Size matters: 10 of wrestling's best big men

Andre and Big John Studd
Andre and Big John Studd

#2 Big John Studd

Big John Studd
Big John Studd

Trained by the legendary Killer Kowalski, Big John Studd was as graceful as he was large, capable of pulling off technical moves like the victory roll. He often carried bigger men like Andre the Giant and King Kong Bundy to excellent matches, doing the bulk of the 'selling' or taking bumps.

Big John Studd has held the prestigious NWA American heavyweight championship, and trained former Raven's Flock member Ron Reese/Studd for the ring. He once competed in a 10,000 dollar body slam match against Andre the Giant, which he lost. Andre would then throw most of the cash to the live crowd, further incensing the big man.

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Though Studd is no longer with us, his legacy lives on as a big man who could work, cut promos, and put over talent.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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