Size matters: 10 of wrestling's best big men

#9 Big Cat Ernie Ladd

Former NFL great Ladd was close to the seven foot mark. — Former NFL great Ladd was close to the seven-foot mark

There is a long list of pro wrestlers who used to lace up their cleats on the gridiron, and Ernie Ladd is one of the most successful. A force in Pro Wrestling in the 1970s, Ladd mixed it up with everyone from Jerry Lawler to Mr. Wrestling.

Ladd won titles in every promotion he worked for, and was considered a top draw whether working heel or babyface.

Ladd is one of the few men to have slammed Andre the Giant, which is no mean feat. Like Nash, Ladd also had the gift of gab, and took trash talk to new levels during his heyday.

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

Know More

Edited by Nishant Jayaram