Why is Big Show Still a Big Deal?

[The Possum]

WWE is still trying to cash in on his Captain Insane-o fame.

[BHB]

He's been better in the last five years than at any other point in his career, and has finally found his niche after years of apathy and misuse.

I will say, however, that his theme song is awful and easily one of the worst on the roster. That it has lasted over ten years relatively unchanged is baffling.

[suave]

He's a reliable veteran, and it doesn't hurt that his size gives him longevity, as no matter what he'll still be huge.

[percymania]

IRON CLAD CONTRACT.

Hardly anyone on the roster has the credentials Big Show has. Find me a man his size with half his talent.

[Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill]

Because he's fairly quick?

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His current feud with Del Rio is much more entertaining, character-wise than anything he's done before.

But yeah - he's had a career this long just by being a giant who can actually wrestle worth a darn.

[DZ: WF Legacy]

Show's a great image for the company. He never gets in trouble, he's a vet who knows what he's doing, he can act serious or do comedy, he was around when wrestling was hugely popular, and above all else he's a giant who can move. For someone who doesn't know much about WWE, he's a fantastic marketing opportunity. Very talented man.

Don't get me wrong, he's had many lull points in his career. When he broke up the Cena/Punk match at Raw 1000, he was at one of his lows - nobody wanted to see him then, he was being shoehorned in because Tensai's monster heel program flopped. But once Show won the world title, he began changing up his attitude a bit. He jokes, but he's a heel. He acts oblivious to some things. He's not just the big giant rawr, he has a bit more depth. He's not bad right now. And he wasn't bad when he was feuding with Daniel Bryan in 2011, either. I'm not sure what they were thinking with that feud that derailed Cody Rhodes' singles career, but I do think he helps some of the younger guys while still looking strong enough to be an impressive opponent to beat. He's a valuable asset in that regard. But yes, he is occasionally boring. I don't particularly look forward to he and Del Rio's program. But I get why they keep him around and feature him more than Khali.

[Straight Edge Scrotum]

He's a "larger than life" persona, in every sense of the word. He stands out just by being himself and that helps get more eyes on the product. Put CM Punk in regular clothes and he's just another guy (who looks like he needs a bath, sandwich, and a hug) but when you put Show in regular clothes, he's still a giant.

His willingness to put up and comers over is why he's rewarded with these major pushes. And with the company catering to younger viewers, what's more menacing than a living, breathing, angry giant? It just makes sense.

That, and the fact that show is still pretty awesome. But that's my opinion.

[babyfootball]

I'm just happy to see this outpouring of love for Big Show! I figured that a lot of IWC people didn't like him, thought he was stale, boring, useless in the ring, BIG SLOW LOL... which might have been true in 1999 and 2000, but nowadays he's a valuable asset to WWE. He's not necessarily exceptional at anything (though it helps him stand out that he's witty and intelligent) but he's become quite versatile late in his career, and even though he doesn't move like he did in 1996 (to be fair, even in 1998 he didn't move like he did in 1996, the dropkicks were long gone) he's not really broken down, nor does he show many signs of slowing down (how could he get any slower?!?! lol). He isn't Bret Hart but that's not what he's supposed to be. My regard for him is probably at an all-time high, though I also enjoyed his character in 2006-2007 when he was just smashing stuff because he was angry and big. He's a believable big man who's also got the legitmacy to show his funny/quirky side and not lose face. That's a pretty nice compliment.

[kidglov3s]

Kids love Big Show.

[Deleted]

Three words.

IRON. CLAD. CONTRACT!!!

Besides, he can actually wrestle and is underrated on the mic.

[Derk!]

Did anyone else mention his IRON CLAD CONTRACT yet?

Anyway, Show's probably the best big men of all time. Anyone who can pull out a watchable match out of a non-wrestler like Mayweather is OK in my book.

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Jan 20, 2013 17:28:56 GMT -5 Chip said:

Show > Andre. Big Show is the most talented giant wrestling has ever seen.

I don't necessarily agree. If you look at Andre in his prime, he was pretty good in the ring. Fast, strong, had some decent moves. Later in his career, he had an aura about him that even Big Show couldn't touch. Different times certainly but Andre had a lot going for him.

[Peeetah]

Wait... People like big Show again? Wahey!

[Emmet Russell]

Jan 20, 2013 16:42:28 GMT -5 @pauledraperously said:

He looks like a giant, he has generally solid - good matches with most guys, any time he is rightfully booked as a destructive force he looks like a bad-ass, and his generally perfect off the cuff promo work is worth paying attention to.

^^^ generally this.

Show has been doing some career work recently - both on the mic and in the ring. The guy still moves really well for a man of his size and age and has shown he knows what it takes to put on a really good match with a variety of opponents.

He's in my FAV FIVE!

[Toxik916]

I love Show! Every time I see the man I get a smile on my face, dude seems like a nice guy.

[nate5054]

I seriously believe that Show is one of the most underrated mic/personality guys ever.

I have no idea if anyone remembers this, but him, Tom Selleck, and this Dr. Ruth of Canada were on an episode of Conan O'Brien (at least 10 years ago, back when he was on NBC in the spot Fallon is on now) that was one of the greatest things I've ever seen in television history. Granted, most of it was the interaction between Conan and the sex lady but Show was totally at ease and in his element.

[Deleted]

When he's a good guy, the people love him. When he's a heel, people hate him. After all this time, he still commands some sort of reaction.
He's quick-witted, knows when to joke around and when to be serious, he doesn't mind being the big giant heel that is also somewhat cowardly and hesitant. (Which I find silly at times how he bumps for every kick

He's 7 feet tall and some 400 pounds, yet can make anybody look like a world-beater.

That's why. They finally figured out how to book him and he still draws.

[PTBartman]

Years ago Vince bought a storage locker filled with overly large Novelty Props (Yes, there's an actual contract in there that had been Iron clad) and be damned if he's going to be stuck with them.

["Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay]

I like how you're totally ignoring the crowd reaction during the 'begging for his job' section. When he went to kneel everyone booed, then when he seemed to stand up again everyone cheered.