Big Show by disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2012/big-show-sheamus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127112925/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2012/big-show-sheamus |archive-date=November 27, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs]] on December 16, Big Show defeated Sheamus in a chairs match to retain the championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=December 16, 2012 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Big Show def. Sheamus (Chairs Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/world-heavyweight-champion-big-show-vs-sheamus-chairs-match-26070872 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130211200720/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/world-heavyweight-champion-big-show-vs-sheamus-chairs-match-26070872 |archive-date=February 11, 2013 |access-date=July 5, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the December 28 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show defended his title against Alberto Del Rio, however, the match ended in a no-contest after Sheamus interfered and attacked Big Show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=December 28, 2012 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 12/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Miz vs. Ziggler |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67552.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231174739/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67552.shtml |archive-date=December 31, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Three days later on ''Raw'', Big Show defended the title against Del Rio's ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez, defeating him via disqualification after Del Rio attacked Big Show from behind.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 31, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/31: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of New Year's Eve episode - Champion's Choice Night ends with Cena dressing down Ziggler |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67506.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104002315/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67506.shtml |archive-date=January 4, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the January 11 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Del Rio in a Last Man Standing match, ending his reign at 72 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 11, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE SmackDown Results 1/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of The Rock's big return, new World Champ crowned (updated w/Box Score) |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67812.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115041309/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67812.shtml |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He failed to regain the title from Del Rio in another Last Man Standing match on January 27 at [[Royal Rumble (2013)|Royal Rumble]] and on February 17 at [[Elimination Chamber (2013)|Elimination Chamber]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=January 14, 2013 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Big Show (Last Man Standing Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/alberto-del-rio-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305203316/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/alberto-del-rio-big-show |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=February 17, 2013 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/alberto-del-rio-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318073959/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/alberto-del-rio-big-show |archive-date=March 18, 2013 |access-date=February 18, 2013 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

In March, Big Show began feuding with [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] and aligned himself with Orton and Sheamus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 1, 2013 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 3/1: Complete coverage of Friday night show, including Social Media Smackdown and Big Show vs. Randy Orton |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69036.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407031715/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69036.shtml |archive-date=April 7, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref name="parks smackdown">{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 8, 2013 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 3/8: Not-quite-live, ongoing coverage of Friday show, including Ziggler vs. Del Rio |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69214.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311095010/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69214.shtml |archive-date=March 11, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WWE recognizes Bearer by incorporating him into Taker-Punk, Lesnar challenges Hunter, no Cena, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315014141/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml |archive-date=March 15, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the March 15 episode of ''SmackDown'', Orton and Sheamus were allowed to pick a third partner to face the Shield in a six-man tag team match at [[WrestleMania 29]] and originally chose [[Ryback (wrestler)|Ryback]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 15, 2013 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 3/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Henry vs. Ryback |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69333.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319130835/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69333.shtml |archive-date=March 19, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> However, three days later on ''Raw'', Ryback was booked in another match at the event, leaving the spot open. Later that night, Big Show saved the two from an attack by The Shield and was immediately recruited as their partner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=March 18, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Hunter signs WM29 contract, IC Title match, more WM29 developments |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69381.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322023557/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69381.shtml |archive-date=March 22, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 22, 2013 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324174511/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml |archive-date=March 24, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At WrestleMania on April 7, Big Show, Orton and Sheamus lost to The Shield, after which Big Show knocked out both Orton and Sheamus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 7, 2013 |title=The Shield def. Randy Orton, Big Show & Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514005711/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |archive-date=May 14, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Orton and Sheamus faced off in a match to earn a match with Big Show, however, the match ended in a no contest after Big Show interfered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 8, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412015035/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |archive-date=April 12, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Big Show was then defeated by Orton and Sheamus in two handicap matches on ''SmackDown'' and ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=April 12, 2013 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 4/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Dolph Ziggler's first Smackdown as champion and Triple H addresses Lesnar match |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69993.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416021231/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69993.shtml |archive-date=April 16, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 15, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Lesnar returns, Punk walks away, WM29 fallout, new U.S. champion, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70029.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419110214/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70029.shtml |archive-date=April 19, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On May 19, at [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]], Big Show lost to Orton in an Extreme Rules match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=May 19, 2013 |title=Randy Orton def. Big Show (Extreme Rules Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/randy-orton-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608204145/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/randy-orton-big-show |archive-date=June 8, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== The Authority (2013–2016) ====
{{Main article|The Authority (professional wrestling)|l1=The Authority}}
After a hiatus, Big Show made his televised return to WWE as a face on the August 12 episode of ''Raw'', saving Henry and Rob Van Dam from an attack by The Shield.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 12, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/12 (Hour 3): Miz TV with Cena & Bryan final Summerslam sales pitch, #1 contender Battle Royal, Punk vs. Heyman show-closer |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72655.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817184459/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72655.shtml |archive-date=August 17, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> They defeated the Shield in a six-man tag team match on the August 16 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=August 16, 2013 |title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 8/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Van Dam & Henry & Big Show vs. The Shield |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72746.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920214500/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72746.shtml |archive-date=September 20, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> After speaking out against COO Triple H on the following ''Raw'', Big Show was placed into and lost a three-on-one handicap tornado tag team match against The Shield.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 19, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/19 (Hour 2): Shield wrestles two handicap matches, RVD gets a mouthpiece, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72815.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823005518/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72815.shtml |archive-date=August 23, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]] (Triple H and Stephanie McMahon) subsequently claimed Big Show was broke, and in order to save his job, forced him to knock out his friends including Daniel Bryan, [[Dusty Rhodes]] and The Miz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 2, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/2 (Hour 2): Orton vs. Rhodes career-threatening match, Prime Time Players, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73108.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904222555/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73108.shtml |archive-date=September 4, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 2, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/2 (Hour 3): Tears flow for Bryan vs. Big Show, plus the latest McMahons vs. Bryan developments, Final Thoughts on top angle |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73109.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911050423/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73109.shtml |archive-date=September 11, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 16, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/16 (Hour 2): Dusty-Stephanie confrontation, Dusty KO'ed, Miz KO'ed, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73389.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921035929/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73389.shtml |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 23, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/23 (Hour 2): Orton vs. RVD featured singles match, Miz gets KO'ed |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73532.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927115452/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_73532.shtml |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[Battleground (2013)|Battleground]] on October 6, he interfered in the WWE Championship match between Bryan and Orton (who was allied with the Authority), knocking out both of them, ending the match in a no contest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=October 6, 2013 |title=Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton ended in a No Contest |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/daniel-bryan-randy-orton-26148906 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010064248/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/daniel-bryan-randy-orton-26148906 |archive-date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He then faced Orton for the WWE Championship in a losing effort on November 24 at [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=November 24, 2013 |title=WWE Champion Randy Orton def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/randy-orton-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127234001/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/randy-orton-big-show |archive-date=November 27, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs (2013)|TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs]] on December 15, Big Show and [[Rey Mysterio]] unsuccessfully challenged [[Gold and Stardust|Cody Rhodes and Goldust]] for the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] in a four-way match also involving RybAxel ([[Ryback]] and [[Curtis Axel]]) and The Real Americans ([[Antonio Cesaro]] and [[Jack Swagger]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=December 15, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Goldust & Cody Rhodes def. Rey Mysterio & Big Show, The Real Americans and Ryback & Curtis Axel (Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-goldust-cody-rhodes-vs-rey-mysterio-big-show-vs-ryback-cu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217040924/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-goldust-cody-rhodes-vs-rey-mysterio-big-show-vs-ryback-cu |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He subsequently started a feud with Brock Lesnar, but lost to him at [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 7, 2014 |title=WWE RAW Results – 1/6/14 (Old School RAW, WWE Legends) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/45948-wwe-raw-results-1-6-14-old-school-raw/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107094018/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/45948-wwe-raw-results-1-6-14-old-school-raw/ |archive-date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=January 11, 2014 |title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/10/14 (New Age Outlaws) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/46055-wwe-smackdown-results-1-10-14-new-age-outlaws/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916112103/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/46055-wwe-smackdown-results-1-10-14-new-age-outlaws/ |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=January 26, 2014 |title=Brock Lesnar def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/big-show-brock-lesnar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131162501/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/big-show-brock-lesnar |archive-date=January 31, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On April 6, Big Show participated in the [[André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal]] at [[WrestleMania XXX]], being the last person eliminated by Cesaro.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=April 6, 2014 |title=Cesaro won The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-26193641 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140711125640/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-26193641 |archive-date=July 11, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In September, he feuded with [[Rusev (wrestler)|Rusev]], which ended in a submission loss for Big Show on October 26 at [[Hell in a Cell (2014)|Hell in a Cell]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=September 27, 2014 |title=WWE Smackdown Results – 9/26/14 (Big Show vs. Rusev) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/50920-wwe-smackdown-results-9-26-14-big-show-vs-rusev/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916113235/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/50920-wwe-smackdown-results-9-26-14-big-show-vs-rusev/ |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=October 26, 2014 |title=Rusev def. Big Show via submission |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/big-show-rusev |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031142636/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/big-show-rusev |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Big Show with Andre the Giant trophy.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Big Show won the [[André the Giant]] Memorial Trophy in March 2015, by winning the namesake battle royal during the [[WrestleMania 31]] Kickoff Show]]On November 23, at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]], Big Show turned heel when he joined the Authority after knocking out John Cena, causing him to be eliminated from the Survivor Series elimination match against the Authority.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=October 27, 2014 |title=Team Cena def. Team Authority (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307210319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On December 14, Big Show defeated [[Erick Rowan]] in a stairs match at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs (2014)|Tables, Ladders, and Chairs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Scott |date=December 14, 2014 |title=Big Show def. Erick Rowan (Steel Stairs Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/erick-rowan-vs-big-show-stairs-match-26878753 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224111541/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/erick-rowan-vs-big-show-stairs-match-26878753 |archive-date=December 24, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Later in the event, Big Show attacked Cena during his tables match with [[Seth Rollins]], but was stopped by [[Roman Reigns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=December 14, 2014 |title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins (Tables Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148/page-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227100551/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148/page-2 |archive-date=December 27, 2014 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]] |page=2}}</ref> On January 25, 2015, at the [[Royal Rumble (2015)|Royal Rumble]], Big Show entered the Royal Rumble match at number 29, eliminating five wrestlers before being eliminated by the eventual winner Reigns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2014 |title=Roman Reigns won the 2015 Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/2015-royal-rumble-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305185817/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/2015-royal-rumble-match |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Fastlane (2015)|Fastlane]] on February 22, Big Show, Rollins and Kane defeated [[Dolph Ziggler]], Rowan and [[Ryback]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=February 22, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show def. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225180805/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |archive-date=February 25, 2015 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show went on to win the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at [[WrestleMania 31]] on March 29.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=Jeff |date=March 29, 2015 |title=Big Show won 2nd Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (Kickoff Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150331075125/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal |archive-date=March 31, 2015 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]] on April 26, Big Show lost to Reigns in a Last Man Standing match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=Jeff |date=April 14, 2015 |title=Roman Reigns def. Big Show (Last Men Standing Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/roman-reigns-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425032036/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/roman-reigns-big-show |archive-date=April 25, 2016 |access-date=April 26, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

After a brief hiatus, Big Show returned on the June 1 episode of ''Raw'', where he knocked out [[The Miz]] and confronted [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] Ryback.<ref name="raw6012015">{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=June 2, 2015 |title=WWE RAW Results – 6/1/15 (Reigns competes three times) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/54662-wwe-raw-results-6-1-15-live-results-from-san-antonio/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729081625/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/54662-wwe-raw-results-6-1-15-live-results-from-san-antonio/ |archive-date=July 29, 2018 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2015)|Money in the Bank]] on June 14, he defeated Ryback in a title match by disqualification after The Miz attacked him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=June 14, 2015 |title=Big Show def. Intercontinental Champion Ryback via Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/ryback-vs-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626152211/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/ryback-vs-big-show |archive-date=June 26, 2015 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He failed to win the title in a triple threat match at [[SummerSlam (2015)|SummerSlam]] on August 23 and on the August 31 episode of ''Raw'' following a distraction from The Miz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=August 5, 2015 |title=Intercontinental Champion Ryback def. Big Show and The Miz (Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/ryback-big-show-miz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301001541/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/ryback-big-show-miz |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=September 1, 2015 |title=WWE RAW Results – 8/31/15 (Sting/Cena challenge Rollins) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/55996-wwe-raw-results-8-31-15-sting-cena-challenges-rollins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214134806/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/55996-wwe-raw-results-8-31-15-sting-cena-challenges-rollins/ |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> On the November 9 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show entered a 16-man tournament to crown a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, but lost to Reigns in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |author=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 9, 2015 |title=11/9 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120165756/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/ |archive-date=November 20, 2015 |access-date=November 9, 2015 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> 

On the January 28, 2016 episode of ''SmackDown'', Big Show turned face by helping Reigns, [[Dean Ambrose]] and Chris Jericho fend off [[The Wyatt Family]], whom he, Kane and Ryback defeated on February 21 at [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]], but lost to in a rematch the next night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=January 29, 2016 |title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/28/16 (Six Man Tag Match) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/57602-wwe-smackdown-results-1-28-16-six-man-tag-match/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614081201/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/57602-wwe-smackdown-results-1-28-16-six-man-tag-match/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Scott |date=February 21, 2016 |title=Ryback, Big Show & Kane def. Braun Strowman, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2016/big-show-ryback-kane-wyatt-family-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224085834/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2016/big-show-ryback-kane-wyatt-family-results |archive-date=February 24, 2016 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=February 23, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 2/22/16 (Shane McMahon returns) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/57868-wwe-raw-results-2-22-16-live-results-from-detroit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707095104/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/57868-wwe-raw-results-2-22-16-live-results-from-detroit/ |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |access-date=July 7, 2025 |website=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 32]] on April 3, Big Show participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal; he faced off with [[Shaquille O'Neal]], but they were eliminated simultaneously by several wrestlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=April 3, 2016 |title=Baron Corbin won the 3rd annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406054453/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results |archive-date=April 6, 2016 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show and Kane's feud with the Wyatt Family ended when they defeated [[Braun Strowman]] and [[Erick Rowan]] on the April 19 episode of ''Main Event''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Ben |date=April 19, 2016 |title=WWE Main Event spoilers from London |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/101429/wwe-main-event-spoilers-from-london.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250708085756/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/101429/wwe-main-event-spoilers-from-london.html?p=1 |archive-date=July 8, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>

==== Sporadic appearances (2016–2021) ====
[[File:Big Show vs. Braun Strowman - 2017-09-04 - 03.jpg|thumb|left|Big Show facing [[Braun Strowman]] in a cage match in September 2017]]
Big Show was drafted to Raw as part of the [[2016 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web |date=July 19, 2016 |title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era |url=http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721211304/https://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results |archive-date=July 21, 2016 |access-date=August 11, 2016 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29, 2017, he entered at number 9, but was eliminated by Strowman.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |last2=Taylor |first2=Scott |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Randy Orton won the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202071559/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=January 29, 2017 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> After defeating Rusev on March 5 at [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=March 5, 2017 |title=Big Show def. Rusev |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/big-show-vs-rusev-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306162019/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/big-show-vs-rusev-results |archive-date=March 6, 2017 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> he was again eliminated by Strowman in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at [[WrestleMania 33]] on April 2.<ref>{{cite web |last=Artus |first=Matthew |date=April 2, 2017 |title=Mojo Rawley won the 4th annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/2017-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430023944/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/2017-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results |archive-date=April 30, 2017 |access-date=April 3, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Two weeks later on ''Raw'', Big Show fought Strowman to a no contest after the ring collapsed when Strowman [[superplex]]ed him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 17, 2017 |title=Big Show vs. Braun Strowman ended in a No Contest |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-04-17/article/braun-strowman-big-show-ring-collapse |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424063137/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-04-17/article/braun-strowman-big-show-ring-collapse |archive-date=April 24, 2017 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show next feuded with [[Big Cass]], but lost to him at [[SummerSlam (2017)|SummerSlam]] on August 20.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 8/7: Braun vs. Reigns in Last Man Standing match, Miz TV, Summerslam hype |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/07/kellers-wwe-raw-report-87-braun-vs-reigns-last-man-standing-match-miz-tv-jason-jordan-summerslam-hype/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808074443/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/07/kellers-wwe-raw-report-87-braun-vs-reigns-last-man-standing-match-miz-tv-jason-jordan-summerslam-hype/ |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |access-date=August 7, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 20, 2017 |title=Big Cass def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/big-show-big-cass-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821085906/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/big-show-big-cass-results |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=August 20, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the September 4 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show lost to Strowman in a steel cage match, after which he was thrown through the cage by Strowman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=September 4, 2017 |title=Braun Strowman def. Big Show (Steel Cage Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-09-04/article/braun-strowman-def-big-show-steel-cage-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907002949/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-09-04/article/braun-strowman-def-big-show-steel-cage-match |archive-date=September 7, 2017 |access-date=September 5, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> This was done to write Big Show off television as he required hip surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |last2=Sampogna |first2=Nicholas |date=September 11, 2017 |title=Exclusive Interview: Big Show to undergo hip surgery following Steel Cage Match with Braun Strowman |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/big-show-braun-strowman-hip-surgery |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913214118/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/big-show-braun-strowman-hip-surgery |archive-date=September 13, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> His next appearance was on April 6, 2018, when he inducted his long-time friend and rival [[Mark Henry]] into the [[WWE Hall of Fame]] class of [[WWE Hall of Fame (2018)|2018]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=April 2, 2018 |title=Big Show to induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-hall-of-fame/wwe-hall-of-fame-2018/article/big-show-induct-mark-henry-wwe-hall-of-fame |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202556/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-hall-of-fame/wwe-hall-of-fame-2018/article/big-show-induct-mark-henry-wwe-hall-of-fame |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |access-date=April 11, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

Big Show returned on the October 9 episode of ''SmackDown'', where he lost to Randy Orton.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pappolla |first1=Ryan |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Randy Orton def. Big Show to qualify for the WWE World Cup |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2018-10-09/article/randy-orton-def-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416044531/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2018-10-09/article/randy-orton-def-big-show |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following week, on [[List of WWE SmackDown special episodes|the 1000th episode of ''SmackDown'']], Big Show formed a short-lived alliance with [[The Bar (professional wrestling)|The Bar]] ([[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]] and [[Sheamus]]) by helping them defeat [[The New Day (professional wrestling)|The New Day]] for the [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|SmackDown Tag Team Championship]], turning heel in the process.<ref>{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=October 16, 2018 |title=10/16 Barnett's WWE Smackdown 1000 TV Review: Evolution, Undertaker, and other legends return for the milestone show, Rey Mysterio vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev vs. The Miz in World Cup tournament qualifiers |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/16/10-16-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-1000-tv-review-evolution-undertaker-and-other-legends-return-for-the-milestone-show-rey-mysterio-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-rusev-vs-the-miz-in-world-cup/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017163047/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/16/10-16-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-1000-tv-review-evolution-undertaker-and-other-legends-return-for-the-milestone-show-rey-mysterio-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-rusev-vs-the-miz-in-world-cup/ |archive-date=October 17, 2018 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> This alliance ended on the November 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', after Big Show performed a KO Punch on Cesaro backstage.<ref>{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=November 28, 2018 |title=11/27 Barnett's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: AJ Styles and Becky Lynch return, Jeff Hardy's 20th Anniversary with WWE celebration, Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Usos for the Smackdown Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/27/11-27-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-aj-styles-and-becky-lynch-return-jeff-hardys-20th-anniversary-with-wwe-celebration-sheamus-and-cesaro-vs-the-usos-for-the-smackdown-tag/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128051811/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/27/11-27-barnetts-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-aj-styles-and-becky-lynch-return-jeff-hardys-20th-anniversary-with-wwe-celebration-sheamus-and-cesaro-vs-the-usos-for-the-smackdown-tag/ |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Following this, Big Show was written off television due to a [[hamstring]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Csonka |first=Larry |date=November 30, 2018 |title=Various News: Possible Reason That WWE Split Big Show From The Bar, Previews For Tonight's WWE Main Event & MLW TV |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/possible-reason-that-wwe-split-big-show-from-the-bar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201003055/https://411mania.com/wrestling/possible-reason-that-wwe-split-big-show-from-the-bar/ |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=411Mania.com}}</ref> He was inactive in 2019. 

On the January 6, 2020 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show returned from injury over a year later as a face, teaming with [[Kevin Owens]] and [[Samoa Joe]] to defeat Seth Rollins and [[Authors of Pain|AOP]] via disqualification.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe & Big Show def. Seth Rollins & AOP via Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-01-06/article/big-show-returns |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415222944/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-01-06/article/big-show-returns |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In a match filmed after [[WrestleMania 36]] ended, which aired on the April 6 episode of ''Raw'', Big Show briefly reverted to a heel after insulting and challenging newly crowned WWE Champion [[Drew McIntyre]] for his title in a losing effort.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=April 6, 2020 |title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre def. Big Show |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-04-06/article/drew-mcintyre-def-big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415222920/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-04-06/article/drew-mcintyre-def-big-show |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Big Show turned face again by helping [[The Street Profits]] and [[The Viking Raiders]] fend off the group of [[ninja]]s led by [[Akira Tozawa]] on the June 15 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 15, 2020 |title=6/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Ric Flair's appearance, Drew McIntyre and R-Truth vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP, Randy Orton's opening segment, Dominick Mysterio accepting Seth Rollins' invitation |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/15/6-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-ric-flairs-appearance-drew-mcintyre-and-r-truth-vs-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-randy-ortons-opening/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626015646/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/15/6-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-ric-flairs-appearance-drew-mcintyre-and-r-truth-vs-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-randy-ortons-opening/ |archive-date=June 26, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> He last wrestled in an unsanctioned match against Orton on the July 20 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 20, 2020 |title=7/20 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Randy Orton vs. Big Show in an unsanctioned match, Seth Rollins vs. Aleister Black, Bayley vs. Kairi Sane in a non-title match, fallout from Extreme Rules |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/20/7-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-vs-big-show-in-an-unsanctioned-match-seth-rollins-vs-aleister-black-bayley-vs-kairi-sane-in-a-non-title-match-fallout-from-extreme-rule/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721203407/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/20/7-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-vs-big-show-in-an-unsanctioned-match-seth-rollins-vs-aleister-black-bayley-vs-kairi-sane-in-a-non-title-match-fallout-from-extreme-rule/ |archive-date=July 21, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On November 22, he appeared at [[Survivor Series (2020)|Survivor Series]] during The Undertaker's retirement ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 22, 2020 |title=The Undertaker said his Final Farewell to the WWE Universe |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/undertaker-farewell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123111731/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/undertaker-farewell |archive-date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> 

On January 4, 2021, Wight made his final WWE appearance on the ''[[List of WWE Raw special episodes|Legends Night]]'' edition of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 4, 2021 |title=1/4 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee for the WWE Championship and Raw Legends Night headline the first show of 2021 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/04/1-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-for-the-wwe-championship-and-raw-legends-night-headline-the-first-show-of-2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105194335/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/04/1-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-keith-lee-for-the-wwe-championship-and-raw-legends-night-headline-the-first-show-of-2021/ |archive-date=January 5, 2021 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Wight and WWE parted ways the following month after it was reported the two sides were unable to agree to financial terms on a new contract.<ref>{{cite web |author=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Report: WWE And Big Show (Paul Wight) Unable To Come To Financial Terms On Last Contract |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-wwe-and-big-show-paul-wight-unable-come-financial-terms-last-contract |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226205408/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-wwe-and-big-show-paul-wight-unable-come-financial-terms-last-contract |archive-date=February 26, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |work=Fightful.com}}</ref> Wight also cited "creative frustrations" and lack of ideas as reasons for his exit.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=March 11, 2021 |title=Paul Wight Details Creative Frustration That Led To Him Leaving WWE For AEW |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paul-wight-details-creative-frustration-led-him-leaving-wwe-aew |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412023545/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paul-wight-details-creative-frustration-led-him-leaving-wwe-aew |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |access-date=March 12, 2021 |work=Fightful.com}}</ref>

=== All Elite Wrestling (2021–present) ===
On February 24, 2021, [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) announced that Big Show, under his real name, Paul Wight, had signed with the company and would be providing commentary alongside [[Tony Schiavone]] for their new [[YouTube]] series ''[[AEW Dark: Elevation]]'', which premiered on March 15. It was also confirmed that while commentary for ''Elevation'' would be his initial role, he would also compete as an in-ring performer.<ref>{{cite web |author=Maglio |first=Tony |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Paul 'Big Show' Wight Signs With AEW to Wrestle, Provide Commentary on 'AEW Dark: Elevation' |url=https://www.thewrap.com/paul-big-show-wight-signs-with-aew-to-wrestle-provide-commentary-on-aew-dark-elevation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224185246/https://www.thewrap.com/big-show-paul-wight-signs-aew-wrestler-all-elite-wrestling-dark-elevation-commentary/ |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |work=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref> He debuted on the March 3 episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'' titled [[List of AEW Dynamite special episodes|The Crossroads]] and announced he had a "big scoop" that AEW would sign "a [[Hall of Fame]] worthy talent that is a huge surprise and a huge asset" at [[Revolution (2021)|Revolution]] four days later, which was revealed to be [[Christian Cage]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=March 3, 2021 |title=Paul Wight announces 'Hall of Fame worthy signing' for AEW Revolution |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/paul-wight-announces-hall-fame-worthy-signing-aew-revolution-334806 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327154852/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/paul-wight-announces-hall-fame-worthy-signing-aew-revolution-334806/ |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=March 3, 2021 |work=[[Figure Four Online]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=March 7, 2021 |title=AEW Revolution live results: Exploding barbed wire deathmatch |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-revolution-live-results-exploding-barbed-wire-deathmatch-335131 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250705015355/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-revolution-live-results-exploding-barbed-wire-deathmatch-335131/ |archive-date=July 5, 2025 |access-date=March 9, 2021 |work=[[Figure Four Online]]}}</ref> He had his first match in AEW on September 5, defeating [[Q. T. Marshall]] at [[All Out (2021)|All Out]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 5, 2021 |title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of CM Punk vs. Darby Allin, The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Bros in a cage match for the AEW Tag Titles, Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage for the AEW Title, Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. MJF |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-darby-allin-the-young-bucks-vs-the-lucha-bros-in-a-cage-match-for-the-aew-tag-titles-kenny-omega-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-title-brit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021112918/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-darby-allin-the-young-bucks-vs-the-lucha-bros-in-a-cage-match-for-the-aew-tag-titles-kenny-omega-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-title-brit/ |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

On the November 1, 2023 episode of ''Dynamite'', Wight made his return to television, where he was announced as a part of Jericho and [[Kenny Omega]]'s tag team to face [[The Don Callis Family]] in a four-on-four Street Fight. He appeared on the stage and knocked out [[Kyle Fletcher]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 1, 2023 |title=AEW Dynamite results (11/1): Powell's live review of Orange Cassidy vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the AEW International Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women's Title, Tony Khan's announcement |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/01/aew-dynamite-results-11-1-powells-live-review-of-orange-cassidy-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-aew-international-title-hikaru-shida-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-aew-womens-title-tony-k/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102081012/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/01/aew-dynamite-results-11-1-powells-live-review-of-orange-cassidy-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-aew-international-title-hikaru-shida-vs-willow-nightingale-for-the-aew-womens-title-tony-k/ |archive-date=November 2, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 15 episode of ''Dynamite'', Wight's team defeated The Don Callis Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 15, 2023 |title=AEW Dynamite results (11/15): Powell's live review of Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Paul Wight, and Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Cage, Powerhouse Hobbs, Konosuke Takeshita, and Kyle Fletcher in a Street Fight |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/15/aew-dynamite-results-11-15-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-chris-jericho-paul-wight-and-kota-ibushi-vs-brian-cage-powerhouse-hobbs-konosuke-takeshita-and-kyle-fletcher-in-a-street-fight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116003053/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/15/aew-dynamite-results-11-15-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-chris-jericho-paul-wight-and-kota-ibushi-vs-brian-cage-powerhouse-hobbs-konosuke-takeshita-and-kyle-fletcher-in-a-street-fight/ |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> After a year long absence, Wight returned on November 23, 2024 at [[Full Gear (2024)|Full Gear]], where he joined the commentary team for the match between Marshall and [["Big Boom" A.J.]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 23, 2024 |title=AEW Full Gear Zero Hour pre-show results: Big Boom AJ vs. QT Marshall, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Anna Jay, Dante Martin vs. vs. The Beast Mortos vs. Komander vs. Buddy Matthews in a four-way |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/23/aew-full-gear-zero-hour-pre-show-results-big-boom-aj-vs-qt-marshall-deonna-purrazzo-vs-anna-jay-dante-martin-vs-vs-the-beast-mortos-vs-komander-vs-buddy-matthews-in-a-four-way/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204153035/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/23/aew-full-gear-zero-hour-pre-show-results-big-boom-aj-vs-qt-marshall-deonna-purrazzo-vs-anna-jay-dante-martin-vs-vs-the-beast-mortos-vs-komander-vs-buddy-matthews-in-a-four-way/ |archive-date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=July 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

== Reception and legacy ==
Wight has often been compared to [[André the Giant]] throughout his career due to both suffering from [[acromegaly]] and having a similar overall body structure to André.{{sfnp|Krugman|2009|pp=341–342}} Unlike André, who was content with his fate, Wight had surgery of the pituitary gland to halt his condition. The similarities led to WCW billing him as André's son early in his career (despite no biological relation) and WWE involving him in similar angles as André. Wight has also stated that many older fans in the [[Southern United States]] (where Wight is from and where André made his home in the [[United States]]) not aware of [[kayfabe]] have often told Wight during autograph sessions how much they "loved his father when he wrestled", even though Wight's biological father was a [[mechanic]].<ref>''WWE Photo Shoot: The Big Show'' [[WWE Network]]</ref> Wight would also outlive André, who died at age 46.

Wight is also well known for his frequent [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turns]] between [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] and [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] throughout his career, to the point it has become a [[running gag]] among wrestling fans. Wrestling sites have estimated that through 2018 Wight has made approximately 34 turns since his WCW debut in 1995, four of those alone coming during his first year with the WWF.<ref>{{cite news |date=November 28, 2018 |title=A chronicle of Big Show's face/heel turns |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2018/11/28/18115890/every-one-of-big-show-s-turns-in-wcw-and-wwe |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112011807/https://www.cagesideseats.com/2018/11/28/18115890/every-one-of-big-show-s-turns-in-wcw-and-wwe |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |work=Cageside Seats}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Dixon |first=James |date=November 30, 2018 |title=The Big Show Turn Tracker |url=https://wrestletalk.com/features/the-big-show-turn-tracker/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411230429/https://wrestletalk.com/features/the-big-show-turn-tracker/ |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |work=WrestleTalk}}</ref> Wight himself acknowledged that while the frequent turns may have hurt his legacy and his mystique, he was also honored with the fact that he can play both roles well and fit in wherever he is needed to put younger talent over.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wyshynski |first=Greg |date=January 13, 2020 |title=Five surgeries later, Big Show returns with hopes of one more WrestleMania moment |url=https://www.espn.in/wwe/story/_/id/28470381/five-surgeries-later-big-show-returns-hopes-one-more-wrestlemania-moment |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114202215/https://www.espn.in/wwe/story/_/id/28470381/five-surgeries-later-big-show-returns-hopes-one-more-wrestlemania-moment |archive-date=January 14, 2020 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |work=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

== Other media ==
Big Show has been featured in infomercials for Stacker 2 with former [[NASCAR]] drivers [[Kenny Wallace]] and [[Scott Wimmer]], NASCAR [[Xfinity Series]] driver [[Elliott Sadler]], retired crew chief turned [[Fox Sports]] broadcaster [[Jeff Hammond (sports broadcaster)|Jeff Hammond]], and 2002, 2005, and 2011 Sprint Cup Champion [[Tony Stewart]]. In addition, Wight appeared on the "[[Thong Song]]" remix [[music]] video by [[Sisqó]] and [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]]. Wight was featured on the [[game show]] ''[[Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?]]'', winning $15,000 for his chosen charity, [[United Service Organizations]]. He is the only contestant to appear on two versions of the game show in two different countries. On March 31, 2012, Big Show won the first-ever Slime Wrestling World Championship at the [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]], defeating [[The Miz]] after throwing him into a tub of slime. In 2018, The Big Show appeared in the [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s  ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[streaming media|stream]] "Stream of Many Eyes Day Three - Jocks Machina" alongside [[Joe Manganiello]], [[Travis Willingham]], cross fit athlete Ron Mathews, and [[Mike Mearls]] as [[Dungeon Master]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 22, 2020|title=#SoMEDnD Day 3 – Jocks Machina|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-blGAjzL3yI  |publisher=[[YouTube]] |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=SEScoops| language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Acting career ===
Wight’s first acting role was an uncredited appearance on the television show ''[[Thunder in Paradise]]'' in 1994. He played Giant Santa in the 1996 Christmas film ''[[Jingle All the Way|Jingle All The Way]],'' he also made a brief appearance in 1998s ''[[The Waterboy]]'' where he plays a pro wrestler named Captain Insano. In 2004 Wight made a cameo appearance in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' playing one of the [[Orion Pirates|Orion]] Slavers in the episode "[[Borderland (Star Trek: Enterprise)|Borderland]]". In 2010 Wight made another cameo appearance on the USA show ''[[Royal Pains]]'' where he played Donald Green in the episode "Keeping The Faith".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Big Show on 'Royal Pains' tonight {{!}} WWE |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/bigshowroyalpains |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=www.wwe.com |language=en}}</ref> 2010 also seen Wight play Brick Hughes in the action comedy ''[[MacGruber (film)|MacGruber]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Philip |first=Tom |date=2019-11-11 |title=Will Forte Agrees: That One Joke From 'MacGruber' Does Not Hold Up |url=https://www.gq.com/story/will-forte-agrees-that-one-joke-from-macgruber-doesnt-hold-up |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}</ref> along with starring as Walter Krunk in the comedy film ''[[Knucklehead (2010 film)|Knucklehead]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Jeremy |date=2022-07-16 |title=Paul Wight to Perform as The Waterboy Character Captain Insano on AEW Television |url=https://movieweb.com/captain-insano-return-paul-wight/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}</ref> In 2015 he co started in action film ''[[Vendetta (2015 film)|Vendetta]]'' alongside [[Dean Cain]] and [[Michael Eklund]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewellen |first=Ryan |date=2015-08-24 |title=VENDETTA: Oh It’s The Big, [Mostly] Bad Show Tonight - Cinapse |url=https://cinapse.co/2015/08/vendetta-oh-its-the-big-mostly-bad-show-tonight/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Cinapse - Cinema Discovery and Discussion |language=en-US}}</ref> He portrays his wrestling persona the Big Show in both ''[[Countdown (2016 film)|Countdown]]'' (2016) and ''[[Fighting with My Family]]'' (2020). 

Wight had a recurring role as Big Pink in the [[Black comedy|comedy]] [[Action film|action]] series ''[[Happy! (TV series)|Happy!]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE Superstar Big Show cast in Syfy's 'Happy!' |url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/09/25/big-show-happy/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2020 Big Show started as a fictional version of himself in the Netflix sitcom ''[[The Big Show Show]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Big Show Show |url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-big-show-show/1000174962/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Nellie Andreeva,Denise |date=2019-07-30 |title=WWE Star Big Show To Headline Netflix Live-Action Family Comedy Series |url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/the-big-show-show-netflix-live-action-family-comedy-series-wwe-star-big-show-allison-munn-1202656648/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> He provided the voice of Palindrome from season 4 to 6 of the show ''[[Fast & Furious Spy Racers]].''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-11 |title=FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS Interview: Paul Wight On Palindrome's Return, His Favorite Cars, And Being In AEW |url=https://comicbookmovie.com/action/fast-furious/fast-furious-spy-racers-interview-paul-wight-on-palindromes-return-his-favorite-cars-and-being-in-aew-a187164 |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=ComicBookMovie.com |language=en-us}}</ref> Wight also voiced Ham Hamd in the 2024 [[Spy film|spy]] [[comedy film]] ''[[No Time to Spy]].''

== Filmography ==
{| class = "wikitable sortable"
|-
|+ Film
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1996 || ''Reggie's Prayer'' || Mr. Portola ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Jingle All The Way]]'' || Huge Santa ||
|-
| 1998 || ''McCinsey's Island'' || Little Snow Flake ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[The Waterboy]]'' || Captain Insano ||
|-
| 2006 || ''Little Hercules in 3-D'' || Marduk ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[MacGruber (film)|MacGruber]]'' || Brick Hughes ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Knucklehead (2010 film)|Knucklehead]]'' || Walter Krunk ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Vendetta (2015 film)|Vendetta]]''|| Victor Abbott ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Countdown (2016 film)|Countdown]]'' ||Big Show || Uncredited
|-
| 2017 || ''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!]]'' || Big Show (voice) ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Fighting with My Family]]'' || Big Show || 
|-
|2020
|''Marcus''
|Gus Hoffman
|
|-
| 2024 || ''[[No Time to Spy|No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie]]'' || Ham Hand (voice) ||
|}

{| class = "wikitable sortable"
|-
|+ Television
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Thunder in Paradise]]'' || || Uncredited
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Figure It Out]]'' || Himself || 
|-
| 1999 ||''[[Cousin Skeeter]]'' || || "Skeeter's Suplex" (Season 1, Episode 17)
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Shasta McNasty]]'' || Himself || "Pilot"/"Brothers Out Land" (Season 1, Episode 1)
|-
| 1999 || ''The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling'' || Himself || Documentary 
|-
| 2000 || ''[[The Cindy Margolis Show]]'' || Himself || "Big Show" (Season 1, Episode 4)
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Weakest Link (U.S. game show)|The Weakest Link]]'' || Himself || Episode: ''WWF Edition''
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' || Himself || Episode: "[[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] / [[AC/DC]]"
|-
| 2002 || ''[[TV Total]]'' || Himself || April 29
|-
| 2002 || ''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]'' || Miles || Episode: "Is It Safe?"
|-
| 2003–2004 || ''[[Hollywood Squares]]'' || Himself || 10 episodes
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Players (G4 TV series)|Player$]]'' || Himself || Episode: "Barenaked Players"
|-
| 2004 || ''10 Things Every Guy Should Experience'' || Himself || Season 1, Episode 2
|-
| 2004 || ''[[MADtv]]'' || Himself || March 13 (Season 9, Episode 18)
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' || [[Orion Pirates|Orion]] Slaver #1 || Episode: "[[Borderland (Star Trek: Enterprise)|Borderland]]" 
|-
| 2005–2007 || ''[[Hogan Knows Best]]'' || Himself || Regular appearances
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]'' || Himself ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Video on Trial]]'' || Himself || December 17 (Season 2, Episode 12)
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Hannity & Colmes]]'' || Big Show || July 2
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Jim Rome Is Burning|Rome Is Burning]]'' || Himself || February 26
|-
| 2009 || ''VH1 Top 20 Countdown'' || Himself || Host (March 7)
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (Australian game show)|Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?]]'' ||  Himself || Australian version
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (American game show)|Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?]]'' || Himself || American syndicated version
|-
| 2009 || ''[[E:60]]'' || Big Show || Episode: "Lord of the Ring"
|-
| 2009 || ''[[The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien]]'' || || 
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Dinner: Impossible]]'' || Himself || Episode: "WWE: A Mission on the Mat" 
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Extreme Makeover: Home Edition]]'' || Himself || Episode: "Suggs Family" 
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' || Participant || June 16 (Season 2, Episode 93) 
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Royal Pains]]'' ||Donald Green|| Episode: "Keeping the Faith" 
|-
| 2010 || ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The 7PM Project]]'' || Himself || July 30 (Episode 264)
|-
| 2011; 2015 || ''[[WWE Tough Enough]]'' || Big Show || 2 episodes
|-
| 2011; 2013 || ''[[Supah Ninjas]]'' || Two Ton Harley || 2 episodes
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Kids Choice Awards]]'' || Himself || Stunt driver
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Burn Notice]]'' || Griffin Black ||Episode: "No Good Deed"<ref>Gonzalez, Sandra. (May 2, 2011) [[Big Time Rush (TV series)|Big Time Rush]] (2011) himself one episode [http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/02/burn-notice-big-show/ 'Burn Notice' WWE Big Show | Inside TV | EW.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103164514/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/02/burn-notice-big-show/ |date=November 3, 2014 }}. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.</ref>
|-
| 2011 || ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' || Himself || April 6 (Season 19, Episode 124)
|-
| 2011 || ''American Country Awards'' || Himself || 
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Kids Choice Awards]]'' || Himself  || wrestler against The Miz
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Larry King Now]]'' || Himself/Guest || "WWE Superstars" (Season 1, Episode 52)
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Psych]]'' || Big Ed Dixon || Episode: "Lassie Jerky"
|-
| 2014 || ''Bonus Content'' || || "Wizard World Atlanta 2014" (Season 2, Episode 2)
|-
| 2014 || ''[[2014 Teen Choice Awards]]'' || Himself ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Lip Sync Battle]]'' || Himself/Guest || Episode "[[Olivia Munn]] vs. [[Kevin Hart]]"
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'' || Himself/Guest || (Season 7, Episode 63)
|-
| 2017 || ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' || Participant || (Season 4, Episode 127) 
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Happy! (TV series)|Happy!]]'' || Big Pink || Recurring role
|-
| 2020 || ''[[The Big Show Show]]'' || Himself  || Main role
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Nickelodeon's Unfiltered]]'' || Himself || Episode: "Pizza In Your Game Face!"
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Fast & Furious Spy Racers]]'' || Palindrome (voice) || Recurring role
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'' || Carnage || Season 4 Episode 10
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Ghosts (American TV series)|Ghosts]]'' || Gorm || Season 4 Episode 11
|}

== Video games ==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | WCW Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1997
| ''[[WCW vs. the World]]''
| Video game debut
|-
| ''[[WCW vs. nWo: World Tour]]''
| Cover athlete
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1998
| ''[[WCW Nitro (video game)|WCW Nitro]]''
| Cover athlete
|-
| ''[[WCW/nWo Revenge]]''
|
|-
| 1999
| ''[[WCW/nWo Thunder]]''
| Cover athlete
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | WWF/WWE Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| 1999
| ''[[WWF WrestleMania 2000 (video game)|WWF WrestleMania 2000]]''
| Video game debut <br /> Cover athlete
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2000
| ''[[WWF SmackDown! (video game)|WWF SmackDown!]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF Royal Rumble (2000 video game)|WWF Royal Rumble]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2001
| ''[[With Authority!|WWF With Authority!]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2002
| ''[[WWF Raw (2002 video game)|WWF Raw]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania X8 (video game)|WWE WrestleMania X8]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2003
| ''[[WWE Crush Hour]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania XIX (video game)|WWE WrestleMania XIX]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Raw 2]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2004
| ''[[WWE Day of Reckoning]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2005
| ''[[WWE WrestleMania 21 (video game)|WWE WrestleMania 21]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE Day of Reckoning 2]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006]]''
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007]]''
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| ''[[WWE Legends of WrestleMania]]''
| Importable character
|-
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011]]''
| Cover athlete
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2011
| ''[[WWE All Stars]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE '12]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| ''[[WWF WrestleFest#Follow-up titles|WWE WrestleFest]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE '13]]''
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[WWE 2K14]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2014
| ''[[WWE SuperCard]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K15]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2015
| ''[[WWE Immortals]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K (video game)|WWE 2K]]''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K16]]''
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[WWE 2K17]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2017
| ''WWE Champions''
|
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K18]]''
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[WWE 2K19]]''
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[WWE 2K20]]''
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]''
|
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | AEW Video games
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year
! style="background:#ccc;" | Title
! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes
|-
| 2023
| ''[[AEW Fight Forever]]''
| AEW Video game debut
|}

== Personal life ==
[[File:Big-Show-T4.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Wight during his visit to [[Fort Bragg]] on December 9, 2011.]]
Wight married his first wife, Melissa Piavis, in 1997.<ref name="Sportskeeda">{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/big-show-wife|title=Who is Big Show's Wife, Bess Katramados?|author=|date=November 1, 2022}}</ref> They separated in 2000 and their divorce was finalized in 2002.<ref name="Sportskeeda" /> Together, they have a daughter.<ref name="Sportskeeda" /> In 2002, he married his second wife, Bess Katramados.<ref name="Sportskeeda" /> In his free time Wight enjoys playing [[Video game|video games]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paul Wight status on X.com |url=https://x.com/PaulWight/status/662001994543054848}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VanDervoort |first=Oliver |title=Wrestler Big Show Is Big Time Fan of Destiny |url=https://gamingbolt.com/wrestler-big-show-is-big-time-fan-of-destiny |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=GamingBolt |language=en-US}}</ref> 

For many years, Wight has been an active supporter of the [[Special Olympics]], including the [[2014 Special Olympics USA Games]] in [[New Jersey]], where he participated in the opening ceremony. He was later named WWE Goodwill Ambassador for the [[2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games]] in [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref name="SpecialOlympics">{{Cite web |title=Paul Wight |url=https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/paul-wight |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319163600/https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/paul-wight |archive-date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |website=[[Special Olympics]]}}</ref> Since 2018, he has served as a global ambassador for Special Olympics International.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 17, 2018 |title=WWE's Big Show teams up with Special Olympics |url=https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/wwes-big-show-teams-up-with-special-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602200348/https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/wwes-big-show-teams-up-with-special-olympics |archive-date=June 2, 2019 |access-date=July 8, 2025 |work=[[Special Olympics]]}}</ref> Additionally he has granted multiple wishes for [[Make-A-Wish Foundation|Make a Wish]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-22 |title=Big Show's charitable efforts made him most active WWE star of SummerSlam week |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/24447993/wwe-big-show-made-community-outreach-staple-two-decades-wwe |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Legal issues===
Wight was arrested in December 1998 by the [[Memphis Police Department]] for allegedly exposing himself to a female motel employee who was the front desk clerk at a hotel in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. The charge though was subsequently dropped due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 1998 |title=The Big Show |url=http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/sports/big-show |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823190737/https://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/sports/big-show |archive-date=August 23, 2010 |access-date=April 2, 2021 |publisher=[[The Smoking Gun]]}}</ref>

In March 1999, Wight was charged with [[assault]] by Robert Sawyer, who alleged that Wight had broken his jaw during the summer of 1998 in the course of an altercation at [[Marriott Hotels & Resorts]] in [[Uniondale, New York]]. Wight claimed that Sawyer had verbally abused, threatened and shoved him, and that he had responded by punching Sawyer. After three days, Judge Thomas Feinman delivered a verdict of not guilty.<ref name="Powell">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=John |date=March 9, 2000 |title=Wight goes to court |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar9.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101213325/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar9.html |archive-date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=June 6, 2007 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref name="Powell2">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=John |date=March 10, 2000 |title=Wight testifies in his own defence |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar10.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101033657/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar10.html |archive-date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=June 6, 2007 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref><ref name="Powell3">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=John |date=March 11, 2000 |title=Wight acquitted of assault |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar11.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101143649/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive/wight_mar11.html |archive-date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=June 6, 2007 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.ca|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==
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* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (1996)<ref name=CageAwards>[http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=712&page=12 Big Show, Awards]. Cagematch.de. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] (1996)<ref name=CageAwards/>
** Ranked No. 2 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|''PWI 500'']] in 1996<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profightdb.com/pwi-500/1996.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 1996|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref>
**Ranked No. 137 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the ''[[PWI Years]]'' in 2003
* '''[[World Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Heavyweight Champions|2 times]])<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wcwchampionship/ WCW World Heavyweight Championship history]. WWE.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
** [[WCW World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Tag Team Champions|3 times]]) – with [[Lex Luger]] (1), [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] (1), and [[Scott Hall]] (1)<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-t.html|title=WCW World Tag Team Championship history|publisher=Wrestling-titles.com| access-date=March 5, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090214222226/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-t.html| archive-date= February 14, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>
** [[World War 3 (1996)]]
* '''[[WWE|World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE]]'''
** [[WWE Championship|WWF/E Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/304454140112 |title=Big Show's first WWF Championship reign |publisher=WWE.com |access-date=August 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730141328/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/304454140112 |archive-date=July 30, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/304454141113 |title=Big Show's second WWE Championship reign |publisher=WWE.com |access-date=August 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909023254/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwechampionship/304454141113 |archive-date=September 9, 2012 }}</ref>
** [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE, 2002–2013)|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/25050100 |title=Big Show's first World Heavyweight Championship reign |publisher=WWE.com |access-date=December 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427151931/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/25050100 |archive-date=April 27, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20121028-big-show |title=Big Show's second World Heavyweight Championship Reign |publisher=WWE.com |access-date=October 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115021821/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldheavyweight/20121028-big-show |archive-date=November 15, 2012 }}</ref>
** [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of ECW World Heavyweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name="WWE ECW title">{{cite web |date=July 4, 2006 |title=Big Show's first ECW Championship reign |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/ecwchampionship/070406bigshow |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601210645/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/ecwchampionship/070406bigshow |archive-date=June 1, 2012 |access-date=March 17, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental/big-show|title=Big Show's first Intercontinental Championship reign|publisher=WWE.com|access-date=August 26, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729020647/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental/big-show|archive-date=July 29, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Intercontinental Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=WWE}}</ref>
** [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF/E Hardcore Championship]] ([[List of WWE Hardcore Champions|3 times]])<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/hard/ WWE Hardcore Championship history]. WWE.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
** [[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|1 time]])<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/30445411212 Big Show's first United States Championship reign] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603004545/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/30445411212 |date=June 3, 2012 }}. WWE.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE United States Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/|access-date=May 25, 2020|website=WWE}}</ref>
**[[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|3 times]]) – with [[Chris Jericho]] (1), [[The Miz]] (1), and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] (1)<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/ WWE Tag Team Championship history]. WWE.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
**[[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|WWF/World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE, 1971–2010)|5 times]]) – with [[The Undertaker]] (2), Kane (1), Chris Jericho (1), and The Miz (1)
** [[WWE_in_Australia#Brisbane_Cup|Brisbane Cup]] (2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/16020-8-2-wwe-results-brisbane-australia/|title=8/2 WWE Results: Brisbane, Australia|first=Paul|last=Nemer|date=August 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/176303-wwe-sd-house-show-results-82-brisbane-australia|title=WWE SD! House Show Results (8/2): Brisbane, Australia|first=Nick|last=Paglino|date=August 2, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brisbane Cup << Tournaments Database << CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=8316 |website=cagematch.net}}</ref>
** [[André the Giant Memorial Trophy]] ([[WrestleMania 31|2015]])
** [[Bragging Rights (2010)|Bragging Rights Trophy (2010)]] – With [[WWE SmackDown|Team SmackDown]] {{small|(with [[Alberto Del Rio]], [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]], [[Jack Swagger]], [[Kofi Kingston]], [[Rey Mysterio]], and [[Tyler Reks]])}}
** [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|24th Triple Crown Champion]]
** [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Grand Slam winners|12th Grand Slam Champion]]
** [[Slammy Award]] (5 times)
*** Tag Team of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2009 Slammy Awards|2009]]) – {{small|with Chris Jericho}}<ref>[http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/slammy.html#2009 The Slammy Awards 2009]. Prowrestlinghistory.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
*** Holy $#!+ Move of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2011 Slammy Awards|2011]]) – {{small|Imploding the Ring after being [[Suplex|superplexed]] by [[Mark Henry]] at [[Vengeance (2011)|Vengeance]]}}<ref>[http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/slammy.html#2011 The Slammy Awards 2011]. Prowrestlinghistory.com. Retrieved on December 24, 2012.</ref>
*** Betrayal of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2012 Slammy Awards|2012]]) – {{small|Knocking out [[John Cena]] at [[Over the Limit (2012)|Over the Limit]]}}
*** "This is Awesome" Moment of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2013 Slammy Awards|2013]]) – {{small|Knocking out [[Triple H]] on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''}}
*** Match of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2014 Slammy Awards|2014]]) – {{small|Team Cena vs. Team Authority at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]]}}
* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Embarrassing Wrestler|Most Embarrassing Wrestler]] (2002){{sfnp|Meltzer|2014|p=36}}
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (1996){{sfnp|Meltzer|2014|p=24}}
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] (1996) – nWo
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (1996) <small>New World Order vs. World Championship Wrestling</small>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (1999) {{small|vs. [[Big Boss Man (wrestler)|The Big Boss Man]]}}{{sfnp|Meltzer|2014|p=33}}
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2013) {{small|vs. [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]]}}{{sfnp|Meltzer|2014|p=33}}
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Wrestler|Worst Wrestler]] (2001, 2002){{sfnp|Meltzer|2014|p=31}}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Work
!Result
|-
|2020
|East Europe International Film Festival
|Best Supporting Actoe
| rowspan="3" |''Marcus''
|{{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|[[Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema]]
|Best Supporting Actor
in a feature film
|{{Nom}}
|-
|North Europe International Film Festival
|Best Supporting Actor
|{{Nom}}
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
* {{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more}}
* {{cite book|last=Krugman|first=Michael|date=2009|title=Andre the Giant – A Legendary Life|publisher=WWE|isbn=9781439188132}}

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