5 Most insane body transformations of WWE Superstars

WWE boasts a string of top Superstars in all of pro-wrestling, with some of them having incredible physiques that are the result of sheer hard work and determination. Having an impressive physique once used to be a crucial aspect of being a WWE Superstar. Although promo skills matter a lot, the fact can't be discounted that a great physique can help a Superstar go a long way.

The journey towards building a good physique is never an easy one, and one needs to be patient and keep on grinding for months, or sometimes years, on end. If a Superstar keeps working towards getting their ideal body, the result is something that becomes an inspiration to the millions of fans who follow that particular Superstar. In this slideshow, we will take a look at 5 WWE Superstars who have had some of the most incredible body transformations in WWE history.

#5 Edge

The WWE Hall of Famer was never dubbed as someone who boasted an impressive physique. Even when Edge had an incredible run as SmackDown's top villain in the late 2000s, he didn't possess a physique that one could compare with his much bigger counterparts.

It all changed when Edge made his miraculous return at the 2020 Royal Rumble PPV, earlier this year. Edge had retired from pro-wrestling in 2011 after realizing that not stopping would possibly lead to him suffering neck-down paralysis.

When Edge appeared on the entranceway, fans couldn't believe what they were seeing. Not only the Rated-R Superstar was back, but he now looked like a completely different person, with a much better physique than his former self. Edge fits the bill of a rugged, grizzled veteran, and went on to have a strong showing in the annual free-for-all. He later got into a rivalry with former ally Randy Orton, and the two legends are currently tied at 1-1.

#4 Big Show

When he was in WCW in the mid to late 90s, Big Show was incredibly agile and fast for someone his size. He carried the momentum and energy to WWE when he made his first appearance at St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Big Show went on to become one of the most dominant giants in the history of WWE, and won numerous championships. What alarmed many was how he was gaining weight at a rapid pace.

There was a time when he weighed a whopping 500 pounds, which certainly wasn't healthy for him. Big Show later worked on his body and cut his weight dramatically. He credited John Cena for inspiring him to work on himself.

I said, ‘Who would want to see a giant with abs?’ John just looked at me deadpan and goes, ‘Yeah. A giant with abs — who would want to see that?’ And he walked off.

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Cena is one of the most respected veterans in the industry, and he gained the respect of many more fans when Big Show revealed that his weight-loss journey kicked off with a discussion with the 16-time WWE World Champion.

#3 Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men is not only one of the biggest Superstars to ever step foot in a WWE ring, but he also possesses an impressive body that's the result of years of determination and hard work on his part. The current WWE Universal Champion on SmackDown once used to weigh 418 pounds, around 7 years ago.

People putting on a lot of weight oftentimes struggle with doing the most basic tasks, and Braun's case wasn't any different. He once revealed that he had trouble while tying his shoelaces, and his girlfriend used to do it for him.

I'm actually down in weight. When I competed in the World's Strongest Man [2013] the heaviest I ever was at 418 pounds. I was miserable. My girlfriend at the time had to tie my shoes. I couldn't bend over because I was so big, but God bless was I strong. I don't miss being that big at all.

During his WWE stint, Strowman has posted his transformation pictures several times on his Instagram, showing how far he has come.

#2 The Rock

When one looks back at The Rock's initial WWE stint that lasted over 8 years, they'll realize how different he used to look back then. Back in the early 2000s, The Rock was one of the biggest Superstars in all of WWE. Even though he maintained a great physique, it wasn't anything on the levels of someone like Brock Lesnar, or an early-2002 Triple H, who had just returned after being on the sideline for almost a year. This difference was quite evident when fans saw The Great One go toe to toe with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2002, where he lost the WWE title to The Beast.

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Today, The Rock is a Hollywood icon and possesses one of the most incredible physiques in the industry. He regularly posts his workout shots on his official Instagram handle, which currently has around 187 million fans. The Rock has worked in blockbuster movies like GI Joe and The Fast and the Furious franchise, and his roles require him to maintain a larger than life physique.

#1 Drew McIntyre

Who better than the current WWE Champion to grace the #1 spot? Drew McIntyre's story is one of grit and determination, and it's quite astounding how he turned from an enhancement talent to one of the biggest Superstars in the business in six years. It takes one look to realize how much McIntyre has changed in terms of physique and size.

Back when he was a part of the 3 Man Band, McIntyre didn't boast a physique that would make fans go crazy. Many of you might remember how small he looked compared to Brock Lesnar when The Beast once attacked the trio on WWE TV. Fast forward to 2020: McIntyre now has a grizzled look and made Lesnar look small when the two came face to face, earlier this year. He eliminated Lesnar in a matter of seconds at the 2020 Royal Rumble match and went on to slay The Beast at WrestleMania 36 to win his first WWE title. His amazing physique alone could make him stay on top of WWE for years to come.

Edited by Kaushik Das