#1 Semmy ‘Hightower’ Schilt
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The King of our list – Semmy ‘Hightower’ Schilt is an MMA and kickboxing legend, boasting several titles in the sports of karate, MMA and pro kickboxing. Standing at about 6’11” tall, his fighting skills are as intimidating as his physical presence.
Having appeared in a number of movies including the Hollywood franchise ‘The Transporter’s’ trilogy; Schilt would be no stranger to MMA and kickboxing fans. Although he retired from professional fighting in 2013, at the time of Khali’s dominant entry into the WWE ‘Hightower’ was at the top of his game.
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In addition to being a legitimately skilled fighter, Schilt also had a friendly and casual demeanour that would have been a perfect fit for a monster babyface run in numerous WWE storylines.
One can’t help but picture Schilt challenging Unmasked Kane or a monster heel version of the Big Show on a RAW or SmackDown segment. That would have been way better than the Great Khali’s entrance and matchups that featured an awkward silence throughout the jam-packed arenas at WWE’s weekly shows.
Struve, the ‘LA Giant’, the 7’0” tall and 380-pound Longcoy, Pride FC veteran Hong-Man Choi or Semmy Schilt. Despite the presence of several such intimidating and strong giants in the combat sports scene, why the WWE chose to stick with Khali for about a decade is truly baffling.
Nevertheless, keep up with our combat tradition and write to me about scary giants who you think would’ve been a better fit for WWE than... ahem... The Punjabi Playboy.
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