Big Show Coming Back?

[A.J.]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We reported earlier that The Wrestling Observer Newsletter had noted a big name of WWE's past - a multi-champion superstar was set to return with the company.

The January 14th edition of the Newsletter confirms that former multi-time WWE Champion Paul Wight - The Big Show - has either signed with the company or has agreed to a deal, and will be starting full-time very soon.

Big Show is down to 440 lbs after leaving pro wrestling to rest, and pursue a possible career in boxing, which obviously included boxing training that got him in quite a good shape. Dave Meltzer also mentions in the Observer that a part of his boxing deal was that Hulk Hogan was to be his "front man" acting like a manager in wrestling for him by doing promos and appearances. This was also the main reason many boxing promoters were actually interested in Big Show and paying him so much money to learn the sport. These plans, however, fell apart at some point, and Show realized that at his age, boxing might not be the right direction to go anyway. There have also been no recent updates or even talks of Hogan doing his own wrestling tour - a very discussed topic of the past. Hence with nothing on the horizon, Big Show is back with WWE.

I have to say it be interesting to see what creative has in store for the Big Show. I mean we could very well see Show vs Khali at Mania and let me the first to say that I do not wait to see that. But its good to hear that Show has trimmed down, though I doubt he will do much in his return as not many can "actually wrestler" with Big Show. I see him coming back at the Rumble and prolly being RAW maybe Smackdown/ECW. Though I dont hold much with the Show back as he get a simi push and then wham back to being nothing again.

[Mighty NorCal]

I like it, as I think a slimmed down more in shape big show can be an asset to the company...square off with Kahli maybe??? I can see the two having a showdown in the RR match with Show making a suprise return...and Hopefully, we can maybe get a show VS Hulkster match at WM?? I for one (and im sure im the only one lol) would really enjoy that....except for being the guy to finally vanquish Kahli, im not real sure exactly what they will do with him to be honest...I think they shouldnt have him oreintated face/heel either way, just be a respected enforcer type, who walks around and beats the ass off of whomever gets in his way...I think he could be a good canidate to take the US title off of MVP, to transition to the next champ...although SD/ECW is already chock full of monsters, so personally id rather see him on RAW, im just not sure what his role there would be...I think the enforcer/huge badass gimmick could be a cool thing for him to be on every show with really, but I doubt he would want that heavy of a road schedule...

[Tomko]

I think Big Show could be a decent Main Eventer, big surprise at least. I say you put him back on ECW and be the champ like he was before he left or RAW because he's just coming back and viewers might want to see him. The question is do you bring him back Heel or Face?

[KyleCobra]

The only thing thats gets me somewhat excited about this would be the possibilty for fresh fueds. Kennedy would be a decent starter.

I think if he returns before Mania he should be put with Umaga. Not that this would be a great match, but IMO better than Show vs Khali by a stretch.

And I agree with the enforcer role for him. It seems as a face he gets decent pops but not enough for a main eventer. But as a heel, he gets better heat but is for whatever reason more boring, not to mention that he would take on the whole ''giant monster'' role which we dont need more of right now.

I think he should come in and make his presence known. Destroy everyone, face and heels.

Give it a year and if he's still there he will be jobbing badly.

[Melon Farmer]

If this is actually true, which it probobly is, I hope he goes to ECW and wins back the ECW championship. It was so awesome when he was the ECW champion. But if he doesn't go to ECW then I would rather him go to Smackdown.

Now the reason I would want him to go to smackdown is because, at the moment, RAW is seriously packed with talent. It pisses me off that they have so many names on their show. Jericho, JBL, HHH, HBK, Orton, Lashley, Kennedy, Cena (when he comes back) They have so many tremendous top talents that it came to a point where ECW has no big and top names and Sd! has only a few.

Where ever Big Show lands, I hope he gets a push and comes back as a face where he immitated other people's gimmicks. That was really funny. After a good laugh or 2, he should turn heel and go to ECW. But that is just my 2 cents.

On the trimming down, fucken about time. Maybe, just maybe, he woke up and realized that he could die of a heart attack, like Andre The Giant did, even though he weighed more than 500 pounds. But still, Show was a lazy fat ass and it's about time he cut down the weight.

Overall, I am very happy to see Big Show back and hopefully he will be pushed greatly!!

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

I really hope he's gotten better, not just because of the obvious reason, but also, think about their heel monster list......Big Show, Umaga, Big Daddy V, Mark Henry, Snitsky, Khali.....with his return, obviously they'd tone Snitsky down and they might fire Khali as he's had nothing to do and its been said that nobody wants to work with him. Big Show's much more talented than Khali, even if he is still stiff in the ring, so I'd love to see them "trim the fat" (not literally, unfortunately) and get rid of some of their "monster" characters.

[tnawwe2007]

Hmm i think the best way for him to return would be to have him be a supprise royal rumble entrant. its good he took some time off to rest and get fit, i think he could have a good second run in the wwe.

[midgensa]

All in all this is a good move. He is as legitimate a "giant" as there is in the business. He has a decent set of moves for a big guy, and while a little stiff seems to be willing to put the work in when called for.
He also seems to be well liked by other wrestlers ... which is never a bad thing to have going for you. I like this move by all parties and eagerly await seeing what they plan on doing with Show.

[Rusty]

This is WWEs chance to give Smackdown! a main event heel. Smackdown needs it sooo badly and Big Show would be perfect on Smackdown.

Think about it.. Show vs Batista, Show vs Undertaker, Show vs Mysterio, Show vs Finlay. I know a few of them have been done before but thats agezzz ago. Raw doesnt needs this guy at all. They jst got JBL and are absolutely flooded with main eventers.

Its great Big Show is going back to WWE but they have to use him right and he NEEDS to go to Friday Night Smackdown!

[GmoneyOwnsAll]

HELL F'N YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Big F'n Show is coming back! This is the greatest news I've heard in my life. My prediction, he will come back for a short feud with someone and dominate and then head straight towards the title hunt. There's no way in hell he would come back in any other surcumstances. Show is the most underutilized talent that Vince's gruppy little hands got his hands on. Pauls not coming back unless he is givin what is rightfully his, trust me. It's one of the reasons he decided not to resign in the first place. From what I hear he's gotten himself into the best shape he's been in years. Add that to the fact that he's a big man (actually a true life giant) that can actually wrestle, this is gonna be good.

When he won the ECW Title in 06'. He was overweight no doubt, but it seemed to spark a fire under him and he gave the best performances I've seen out of him since his late 2002-2003 performances. My bet this time he's all Show, no politics, no bs, this is gonna be Paul's time. I can feel it, and I for one can't wait.

[strafro]

I am still up in the air about the whole thing and don't think everyone should rush into what is gonna happen until we find out if this is actually true. Show never really did much for me, but I imagine that a slimmer Show can be more mobile like back in WCW and early WWF days for him when he could jump over the top rope from the apron into the ring.

[wweman1]

Big Show to return wow never saw that one coming. Yeah he would make a good heel or face but he shouldn't be on raw due to the number of heels already on the show. Possible main event ecw as a champion or go to smackdown and have big fueds with kane, undertaker mvp etc

[MC Damn]

At least he lost weight.............

The man can pull out a good match and he has some good feuds but in the long run what can he do?His knees are battered,His back must at least hurt and is some of that weight still holding him down?Proably yes.

I am looking forward to his comeback though.Send him to ECW and put him in a feud with Punk.GTS on Show anyone?

[Y 2 Jake]

I suppose it's another star to add to the roster. But really has anybody missed him? It's not like he can work anymore. He was fine as ECW champ. He tried hard, which is all you can ask off a fat ass. I hope he goes back to ECW. That brand could use him as a champion. He's got far more name value that most of the wrestlers over there.

[Meilichia]

I can honestly say I don't care if he returns or not. I have never been a fan of the 'big' wrestler type, I just don't like the matches they pull off, the only 'bigger' wrestlers to pull of a decent match would have been Kane and Undertaker, But other than that people like The Big Show, Khali, Umaga etc etc really get on my nerves, they have limited move sets, have the same storylines all the time, which is the "little guy beat me because he has heart". If they put him on ECW or Smackdown that wouldn't bother me, simply because I don't watch them, but if he was on Raw, It would make me dislike it even more than I do currently.

[Markie C]

Yea i never saw this happening, yet its always good news. However if he comes back before wrestlemania i have no idea who he'll fight, the only one he has a rivalry with is Lashley, and he's gunna fight Kennedy. For the love of god if they make a match between him and Khali, it would be the worst match ever. He should either go to Smackdown or ECW, still not really sure what roll he could play, o well a big star is always a good thing.

[justinsayne]

I suppose it's another star to add to the roster. But really has anybody missed him? It's not like he can work anymore. He was fine as ECW champ. He tried hard, which is all you can ask off a fat ass. I hope he goes back to ECW. That brand could use him as a champion. He's got far more name value that most of the wrestlers over there.

No, I have not missed him, in fact I forgot about him completely, the guy has never done anything in or out of the ring that has ever really caught my attention, he's always just been a big fat slow piece of shit, I can see them sending him to either ECW or SD! since that's where the seem to be sending all their Super Heavyweights anymore (Khali, BDV, Mark Henry, Kane, etc.), it's almost as if Vince wants to replace the Cruiser-weight Division with a Super Heavy weight division *sigh*, but anyway I see him getting a push when he first comes back before disappearing into mid-card obscurity again, just like what has always happened with him

I gotta say I'm kinda surprised that everyone seems so excited about seeing him come back, I for one don't really want him back, the guy sucks, always has always will, and it won't be long before he gains all that wait back again, seems like every time he's taken off the road he loses a bunch of weight, then he comes back and in a matter of months manages to gain it all back, I feel sorry for all the young good talent that is going to lose their spot cause WWE thinks they need another fat piece of shit on their roster:disappointed:

[chaos@vincent_the phenom]

HELL F'N YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Big F'n Show is coming back! This is the greatest news I've heard in my life. My prediction, he will come back for a short feud with someone and dominate and then head straight towards the title hunt. There's no way in hell he would come back in any other surcumstances. Show is the most underutilized talent that Vince's gruppy little hands got his hands on. Pauls not coming back unless he is givin what is rightfully his, trust me. It's one of the reasons he decided not to resign in the first place. From what I hear he's gotten himself into the best shape he's been in years. Add that to the fact that he's a big man (actually a true life giant) that can actually wrestle, this is gonna be good.

When he won the ECW Title in 06'. He was overweight no doubt, but it seemed to spark a fire under him and he gave the best performances I've seen out of him since his late 2002-2003 performances. My bet this time he's all Show, no politics, no bs, this is gonna be Paul's time. I can feel it, and I for one can't wait.



I hope he gets back what he deserves, he is the best giant in WWE since Andre. If Kane isnt planned on Winning the Rumble, then have Big Show become a surprise entrant, where knowbody knows he is coming back to WWE, basically with little pulicity, and mabye with something like Jericho did, jsut make it look good for him, and give him some gold, mabye a world title in next 2 years or something, but first get that US Title off MVP.

[btb1222]

Finally! the big show is back and will crush the competition! I personally think he should go to smackdown because they need more top heels! all they have is edge and they turned finlay face to. so really there is no one thts good on the mic [khali and henry suck on it] o yea show is awesome on the mic especially if he is heel like on ecw. but I want him to go to smackdown.

[Mike1517r]

Show coming back is great news to the WWE and there fans. Now were he goes is interesting, but i feel that he will fit in great no matter were he goes. I could see him going to Raw because they will want him to get the most possible publicity out of him when he first returns. With the bulk of talent currently being on Raw, I am guess they will do a draft and shake up the rosters a little bit. Possible send Umaga to Smackdown and keep Show on Raw, they have a lot of main eventers but seriously, JBL is not going to be around too long, HBK's career is sadly coming to an end, there will be room for him on Raw. At first i think he will return as a face because everyone will cheer him anyways, then eventually turn heel. All in all the return of Big Show is just another great addition to the WWE roster and will make whatever show he goes to better.

[Replica85]

Why would he need to come back what else does he have left to prove he was WWE Champion, WCW Champion (World Heavyweight Champion) and ECW Champion, not to mention is on a very short list of beating Hulk Hogan in WCW

[IC25]

I think this is huge. He's a great superheavyweight - athletic, multi-faceted, strong on the mic. Big Show's return will mean great things for Umaga, Bobby Lashley, Batista, and Khali who need another big man to play off of.

I always liked Paul Wight because he is a SHW who moves like a regular guy and takes his craft very seriously. He also seems to have a lot of fun. The only fear I have is WWE bringing him back in the same monster heel persona as the other SHW's and not allowing him to use his humor and skill in the ring instead of just his size.

I say, put him on Smackdown to start. He'll get strong matches with Batista and Khali, and Edge would work off him extremely well.

[Esteban Ochocinco]

I think it is a good move for the WWE. The Big Show is a credible talent, as much as people may not like him. He is a big name that the WWE is certainly in need of at this point, and he's not afraid to put some one over as well. Plus, this will take some of that "jobber to the stars" status that Umaga has been given since the Return of Triple H.

The only problem with the Big Show, much like Khali, is that the WWE has no idea what to do with these guys. These two bounce from show to show so damn much it's ridiculous. Plus, he switches between face and heel to damn much. I like that he's coming back, but have no idea where he is going to go.

[Skullz Crack'Em]

I like this, I was always a fan of the Big Show and he is one of the best big men in the business. Along with Mick Foley returning(instead of his usual pop in) and possibly a return by Rob Van Dam, 2008 is looking to be a great year(or at least better than 2007). With Big Show returning WWE should fire Khali right now because his only purpose was to take over Show's giant role in the WWE anyway, but of course that will not happen.

He is coming back to either take on Khali at WM24 or face Hulk Hogan at WM24. A feud with Khali will be interesting, but the matches will not be that great. A feud against Hulk Hogan will be to reinvent the classic Andre/Hogan feud and it will get a lot of hype that the WWE wants to help build the buyrate of WrestleMania 24 even more.

I think he will face Khali at the Royal Rumble or No Way Out then go on to feud with Hogan at WM24. The only thing we do not know for certain is what type of deal he made with the company, is he only back for a couple months, or is he back to full time? My guess is that Vince lured him back by proposing the idea that he will face his good friend Hulk Hogan at WM24 since that sounds like something Show would agree to. After that he will probably be finished with the WWE, but I wouldn't mind seeing him stick around longer and feud with guys he hasn't feuded with before.

[mr_money_in_zee_bank]

I think that it would be nothing short of fucking awesomeness if Big Show comes back as a suprise entrant into the Royal Rumble match, and takes out that giant sloth Khali, sparking a feud where Show makes Khali his bitch and runs Khali out. I also think it would be a good move to give him the strap, maybe on Smackdown, I think everyone is tired of Batista/ Undertaker/ Batista/ Edge/Batista thing. Big Show is one of the greatest big men and he would only add what Smackdown needs.

[SpiralHands]

Ive always liked the Big Show, personally I would have liked to seen him in TNA as I dont feel WWE really need him that much. I see him possibly coming in Royal Rumble surprise entrant square of with Khali and then I would hope that be it between them two I dont want to see it! haha! I think he will come back as a face without a doubt for a bit then when it dies down turn him into a heel, I dont see him having a very active role to be honest and I can see him going straight back to ECW against CM Punk that I think would be good! But cant wait lets see what he does!

[DeadmanInc.]

It's great to see him coming back. He's one of the few super heavyweights that I can stand to watch. He has a decent moveset for a man of his size. It's great to hear that he's down to 440 pounds. Maybe he'll be as toned as he was in his early days of WWF.

The only problem is that WWE has way too many monsters. I hope they'll get rid of some of them, especially Snitsky and Khali.

[figure4]

I was never really a Big Show fan but he has put on some good matches, especially with Brock Lesnar, Undertaker, and even his 06 feud with Triple H surprised me with a few good outings. I hope he gets a nice push and makes things interesting for WWE.

[ECWildsider]

Wow the Big Show may be coming back. I am bored already. A Match with him and Khali at Wrestlemania would provide people a bathroom break and given enough time, a refill on beer and snacks! Big Show was the least effective ECW Champion, WWE Champion or World Champion. As a matter of fact he was so boring during most of his run they attempted to make him humorous and that too was a lack luster performance. First the WWE hires Ron Killings (K-Kwik) and then possibly hiring Chris Harris. I thought the WWE was getting rid of worthless talent not encouraging them back!

STAY HOME BIG SLOW! NOBODY MISSED YOU!

[carthitup]

So, after watching Raw, anyone else thinking that HHH's Rumble qualifier match will be against Show?

Obviously trotting Khali out again won't work, and Vince needs someone that seems intimidating and believable against HHH.

A returning Show seems perfect.

[familymark]

I totally agree with HHH against the big show for his quailifier match, when he was in ecw he helped mcmahon even though it kinda backfired with his face stuck up his a**

[Totox12]

I think this is huge. He's a great superheavyweight - athletic, multi-faceted, strong on the mic. Big Show's return will mean great things for Umaga, Bobby Lashley, Batista, and Khali who need another big man to play off of.

I always liked Paul Wight because he is a SHW who moves like a regular guy and takes his craft very seriously. He also seems to have a lot of fun. The only fear I have is WWE bringing him back in the same monster heel persona as the other SHW's and not allowing him to use his humor and skill in the ring instead of just his size.

I say, put him on Smackdown to start. He'll get strong matches with Batista and Khali, and Edge would work off him extremely well.

I agree with this, i am loving what is going on in the WWE right now, it feels like a breathe of fresh air, seeing new talent up in the main event spot and returning classics, as well as the usual top guys such as Triple H working with the mid card guys were he can make a great rivalry instead of repetitive main events. A return of the Big Show now would give WWE a full swing to start off the New Year with heading right to WrestleMania. I either see him showing up at the Rumble as a surprise entrant or before No Way Out in time for WrestleMania. The first thought that comes to mind is a Show vs Khali match at Mania just cause of the size of these 2, and maybe Show could even show Khali how to wrestle at his size. I don't see Show coming back the way Chris Jericho did, straight into a title shot, but he can be placed in that mode against Edge, it will create a new rival for Edge and save us from repetitive story lines. Other big guys such as Batista and Umaga can also benefit. I just hope the WWE don’t give Big Show a good return and them bury him a while after Mania and hopefully keep him at a top level now he is in even better shape and has a choice of fresh new rivals.

[kieran_devlin]

its coz the network want to see more legends and attitude era product seriously they wanted a more attitude era product or else

as for big show i think hes the best big man wrestler so far to grace a ring i mean he has a good moveset and ability for his size has really good mic skills and is entertaining

he has been a multi time world champion and heel and face

WWE needs a fresh heel so big show is the one to be that fresh wrestler

[bnn52]

In my opinion this could be a big thing for WWE. He is a true giant who can still put on a good match.
I would either put him on smackdown as a member of Edge's Stable to help spark the upcoming undertaker feud. It can be Edge's Stable vs Taker and Batista type deal. Give him a match at NWO or WM vs Batista (This is all in hoping that they dont give Batista the rumble), then possibly after WM starting yet another feud with the Undertaker (the matches were great).

Or throw him onto ECW again, give him the belt and just have everyone go out and try to stop him like they did before. Have him beat Punk and give Punk the push to Smackdown or Raw.

Overall I cant wait to see him back in the ring, and hopefully it is HHH's opponent to get into the rumble.

[Evan Snow-Wolf]

I like this. The return of the Big Show can mean great things for WWE. But I do have a question that comes to mind.

I recall in an interview, when talking to Big Show... he replied "I no longer answer to my slave name". If he returns, would he return as Paul Wight, or would WWE make him use the name Big Show again?

Personally, I thought "The Giant" was fine.

[TheOneBigWill]

I recall in an interview, when talking to Big Show... he replied "I no longer answer to my slave name". If he returns, would he return as Paul Wight, or would WWE make him use the name Big Show again?

Personally, I thought "The Giant" was fine.

This is a prime example of when Superstars leave the company that truly helped rise their career.. & they turn their backs & bad-mouth that company, claiming they'd never go back, they'd never answer to the superior ways of the World Wrestling Corperation.

Fact is, the "slave name" made him thousands upon thousands of dollars. (can't say millions, because, well.. its the Big Show) And upon his return, I honestly hope they put him back as "The Giant" because all that gimmick was, was W.C.W. trying to make Show look like he was the son of Andre. (which, for reference sake.. he's not)

So yeah, I hope Big Show pays a price for his words.. its what he gets, for thinking he's bigger than the company that helped make him.

[jakehardy]

you speak the truth mate, i totally agree with you. The fact of the matter is with TNA around they cant afford to reject people like the Big Show because all though the WWE isn't desperate for the Big Show and it wont make them a weaker company witout him, but it makes TNA a stronger company with him.
I must admit though i do like the Big how as a wrestler.

[nomonksinmyband]

I want to see big show get the HBK debut of 2002 but that isn't likely to happen or even a Goldberg debut where he just comes in destory's and leaves he doesn't need mic time early. He just needs to destory others that is what will get him over and people either for him or against him.

They have the potential now to re-start with him and make him into the monster or protector whatever route they want to go with but more than likely he will be doing jobs to Snitsky by the end of the year.

[blake20696]

i also think it will be triple h vs big show and big show just winning with a chokeslam and than he would be fueding with the wwe champ and eventually winning it all

[Papa Shango]

I think Show should show up on RAW to beat HHH, but then move over to SD! because I think he could be of better use there. Have it look like Big Show wants a title shot against Edge. Set up a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Batista. Then have it be revealed that Big Show is in league with Edge, have him maul Batista, allowing Edge to pin him, setting up Big Show vs. Batista, a match against two veterans of WWE who, as far as I can remember, have never faced each other one-on-one. And Undertaker gets Edge all to himself at WM.

[Mr. Showtime]

I think Show should show up on RAW to beat HHH, but then move over to SD! because I think he could be of better use there. Have it look like Big Show wants a title shot against Edge. Set up a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Batista. Then have it be revealed that Big Show is in league with Edge, have him maul Batista, allowing Edge to pin him, setting up Big Show vs. Batista, a match against two veterans of WWE who, as far as I can remember, have never faced each other one-on-one. And Undertaker gets Edge all to himself at WM.

Sounds good to me ....

Well, if it is the big show who will be facing the game on RAW then he wont be going to the Rumble ( Triple H is clearly winning this match folks .) I say have him return as a suprise entrant at the Rumble, that way he can go to ECW or SD! instead of showing up on RAW to face Triple H.

I do believe however that it will be either Big Show or Lashley who faces Trips
on Raw.

;):smashfreakB:

[Pierce-7]

Please Big Show come back. He's a great suerstar and it would be very entertaining and exciting to see him what he does best once again

[Pierce-7]

O.k it is confirmed, he is returning. It could be any show soon too.

So what could be planned?

I say suprise rumble entry or suprise raw return to face H.

Then again, obviously jeff will win the title at rumble and defend at No Way Out in a cross brand elimination chamber. Big show ossibly wait that long and return then?

[jpfizzle]

I am starting to feel that a mystery return or a suprise rumble entry is too predictable, even for WWE creative, I think with the current rosters big show will be beszt suited to smackdown/ ecw rather than raw, simply because this sets him up for feuds with khali, big daddy v, kane and all the giants, on raw he really only has Umaga, i couldent see him being the raw champion.

It will be intresting to see if he is a heel or face, in my opinion he is good at both, he seems like a naturally funny man but also can be so dangerous, i wonder just how much weight he has lost aswell.

i personally am looking forward to this return more than chris jericho or lashley

[douwant]

i hope to see him as a good face btw he has lost sum weight i see him all the time but his arms are huge!!! i dont talk to him much tho..i see him maybe 3-4 times a week

[HBK-aholic]

Hmm I'm skeptical about this one. I was never a big fan of Big Show, because I didn't see that much skill come from him, and his main attribute was his height and weight. However he has got into a shape a little more, and after seeing Umaga I think I'm a little more open to seeing skill come from a larger wrestler.

I think he should be used on Smackdown, because Raw is overcrowded as it is, and Smackdown needs a main even heel, which will create more rivalry. On raw any talent he may have will be overshadowed and wasted.

[Slyfox696]

Hmm I'm skeptical about this one. I was never a big fan of Big Show, because I didn't see that much skill come from him, and his main attribute was his height and weight. However he has got into a shape a little more, and after seeing Umaga I think I'm a little more open to seeing skill come from a larger wrestler.Big Show when he left as ECW Champion was doing a hell of a job in the ring, putting on one entertaining contest after another, as long as he was given someone competent to work with (read: not Sabu). Big Show literally carried ECW by himself for weeks and would be the only reason I watched. I don't think it's any coincidence that since overrated smark favorite CM Punk became champion the ratings have tanked for ECW, and are being outdone by TNA on occassion. Big Show was carrying that show and did a very fine job of it.

He's a very good wrestler, was still fairly mobile and understood how to work a crowd more at the time of his departure than at any other time in his career. I can't wait to see him back.

I think he should be used on Smackdown, because Raw is overcrowded as it is, and Smackdown needs a main even heel, which will create more rivalry. On raw any talent he may have will be overshadowed and wasted.I think Raw would be a much better place for him, with Edge as the Smackdown champion. Smackdown already has Khali and Kane. I imagine Big Show will probably go back to ECW, where they need the boost in starpower.

[IC25]

I agree with SlyFox here. Show was a HUGE step for ECW, and even though he wasn't an "ECW Original," he did the best job of taking ECW into a different level. He was a strong heel, worked excellent matches, could go hardcore or straight wrestling, and really legitimized the new ECW Title.

But he won't get sent back to ECW. And it's a shame why. Vince will more than likely choose to focus on the younger talents with ECW, and with so many other injured stars coming back, Show's return on Raw will create some powerful matchups.

[HBK-aholic]

I've never been a big fan of ECW, I'll watch it when it's on, but it's not something I rush foreards to watch, and therefore didn't see much of him on ECW. However I'll take your word for it.

I think his return could cause some interesting feuds wherever he is placed, I just think Smackdown need it a lot more than Raw do at the moment. Raw already is the biggest show, so I can see him going to Smackdown and working his way up from there.

The one thing I'm afraid of is them sticking him in a feud with Khali. He can do nothing, and the sooner the WWE get rid of him the better. When Umaga and Khali first came I thought Great, another couple here just because they're larger than the others. But Umaga has really proven me wrong with how he wrestles. Khali has proved me right; he can do nothing.

[Starchild]

Then again, obviously jeff will win the title at rumble and defend at No Way Out in a cross brand elimination chamber. Big show ossibly wait that long and return then?

I wish it were so because Hardy = ratings. I was sure Orton was gonna win, but have become skeptical since Hardy's big push including beating HHH clean, but alas...I think WWE magazine has spoiled it again. The Chamber match is to decide who faces another champion other than Rumble winner (who will be HHH). Hardy will be in the Chamber match, but fighting for a Wrestlemania spot...not defending his title.


And as for Show...he SHOULD go to ECW, but he won't and since all the monsters are on Smackdown I say he goes to RAW and they see how that goes, at least until the draft after WM24.

[TimmyTallsoxx]

I think show would be great fit for smackdown because im tired of seeing the brands top 2 faces always facing henry or the black vader(big daddy v) and maybe throw him in as a heel but more of a guy who only wants the belt so hes not on edges side sort of the monster heel hes good at. i would also like to see him and kane reunite since i was away from wrestling during their reign and i just wanna see kane moved above the status of jobber. I dont think hed fit raw they have way too much talen while smackdowns had the same guys dukin it out all year (edge,taker,batista). kinda getting old. however i agree that his skill isnt great considering the slaps and headbutts repeatedly thrown. but the way i look at it hes not bad at all i mean look how shitty khali is. show was decent and good draw some heat.