6 WWE Attitude Era Superstars and 1 WCW Legend wrestling in AEW  

#5 Paul Wight

Known as Big Show in WWE, this giant superstar was a surprise addition to the AEW Roster.

Paul Wight's career started in WCW and continued in WWE at the Monday Night Wars' height. Interestingly, Wight had never actively wrestled for an independent promotion, and his signing to AEW would mark only the third promotion he has ever worked for since his debut in 1995.

Though it should be noted that he wrestled Hulk Hogan at PMG Clash of Legends in 2007, it was a one-time-only deal.

Wight's list of accomplishments speaks for itself.

• 2-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion
• 3-time WCW World Tag Team Champion
• 2-time WWE Champion
• 1-time ECW Champion
• 2-time World Heavyweight Champion
• 8-time WWE World Tag Team Champion
• 1-time WWE Intercontinental Champion
• 1-time WWE US Champion
• 3-time WWE Hardcore Champion

Wight left WWE because he was frustrated with his use and felt that he had more to offer, not just as a commentator but as an in-ring performer. While he indeed could have remained in WWE, he chose to move on.

At All Out 2021, Wight made his AEW in-ring debut, quickly dispatching QT Marshall. It'll be interesting to see how Wight will be used in AEW now.