Paul Wight (aka Big Show) reportedly decided to join AEW after he was unable to come to financial terms with WWE over a new deal.
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According to PW Insider’s Mike Johnson, Paul Wight’s WWE contract expired shortly after the Legends Night episode of WWE RAW on January 4, 2021. One source reportedly said that he was “very open that night about his unhappiness” in WWE.
AEW announced on Wednesday that Paul Wight has signed a long-term deal with the company. He will work as an in-ring competitor and as a commentator on new AEW show AEW Dark: Elevation.
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Paul Wight’s last WWE match as Big Show took place on the July 20, 2020 episode of WWE RAW against Randy Orton. The unsanctioned match lasted 14 minutes, with Orton picking up the victory.
What did Paul Wight (aka Big Show) say about joining AEW?
Big Show worked for WWE from 1999-2007 and 2008-2021
AEW CEO Tony Khan said Paul Wight joined AEW because he believes it is the best promotion in wrestling. He confirmed that the wrestling legend will also work as a host and ambassador, as well as a wrestler and commentator.
Paul Wight said it has been “amazing” to witness AEW’s growth over the last two years. He added that AEW Dark is an “incredible platform” to hone the skills of up-and-coming wrestlers.
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Danny Hart
Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.
Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.
Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.
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