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Average Guess (762 Votes)
Peak: 7ft 0.06in (213.5cm)
Current: 6ft 10.39in (209.3cm)
Peak: 7ft 0.06in (213.5cm)
Current: 6ft 10.39in (209.3cm)
Big Show said on 9/Jun/09
Here are 2 videos from Ron Reis against (or with) some tall opponents.
Against The One Man Gang
Click Here
With John Tenta vs. Meng & Barbarian
Click Here
Btw, that Nash Kareem video, was that from WWE? Maybe I can track it down, if I know where to look.
Here are 2 videos from Ron Reis against (or with) some tall opponents.
Against The One Man Gang
Click Here
With John Tenta vs. Meng & Barbarian
Click Here
Btw, that Nash Kareem video, was that from WWE? Maybe I can track it down, if I know where to look.
miko said on 9/Jun/09
Its more than possible that Show could be down to 6"11 today, any less is not possible. Big Show hasn't lost height through surgeries, but through posture problems caused by his weight.
Andre was 41 when he fought Hogan, and looked no more than a solid 6"10 at that point next to the 6"5.5 Hogan, Big Show is currently 37, just 4 years younger than Andre at that point and looks taller on TV in 2009 than Andre ever did in the 80's - when Andre was past his peak, which Big Show also is today.
Peak Big Show - 7"0.5
Current Big Show - 6"11.5 (Height loss 1 inch)
Peak Andre - 6"11.5/7"0
Past prime Andre - 6"10.5 (After surgeries)
(At death measured at 6"9.75)
Andre lost most of his height in the last 5-10 years of his career. Up until around 1980 he was at his peak of between 6"11 and 7"0.
Its more than possible that Show could be down to 6"11 today, any less is not possible. Big Show hasn't lost height through surgeries, but through posture problems caused by his weight.
Andre was 41 when he fought Hogan, and looked no more than a solid 6"10 at that point next to the 6"5.5 Hogan, Big Show is currently 37, just 4 years younger than Andre at that point and looks taller on TV in 2009 than Andre ever did in the 80's - when Andre was past his peak, which Big Show also is today.
Peak Big Show - 7"0.5
Current Big Show - 6"11.5 (Height loss 1 inch)
Peak Andre - 6"11.5/7"0
Past prime Andre - 6"10.5 (After surgeries)
(At death measured at 6"9.75)
Andre lost most of his height in the last 5-10 years of his career. Up until around 1980 he was at his peak of between 6"11 and 7"0.
Vegas said on 9/Jun/09
Mamun says on 9/Jun/09
My friend Big Show , I have seen that video you were talking about and in
that meeting between Nash and Kareem ! Nash was much closer to the
camera and Kareem was leaning big time
thats not what i remember (and i saw that video 3-4 times over a 2 week period back in early 95), kareem and nash were side by side and kareem wasn't leaning from what i remember, the video on wwe tv showed kareem talking to nash for about 2-3 seconds then cut away
in the david robinson and nash video, nash was closer to the camera for sure
Mamun says on 9/Jun/09
My friend Big Show , I have seen that video you were talking about and in
that meeting between Nash and Kareem ! Nash was much closer to the
camera and Kareem was leaning big time
thats not what i remember (and i saw that video 3-4 times over a 2 week period back in early 95), kareem and nash were side by side and kareem wasn't leaning from what i remember, the video on wwe tv showed kareem talking to nash for about 2-3 seconds then cut away
in the david robinson and nash video, nash was closer to the camera for sure
Mamun said on 9/Jun/09
I will now answer your questions my friends ! starting with Daniel_Sweden !
You have to remember that every time you talk about Andre's height , there
are two time frames ! One before 1976 to 1980 when Andre was still in his
prime and the other after 1983 when the whole world could see a different
Andre who is by now much slower and sloutching big time ! During Andre's
prime which was the 1976 era , I would say he was about 7' 0.5 " barefoot
and possibly 7' 1.5" out of bed . If you look at his youth pictures that
are Black & white you could see that this was no 6' 9" tall man . You could
easily see Andre was towering over everyone like a 7 footer would . Please
see the picture of him taken in Bagdad ( Iraq ) airport ! But Andre after
1983 was totally different . I would say and it is what everyone is saying
also that he was between 6'10" to 6' 11" in WM3 and before his death !
My friend Big Show , I have seen that video you were talking about and in
that meeting between Nash and Kareem ! Nash was much closer to the
camera and Kareem was leaning big time ! Inspite of that , Kareem still had
a good 5 inches on him ! Regarding way I would think about Paul White's was
less than 7 feet even when I was standing 5 rows of chairs away , well I base
my opinion from the great deal of time I spend with other tall people , like
my 6' 7" cousin ! Because I do spend great deal of time with him , if he were
to wear thick soled shoes and was standing 5 rows away , he wouldn't have
seemed that much less than Show . In other words , there is noway show would
tower over him if they were to meet !
Regards
Supermun
I will now answer your questions my friends ! starting with Daniel_Sweden !
You have to remember that every time you talk about Andre's height , there
are two time frames ! One before 1976 to 1980 when Andre was still in his
prime and the other after 1983 when the whole world could see a different
Andre who is by now much slower and sloutching big time ! During Andre's
prime which was the 1976 era , I would say he was about 7' 0.5 " barefoot
and possibly 7' 1.5" out of bed . If you look at his youth pictures that
are Black & white you could see that this was no 6' 9" tall man . You could
easily see Andre was towering over everyone like a 7 footer would . Please
see the picture of him taken in Bagdad ( Iraq ) airport ! But Andre after
1983 was totally different . I would say and it is what everyone is saying
also that he was between 6'10" to 6' 11" in WM3 and before his death !
My friend Big Show , I have seen that video you were talking about and in
that meeting between Nash and Kareem ! Nash was much closer to the
camera and Kareem was leaning big time ! Inspite of that , Kareem still had
a good 5 inches on him ! Regarding way I would think about Paul White's was
less than 7 feet even when I was standing 5 rows of chairs away , well I base
my opinion from the great deal of time I spend with other tall people , like
my 6' 7" cousin ! Because I do spend great deal of time with him , if he were
to wear thick soled shoes and was standing 5 rows away , he wouldn't have
seemed that much less than Show . In other words , there is noway show would
tower over him if they were to meet !
Regards
Supermun
topdweeb said on 9/Jun/09
Mamun, that would be awesome if you could get a pic with the Big Show.
Mamun, that would be awesome if you could get a pic with the Big Show.
Daniel_Sweden said on 9/Jun/09
This question is to MAMUN..
Who do yuo think was the tallest at their peak of Andre and Big Show...
I would say andre was at his peak in the range of 6'11-7'0 maybe 6'11.5 or even 7 feet barefoot at his peak in the morning...
or I'm wrong?
This question is to MAMUN..
Who do yuo think was the tallest at their peak of Andre and Big Show...
I would say andre was at his peak in the range of 6'11-7'0 maybe 6'11.5 or even 7 feet barefoot at his peak in the morning...
or I'm wrong?
miko said on 9/Jun/09
Andre wore some HUGE cowboy boots in the 70's and 80's to look taller. Look at the Wilt ones, he's getting an easy 2" out of those. To say the Big Show is the only one to wear big footwear is wrong.
Big Show hasn't worn big footwear since WCW days, and then they were only 0.5" bigger than other wrestlers boots.
Andre wore some HUGE cowboy boots in the 70's and 80's to look taller. Look at the Wilt ones, he's getting an easy 2" out of those. To say the Big Show is the only one to wear big footwear is wrong.
Big Show hasn't worn big footwear since WCW days, and then they were only 0.5" bigger than other wrestlers boots.
Big Show said on 9/Jun/09
Mamun were you impressed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's height?
There must be a video segment between Kareem and Kevin Nash somewhere and people said that Kareem had Nash by 4 inches, which would mean he would not have been that much taller than Big Show.
How far were you away from the Big Show. 5 rows of chairs makes it sound like you were at least 7 or 8 feet away from him, which is hardly a good distance to gauge someone's height. I've stood 5 feet away from 6'4-6'5" people thinking they were the same height as me, but when they came closer the difference became much clearer.
Mamun were you impressed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's height?
There must be a video segment between Kareem and Kevin Nash somewhere and people said that Kareem had Nash by 4 inches, which would mean he would not have been that much taller than Big Show.
How far were you away from the Big Show. 5 rows of chairs makes it sound like you were at least 7 or 8 feet away from him, which is hardly a good distance to gauge someone's height. I've stood 5 feet away from 6'4-6'5" people thinking they were the same height as me, but when they came closer the difference became much clearer.
Mamun said on 9/Jun/09
Topdweed , I would sell my soul to the devil just to get a picture with Khali!
Regards
Mamun
Topdweed , I would sell my soul to the devil just to get a picture with Khali!
Regards
Mamun
Mamun said on 8/Jun/09
Well my friend Kelso I will tell you this ; when my good friend RED did
an Andre the Giant comparison picture using Virgil as reference , I came
out to be a few inches below Andre's shoulder level . My friend RED is the
master of comparison photos and they are not biased at all unlike some posters
I come across Andre's site ! But when I stood quit close to Show ( I was only
5 rows of chairs away from him ) I quit didn't find my self being shorter
than his shoulder level . Infact Kane's shoulders and Show's shoulders seemed
almost the same level . The only thing that might give show the height
advantage would be his huge head . You can all see that in that recent photo
Kane took with Big Show . And I will post them shoe pictures . Please don't
tell me that Show's shoe thickness and Andre's nearly zero soles are the same ! They are not and never will be ! I have very good experience with
7 footers ! Becuase when I used to Live in the United Arab Emirates , 7' tall
men were a very common among people who came from countries like Sudan,
Somal and some parts of Pakistan and Arab. Some of my friends were 7 footers too .
That's why Show didn't look like a seven footer to me because from that
same distance my friends would simply tower over him !
Anyhow I promise to do my best to get that piture with Big Show even if it
means me jumping on him and getting into a confrontation with him . That
way if you all see me in the News about a Crazy fan jumping on Big Show
and getting arrested in the process , you might get some idea how tall
he is !
Regards
Supermun
Well my friend Kelso I will tell you this ; when my good friend RED did
an Andre the Giant comparison picture using Virgil as reference , I came
out to be a few inches below Andre's shoulder level . My friend RED is the
master of comparison photos and they are not biased at all unlike some posters
I come across Andre's site ! But when I stood quit close to Show ( I was only
5 rows of chairs away from him ) I quit didn't find my self being shorter
than his shoulder level . Infact Kane's shoulders and Show's shoulders seemed
almost the same level . The only thing that might give show the height
advantage would be his huge head . You can all see that in that recent photo
Kane took with Big Show . And I will post them shoe pictures . Please don't
tell me that Show's shoe thickness and Andre's nearly zero soles are the same ! They are not and never will be ! I have very good experience with
7 footers ! Becuase when I used to Live in the United Arab Emirates , 7' tall
men were a very common among people who came from countries like Sudan,
Somal and some parts of Pakistan and Arab. Some of my friends were 7 footers too .
That's why Show didn't look like a seven footer to me because from that
same distance my friends would simply tower over him !
Anyhow I promise to do my best to get that piture with Big Show even if it
means me jumping on him and getting into a confrontation with him . That
way if you all see me in the News about a Crazy fan jumping on Big Show
and getting arrested in the process , you might get some idea how tall
he is !
Regards
Supermun
Danimal said on 8/Jun/09
Big Show says on 8/Jun/09
Click Here
Here's a ECW Battle Royal from 2006. At the end (around the 7:10 mark) there's a staredown between Big Show and Big Guido. The camera angle is crap but Big Show is noticably taller. I've never watched the old ECW shows, so I can't verify how close Big Guido was to his 'billed' height of 6'9".
I was a HUGE fan and it was said that his LEGIT height was 6'6" if that helps at all.
Big Show says on 8/Jun/09
Click Here
Here's a ECW Battle Royal from 2006. At the end (around the 7:10 mark) there's a staredown between Big Show and Big Guido. The camera angle is crap but Big Show is noticably taller. I've never watched the old ECW shows, so I can't verify how close Big Guido was to his 'billed' height of 6'9".
I was a HUGE fan and it was said that his LEGIT height was 6'6" if that helps at all.
topdweeb said on 8/Jun/09
Mamun: would you really be that impressed by Khali then? I mean, Khali's only got like 1.5" max on Show. How do you explain the pic of Show with Orton, Dibiase, and Cody, and he looks enormous compared to them, and we can see that their foot wear is all comparable? The fact that he completely dwarfs Orton says something since Orton is 6' 4.
Mamun: would you really be that impressed by Khali then? I mean, Khali's only got like 1.5" max on Show. How do you explain the pic of Show with Orton, Dibiase, and Cody, and he looks enormous compared to them, and we can see that their foot wear is all comparable? The fact that he completely dwarfs Orton says something since Orton is 6' 4.
Kelso said on 8/Jun/09
Mamun if you were not impressed with Shows Height, I guess you really would have been dissappointed with Andres Height.
Mamun if you were not impressed with Shows Height, I guess you really would have been dissappointed with Andres Height.
Marotte said on 8/Jun/09
Well I still believe show is 7 feet I don't think he has lost much height if at all and I belive he may have been a little over 7 feet in wcw...
Well I still believe show is 7 feet I don't think he has lost much height if at all and I belive he may have been a little over 7 feet in wcw...
Mamun said on 8/Jun/09
Well my friends I have seen Show really close and I wasn't that much impressed
by his height at least ! Don't get me wrong he is still one hell of a giant !
I do not have a picture with him so I will not press my point any further !
Regards
Mamun
Well my friends I have seen Show really close and I wasn't that much impressed
by his height at least ! Don't get me wrong he is still one hell of a giant !
I do not have a picture with him so I will not press my point any further !
Regards
Mamun
kinggollum said on 8/Jun/09
T says on 5/Jun/09
"This guy at the upper end of 6ft can get away with saying he's this height...I mean, who is gonna argue with him?"
Then why cant Andre? Andre is a far more overpowering individual as far as fame goes than bigshow will ever be.
And he was taller in his prime than a big show in his prime.
T says on 5/Jun/09
"This guy at the upper end of 6ft can get away with saying he's this height...I mean, who is gonna argue with him?"
Then why cant Andre? Andre is a far more overpowering individual as far as fame goes than bigshow will ever be.
And he was taller in his prime than a big show in his prime.
topdweeb said on 8/Jun/09
Thanks Vegas, I didn't even realize that was the show Mamum was referring to. My goodness, Show looks HUGE there. If Show is only like 6' 9 like Mamun is saying, then I don't even know what to say about Randy Orton, Ted Dibase jr, and Cody Rhodes.
Thanks Vegas, I didn't even realize that was the show Mamum was referring to. My goodness, Show looks HUGE there. If Show is only like 6' 9 like Mamun is saying, then I don't even know what to say about Randy Orton, Ted Dibase jr, and Cody Rhodes.
Big Show said on 8/Jun/09
Click Here
Here's a ECW Battle Royal from 2006. At the end (around the 7:10 mark) there's a staredown between Big Show and Big Guido. The camera angle is crap but Big Show is noticably taller. I've never watched the old ECW shows, so I can't verify how close Big Guido was to his 'billed' height of 6'9".
Click Here
Here's a ECW Battle Royal from 2006. At the end (around the 7:10 mark) there's a staredown between Big Show and Big Guido. The camera angle is crap but Big Show is noticably taller. I've never watched the old ECW shows, so I can't verify how close Big Guido was to his 'billed' height of 6'9".
Vegas said on 8/Jun/09
Mamun says on 5/Jun/09
I also took some photos of his boots my friend ! I will post them latter !
no need to those photos from that raw in LA are up on wwe.com, his boots look the same size as everyone else in that team Click Here
Mamun says on 5/Jun/09
I also took some photos of his boots my friend ! I will post them latter !
no need to those photos from that raw in LA are up on wwe.com, his boots look the same size as everyone else in that team Click Here
topdweeb said on 8/Jun/09
Mamun: despite how his boots look, they don't give him any significant height. Look at the photos Big Show (the user) posted of Big Show vs. Akebono barefoot and then in ring gear, his height is basically the same different in both pics. That clearly shows that those boots may look thick, but they don't give him any significant amount of height.
And I hate to break it to you, but Andre himself was probably only around 6' 10, as that is actually what he was billed at in Europe and someone has provided documentation on that before.
Mamun: despite how his boots look, they don't give him any significant height. Look at the photos Big Show (the user) posted of Big Show vs. Akebono barefoot and then in ring gear, his height is basically the same different in both pics. That clearly shows that those boots may look thick, but they don't give him any significant amount of height.
And I hate to break it to you, but Andre himself was probably only around 6' 10, as that is actually what he was billed at in Europe and someone has provided documentation on that before.
mike said on 6/Jun/09
that narrows it down to show being 7'0" and nash at 6'10" in those pics.clearly there is no more than a 2 inch difference between the two.
that narrows it down to show being 7'0" and nash at 6'10" in those pics.clearly there is no more than a 2 inch difference between the two.
sid said on 6/Jun/09
Mamun s is that a joke..no way big show is under 6'11. kane is 6'9 in ring gear show has around 3'5 on kane max..show is probably min 6'11 to 7ft
Mamun s is that a joke..no way big show is under 6'11. kane is 6'9 in ring gear show has around 3'5 on kane max..show is probably min 6'11 to 7ft
OOFatman said on 6/Jun/09
No doubt Show is around a solid 6-11 still...one has to keep in mind that posture with someone of his weight will be horrible...believe me I know how weight affects posture...this 6-9 stuff isn't plausible IMO...
Look, in the morning I awake and with enough sleep I stand just a shade under 6 feet, around 5-11.75. After being on my feet all day at work I shrink down to 5-10.5 at my lowest. Factor in bad posture to that 5-10.5 and I could probably pass for 5-9ish all hunched over, when really I'm a solid 5-11 guy. I know I'm rambling here but I hope my point is taken...
No doubt Show is around a solid 6-11 still...one has to keep in mind that posture with someone of his weight will be horrible...believe me I know how weight affects posture...this 6-9 stuff isn't plausible IMO...
Look, in the morning I awake and with enough sleep I stand just a shade under 6 feet, around 5-11.75. After being on my feet all day at work I shrink down to 5-10.5 at my lowest. Factor in bad posture to that 5-10.5 and I could probably pass for 5-9ish all hunched over, when really I'm a solid 5-11 guy. I know I'm rambling here but I hope my point is taken...
Clay said on 5/Jun/09
Big Show just gives off a 6'9ish impression because he is so massive and has horrible posture most of the time. Looking at him stare down Khali its obvious he is min. 6'11.
Big Show just gives off a 6'9ish impression because he is so massive and has horrible posture most of the time. Looking at him stare down Khali its obvious he is min. 6'11.
Mamun said on 5/Jun/09
I also took some photos of his boots my friend ! I will post them latter !
There is no way in GOD'S name that he was taller or even as tall as Andre !
Regards
Supermun
I also took some photos of his boots my friend ! I will post them latter !
There is no way in GOD'S name that he was taller or even as tall as Andre !
Regards
Supermun
Anonymous said on 5/Jun/09
hmmmmm its all posture, and bigshow in the photo above is 6'10.75 compared to a near 6'2 mike, IV DONE THE COMPARISON 6 TIMES ALREADY.Im not doing it again unless someone says nick let me see.if show stood straight with mike he would be 10 inches taller, the top of the photo is 10 inches to mikes head, its all illusion. Also a 6'9 big show doesnt say much for khali. POSTURE, some people gain a lot of height by standing straight.
Me for example i measure my usual relaxed stance and im actually only 6'1 however when i stand straight as possible...6'2.5.
hmmmmm its all posture, and bigshow in the photo above is 6'10.75 compared to a near 6'2 mike, IV DONE THE COMPARISON 6 TIMES ALREADY.Im not doing it again unless someone says nick let me see.if show stood straight with mike he would be 10 inches taller, the top of the photo is 10 inches to mikes head, its all illusion. Also a 6'9 big show doesnt say much for khali. POSTURE, some people gain a lot of height by standing straight.
Me for example i measure my usual relaxed stance and im actually only 6'1 however when i stand straight as possible...6'2.5.
topdweeb said on 5/Jun/09
Mamun, that truly is interesting. I'm beginning to wonder, because Jason also thought Big Show was realy 6' 8 when he saw him. And then that photo above with mike makes Show look no taller than 6' 8
Mamun, that truly is interesting. I'm beginning to wonder, because Jason also thought Big Show was realy 6' 8 when he saw him. And then that photo above with mike makes Show look no taller than 6' 8
T said on 5/Jun/09
"This guy at the upper end of 6ft can get away with saying he's this height...I mean, who is gonna argue with him?"
Then why cant Andre? Andre is a far more overpowering individual as far as fame goes than bigshow will ever be.
"This guy at the upper end of 6ft can get away with saying he's this height...I mean, who is gonna argue with him?"
Then why cant Andre? Andre is a far more overpowering individual as far as fame goes than bigshow will ever be.
Mamun said on 4/Jun/09
Guess what my friends . I was at the Monday night RAW held at the staples
centre in Loas Angeles on the 25 th May 2009 ! I was sitting really close
to the Ring , on Raw number 5 .
I have seen Big Show from that distance standing and I was standing too . He
was wearing very thick soled boots and from that distance I came to judge his
height as being no more than 6' 9" to a max 6' 10" barefoot ! Noway he looked
close to Kareem Abdul Jabbar's height of 7' 2" or even 7 ' . He looked closer
to my 6' 7" cousin's height barefoot .
Regards
Supermun
Guess what my friends . I was at the Monday night RAW held at the staples
centre in Loas Angeles on the 25 th May 2009 ! I was sitting really close
to the Ring , on Raw number 5 .
I have seen Big Show from that distance standing and I was standing too . He
was wearing very thick soled boots and from that distance I came to judge his
height as being no more than 6' 9" to a max 6' 10" barefoot ! Noway he looked
close to Kareem Abdul Jabbar's height of 7' 2" or even 7 ' . He looked closer
to my 6' 7" cousin's height barefoot .
Regards
Supermun
Big Show said on 3/Jun/09
kinggollum says on 2/Jun/09
I agree, if you put Show and reis w/o yeti gear, they would have been the same height. Also BIG SHOW how tall do you think a peak Wight was. I'm thinking 7'.5-7'1.
I'd say he was around 7 foot at his peak. He was listed 7'1 while playing basketball but I don't think he's that tall barefoot. WWE listed him at 7' in 1999 (which would be his peak) and I doubt they would list him as 'The largest athlete in the world' and than bill him below his actual height.
The tallest I would put Big Show at during his peak is 7'0.25" and the shortest 6'11.5".
kinggollum says on 2/Jun/09
I agree, if you put Show and reis w/o yeti gear, they would have been the same height. Also BIG SHOW how tall do you think a peak Wight was. I'm thinking 7'.5-7'1.
I'd say he was around 7 foot at his peak. He was listed 7'1 while playing basketball but I don't think he's that tall barefoot. WWE listed him at 7' in 1999 (which would be his peak) and I doubt they would list him as 'The largest athlete in the world' and than bill him below his actual height.
The tallest I would put Big Show at during his peak is 7'0.25" and the shortest 6'11.5".
Anonymous said on 3/Jun/09
Don't talk a mummy down kinggollum.
Don't talk a mummy down kinggollum.
kinggollum said on 2/Jun/09
Danimal says on 29/May/09
Take away Reis's bandages from the top of his head and I think he would have virtually been the same height as Big Show at the time. If anything, Reiss was 7'1 1/4" and Big Show was 7'0.5". That would have been the absolute MAX difference in their respective heights at the time.
I agree, if you put Show and reis w/o yeti gear, they would have been the same height. Also BIG SHOW how tall do you think a peak Wight was. I'm thinking 7'.5-7'1.
Danimal says on 29/May/09
Take away Reis's bandages from the top of his head and I think he would have virtually been the same height as Big Show at the time. If anything, Reiss was 7'1 1/4" and Big Show was 7'0.5". That would have been the absolute MAX difference in their respective heights at the time.
I agree, if you put Show and reis w/o yeti gear, they would have been the same height. Also BIG SHOW how tall do you think a peak Wight was. I'm thinking 7'.5-7'1.
JT said on 2/Jun/09
topdweeb says on 1/Jun/09
....I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
Click Here
Nash had cowboy boots on in that faceoff, though they may not have been the ones with the 2 inch heels:
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topdweeb says on 1/Jun/09
....I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
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Nash had cowboy boots on in that faceoff, though they may not have been the ones with the 2 inch heels:
Click Here
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Big Show said on 1/Jun/09
topdweeb says on 1/Jun/09
Anonymous says on 30/May/09
"the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe"
I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
Big Show and Akebono (both in their bare feet)
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Big Show (in wrestling gear) and Akebono
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topdweeb says on 1/Jun/09
Anonymous says on 30/May/09
"the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe"
I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
Big Show and Akebono (both in their bare feet)
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Big Show (in wrestling gear) and Akebono
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topdweeb said on 1/Jun/09
Anonymous says on 30/May/09
"the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe"
I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
Anonymous says on 30/May/09
"the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe"
I still don't believe it. You can see where his ankle bone sticks out of his boots. No way is he wearing internal lifts.
Anonymous said on 30/May/09
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now.
the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now.
the sole isnt the lift, the lift is inside the shoe
MK said on 29/May/09
garbage says on 26/May/09
everyone on here and especially Vegas and Topdweeb must have really, and I mean really, sad lives. My God. this is just pathetic... guessing someones height.. i feel embarrassed for most of you nerds.
The clue's in the username people.
garbage says on 26/May/09
everyone on here and especially Vegas and Topdweeb must have really, and I mean really, sad lives. My God. this is just pathetic... guessing someones height.. i feel embarrassed for most of you nerds.
The clue's in the username people.
Danimal said on 29/May/09
Take away Reis's bandages from the top of his head and I think he would have virtually been the same height as Big Show at the time. If anything, Reiss was 7'1 1/4" and Big Show was 7'0.5". That would have been the absolute MAX difference in their respective heights at the time.
Take away Reis's bandages from the top of his head and I think he would have virtually been the same height as Big Show at the time. If anything, Reiss was 7'1 1/4" and Big Show was 7'0.5". That would have been the absolute MAX difference in their respective heights at the time.
mike said on 29/May/09
i agree with you ,this garbage man must of had some interest or they would.ve never entered.
i agree with you ,this garbage man must of had some interest or they would.ve never entered.
Clay said on 28/May/09
When doesnt the Show look huge?
When doesnt the Show look huge?
Anonymous said on 28/May/09
bigshow looks huge there. he is 7 inches taller than orton, in the full body shots. whatever orton is, 6'4 or 6'4.5 its likely show is 6'11-to 7-0 feet which we know he is
bigshow looks huge there. he is 7 inches taller than orton, in the full body shots. whatever orton is, 6'4 or 6'4.5 its likely show is 6'11-to 7-0 feet which we know he is
topdweeb said on 27/May/09
Garbage: it's something to do to help pass time when I am bored at work, so what? Like it or not, you found yourself to these forums.. you must have had some interest in height if you made your way here. Your life must be pretty pathetic if all you can do is criticize others.
Garbage: it's something to do to help pass time when I am bored at work, so what? Like it or not, you found yourself to these forums.. you must have had some interest in height if you made your way here. Your life must be pretty pathetic if all you can do is criticize others.
JT said on 27/May/09
Click Here Big Show's stance is a bit wider.
Everyone's footwear, including Big Show's, look comparable as well. Click Here
Click Here Big Show's stance is a bit wider.
Everyone's footwear, including Big Show's, look comparable as well. Click Here
garbage said on 26/May/09
everyone on here and especially Vegas and Topdweeb must have really, and I mean really, sad lives. My God. this is just pathetic... guessing someones height.. i feel embarrassed for most of you nerds.
everyone on here and especially Vegas and Topdweeb must have really, and I mean really, sad lives. My God. this is just pathetic... guessing someones height.. i feel embarrassed for most of you nerds.
Big Show said on 26/May/09
topdweeb says on 26/May/09
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now. I think it has to do with having hair and he used to have great posture. Plus, I think WCW also went out of their way to make sure Wight never stood in the same ring as anyone who is even close to his height, other than Ron Reis.
But I remember after WCW dropped the whole Yeti angle, they never did let Reis be in the same ring as Wight ever again. And, I remember the commentators used to always make comments like, "This guy [Reis] is almost as tall as the Giant" or something they'd say, "This guy [Reis] is just about as tall as the Giant" and stuff like that. But even during that time, you could tell Reis was taller. And if Reis is 7' 1 or even 7' 2, then Wight was never 7' 1 in WCW because Reis looked like he was more than an inch taller than Wight.
They did the same to Kevin Nash. I remember once when the Outsiders attacked Ron Reis, Scott Hall attacked first while Nash was way off in the distance. When Hall got Reis down, that's when Nash conveniently started attacking too. This was because Nash was supposed to be the 2nd tallest guy in the company, when it reality he was the 3rd and Wight was the 2nd. Nash hanging off in the distance sort of reminds me of the Mayweather thing. Just about everyone suspected that one of Mayweather's body guards was taller than Wight, but of course, that body guard was the only person who was never "allowed" to approach Big Show. Probably because that bodyguard would have been taller than Wight which would make the entire fued look lame. It would have been better if that guy was never even allowed in the same right, but they made sure that guy stood on the other side of the right, and at the top left corner, so he was far from Big Show and he wasn't even in the same alignment. Making it impossible to get an accurate estimate on how the two measure up.
I don't think Big Show ever wore lifts in his career. Whenever he wore normal dressing shoes he didn't all of a sudden look much shorter than when he was in his wrestling gear. I think his match with Akebono at Wrestlemania 2005 shot down any rumours of Big Show wearing lifts, as the difference between them looked virtually the same as when they appeared together in the ring and Big Show was in his ring gear. Big Show wore big soles (I believe someone here ones provided proof that the soles were 1.25"), but that's not the same as lifts.
The reason they never put Reis and The Giant in the same ring might have something to do with The Giant being billed 2 inches taller, but then again he was billed at 6 inches taller than Nash and everyone could see that this wasn't the case.
Reis and The Giant did appear in the same ring together at the PPV World War 3, but they didn't stand side by side.
Comments like 'This guy is almost as tall as the Giant' weren't uncommon in WCW. They said the same thing about Wrath (Bryan Clark) and he was only 6'5".
When Nash and Hogan (not sure if Scott Hall was involved aswell) attacked Ron Reis, Ron Reis stood side by side next to Hogan, but I can't say that Reis appeared any taller next to Hogan than The Giant did.
There should also be a picture somewhere of Reis and Big John Studd and Reis also had a tag-team match with Tenta somewhere in 1996 on WCW Saturday Night.
I'd like to see how Reis measured up against those guys.
topdweeb says on 26/May/09
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now. I think it has to do with having hair and he used to have great posture. Plus, I think WCW also went out of their way to make sure Wight never stood in the same ring as anyone who is even close to his height, other than Ron Reis.
But I remember after WCW dropped the whole Yeti angle, they never did let Reis be in the same ring as Wight ever again. And, I remember the commentators used to always make comments like, "This guy [Reis] is almost as tall as the Giant" or something they'd say, "This guy [Reis] is just about as tall as the Giant" and stuff like that. But even during that time, you could tell Reis was taller. And if Reis is 7' 1 or even 7' 2, then Wight was never 7' 1 in WCW because Reis looked like he was more than an inch taller than Wight.
They did the same to Kevin Nash. I remember once when the Outsiders attacked Ron Reis, Scott Hall attacked first while Nash was way off in the distance. When Hall got Reis down, that's when Nash conveniently started attacking too. This was because Nash was supposed to be the 2nd tallest guy in the company, when it reality he was the 3rd and Wight was the 2nd. Nash hanging off in the distance sort of reminds me of the Mayweather thing. Just about everyone suspected that one of Mayweather's body guards was taller than Wight, but of course, that body guard was the only person who was never "allowed" to approach Big Show. Probably because that bodyguard would have been taller than Wight which would make the entire fued look lame. It would have been better if that guy was never even allowed in the same right, but they made sure that guy stood on the other side of the right, and at the top left corner, so he was far from Big Show and he wasn't even in the same alignment. Making it impossible to get an accurate estimate on how the two measure up.
I don't think Big Show ever wore lifts in his career. Whenever he wore normal dressing shoes he didn't all of a sudden look much shorter than when he was in his wrestling gear. I think his match with Akebono at Wrestlemania 2005 shot down any rumours of Big Show wearing lifts, as the difference between them looked virtually the same as when they appeared together in the ring and Big Show was in his ring gear. Big Show wore big soles (I believe someone here ones provided proof that the soles were 1.25"), but that's not the same as lifts.
The reason they never put Reis and The Giant in the same ring might have something to do with The Giant being billed 2 inches taller, but then again he was billed at 6 inches taller than Nash and everyone could see that this wasn't the case.
Reis and The Giant did appear in the same ring together at the PPV World War 3, but they didn't stand side by side.
Comments like 'This guy is almost as tall as the Giant' weren't uncommon in WCW. They said the same thing about Wrath (Bryan Clark) and he was only 6'5".
When Nash and Hogan (not sure if Scott Hall was involved aswell) attacked Ron Reis, Ron Reis stood side by side next to Hogan, but I can't say that Reis appeared any taller next to Hogan than The Giant did.
There should also be a picture somewhere of Reis and Big John Studd and Reis also had a tag-team match with Tenta somewhere in 1996 on WCW Saturday Night.
I'd like to see how Reis measured up against those guys.
Vegas said on 26/May/09
topdweeb; none of mayweathers bodyguards were allowed near big show not just the guy mayweather claimed was 7'2, at mania "the bodyguards" that big show chokeslammed and threw out of the ring were actually wwe development wrestlers from fcw in florida
topdweeb; none of mayweathers bodyguards were allowed near big show not just the guy mayweather claimed was 7'2, at mania "the bodyguards" that big show chokeslammed and threw out of the ring were actually wwe development wrestlers from fcw in florida
topdweeb said on 26/May/09
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now. I think it has to do with having hair and he used to have great posture. Plus, I think WCW also went out of their way to make sure Wight never stood in the same ring as anyone who is even close to his height, other than Ron Reis.
But I remember after WCW dropped the whole Yeti angle, they never did let Reis be in the same ring as Wight ever again. And, I remember the commentators used to always make comments like, "This guy [Reis] is almost as tall as the Giant" or something they'd say, "This guy [Reis] is just about as tall as the Giant" and stuff like that. But even during that time, you could tell Reis was taller. And if Reis is 7' 1 or even 7' 2, then Wight was never 7' 1 in WCW because Reis looked like he was more than an inch taller than Wight.
They did the same to Kevin Nash. I remember once when the Outsiders attacked Ron Reis, Scott Hall attacked first while Nash was way off in the distance. When Hall got Reis down, that's when Nash conveniently started attacking too. This was because Nash was supposed to be the 2nd tallest guy in the company, when it reality he was the 3rd and Wight was the 2nd. Nash hanging off in the distance sort of reminds me of the Mayweather thing. Just about everyone suspected that one of Mayweather's body guards was taller than Wight, but of course, that body guard was the only person who was never "allowed" to approach Big Show. Probably because that bodyguard would have been taller than Wight which would make the entire fued look lame. It would have been better if that guy was never even allowed in the same right, but they made sure that guy stood on the other side of the right, and at the top left corner, so he was far from Big Show and he wasn't even in the same alignment. Making it impossible to get an accurate estimate on how the two measure up.
I really don't think Wight wore lifts back in WCW. The soles of his shoes back then looked thinner than the ones he wears now. I think it has to do with having hair and he used to have great posture. Plus, I think WCW also went out of their way to make sure Wight never stood in the same ring as anyone who is even close to his height, other than Ron Reis.
But I remember after WCW dropped the whole Yeti angle, they never did let Reis be in the same ring as Wight ever again. And, I remember the commentators used to always make comments like, "This guy [Reis] is almost as tall as the Giant" or something they'd say, "This guy [Reis] is just about as tall as the Giant" and stuff like that. But even during that time, you could tell Reis was taller. And if Reis is 7' 1 or even 7' 2, then Wight was never 7' 1 in WCW because Reis looked like he was more than an inch taller than Wight.
They did the same to Kevin Nash. I remember once when the Outsiders attacked Ron Reis, Scott Hall attacked first while Nash was way off in the distance. When Hall got Reis down, that's when Nash conveniently started attacking too. This was because Nash was supposed to be the 2nd tallest guy in the company, when it reality he was the 3rd and Wight was the 2nd. Nash hanging off in the distance sort of reminds me of the Mayweather thing. Just about everyone suspected that one of Mayweather's body guards was taller than Wight, but of course, that body guard was the only person who was never "allowed" to approach Big Show. Probably because that bodyguard would have been taller than Wight which would make the entire fued look lame. It would have been better if that guy was never even allowed in the same right, but they made sure that guy stood on the other side of the right, and at the top left corner, so he was far from Big Show and he wasn't even in the same alignment. Making it impossible to get an accurate estimate on how the two measure up.
Big Show said on 26/May/09
Vegas says on 26/May/09
good comparison between show and orton/dibiase jr last night at 4.17 mark, we need a better quality video though Click Here
I've capped some images from the video I have.
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Click Here
If I add some lines to them. Randy Orton looks to be at the bottom of Big Show's nose, Dibiase Jr. at Big Show's chin and Rhodes just below Big Show's chin. Rhodes has a wide stance though.
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In the close-up Big Show looks roughly 6-7 inches taller than Orton.
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Vegas says on 26/May/09
good comparison between show and orton/dibiase jr last night at 4.17 mark, we need a better quality video though Click Here
I've capped some images from the video I have.
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Click Here
If I add some lines to them. Randy Orton looks to be at the bottom of Big Show's nose, Dibiase Jr. at Big Show's chin and Rhodes just below Big Show's chin. Rhodes has a wide stance though.
Click Here
In the close-up Big Show looks roughly 6-7 inches taller than Orton.
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topdweeb said on 26/May/09
Vegas: nice find, looks like Show has around the same height on Orton as he did on your friend. He looks really close to 7' there.
Vegas: nice find, looks like Show has around the same height on Orton as he did on your friend. He looks really close to 7' there.
Vegas said on 26/May/09
good comparison between show and orton/dibiase jr last night at 4.17 mark, we need a better quality video though Click Here
good comparison between show and orton/dibiase jr last night at 4.17 mark, we need a better quality video though Click Here
Clay said on 26/May/09
I agree on a little under 7'0 today I disagree on 7'1 back at his peak. 7'0.25-7'0.5 possibly I think mainly it was posture, hair, and lifts creating a taller illusion.
I agree on a little under 7'0 today I disagree on 7'1 back at his peak. 7'0.25-7'0.5 possibly I think mainly it was posture, hair, and lifts creating a taller illusion.
JT said on 26/May/09
Big Show says on 25/May/09
....Big Show was around 3-3.5 inches taller than Morgan. Morgan was virtually the same height as Nathan Jones (who was taller than The Undertaker).
In late 2003 there was a superheavyweight team consisting of Big Show, Matt Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Nathan Jones and Albert. There are multiple videos available of them.
Unfortunately, poor quality videos to date. Click Here Click Here Click Here I think Big Show had Morgan by closer to 4 inches though he may have had the footwear advantage.
There's also a pic on the net where Morgan stands next to 6'8 Akebono and Morgan looks several inches taller.
Click Here Akebono could be barefoot though or in his really thin-soled boots. Morgan could also be pulling an Andre and is on his tippy toes a bit.
Big Show says on 25/May/09
....Big Show was around 3-3.5 inches taller than Morgan. Morgan was virtually the same height as Nathan Jones (who was taller than The Undertaker).
In late 2003 there was a superheavyweight team consisting of Big Show, Matt Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Nathan Jones and Albert. There are multiple videos available of them.
Unfortunately, poor quality videos to date. Click Here Click Here Click Here I think Big Show had Morgan by closer to 4 inches though he may have had the footwear advantage.
There's also a pic on the net where Morgan stands next to 6'8 Akebono and Morgan looks several inches taller.
Click Here Akebono could be barefoot though or in his really thin-soled boots. Morgan could also be pulling an Andre and is on his tippy toes a bit.
topdweeb said on 25/May/09
Danimal: sounds reasonable enough.
Danimal: sounds reasonable enough.
topdweeb said on 25/May/09
Danimal: I'd really like to believe that.
Danimal: I'd really like to believe that.
Big Show said on 25/May/09
Sam says on 24/May/09
Hey guys, just curious as to how you think Matt Morgan from TNA would stack up with the big men from WWE...Show, Taker, Kane and Khali. If there are any pics out there, post them.
Big Show was around 3-3.5 inches taller than Morgan. Morgan was virtually the same height as Nathan Jones (who was taller than The Undertaker).
In late 2003 there was a superheavyweight team consisting of Big Show, Matt Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Nathan Jones and Albert. There are multiple videos available of them.
There's also a pic on the net where Morgan stands next to 6'8 Akebono and Morgan looks several inches taller.
Morgan was billed 6'10" in WWE. I believe TNA bills him at 7'1" (not sure as I never watch that show).
Sam says on 24/May/09
Hey guys, just curious as to how you think Matt Morgan from TNA would stack up with the big men from WWE...Show, Taker, Kane and Khali. If there are any pics out there, post them.
Big Show was around 3-3.5 inches taller than Morgan. Morgan was virtually the same height as Nathan Jones (who was taller than The Undertaker).
In late 2003 there was a superheavyweight team consisting of Big Show, Matt Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Nathan Jones and Albert. There are multiple videos available of them.
There's also a pic on the net where Morgan stands next to 6'8 Akebono and Morgan looks several inches taller.
Morgan was billed 6'10" in WWE. I believe TNA bills him at 7'1" (not sure as I never watch that show).
Danimal said on 24/May/09
topdweeb says on 24/May/09
Vegas says on 24/May/09
"reis was ncaa listed at 7'1, same as paul wight and both around the same time"
They may have both been listed the same height in basketball, but Reis is still definitely the taller of the two. The height difference is obvious. Plus, let's not forget that Shaq is also listed at 7' 1, and Shaq proved to be as tall as Khali, and Khali is definitely taller than the Big Show.
Of course, it is possible that Show did lose some height. But honestly, he doesn't look any taller to me back in his WCW days. If he did lose height, then I can't really see it. I saw a segment of him and Nash once (I think it was back in 2002) and he still had his normal 3 inches over Nash. So if he did lose height, it had to have been after 2002.
And it was.
topdweeb says on 24/May/09
Vegas says on 24/May/09
"reis was ncaa listed at 7'1, same as paul wight and both around the same time"
They may have both been listed the same height in basketball, but Reis is still definitely the taller of the two. The height difference is obvious. Plus, let's not forget that Shaq is also listed at 7' 1, and Shaq proved to be as tall as Khali, and Khali is definitely taller than the Big Show.
Of course, it is possible that Show did lose some height. But honestly, he doesn't look any taller to me back in his WCW days. If he did lose height, then I can't really see it. I saw a segment of him and Nash once (I think it was back in 2002) and he still had his normal 3 inches over Nash. So if he did lose height, it had to have been after 2002.
And it was.
Sam said on 24/May/09
Hey guys, just curious as to how you think Matt Morgan from TNA would stack up with the big men from WWE...Show, Taker, Kane and Khali. If there are any pics out there, post them.
Hey guys, just curious as to how you think Matt Morgan from TNA would stack up with the big men from WWE...Show, Taker, Kane and Khali. If there are any pics out there, post them.
topdweeb said on 24/May/09
Vegas says on 24/May/09
"reis was ncaa listed at 7'1, same as paul wight and both around the same time"
They may have both been listed the same height in basketball, but Reis is still definitely the taller of the two. The height difference is obvious. Plus, let's not forget that Shaq is also listed at 7' 1, and Shaq proved to be as tall as Khali, and Khali is definitely taller than the Big Show.
Of course, it is possible that Show did lose some height. But honestly, he doesn't look any taller to me back in his WCW days. If he did lose height, then I can't really see it. I saw a segment of him and Nash once (I think it was back in 2002) and he still had his normal 3 inches over Nash. So if he did lose height, it had to have been after 2002.
Vegas says on 24/May/09
"reis was ncaa listed at 7'1, same as paul wight and both around the same time"
They may have both been listed the same height in basketball, but Reis is still definitely the taller of the two. The height difference is obvious. Plus, let's not forget that Shaq is also listed at 7' 1, and Shaq proved to be as tall as Khali, and Khali is definitely taller than the Big Show.
Of course, it is possible that Show did lose some height. But honestly, he doesn't look any taller to me back in his WCW days. If he did lose height, then I can't really see it. I saw a segment of him and Nash once (I think it was back in 2002) and he still had his normal 3 inches over Nash. So if he did lose height, it had to have been after 2002.
Daniel_Sweden said on 24/May/09
Reis was taller by the Giant (paul wight) by at least one 1
Reis was taller by the Giant (paul wight) by at least one 1
Big Show said on 24/May/09
The Ben says on 24/May/09
Wasn'r reis 7'2.. I remember the Lois Theroux show where he followed wrestleing and trained at the wcw powerplant and there looked to be a ft between them...
Ron Reis was listed as 7'1 while playing College Basketball. I doubt he was taller than that.
The Ben says on 24/May/09
Wasn'r reis 7'2.. I remember the Lois Theroux show where he followed wrestleing and trained at the wcw powerplant and there looked to be a ft between them...
Ron Reis was listed as 7'1 while playing College Basketball. I doubt he was taller than that.
The Ben said on 24/May/09
Wasn'r reis 7'2.. I remember the Lois Theroux show where he followed wrestleing and trained at the wcw powerplant and there looked to be a ft between them...
Wasn'r reis 7'2.. I remember the Lois Theroux show where he followed wrestleing and trained at the wcw powerplant and there looked to be a ft between them...
topdweeb said on 23/May/09
Andre the Giant: Ron Reis was over 7' legit. But I was talking about the WWF, not WCW.
Andre the Giant: Ron Reis was over 7' legit. But I was talking about the WWF, not WCW.
Danimal said on 23/May/09
If Jim Duggan was 6'3", then Ted Dibiase was at least 6'4", seeing he had 1-1.5" on Jim Duggan (at the 20 second mark): Click Here
If Jim Duggan was 6'3", then Ted Dibiase was at least 6'4", seeing he had 1-1.5" on Jim Duggan (at the 20 second mark): Click Here
Andre the Giant 213cm said on 23/May/09
why couldn't andre be 7 feet at his peak or 6'11.5 he simply towers over 6 feet guys he could easily be one foot taller than them..andre dwarfes guys like Ric Flair, Roddy Piper,Bret Hart (all of them was around 6'0 at their peak) He towers over Warrior (6'1-6'1.5) and Duggan (6'2)
Again, someone with great logic. Don't foget 6' tall Macho Man. He DWARFED him. Also, Duggan was/is 6'3". And I always found it odd how much taller an old Andre looked next to Jake Roberts then he looked next to Hogan. Andre always looked 7" taller than Jake...or at least 6". My final estimates for Andre are as follows: 7'0"peak 6'11-6'11.5"after back surgery 6'10-6'10.5"at death
why couldn't andre be 7 feet at his peak or 6'11.5 he simply towers over 6 feet guys he could easily be one foot taller than them..andre dwarfes guys like Ric Flair, Roddy Piper,Bret Hart (all of them was around 6'0 at their peak) He towers over Warrior (6'1-6'1.5) and Duggan (6'2)
Again, someone with great logic. Don't foget 6' tall Macho Man. He DWARFED him. Also, Duggan was/is 6'3". And I always found it odd how much taller an old Andre looked next to Jake Roberts then he looked next to Hogan. Andre always looked 7" taller than Jake...or at least 6". My final estimates for Andre are as follows: 7'0"peak 6'11-6'11.5"after back surgery 6'10-6'10.5"at death
Andre the Giant 213cm said on 23/May/09
topdweeb says on 20/May/09
it's that a legit 7-foot man is EXTREMELY rare to come by. I'm beginning to think that the WWF ever only had 3: Khali, Gonzalez and Silva
How about Ron Reis billed as (Big Ron Studd and Resse in Raven's flock)back in the wcw days. He was billed as 7'3 but he was taller than Big Show..Big Show or back then in WCW billed as the Giant at 7'4 and at most 552 pounds. Ron Reis was taller so could he be a legit 7 feet man?
topdweeb says on 20/May/09
it's that a legit 7-foot man is EXTREMELY rare to come by. I'm beginning to think that the WWF ever only had 3: Khali, Gonzalez and Silva
How about Ron Reis billed as (Big Ron Studd and Resse in Raven's flock)back in the wcw days. He was billed as 7'3 but he was taller than Big Show..Big Show or back then in WCW billed as the Giant at 7'4 and at most 552 pounds. Ron Reis was taller so could he be a legit 7 feet man?
topdweeb said on 22/May/09
mike says on 22/May/09
"who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at."
And whoever you are mike, it's been documented countless times now that Paul Wight was listed as 7' 1 at his University. Give us any documentation at all for your claim; others like Vegas and Big Show (the user) have given documented proof several times that Wight was listed as 7' 1.
As for Khali, he stood dead even with 7' 1 Shaq. I'm sorry, you're entitled to your opinion, just as many people are entitled to wrong opinions.
mike says on 22/May/09
"who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at."
And whoever you are mike, it's been documented countless times now that Paul Wight was listed as 7' 1 at his University. Give us any documentation at all for your claim; others like Vegas and Big Show (the user) have given documented proof several times that Wight was listed as 7' 1.
As for Khali, he stood dead even with 7' 1 Shaq. I'm sorry, you're entitled to your opinion, just as many people are entitled to wrong opinions.
Big Show said on 22/May/09
mike says on 22/May/09
who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at.
Big Show was listed at 7'1 at his University (Wichita State University).
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As for the 6'11.5" listing of Singh. Never seen any evidence of that either. It's probably made up, just like the supposed 6'11" listing of Big Show.
mike says on 22/May/09
who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at.
Big Show was listed at 7'1 at his University (Wichita State University).
Click Here
As for the 6'11.5" listing of Singh. Never seen any evidence of that either. It's probably made up, just like the supposed 6'11" listing of Big Show.
mike said on 22/May/09
who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at. for dalip singh, he was listed at 6ft 11 1/2 back in the 90's as a bodybuilder. none of them in my opinion are legit 7 footers. wwe only bill them at 7 ft plus becuase it sounds more impressive.
who ever you are topdweed. it's just my opinion, i could be wrong. i do like to watch wrestling, and as far as i'm concerned. paul wight is 6 ft 10 maybe 6 ft 11. that's what his university listed him at. for dalip singh, he was listed at 6ft 11 1/2 back in the 90's as a bodybuilder. none of them in my opinion are legit 7 footers. wwe only bill them at 7 ft plus becuase it sounds more impressive.
Vegas said on 21/May/09
topdweeb says on 20/May/09
it's that a legit 7-foot man is EXTREMELY rare to come by. I'm beginning to think that the WWF ever only had 3: Khali, Gonzalez and Silva
john harris aka silo sam also worked for wwf briefly under the name trapper john
topdweeb says on 20/May/09
it's that a legit 7-foot man is EXTREMELY rare to come by. I'm beginning to think that the WWF ever only had 3: Khali, Gonzalez and Silva
john harris aka silo sam also worked for wwf briefly under the name trapper john
topdweeb said on 21/May/09
Danimal: how tall was the Ultimate Warrior? I was watching their match at WM, and they looked the exact same height.
Danimal: how tall was the Ultimate Warrior? I was watching their match at WM, and they looked the exact same height.
Danimal said on 20/May/09
Hercules was at least 6'0", if not 6'1".
Hercules was at least 6'0", if not 6'1".
Alex said on 20/May/09
Hercules doesn't look as tall as 6'2 to me. Back in the day I wouldn't have questioned it but looking at older tapes I could have guessed 6'0 tops for him.
Hercules doesn't look as tall as 6'2 to me. Back in the day I wouldn't have questioned it but looking at older tapes I could have guessed 6'0 tops for him.
topdweeb said on 19/May/09
Boss: in some of those pics, he certainly does look to be as tall as the Big Show. Thanks for providing the pics... this is how it should be done in the first place, not like Marble who simply throws a tantrum because someone disagrees with him.
By the way, does anyone remember Hercules Hernandez? I talk to his daughter sometimes, and she tells me that he was 6' 2. Is that even a possibility? I always thought he was more 5' 10. She has a lot of respect for her dad and might be holding on to kayfabe..
Boss: in some of those pics, he certainly does look to be as tall as the Big Show. Thanks for providing the pics... this is how it should be done in the first place, not like Marble who simply throws a tantrum because someone disagrees with him.
By the way, does anyone remember Hercules Hernandez? I talk to his daughter sometimes, and she tells me that he was 6' 2. Is that even a possibility? I always thought he was more 5' 10. She has a lot of respect for her dad and might be holding on to kayfabe..
Alex said on 18/May/09
I heard Big Show was 530lbs leaving WWE in late 2006. Could have gained more weight after for all we know. Andre I read several times died at 530lbs. Andre did look his biggest at WM 6 so maybe he was around 550lbs and then lost weight by his death?
I heard Big Show was 530lbs leaving WWE in late 2006. Could have gained more weight after for all we know. Andre I read several times died at 530lbs. Andre did look his biggest at WM 6 so maybe he was around 550lbs and then lost weight by his death?
Danimal said on 18/May/09
alex_scandinavia says on 17/May/09
Paul Wight was billed as 7'4 and in one match back in the WCW days the announcers gave him 7'4
alex_scandinavia says on 17/May/09
Paul Wight was billed as 7'4 and in one match back in the WCW days the announcers gave him 7'4
Alex said on 18/May/09
Danimal, maybe buts its tough to say whether he was 6'11 or 6'11.5 so I'll just say in the 6'11 range.
Danimal, maybe buts its tough to say whether he was 6'11 or 6'11.5 so I'll just say in the 6'11 range.
Danimal said on 17/May/09
Alex, could you see Andre as tall as 6'11.5" at his peak?
Alex, could you see Andre as tall as 6'11.5" at his peak?
alex_scandinavia said on 17/May/09
Paul Wight was billed as 7'4 and in one match back in the WCW days the announcers gave him 7'4
Paul Wight was billed as 7'4 and in one match back in the WCW days the announcers gave him 7'4
Boss said on 17/May/09
Boss says on 14/May/09
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
Boss says on 14/May/09
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
jens peter said on 17/May/09
and big show is bald now. andre had a afro
and big show is bald now. andre had a afro
Alex said on 17/May/09
I've seen Big Show on Conan 3 times. He stated 7'0 twice and 7'1 once.
Topdweeb, I do agree that Big Show is taller than Andre at Andre's peak but only by slightly though since I believe Andre was 6'11 at his peak.
I've seen Big Show on Conan 3 times. He stated 7'0 twice and 7'1 once.
Topdweeb, I do agree that Big Show is taller than Andre at Andre's peak but only by slightly though since I believe Andre was 6'11 at his peak.
topdweeb said on 16/May/09
aaron says on 15/May/09
"you guys forget that when big show fought haystacks, he was most likely wearing shoes that increased his height. he had giant soles already but who knwos what other footwear advantage he had inside his shoes, since they were billing him as 7'4" at the time"
Big Show was way too tall against Haystacks for it to be all attributed to lifts. Show was simply taller than Andre plain and simple. Andre doesn't look tall in any pics except for when he is either standing on something, or when he stood next to Wilt. And that's honestly all I can think of.
aaron says on 15/May/09
"you guys forget that when big show fought haystacks, he was most likely wearing shoes that increased his height. he had giant soles already but who knwos what other footwear advantage he had inside his shoes, since they were billing him as 7'4" at the time"
Big Show was way too tall against Haystacks for it to be all attributed to lifts. Show was simply taller than Andre plain and simple. Andre doesn't look tall in any pics except for when he is either standing on something, or when he stood next to Wilt. And that's honestly all I can think of.
KingNick said on 15/May/09
topdweeb says on 15/May/09
KingNick: Big Show might have been a legit 7' 1 in WCW. I remember once on TV, Lex Luger referred to the Giant as 7' 1, and he was of course billed as 7' 4 at that time. And I have heard that he claimed that he was 7' 1 on Leno while it WCW too. I think possibly with his massive weight gain, he might have lost an inch or so. Although it is possible that 7' 1 was in shoes and he was a legit 7' barefoot. Which to me is more believable since I think he is only around 6' 11.5" today.
Good points, very possible.
Boss says on 14/May/09
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
Links didn't work for me, could you post again?
topdweeb says on 15/May/09
KingNick: Big Show might have been a legit 7' 1 in WCW. I remember once on TV, Lex Luger referred to the Giant as 7' 1, and he was of course billed as 7' 4 at that time. And I have heard that he claimed that he was 7' 1 on Leno while it WCW too. I think possibly with his massive weight gain, he might have lost an inch or so. Although it is possible that 7' 1 was in shoes and he was a legit 7' barefoot. Which to me is more believable since I think he is only around 6' 11.5" today.
Good points, very possible.
Boss says on 14/May/09
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
Links didn't work for me, could you post again?
aaron said on 15/May/09
you guys forget that when big show fought haystacks, he was most likely wearing shoes that increased his height. he had giant soles already but who knwos what other footwear advantage he had inside his shoes, since they were billing him as 7'4" at the time
you guys forget that when big show fought haystacks, he was most likely wearing shoes that increased his height. he had giant soles already but who knwos what other footwear advantage he had inside his shoes, since they were billing him as 7'4" at the time
topdweeb said on 15/May/09
KingNick: Big Show might have been a legit 7' 1 in WCW. I remember once on TV, Lex Luger referred to the Giant as 7' 1, and he was of course billed as 7' 4 at that time. And I have heard that he claimed that he was 7' 1 on Leno while it WCW too. I think possibly with his massive weight gain, he might have lost an inch or so. Although it is possible that 7' 1 was in shoes and he was a legit 7' barefoot. Which to me is more believable since I think he is only around 6' 11.5" today.
KingNick: Big Show might have been a legit 7' 1 in WCW. I remember once on TV, Lex Luger referred to the Giant as 7' 1, and he was of course billed as 7' 4 at that time. And I have heard that he claimed that he was 7' 1 on Leno while it WCW too. I think possibly with his massive weight gain, he might have lost an inch or so. Although it is possible that 7' 1 was in shoes and he was a legit 7' barefoot. Which to me is more believable since I think he is only around 6' 11.5" today.
Anonymous said on 14/May/09
I say Big Show is 6'11.5" today, 7'0.5" peak, there, case closed.
I say Big Show is 6'11.5" today, 7'0.5" peak, there, case closed.
KingNick said on 14/May/09
Danimal says on 12/May/09
"Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated... 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair... the 3rd time he stated he was almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)"
I can't find it on youtube, but I remember Big Show being on Jay Leno back when he was in WCW still. And he referred to himself as something like that.
Danimal says on 12/May/09
"Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated... 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair... the 3rd time he stated he was almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)"
I can't find it on youtube, but I remember Big Show being on Jay Leno back when he was in WCW still. And he referred to himself as something like that.
Boss said on 14/May/09
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
Big Show's wrestling boots.Click Here Look at the souls. If wrestlers are getting 1-1.25 inches from their boots on average how much would Big Show gain from these boots. Any Big Show Andre comparison in wrestling gear you would have to add an inch to Andre's height because of Big Show's footware advantage. Also Big Show has much better posture than Andre and this is also a factor when comparing the 2 giants.Click Here
Danimal said on 14/May/09
Seems like my posts aren't going through.
Seems like my posts aren't going through.
topdweeb said on 13/May/09
Danimal says on 12/May/09
"Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated... 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair... the 3rd time he stated he was almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)"
Guess he never stops to think about how ridiculous he sounds when he keeps stating himself as shorter and shorter. Pretty much whatever wrestlers are billed at, they try to pass that off as their real height when questioned. WWE could start billing Big Show at 6' 5 and he'd probably just go on there and say, "Over 6' 5 is my height" or something like that.
Danimal says on 12/May/09
"Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated... 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair... the 3rd time he stated he was almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)"
Guess he never stops to think about how ridiculous he sounds when he keeps stating himself as shorter and shorter. Pretty much whatever wrestlers are billed at, they try to pass that off as their real height when questioned. WWE could start billing Big Show at 6' 5 and he'd probably just go on there and say, "Over 6' 5 is my height" or something like that.
Boss said on 13/May/09
Anonymous says on 12/May/09
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
any proof of any of this
*hogan several inches taller in 1987 compared to 1995
*Hogan a footware advantage on Andre
*Hogan was shorter from surgery (what surgery??)
*Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan (this one is pure bullcrap, hogan wore 2 inch cowboy boots in the ring with big show in 1995, any footwear advantage was with hogan go watch their match at Halloween Havoc in 1995 and see who has the footwear advantage)
Yes there is lots of proof to support all thesse claims. Hogan had surgeries and lost height. Big show wore huge soulled boots. Hogan's in ring boots were alot thicker than Andre's. Don't just question things we already know and why don't you actually try to provide some evidence instead of being biased.
Anonymous says on 12/May/09
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
any proof of any of this
*hogan several inches taller in 1987 compared to 1995
*Hogan a footware advantage on Andre
*Hogan was shorter from surgery (what surgery??)
*Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan (this one is pure bullcrap, hogan wore 2 inch cowboy boots in the ring with big show in 1995, any footwear advantage was with hogan go watch their match at Halloween Havoc in 1995 and see who has the footwear advantage)
Yes there is lots of proof to support all thesse claims. Hogan had surgeries and lost height. Big show wore huge soulled boots. Hogan's in ring boots were alot thicker than Andre's. Don't just question things we already know and why don't you actually try to provide some evidence instead of being biased.
Marble said on 13/May/09
right hogan and andre wear huge souls all the time yet big show never ever has according to some people :/
right hogan and andre wear huge souls all the time yet big show never ever has according to some people :/
Anonymous said on 12/May/09
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
any proof of any of this
*hogan several inches taller in 1987 compared to 1995
*Hogan a footware advantage on Andre
*Hogan was shorter from surgery (what surgery??)
*Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan (this one is pure bullcrap, hogan wore 2 inch cowboy boots in the ring with big show in 1995, any footwear advantage was with hogan go watch their match at Halloween Havoc in 1995 and see who has the footwear advantage)
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
any proof of any of this
*hogan several inches taller in 1987 compared to 1995
*Hogan a footware advantage on Andre
*Hogan was shorter from surgery (what surgery??)
*Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan (this one is pure bullcrap, hogan wore 2 inch cowboy boots in the ring with big show in 1995, any footwear advantage was with hogan go watch their match at Halloween Havoc in 1995 and see who has the footwear advantage)
Danimal said on 12/May/09
Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated his weight at 505 pounds and 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair. His second time he stated he was 501 pounds, just like the jeans. the 3rd time he stated he was 420 or 430 pounds and almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)...
NEVER heard him state he was 6'11". If he did, the it's possible he DID drop almost 2".
Big Show has been on Conan SEVERAL times since 1998. His first appearance he stated his weight at 505 pounds and 7'3.5" and 7'4" with his hair. His second time he stated he was 501 pounds, just like the jeans. the 3rd time he stated he was 420 or 430 pounds and almost 7'1" (that was when he came to the WWE)...
NEVER heard him state he was 6'11". If he did, the it's possible he DID drop almost 2".
topdweeb said on 12/May/09
Boss says on 12/May/09
"Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre"
Which is precisely why I said Big Show has more height on people who WERE Hogan's height, i.e. Hogan's prime height. So I had already taken his height loss into consideration. Also, as I have already pointed out, there is a match between the two from the 70's in Japan when Andre was still in decent shape. I had already taken a non-peak Andre into consideration.
Still, Andre does not seem like he was a legit 7'. I don't think Big Show is a legit 7' today, and I used to adamantly defend that he was.
Boss says on 12/May/09
"Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre"
Which is precisely why I said Big Show has more height on people who WERE Hogan's height, i.e. Hogan's prime height. So I had already taken his height loss into consideration. Also, as I have already pointed out, there is a match between the two from the 70's in Japan when Andre was still in decent shape. I had already taken a non-peak Andre into consideration.
Still, Andre does not seem like he was a legit 7'. I don't think Big Show is a legit 7' today, and I used to adamantly defend that he was.
Boss said on 12/May/09
Also besides Big Show's footware advantage, Show has much better posture than Andre and that would also make a big difference when comparing the two.
Click Here
Also besides Big Show's footware advantage, Show has much better posture than Andre and that would also make a big difference when comparing the two.
Click Here
Boss said on 12/May/09
topdweeb says on 12/May/09
Danimal says on 11/May/09
"PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority."
Well, let me rephrase, does anyone have any reason to believe that Big Show lost height? As far as Hogan, I do think he did, I think he was more 6' 5ish when he was his peak, and is now about 6' 3.5". As for Andre, he just didn't seem to be as tall as the Big Show to me. In the majority of the pictures I see Andre in, he does't look like a 7-footer to me. Even when I seen him wrestler Hogan back in Japan, he just doesn't have the height over Hogan as the Big Show does on people who were around Hogan's height.
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
topdweeb says on 12/May/09
Danimal says on 11/May/09
"PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority."
Well, let me rephrase, does anyone have any reason to believe that Big Show lost height? As far as Hogan, I do think he did, I think he was more 6' 5ish when he was his peak, and is now about 6' 3.5". As for Andre, he just didn't seem to be as tall as the Big Show to me. In the majority of the pictures I see Andre in, he does't look like a 7-footer to me. Even when I seen him wrestler Hogan back in Japan, he just doesn't have the height over Hogan as the Big Show does on people who were around Hogan's height.
Well for starters hogan was several inches taller when he faced a non peak Andre and Hogan a footware advantage on Andre whereas Hogan was shorter from surgery when he faced a prime Big Show and Big Show wears huge souls on his wrestling boots giving Show a footware advantage on Hogan. This would have to be taken in to consideration when comparing them to Hogan.
Alex said on 12/May/09
I do agree that Big Show did edge out Andre a bit at his peak but I think Andre was no less than 6'11 at his peak though. And Big Show may have always been 7'0.
I do agree that Big Show did edge out Andre a bit at his peak but I think Andre was no less than 6'11 at his peak though. And Big Show may have always been 7'0.
topdweeb said on 12/May/09
Danimal says on 11/May/09
"PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority."
Well, let me rephrase, does anyone have any reason to believe that Big Show lost height? As far as Hogan, I do think he did, I think he was more 6' 5ish when he was his peak, and is now about 6' 3.5". As for Andre, he just didn't seem to be as tall as the Big Show to me. In the majority of the pictures I see Andre in, he does't look like a 7-footer to me. Even when I seen him wrestler Hogan back in Japan, he just doesn't have the height over Hogan as the Big Show does on people who were around Hogan's height.
Danimal says on 11/May/09
"PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority."
Well, let me rephrase, does anyone have any reason to believe that Big Show lost height? As far as Hogan, I do think he did, I think he was more 6' 5ish when he was his peak, and is now about 6' 3.5". As for Andre, he just didn't seem to be as tall as the Big Show to me. In the majority of the pictures I see Andre in, he does't look like a 7-footer to me. Even when I seen him wrestler Hogan back in Japan, he just doesn't have the height over Hogan as the Big Show does on people who were around Hogan's height.
MK said on 12/May/09
Big Show says on 12/May/09
MIKESOWELL says on 12/May/09
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
That's the first time I'm hearing this. What year was this? It would have to be after his temporarily retirement in late 2006 when he was at his heaviest and before his come-back in February 2006 (as he was weighed-in a few weeks later at 441 lbs).
I'm asumimg mean't to type Febuary 2008, that was indeed when he went on Conan in the run up with Mayweather at wm24, dont seem to recall those quotes though MIKESOWELL. I do remember a spot he did with Richard Blackwood(UK presenter) in 2001 in which he gave 7'1'' and about(direct quote) 450lbs. Wish i could find it.
Big Show says on 12/May/09
MIKESOWELL says on 12/May/09
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
That's the first time I'm hearing this. What year was this? It would have to be after his temporarily retirement in late 2006 when he was at his heaviest and before his come-back in February 2006 (as he was weighed-in a few weeks later at 441 lbs).
I'm asumimg mean't to type Febuary 2008, that was indeed when he went on Conan in the run up with Mayweather at wm24, dont seem to recall those quotes though MIKESOWELL. I do remember a spot he did with Richard Blackwood(UK presenter) in 2001 in which he gave 7'1'' and about(direct quote) 450lbs. Wish i could find it.
Big Show said on 12/May/09
MIKESOWELL says on 12/May/09
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
That's the first time I'm hearing this. What year was this? It would have to be after his temporarily retirement in late 2006 when he was at his heaviest and before his come-back in February 2006 (as he was weighed-in a few weeks later at 441 lbs).
MIKESOWELL says on 12/May/09
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
That's the first time I'm hearing this. What year was this? It would have to be after his temporarily retirement in late 2006 when he was at his heaviest and before his come-back in February 2006 (as he was weighed-in a few weeks later at 441 lbs).
MIKESOWELL said on 12/May/09
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
On Conan O'Brien a few years ago he gave his height as 6-11 and said that he had recently dropped down to 480lbs from 550lbs.
Danimal said on 11/May/09
topdweeb says on 11/May/09
I still question whether or not Big Show actually shrunk. Does anyone have any proof that he did?
PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority.
topdweeb says on 11/May/09
I still question whether or not Big Show actually shrunk. Does anyone have any proof that he did?
PROOF? NO ONE has proof of ANYTHING at all. If we did, there wouldn't be celebheights.... ;).. You also don't believe that Hogan lost height either and that Andre was never over 6'10". You obviously are in the minority.
KingNick said on 11/May/09
Danimal suggested I share this here, I like the idea:
KingNick says on 8/May/09
Ok, here we go. This is all from WWE UNSCRIPTED copyright 2003.
Since we've been talking about 'Taker's weight, here's some highlights:
P. 105 Undertaker: "When I hurt my pecs ... I was 350 pounds, heaviest I've ever been. I was training like an animal, with heavy weights, but Sara was feeding me so well I was enormous."
Not sure if he was 350 here but he looks well over 300 to me when he debuted as the biker: Click Here
Here's a reference to his height and weight from early in his career:
P. 39 Undertaker in reference to a guy speaking to him about becoming a wrestler: "You fill out a little bit at 6'8", you could go someplace."
Here's Undertaker talking about Mabel on P. 104 "I was wrestling Mabel, who was 6'8" and 450, 500 pounds, maybe more."
And here are some other wrestlers talking out of kayfabe:
P. 12-13 Big Show: "The summer after my sophomore year, I put on 40lbs of muscle and I walked in as a junior at 6'11" and 300 pounds."
P. 73 Big Show: "I'M SEVEN feet tall in my bare feet and I weigh 453 pounds ... At 12, I was 6'2", 220 pounds, at 14, I was 6'8", about 235."
P. 21 Edge: "I was 17 years old, 6'2" or 6'3", about 180 pounds."
P. 61 Nathan Jones: "I'm 6'10". I was always big for my age; I was always a foot taller than the rest of the kids."
P. 195 Stone Cold talking about Jake the Snake: "There was Jake "The Snake" Roberts, 6'4", 6'5", but an A frame ..."
These are all direct quotes.
Danimal suggested I share this here, I like the idea:
KingNick says on 8/May/09
Ok, here we go. This is all from WWE UNSCRIPTED copyright 2003.
Since we've been talking about 'Taker's weight, here's some highlights:
P. 105 Undertaker: "When I hurt my pecs ... I was 350 pounds, heaviest I've ever been. I was training like an animal, with heavy weights, but Sara was feeding me so well I was enormous."
Not sure if he was 350 here but he looks well over 300 to me when he debuted as the biker: Click Here
Here's a reference to his height and weight from early in his career:
P. 39 Undertaker in reference to a guy speaking to him about becoming a wrestler: "You fill out a little bit at 6'8", you could go someplace."
Here's Undertaker talking about Mabel on P. 104 "I was wrestling Mabel, who was 6'8" and 450, 500 pounds, maybe more."
And here are some other wrestlers talking out of kayfabe:
P. 12-13 Big Show: "The summer after my sophomore year, I put on 40lbs of muscle and I walked in as a junior at 6'11" and 300 pounds."
P. 73 Big Show: "I'M SEVEN feet tall in my bare feet and I weigh 453 pounds ... At 12, I was 6'2", 220 pounds, at 14, I was 6'8", about 235."
P. 21 Edge: "I was 17 years old, 6'2" or 6'3", about 180 pounds."
P. 61 Nathan Jones: "I'm 6'10". I was always big for my age; I was always a foot taller than the rest of the kids."
P. 195 Stone Cold talking about Jake the Snake: "There was Jake "The Snake" Roberts, 6'4", 6'5", but an A frame ..."
These are all direct quotes.
Danimal said on 11/May/09
Daniel_Sweden says on 11/May/09
back in the WCW days i rembember in one match that he was build as 7'4 and 552 pounds..*lol* i think it was back in the nWo days 1998-1999..
two true giants and there real heights and weights according to me:)
Paul Wight peak: 7'0 465 pounds
Andre the Giant: 7'0 500 pounds
That's nice. Peak weight huh? What does that actually mean to you? Big Show was about 375 pounds in 1995 and by 2006-2007 he was around 550. Today he's 485.
Andre started out at 300 pounds and climbed up to 565 pounds at his heaviest...
You should specify what you mean by peak and realize that these men's weight has gone up and down. Andre wrestled for 29 years and so he wasn't always 500 pounds.
Daniel_Sweden says on 11/May/09
back in the WCW days i rembember in one match that he was build as 7'4 and 552 pounds..*lol* i think it was back in the nWo days 1998-1999..
two true giants and there real heights and weights according to me:)
Paul Wight peak: 7'0 465 pounds
Andre the Giant: 7'0 500 pounds
That's nice. Peak weight huh? What does that actually mean to you? Big Show was about 375 pounds in 1995 and by 2006-2007 he was around 550. Today he's 485.
Andre started out at 300 pounds and climbed up to 565 pounds at his heaviest...
You should specify what you mean by peak and realize that these men's weight has gone up and down. Andre wrestled for 29 years and so he wasn't always 500 pounds.
topdweeb said on 11/May/09
I still question whether or not Big Show actually shrunk. Does anyone have any proof that he did?
I still question whether or not Big Show actually shrunk. Does anyone have any proof that he did?
Daniel_Sweden said on 11/May/09
back in the WCW days i rembember in one match that he was build as 7'4 and 552 pounds..*lol* i think it was back in the nWo days 1998-1999..
two true giants and there real heights and weights according to me:)
Paul Wight peak: 7'0 465 pounds
Andre the Giant: 7'0 500 pounds
back in the WCW days i rembember in one match that he was build as 7'4 and 552 pounds..*lol* i think it was back in the nWo days 1998-1999..
two true giants and there real heights and weights according to me:)
Paul Wight peak: 7'0 465 pounds
Andre the Giant: 7'0 500 pounds
said on 10/May/09
Big Show was still billed 440-441 lbs. in the first quarter of 2009.
Big Show was still billed 440-441 lbs. in the first quarter of 2009.
MK said on 10/May/09
Danimal says on 9/May/09
He's been gaining weight since his return. He'll be 600 pounds in a few years, mark my words.
Sad but true, alot of people predicted this after seeing his impressive new shape at wm24, in which he hardly broke a sweat, and then just about 14 months later he's sweating bucketloads within minuites(even seconds). IMO he's got 5 years max as a pro-wrestler(if he's smart). Any guy over 40 would struggle for stamina in any proffesional sport, and in Big Shows case it would be 5 fold.
Danimal says on 9/May/09
He's been gaining weight since his return. He'll be 600 pounds in a few years, mark my words.
Sad but true, alot of people predicted this after seeing his impressive new shape at wm24, in which he hardly broke a sweat, and then just about 14 months later he's sweating bucketloads within minuites(even seconds). IMO he's got 5 years max as a pro-wrestler(if he's smart). Any guy over 40 would struggle for stamina in any proffesional sport, and in Big Shows case it would be 5 fold.
topdweeb said on 9/May/09
Derek says on 9/May/09
"topdweeb- It wasn't a matter of Ola disagreeing with us. He ripped anyone that disagreed with him. He also bashed Christianity."
I guess I never experienced this side of Ola for myself. Why would Christianity ever be brought up on a height forum?
Anonymous says on 9/May/09
"what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore."
What's there not to understand? WM 24 was over a year ago and he weighed 441 lbs. Currently, he weighs 485 lbs. So obviously he gained weight since WM 24. Seems pretty obvious and straight forward to me.
Derek says on 9/May/09
"topdweeb- It wasn't a matter of Ola disagreeing with us. He ripped anyone that disagreed with him. He also bashed Christianity."
I guess I never experienced this side of Ola for myself. Why would Christianity ever be brought up on a height forum?
Anonymous says on 9/May/09
"what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore."
What's there not to understand? WM 24 was over a year ago and he weighed 441 lbs. Currently, he weighs 485 lbs. So obviously he gained weight since WM 24. Seems pretty obvious and straight forward to me.
James S said on 9/May/09
weather show is 6ft 11 7ft 2 or even 10ft 5, Its almost upsetting watching him now, in the 90s he was a mean mean looking dude and was very well built but now hes just fat and unhealthy. Show do something before its to late :(
weather show is 6ft 11 7ft 2 or even 10ft 5, Its almost upsetting watching him now, in the 90s he was a mean mean looking dude and was very well built but now hes just fat and unhealthy. Show do something before its to late :(
Danimal said on 9/May/09
Anonymous says on 9/May/09
what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore.
He's been gaining weight since his return. He'll be 600 pounds in a few years, mark my words.
Anonymous says on 9/May/09
what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore.
He's been gaining weight since his return. He'll be 600 pounds in a few years, mark my words.
Anonymous said on 9/May/09
what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore.
what's the deal with this? First Big Show was listed 440 lbs. at wrestlemania 24, now Big Show has said he's 485 lbs. a while ago on WWE? I don't know what to believe anymore.
Derek said on 9/May/09
topdweeb- It wasn't a matter of Ola disagreeing with us. He ripped anyone that disagreed with him. He also bashed Christianity.
topdweeb- It wasn't a matter of Ola disagreeing with us. He ripped anyone that disagreed with him. He also bashed Christianity.
Boss said on 9/May/09
The camera angle is of Andre Haystacks is very similar to this Undertaker Big Show pic. As you can clearly see Undertaker looks around the same height as Big Show which as we know is just wrong.Click Here So what's the difference with Andre Haystacks there is none. The pics both have the low camera angle and one favours Undertaker and the other favours Haystacks and this is why they look taller in comparison than they actually are. Here is what Andre and Haystacks would have looked like and Andre's in wrestling gear so footware advantage to Haystcks.Click Here
The camera angle is of Andre Haystacks is very similar to this Undertaker Big Show pic. As you can clearly see Undertaker looks around the same height as Big Show which as we know is just wrong.Click Here So what's the difference with Andre Haystacks there is none. The pics both have the low camera angle and one favours Undertaker and the other favours Haystacks and this is why they look taller in comparison than they actually are. Here is what Andre and Haystacks would have looked like and Andre's in wrestling gear so footware advantage to Haystcks.Click Here
topdweeb said on 8/May/09
Well, I guess you guys must have gotten him Banned because I don't see any of his posts anymore. Glad to see that disagreeing with the regulars on this site automatically marks someone as a "troll" which eventually leads to a ban.
Rob, are you serious? What exactly did the guy do that was just so offensive that you decided to cave and ban him? If people don't like his comments, they don't have to read them. It's called freedom of speech.
Editor Rob
Well, I guess you guys must have gotten him Banned because I don't see any of his posts anymore. Glad to see that disagreeing with the regulars on this site automatically marks someone as a "troll" which eventually leads to a ban.
Rob, are you serious? What exactly did the guy do that was just so offensive that you decided to cave and ban him? If people don't like his comments, they don't have to read them. It's called freedom of speech.
Editor Rob a while back when I first Banned him he had the audacity to threaten the site.
sometimes I just like to let people think they have the upper hand, but I rarely forget.
sometimes I just like to let people think they have the upper hand, but I rarely forget.
topdweeb said on 8/May/09
Danimal: I remember Cyclops, he was pretty annoying. I don't know. I just don't find anything Ola does or says all that annoying I guess.
Danimal: I remember Cyclops, he was pretty annoying. I don't know. I just don't find anything Ola does or says all that annoying I guess.
Danimal said on 8/May/09
Sorry, but I have to say it. There is some serious favoritism on this site and long-timers like myself don't get the respect I deserve. I may not provide 100's of pics like some on here do, but the blatant ignoring of my requests is not cool.
Zack81, rodman was not listed at 6'6" in the NBA. He has been listed at 6'7" and 6'8". He describes himself as being 6'6", but the THEN 6'4.75" Hogan (late 80's) was more than 1" shorter than him.
Sorry, but I have to say it. There is some serious favoritism on this site and long-timers like myself don't get the respect I deserve. I may not provide 100's of pics like some on here do, but the blatant ignoring of my requests is not cool.
Zack81, rodman was not listed at 6'6" in the NBA. He has been listed at 6'7" and 6'8". He describes himself as being 6'6", but the THEN 6'4.75" Hogan (late 80's) was more than 1" shorter than him.
Derek said on 8/May/09
Danimal has a valid point. Rob lets Ola do whatever the hell he wants. I never had a problem with Viper.
Danimal has a valid point. Rob lets Ola do whatever the hell he wants. I never had a problem with Viper.
Anonymous said on 8/May/09
Zack81 = viper
Zack81 = viper
Danimal said on 8/May/09
topweed, Jason was a troll, but he was intelligent and he didn't have two different personalities (the arrogant aggressor/the helpless victim), the way Ola does. Ola has been a thorn in MANY people's side for a long time. It's not the fact that he lowers people's height and then raises them and then lowers them again, forgetting that he raised them only months before, but acts like her never did. It's his blatant lack of knowledge of the sport and of the wrestlers. I LOVE the sport of wrestling and always have. I have more respect for the wrestlers. When guys/girls like Ola just spew out claims in a close-minded and arrogant manner and laughs in the face of those who don't agree, I take offense. I don't think my claims are outlandish. I've been posting on here regularly for 4.5 years and there was only one other person who used to be as ignorant as Ola and that wasn't Jason, or Viper (who I had NOTHING against). The users name was Cyclops. Ola seems to be built out of the same kind as he was. I think I'll just ignore Ola from now on. I have nothing against anyone on here other than him and most on here respect me, as I do them.
topweed, Jason was a troll, but he was intelligent and he didn't have two different personalities (the arrogant aggressor/the helpless victim), the way Ola does. Ola has been a thorn in MANY people's side for a long time. It's not the fact that he lowers people's height and then raises them and then lowers them again, forgetting that he raised them only months before, but acts like her never did. It's his blatant lack of knowledge of the sport and of the wrestlers. I LOVE the sport of wrestling and always have. I have more respect for the wrestlers. When guys/girls like Ola just spew out claims in a close-minded and arrogant manner and laughs in the face of those who don't agree, I take offense. I don't think my claims are outlandish. I've been posting on here regularly for 4.5 years and there was only one other person who used to be as ignorant as Ola and that wasn't Jason, or Viper (who I had NOTHING against). The users name was Cyclops. Ola seems to be built out of the same kind as he was. I think I'll just ignore Ola from now on. I have nothing against anyone on here other than him and most on here respect me, as I do them.
Zack81 said on 8/May/09
Why would the NBA list Rodman at 6-6 though? Ive never heard of the NBA actually downgrading players.
Why would the NBA list Rodman at 6-6 though? Ive never heard of the NBA actually downgrading players.
Danimal said on 7/May/09
topdweeb says on 7/May/09
Danimal: when you claim that Big Show looks 6" taller than a 6' 7" Haystacks back in WCW, and then you point out that he only looks 3" taller than 6' 7" Rodman, and attribute the difference being due to height loss, that does indeed imply that you are saying Big Show lost 3" of height. Since you're now saying Big Show has not lost so much as 3", then care to explain? Because if Big Show is 6' 11 like you say, then he should have 4" on Rodman.
Thing is, I can't explain it. I think Rodman is at least 6'7" and may even be closer to 6'8". No way is he only 6'6". I do believe that Big Show was between 7'0" and 7'1" in the WCW and is hovering around 6'11" today. He probably does have 4" on Rodman if both men stood straight.
topdweeb says on 7/May/09
Danimal: when you claim that Big Show looks 6" taller than a 6' 7" Haystacks back in WCW, and then you point out that he only looks 3" taller than 6' 7" Rodman, and attribute the difference being due to height loss, that does indeed imply that you are saying Big Show lost 3" of height. Since you're now saying Big Show has not lost so much as 3", then care to explain? Because if Big Show is 6' 11 like you say, then he should have 4" on Rodman.
Thing is, I can't explain it. I think Rodman is at least 6'7" and may even be closer to 6'8". No way is he only 6'6". I do believe that Big Show was between 7'0" and 7'1" in the WCW and is hovering around 6'11" today. He probably does have 4" on Rodman if both men stood straight.
MK said on 7/May/09
Rodman looked around 6'8'' every time he stepped into the ring in wcw, Haystacks could have been as low as 6'6'' by 1996, and dont forget Shows boots.
Click Here
Rodman looked around 6'8'' every time he stepped into the ring in wcw, Haystacks could have been as low as 6'6'' by 1996, and dont forget Shows boots.
Click Here
KingNick said on 7/May/09
Big Show says on 7/May/09
KingNick says on 6/May/09
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
Kingnick the Haystacks in the video is Haystacks Calhoun, not Giant Haystacks. Andre would've been a lot taller than Calhoun because Calhoun was 'billed' at 6'4". Don't know if he really was that tall as I've not seen enough material on him to make an accurate judgment.
Wow sorry man I totally didn't realize they were different people. I just looked it up and you're right lol my bad.
JT, I forgot about that other pic with Rodman and that 6'10" guy. If that guy really is 6'10", then Rodman has got to be closer to 6'8". No way there's a 4 inch difference there: Click Here
And I don't doubt he towered over Vegas' 6'4" friend and I don't doubt he had 3"-4" on Akebono. My point is I think he may have lost height during his hiatus when he dropped the ECW title. I'm not solid on that though. It's hard to tell with his posture.
Big Show says on 7/May/09
KingNick says on 6/May/09
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
Kingnick the Haystacks in the video is Haystacks Calhoun, not Giant Haystacks. Andre would've been a lot taller than Calhoun because Calhoun was 'billed' at 6'4". Don't know if he really was that tall as I've not seen enough material on him to make an accurate judgment.
Wow sorry man I totally didn't realize they were different people. I just looked it up and you're right lol my bad.
JT, I forgot about that other pic with Rodman and that 6'10" guy. If that guy really is 6'10", then Rodman has got to be closer to 6'8". No way there's a 4 inch difference there: Click Here
And I don't doubt he towered over Vegas' 6'4" friend and I don't doubt he had 3"-4" on Akebono. My point is I think he may have lost height during his hiatus when he dropped the ECW title. I'm not solid on that though. It's hard to tell with his posture.
topdweeb said on 7/May/09
Danimal: when you claim that Big Show looks 6" taller than a 6' 7" Haystacks back in WCW, and then you point out that he only looks 3" taller than 6' 7" Rodman, and attribute the difference being due to height loss, that does indeed imply that you are saying Big Show lost 3" of height. Since you're now saying Big Show has not lost so much as 3", then care to explain? Because if Big Show is 6' 11 like you say, then he should have 4" on Rodman.
Danimal: when you claim that Big Show looks 6" taller than a 6' 7" Haystacks back in WCW, and then you point out that he only looks 3" taller than 6' 7" Rodman, and attribute the difference being due to height loss, that does indeed imply that you are saying Big Show lost 3" of height. Since you're now saying Big Show has not lost so much as 3", then care to explain? Because if Big Show is 6' 11 like you say, then he should have 4" on Rodman.
Danimal said on 7/May/09
I never claimed he lost 3". I have maintained that he was 7'0.5"-7'1" in his WCW days and looks to be no more than 6'11" today. I was REFERENCING his pic with RODMAN, THAT'S ALL.
ROB, can you do something about OLA. He is like a disease on this site. You Banned Viper, yet to let Ola get away with whatever he wants. It's like a kindergarten in here at this stage. Don't you want this site to be taken seriously???
I never claimed he lost 3". I have maintained that he was 7'0.5"-7'1" in his WCW days and looks to be no more than 6'11" today. I was REFERENCING his pic with RODMAN, THAT'S ALL.
ROB, can you do something about OLA. He is like a disease on this site. You Banned Viper, yet to let Ola get away with whatever he wants. It's like a kindergarten in here at this stage. Don't you want this site to be taken seriously???
Danimal said on 7/May/09
I never claimed he lost 3". I have maintained that he was 7'0.5"-7'1" in his WCW days and looks to be no more than 6'11" today. I was REFERENCING his pic with RODMAN, THAT'S ALL.
ROB, can you do something about OLA. He is like a disease on this site. You Banned Viper, yet to let Ola get away with whatever he wants. It's like a kindergarten in here at this stage. Don't you want this site to be taken seriously???
I never claimed he lost 3". I have maintained that he was 7'0.5"-7'1" in his WCW days and looks to be no more than 6'11" today. I was REFERENCING his pic with RODMAN, THAT'S ALL.
ROB, can you do something about OLA. He is like a disease on this site. You Banned Viper, yet to let Ola get away with whatever he wants. It's like a kindergarten in here at this stage. Don't you want this site to be taken seriously???
Big Show said on 7/May/09
JT says on 7/May/09
Big Show says on 7/May/09
....How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
That was still part of KingNick's message. I forgot to delete it and didn't realize this until after I saw my message appear on the board.
However my estimates on Haystacks are close to KingNick's. I think Haystacks was 6'7.5-6'8 peak (he looked it in a 1982 next to legit 6'4.5" Pat Roach). In 1996 he was probably a weak 6'7.
JT says on 7/May/09
Big Show says on 7/May/09
....How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
That was still part of KingNick's message. I forgot to delete it and didn't realize this until after I saw my message appear on the board.
However my estimates on Haystacks are close to KingNick's. I think Haystacks was 6'7.5-6'8 peak (he looked it in a 1982 next to legit 6'4.5" Pat Roach). In 1996 he was probably a weak 6'7.
mike said on 7/May/09
big show is 7'0" minamal 6'11".
big show is 7'0" minamal 6'11".
JT said on 7/May/09
Big Show says on 7/May/09
....How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
Hard to say. IMO, probably in the 6
Big Show says on 7/May/09
....How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
Hard to say. IMO, probably in the 6
Big Show said on 7/May/09
KingNick says on 6/May/09
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
Kingnick the Haystacks in the video is Haystacks Calhoun, not Giant Haystacks. Andre would've been a lot taller than Calhoun because Calhoun was 'billed' at 6'4". Don't know if he really was that tall as I've not seen enough material on him to make an accurate judgment.
How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
KingNick says on 6/May/09
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
Kingnick the Haystacks in the video is Haystacks Calhoun, not Giant Haystacks. Andre would've been a lot taller than Calhoun because Calhoun was 'billed' at 6'4". Don't know if he really was that tall as I've not seen enough material on him to make an accurate judgment.
How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
JT said on 7/May/09
KingNick says on 7/May/09
....I have to admit, I've been questioning Big Show's height lately. What's everyone think of that pic? Here it is again: Click Here....
There is a camera tilt in favor of Rodman though, who IMO is an easy 6'7". I've posted this before Click Here on how Rodman measures up to Big Show and 6'10" minimum John Salley. Hig huge head, including forehead, again makes him appear shorter than he really is. I can always post the barefoot pics of Big Show and Akebono, which are about the best evidence we have as to his height. We also have the pic of Big Show with Vegas's 6'4" friend....
KingNick says on 7/May/09
....I have to admit, I've been questioning Big Show's height lately. What's everyone think of that pic? Here it is again: Click Here....
There is a camera tilt in favor of Rodman though, who IMO is an easy 6'7". I've posted this before Click Here on how Rodman measures up to Big Show and 6'10" minimum John Salley. Hig huge head, including forehead, again makes him appear shorter than he really is. I can always post the barefoot pics of Big Show and Akebono, which are about the best evidence we have as to his height. We also have the pic of Big Show with Vegas's 6'4" friend....
Halb said on 7/May/09
Ola. Post a pic of Akira Maeda and Karelin
Ola. Post a pic of Akira Maeda and Karelin
KingNick said on 7/May/09
MK says on 6/May/09
daniel_Sweden says on 5/May/09
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
This one i'm sure you mean. Click Here
I have to admit, I've been questioning Big Show's height lately. What's everyone think of that pic? Here it is again: Click Here
Big Show wears CHUNKY shoes in the ring today (see pic 25!!) Click Here
I know in the past I've pointed this out and people have said they don't give much height but I seriously doubt that. They're as big, if not bigger, than Kane's boots (see pic 3) Click Here
I definitely think Big Show was a full 7' during his WCW days and very early WWE days. But could he be 6'10" now?
Here's a nice shot of Undertaker's current boots btw Click Here
MK says on 6/May/09
daniel_Sweden says on 5/May/09
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
This one i'm sure you mean. Click Here
I have to admit, I've been questioning Big Show's height lately. What's everyone think of that pic? Here it is again: Click Here
Big Show wears CHUNKY shoes in the ring today (see pic 25!!) Click Here
I know in the past I've pointed this out and people have said they don't give much height but I seriously doubt that. They're as big, if not bigger, than Kane's boots (see pic 3) Click Here
I definitely think Big Show was a full 7' during his WCW days and very early WWE days. But could he be 6'10" now?
Here's a nice shot of Undertaker's current boots btw Click Here
Danimal said on 6/May/09
How is it that Big Show looked to be 3" taller than 6'7" Rodman in 2007, yet seemed to be about 6" taller than 6'7" Haystacks in 1995? HEIGHT LOSS friends.
How is it that Big Show looked to be 3" taller than 6'7" Rodman in 2007, yet seemed to be about 6" taller than 6'7" Haystacks in 1995? HEIGHT LOSS friends.
topdweeb said on 6/May/09
KingNick: That camera angle isn't that bad. To get an accurate idea of how two people compare, you don't need them to be PERFECTLY aligned. And no one shrinks 6" every time they are in mid-stride. LOL people would look pretty weird if they did that. BTW, Big Show had WAY more than 2 inches on Haystacks. This all supports my theory that Andre was never as tall as Big Show. I bet even the Big Show today who I think lost an inch since WCW, would be taller than a peak Andre. I remember when I was a kid and used to believe just about everything they threw at me in pro wrestling (I even thought their names were real, like I thought the Ultimate Warrior's real name was "the Ultimate Warrior). But the thing I never believed was Andre being 7' 4 even though I wanted to so bad. He couldn't even fool me as a kid at 8 that he was 7' 4 and I was pretty darn gullible.
KingNick: That camera angle isn't that bad. To get an accurate idea of how two people compare, you don't need them to be PERFECTLY aligned. And no one shrinks 6" every time they are in mid-stride. LOL people would look pretty weird if they did that. BTW, Big Show had WAY more than 2 inches on Haystacks. This all supports my theory that Andre was never as tall as Big Show. I bet even the Big Show today who I think lost an inch since WCW, would be taller than a peak Andre. I remember when I was a kid and used to believe just about everything they threw at me in pro wrestling (I even thought their names were real, like I thought the Ultimate Warrior's real name was "the Ultimate Warrior). But the thing I never believed was Andre being 7' 4 even though I wanted to so bad. He couldn't even fool me as a kid at 8 that he was 7' 4 and I was pretty darn gullible.
KingNick said on 6/May/09
Ola says on 6/May/09
KingNick, how much taller do u believe andre would been if he didnt bend his legs?
I'm really not sure, but I would think Andre had a minimum of 2" on him from that camera angle if he stood straight.
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
That video makes me lean more towards a 3" difference tho. So my idea is this:
We've got plenty of great photoshop experts on here. Can someone straighten Andre out in the photo and see how tall he would be? And be honest, don't make him 6" taller.
How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
Ola says on 6/May/09
KingNick, how much taller do u believe andre would been if he didnt bend his legs?
I'm really not sure, but I would think Andre had a minimum of 2" on him from that camera angle if he stood straight.
My issue with the pic is that I think Haystacks has a bit of a camera advantage. Here's a match with Andre and Haystacks tag teaming together Click Here there's no distinct staredown though so it's hard to tell.
That video makes me lean more towards a 3" difference tho. So my idea is this:
We've got plenty of great photoshop experts on here. Can someone straighten Andre out in the photo and see how tall he would be? And be honest, don't make him 6" taller.
How tall does everyone think Haystacks is? From his staredown with Big Show a while back, I'd say 6'7". Could he have been a 6'8" peak? I know he was billed 6'11".
kinggollum said on 6/May/09
Ola says on 5/May/09
Danimal what have friends to do with the(from your point of view) HORRIBLE truth? the truth that andre and haystacks were in same ring and andre was just a tad taller?! iam not here to make friends. iam here to put the guys at their correct height! YOU on the other hand is here to put them even OVER their BILLED heights AND weights...
but to answer your question, yes i have alot of friends. have u? ... i doubt! since u seems to LIVE at this site
Ola, like you can talk, at least Danimal has his on opinion and not sounding like a broken record like you for the last two years.
Ola says on 5/May/09
Danimal what have friends to do with the(from your point of view) HORRIBLE truth? the truth that andre and haystacks were in same ring and andre was just a tad taller?! iam not here to make friends. iam here to put the guys at their correct height! YOU on the other hand is here to put them even OVER their BILLED heights AND weights...
but to answer your question, yes i have alot of friends. have u? ... i doubt! since u seems to LIVE at this site
Ola, like you can talk, at least Danimal has his on opinion and not sounding like a broken record like you for the last two years.
Alex said on 6/May/09
Hogan at 6'5-6'5.5 in 1987 does put Andre at no more than 6'10 I agree on. That was no more than a 5 inch difference between the 2. I still find it funny how they wanted us to believe it was 9 inches! LOL
Hogan at 6'5-6'5.5 in 1987 does put Andre at no more than 6'10 I agree on. That was no more than a 5 inch difference between the 2. I still find it funny how they wanted us to believe it was 9 inches! LOL
MK said on 6/May/09
daniel_Sweden says on 5/May/09
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
This one i'm sure you mean. Click Here
daniel_Sweden says on 5/May/09
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
This one i'm sure you mean. Click Here
topdweeb said on 5/May/09
LOL people at this site are just insane if they think that slight stride of Andre is going to shrink him down that much. He is standing straight enough to tell that he isn't that much taller than Haystacks. And the camera angle isn't any worse off than any other picture. It seems that so many people here are so blind because they think Andre is a legend and his status must be protected at all costs.
LOL people at this site are just insane if they think that slight stride of Andre is going to shrink him down that much. He is standing straight enough to tell that he isn't that much taller than Haystacks. And the camera angle isn't any worse off than any other picture. It seems that so many people here are so blind because they think Andre is a legend and his status must be protected at all costs.
daniel_Sweden said on 5/May/09
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
i just find a picture of dennis rodman and paul wight together..wight dosn't seems lika a legit 7 foot man..dennis rodman claims he is 6'6 but was listed by NBL as 6'8.here he's listed as 6'6.5 so if rodman is 6'6 as he claims or 6'6.5 then paul wight is maybe 6'9.5 or 6'10. no way paul wight is 7 feet if rodman is 6'6 or 6'6.5..please check it out and search for dennis rodman paul wight on google images and you'll find at once a picture where both stands next to each other and shaking hans where rodman wears a red shirt.
Danimal said on 5/May/09
Ola says on 5/May/09
Boss haha! we have a pic of them both in the SAME RING but you cant accept that, same goes for you danimal! why put two pics together where we dont have a clue of the angle, camera height, distance, etc. INSTEAD of a pic when both are in the same ring?! ridiculous!
you two cant accept the reality as it is
You must not have many friends in the real world, because you sure don't know how to make them on here.
Ola says on 5/May/09
Boss haha! we have a pic of them both in the SAME RING but you cant accept that, same goes for you danimal! why put two pics together where we dont have a clue of the angle, camera height, distance, etc. INSTEAD of a pic when both are in the same ring?! ridiculous!
you two cant accept the reality as it is
You must not have many friends in the real world, because you sure don't know how to make them on here.
Marble said on 5/May/09
Uhm because the picture is unclear and andre is nowhere near standing straight ? alot of comparisons are done of people who are already in the same picture together just to see if the picture isnt misleading .
Uhm because the picture is unclear and andre is nowhere near standing straight ? alot of comparisons are done of people who are already in the same picture together just to see if the picture isnt misleading .
The Ben said on 4/May/09
My first wrestling show in 1991 i saw Andre come to the ring with davey boy smith and he wasn't as tall as i expected (i was 15 at the time and probably expected 7'5).. I remember him not seeming much taller if any then the undertaker... I can believe Andre as low as 6'9 when he passed away.. I think if you take all evidence into account then 7ft seems a good estimate for peak height...
My first wrestling show in 1991 i saw Andre come to the ring with davey boy smith and he wasn't as tall as i expected (i was 15 at the time and probably expected 7'5).. I remember him not seeming much taller if any then the undertaker... I can believe Andre as low as 6'9 when he passed away.. I think if you take all evidence into account then 7ft seems a good estimate for peak height...
Boss said on 4/May/09
Here is what Andre & Haystacks would have looked like. Ola you refer to a pic with a horrible camera angle and the fact that Andre is in mid stride with his knees bent during the pic you keep reffering to. Here is Andre & Haystacks with the same guy and Andre is in wrestling gear so any footware advantage would go to Haystacks.
Click Here
Here is what Andre & Haystacks would have looked like. Ola you refer to a pic with a horrible camera angle and the fact that Andre is in mid stride with his knees bent during the pic you keep reffering to. Here is Andre & Haystacks with the same guy and Andre is in wrestling gear so any footware advantage would go to Haystacks.
Click Here
marble said on 4/May/09
why should we do the math when everything you say is biased and wrong as can be ola ?
why should we do the math when everything you say is biased and wrong as can be ola ?
Danimal said on 4/May/09
Ola says on 4/May/09
Andre wasnt much taller than haystacks, and haystacks had 10 inches on 5'6-5'7 mean gene. so do the math...
He was. Have you not seen the comparison pic of both of them with that Japanese man? andre had INCHES on Haystacks.
Ola says on 4/May/09
Andre wasnt much taller than haystacks, and haystacks had 10 inches on 5'6-5'7 mean gene. so do the math...
He was. Have you not seen the comparison pic of both of them with that Japanese man? andre had INCHES on Haystacks.
Derek said on 3/May/09
Assuming Hogan was 6'5"-6'5.5" in 1987, Andre was tops 6'10" at that point. I can believe he was 6'9" when he died.
Assuming Hogan was 6'5"-6'5.5" in 1987, Andre was tops 6'10" at that point. I can believe he was 6'9" when he died.
Alex said on 3/May/09
Danimal, Andre did look 6'10 max in the early 90's right before he died.
Danimal, Andre did look 6'10 max in the early 90's right before he died.
Danimal said on 3/May/09
I have read measurements of him being between 6'9"-6'10" at his autopsy, but until there are LEGAL MEDICAL documents, it's all just heresy and speculation.
I do believe a peak Andre stood NO less than 6'11.5"-7'0.25" and later on in life went down to about 6'10.5"-6'11" and towards the very end may have dipped to a FLAT 6'10" or just under that, but no less.
I have read measurements of him being between 6'9"-6'10" at his autopsy, but until there are LEGAL MEDICAL documents, it's all just heresy and speculation.
I do believe a peak Andre stood NO less than 6'11.5"-7'0.25" and later on in life went down to about 6'10.5"-6'11" and towards the very end may have dipped to a FLAT 6'10" or just under that, but no less.
Alex said on 3/May/09
A peak Andre was probably the same height as Big SHow today. Andre I put at 6'11ish at his peak.
A peak Andre was probably the same height as Big SHow today. Andre I put at 6'11ish at his peak.
kinggollum said on 3/May/09
topdweeb says on 30/Apr/09
kinggollum says on 30/Apr/09
"Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb."
You're implying that I am Ola? This is something that can be easily refuted as Rob can probably check our IP addresses and find that Ola and I are NOT the same person.
How about develop a brain before making such an asinine assertion.
How about you develop a brain before you make remarks stating andre was 6'9-10 peak, ola!
topdweeb says on 30/Apr/09
kinggollum says on 30/Apr/09
"Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb."
You're implying that I am Ola? This is something that can be easily refuted as Rob can probably check our IP addresses and find that Ola and I are NOT the same person.
How about develop a brain before making such an asinine assertion.
How about you develop a brain before you make remarks stating andre was 6'9-10 peak, ola!
Jake said on 2/May/09
Big Show is obese, and he has a hunched back and his height is now around 6'11" IMO. Standing toe to toe with The Great Khali on a number of occasions, with neither wearing lifts, its obvious there is a 1.5 inch height difference in favor of Khali.
Big Show is obese, and he has a hunched back and his height is now around 6'11" IMO. Standing toe to toe with The Great Khali on a number of occasions, with neither wearing lifts, its obvious there is a 1.5 inch height difference in favor of Khali.
topdweeb said on 2/May/09
hs2009 says on 1/May/09
"Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?"
I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard he was measured at 6' 9.75" at death. He certainly only looked that tall to me.
hs2009 says on 1/May/09
"Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?"
I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard he was measured at 6' 9.75" at death. He certainly only looked that tall to me.
Boss said on 2/May/09
hs2009 says on 1/May/09
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Just saying the way it is, he was just barely taller than haystacks... who was tops 6'6 so i started to believe that andre's 6'9 3/4 measurment must have been in shoes? i can live with 6'10
I agree, 6'10" for Andre seems fair. PowerSlam said in this months issue that they believed him to be 6'10" also.
Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?
Yes he was measured at 6'10 when he died in France.
hs2009 says on 1/May/09
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Just saying the way it is, he was just barely taller than haystacks... who was tops 6'6 so i started to believe that andre's 6'9 3/4 measurment must have been in shoes? i can live with 6'10
I agree, 6'10" for Andre seems fair. PowerSlam said in this months issue that they believed him to be 6'10" also.
Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?
Yes he was measured at 6'10 when he died in France.
hs2009 said on 1/May/09
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Just saying the way it is, he was just barely taller than haystacks... who was tops 6'6 so i started to believe that andre's 6'9 3/4 measurment must have been in shoes? i can live with 6'10
I agree, 6'10" for Andre seems fair. PowerSlam said in this months issue that they believed him to be 6'10" also.
Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Just saying the way it is, he was just barely taller than haystacks... who was tops 6'6 so i started to believe that andre's 6'9 3/4 measurment must have been in shoes? i can live with 6'10
I agree, 6'10" for Andre seems fair. PowerSlam said in this months issue that they believed him to be 6'10" also.
Wasn't there a measurement of Andre after he passed away?
Bobby said on 1/May/09
Wow at the pic of Shaq towering of the Rock...Rocks like 6'4.I think Big Show looks a couple inches shorter than he was in WCW..I know the shaved head makes him look shorter..but I'd guess he is about 6'11..maybe a tad taller..but he looked a legit 7' in WCW.
Wow at the pic of Shaq towering of the Rock...Rocks like 6'4.I think Big Show looks a couple inches shorter than he was in WCW..I know the shaved head makes him look shorter..but I'd guess he is about 6'11..maybe a tad taller..but he looked a legit 7' in WCW.
Smarty said on 30/Apr/09
Big Show has always been taller then Andre and always will be by about .50 or an inch.
Big Show has always been taller then Andre and always will be by about .50 or an inch.
topdweeb said on 30/Apr/09
kinggollum says on 30/Apr/09
"Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb."
You're implying that I am Ola? This is something that can be easily refuted as Rob can probably check our IP addresses and find that Ola and I are NOT the same person.
How about develop a brain before making such an asinine assertion.
kinggollum says on 30/Apr/09
"Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb."
You're implying that I am Ola? This is something that can be easily refuted as Rob can probably check our IP addresses and find that Ola and I are NOT the same person.
How about develop a brain before making such an asinine assertion.
kinggollum said on 30/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 28/Apr/09
Anonymous says on 28/Apr/09
"a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch."
lol whatever. I'm willing to bet that a non-peak, current Big Show is taller than a peak Andre. Andre I think was at best 6' 10.
Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb.
topdweeb says on 28/Apr/09
Anonymous says on 28/Apr/09
"a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch."
lol whatever. I'm willing to bet that a non-peak, current Big Show is taller than a peak Andre. Andre I think was at best 6' 10.
Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb.
kinggollum said on 29/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 28/Apr/09
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
"Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks"
Hmmm... I'm not quite prepared to say that, but I do think Big Show is taller than Andre ever was. That pic with Haystacks.. I don't really know what to make of that.
Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb.
topdweeb says on 28/Apr/09
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
"Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks"
Hmmm... I'm not quite prepared to say that, but I do think Big Show is taller than Andre ever was. That pic with Haystacks.. I don't really know what to make of that.
Then your blind Ola....oops I mean topdweeb.
kinggollum said on 29/Apr/09
Big Show says on 29/Apr/09
Click Here
Click Here
Here's a tag-team match between Giant Baba & John Tenta vs. 2 Japanese Wrestlers. One of Tenta's first stints in Pro-Wrestling and he looks about a 100 lbs lighter than what he did 2 1/2 years later in the WWF.
Although there's not a perfect comparison between Baba & Tenta, you don't have to be an expert to see that Baba is clearly the taller of two. My guess is by around 2 inches.
I've Always heard that Baba was 6'8 and this vid proves it.
Big Show says on 29/Apr/09
Click Here
Click Here
Here's a tag-team match between Giant Baba & John Tenta vs. 2 Japanese Wrestlers. One of Tenta's first stints in Pro-Wrestling and he looks about a 100 lbs lighter than what he did 2 1/2 years later in the WWF.
Although there's not a perfect comparison between Baba & Tenta, you don't have to be an expert to see that Baba is clearly the taller of two. My guess is by around 2 inches.
I've Always heard that Baba was 6'8 and this vid proves it.
Big Show said on 29/Apr/09
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Andre was no way near 6'10
6'10 would be the shortest I would go for. But I think in his prime he was closer to 6'11. If you think Andre is no where near 6'10 I wonder how tall you think Tyler Mane is? Tyler Mane looked closer in height to Kevin Nash than The Undertaker, whom I believe you think to be 6'8.
Ola says on 29/Apr/09
Andre was no way near 6'10
6'10 would be the shortest I would go for. But I think in his prime he was closer to 6'11. If you think Andre is no where near 6'10 I wonder how tall you think Tyler Mane is? Tyler Mane looked closer in height to Kevin Nash than The Undertaker, whom I believe you think to be 6'8.
Big Show said on 29/Apr/09
Click Here
Click Here
Here's a tag-team match between Giant Baba & John Tenta vs. 2 Japanese Wrestlers. One of Tenta's first stints in Pro-Wrestling and he looks about a 100 lbs lighter than what he did 2 1/2 years later in the WWF.
Although there's not a perfect comparison between Baba & Tenta, you don't have to be an expert to see that Baba is clearly the taller of two. My guess is by around 2 inches.
Click Here
Click Here
Here's a tag-team match between Giant Baba & John Tenta vs. 2 Japanese Wrestlers. One of Tenta's first stints in Pro-Wrestling and he looks about a 100 lbs lighter than what he did 2 1/2 years later in the WWF.
Although there's not a perfect comparison between Baba & Tenta, you don't have to be an expert to see that Baba is clearly the taller of two. My guess is by around 2 inches.
hs2009 said on 29/Apr/09
Ola was being fair not that long ago, I guess he's slipped back to his irrational downgrading.
Ola was being fair not that long ago, I guess he's slipped back to his irrational downgrading.
topdweeb said on 29/Apr/09
Ola: I really can't go any lower than that for Andre. He measured up way too well with Wilt Chamberlain. If Chamberlain is 7' 1, which he is, then there is absolutely no way that Andre would be that tall next to him if he was as short as your making him out to be.
Ola: I really can't go any lower than that for Andre. He measured up way too well with Wilt Chamberlain. If Chamberlain is 7' 1, which he is, then there is absolutely no way that Andre would be that tall next to him if he was as short as your making him out to be.
mike said on 29/Apr/09
ola Andre at wrestlemania had at least 4-5 inches on hogan who imo in his prime stood around 6'5".Andre was at least 6'10" then ,and 7'0" in his prime.
ola Andre at wrestlemania had at least 4-5 inches on hogan who imo in his prime stood around 6'5".Andre was at least 6'10" then ,and 7'0" in his prime.
topdweeb said on 28/Apr/09
Anonymous says on 28/Apr/09
"a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch."
lol whatever. I'm willing to bet that a non-peak, current Big Show is taller than a peak Andre. Andre I think was at best 6' 10.
Anonymous says on 28/Apr/09
"a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch."
lol whatever. I'm willing to bet that a non-peak, current Big Show is taller than a peak Andre. Andre I think was at best 6' 10.
Anonymous said on 28/Apr/09
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks
a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch. Andre was around the same height as Khali and shaq. The only wrestlers I see having height on Andre is, Silva, Silo, Gonzales.
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks
a peak Andre was taller than a peak Big Show by about an inch. Andre was around the same height as Khali and shaq. The only wrestlers I see having height on Andre is, Silva, Silo, Gonzales.
topdweeb said on 28/Apr/09
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
"Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks"
Hmmm... I'm not quite prepared to say that, but I do think Big Show is taller than Andre ever was. That pic with Haystacks.. I don't really know what to make of that.
Ola says on 28/Apr/09
"Big show would have dwarf andre the giant totaly exacly like he did with haystacks"
Hmmm... I'm not quite prepared to say that, but I do think Big Show is taller than Andre ever was. That pic with Haystacks.. I don't really know what to make of that.
mike said on 28/Apr/09
wcw big show 7'0" wwe big show 6'11".
wcw big show 7'0" wwe big show 6'11".
JT said on 27/Apr/09
Click Here The soles on Kane's boots look a little bigger than Big Show's but they don't look like the Munsters he has worn in the past.
Click Here The soles on Kane's boots look a little bigger than Big Show's but they don't look like the Munsters he has worn in the past.
Danimal said on 27/Apr/09
Seemed to be close to 7'1" in the WCW and seems to be under 7'0" today.
Seemed to be close to 7'1" in the WCW and seems to be under 7'0" today.
mike said on 27/Apr/09
test was at least 6'5" imo.
test was at least 6'5" imo.
James S said on 26/Apr/09
7ft now and 7ft 1 or a tad over when he was in his prime, I mean when he was with Taker, Test, Kane ect ect. in the 90s he looked every bit of 7ft 1 and I could belive 7ft 2 aswell and now a days next to Khali he looks the same height as Khali when he wants to, anything under 7ft is out of the question.
7ft now and 7ft 1 or a tad over when he was in his prime, I mean when he was with Taker, Test, Kane ect ect. in the 90s he looked every bit of 7ft 1 and I could belive 7ft 2 aswell and now a days next to Khali he looks the same height as Khali when he wants to, anything under 7ft is out of the question.
Atoadaso said on 25/Apr/09
Yeah, OOFatman Big Show was amazing when he 1st came to WWE(F). Probably the strongest wrestler ever in those days. No way could Brock Lesnar do a massive delayed chokeslam to a guy the size of Test. It's a shame he put on so much weight and lost the muscle from that video he had.
Yeah, OOFatman Big Show was amazing when he 1st came to WWE(F). Probably the strongest wrestler ever in those days. No way could Brock Lesnar do a massive delayed chokeslam to a guy the size of Test. It's a shame he put on so much weight and lost the muscle from that video he had.
Steven said on 25/Apr/09
Paul Wight looks 6'10" max here...
Paul Wight looks 6'10" max here...
topdweeb said on 24/Apr/09
OOFatman: Big Show is by far the best "giant" the WWE has ever seen in my opinion.
OOFatman: Big Show is by far the best "giant" the WWE has ever seen in my opinion.
Big Show said on 24/Apr/09
OOFatman says on 24/Apr/09
Just had to post this vid..Big Show showing just how agile he was back in his prime, or close to it at least...not sure how tall Test was?? RIP
I'd say Test was around 6'5", maybe 6'5.5".
OOFatman says on 24/Apr/09
Just had to post this vid..Big Show showing just how agile he was back in his prime, or close to it at least...not sure how tall Test was?? RIP
I'd say Test was around 6'5", maybe 6'5.5".
OOFatman said on 24/Apr/09
Just had to post this vid..Big Show showing just how agile he was back in his prime, or close to it at least...not sure how tall Test was?? RIP
Click Here
Just had to post this vid..Big Show showing just how agile he was back in his prime, or close to it at least...not sure how tall Test was?? RIP
Click Here
kinggollum said on 22/Apr/09
Ola says on 21/Apr/09
Vegas no **** :D but due to the fact that shaq is closer to camera, and his big heels... i would say he is tops 9 inches taller not 10
i still believe his 7'1 must have been in shoes
get a life, troll
Ola says on 21/Apr/09
Vegas no **** :D but due to the fact that shaq is closer to camera, and his big heels... i would say he is tops 9 inches taller not 10
i still believe his 7'1 must have been in shoes
get a life, troll
Alex said on 21/Apr/09
And Rock doesn't look nothing over 6'3 there with Shaq. Shaq is a bit closer to the camera, could make up to an inch looking more but he'd still have Rock by at least 10 inches since his head has gotta be at least 10 inches long.
And Rock doesn't look nothing over 6'3 there with Shaq. Shaq is a bit closer to the camera, could make up to an inch looking more but he'd still have Rock by at least 10 inches since his head has gotta be at least 10 inches long.
Atoadaso said on 21/Apr/09
not true at all... NBA players are given the option to be measured with or without shoes, and it's usually stated with which option the measurement represents.
not true at all... NBA players are given the option to be measured with or without shoes, and it's usually stated with which option the measurement represents.
kinggollum said on 19/Apr/09
mike says on 18/Apr/09
i would say paul wight is 6 ft 10 barefeet. i can't see 7 ft, that he claims to be. i would say dalip singh is 6 ft 11 1/2.
I would say.....your crazy!
mike says on 18/Apr/09
i would say paul wight is 6 ft 10 barefeet. i can't see 7 ft, that he claims to be. i would say dalip singh is 6 ft 11 1/2.
I would say.....your crazy!
Danimal said on 19/Apr/09
Alex says on 19/Apr/09
Nash is 6'9 max today
Not when ha had a face-off with 6'6" A-Train. He looked to still be all of 6'10".
Alex says on 19/Apr/09
Nash is 6'9 max today
Not when ha had a face-off with 6'6" A-Train. He looked to still be all of 6'10".
Alex said on 19/Apr/09
Nash is 6'9 max today.
Nash is 6'9 max today.
Clay said on 18/Apr/09
More like 7'0-7'0.25 at peak and 6'11.5 now. He hasnt lost much height IMO, just posture and he struts around without an inch of hair on his head anymore.
More like 7'0-7'0.25 at peak and 6'11.5 now. He hasnt lost much height IMO, just posture and he struts around without an inch of hair on his head anymore.
mike said on 18/Apr/09
i would say paul wight is 6 ft 10 barefeet. i can't see 7 ft, that he claims to be. i would say dalip singh is 6 ft 11 1/2.
i would say paul wight is 6 ft 10 barefeet. i can't see 7 ft, that he claims to be. i would say dalip singh is 6 ft 11 1/2.
dicksock said on 18/Apr/09
Has anyone seen this video on youtube? "Masked Kane and The Big Show backstage
"
There certainly doesn't appear to be more than an inch between them. What is up with that? Even in lifts, Glen Jacobs would be 6'10 at the most. This video certainly doesn't make Big Show look 7'. More like 6'11 at the most and thats assuming Kane was 6'10" in lifts! The staredown is strangly similar to that of Big John Studd and Bill Fralic. Also, anything above 375lbs for Show during that era is absurd. (and that is being generous)
Has anyone seen this video on youtube? "Masked Kane and The Big Show backstage
"
There certainly doesn't appear to be more than an inch between them. What is up with that? Even in lifts, Glen Jacobs would be 6'10 at the most. This video certainly doesn't make Big Show look 7'. More like 6'11 at the most and thats assuming Kane was 6'10" in lifts! The staredown is strangly similar to that of Big John Studd and Bill Fralic. Also, anything above 375lbs for Show during that era is absurd. (and that is being generous)
ancient Aztec Guy said on 17/Apr/09
I'll give show 7'1" at his prime and 7ft now. I highly doubt that at age 37 big show could have lost any more than 1 inch. Also I highly doubt Nash was under 6'10" at his peak.
I'll give show 7'1" at his prime and 7ft now. I highly doubt that at age 37 big show could have lost any more than 1 inch. Also I highly doubt Nash was under 6'10" at his peak.
ancient Aztec Guy said on 17/Apr/09
Saying goldberg is only 6'3" in shoes is impossible.
Saying goldberg is only 6'3" in shoes is impossible.
James S said on 17/Apr/09
I think that since he has been compared to Khali and when then started a rivalry Big Show has been using bigger boots which make him look more 7ft 2 than the old 7ft story, he must be atleast 6ft 11 barefoot and 7ft in casual footware.
I think that since he has been compared to Khali and when then started a rivalry Big Show has been using bigger boots which make him look more 7ft 2 than the old 7ft story, he must be atleast 6ft 11 barefoot and 7ft in casual footware.
Alex said on 17/Apr/09
Almost 7'0 can certainly mean as low as 6'11 flat but more likely its 6'11 and change. yet you'll have people saying 6'9-6'10 is close to 7'0. It may seem kinda true but 2-3 inches in height is a good difference.
Almost 7'0 can certainly mean as low as 6'11 flat but more likely its 6'11 and change. yet you'll have people saying 6'9-6'10 is close to 7'0. It may seem kinda true but 2-3 inches in height is a good difference.
Anonymous said on 16/Apr/09
Big show was then around 6'11 1/2 and nash just over 6'9... those peak height seems right on to me, Dan, the 7'1 listings for big shows must have been in shoes, same as the rock got a 6'4 listing, goldberg 6'3... and so on
Big show was then around 6'11 1/2 and nash just over 6'9... those peak height seems right on to me, Dan, the 7'1 listings for big shows must have been in shoes, same as the rock got a 6'4 listing, goldberg 6'3... and so on
kinggollum said on 16/Apr/09
Big Show says on 16/Apr/09
JT says on 15/Apr/09
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
Big Show says on 16/Apr/09
JT says on 15/Apr/09
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
Big Show said on 16/Apr/09
Danimal says on 15/Apr/09
That being said, Big Show DID have 3" on a LEGIT 6'10" Kevin Nash, who has also been described as having been as tall as 6'11".
Yeah, but that was in wrestling boots and Big Show did have a slight shoewear advantage over Nash. I'd say a 0.75" advantage, which would put Big Show at around 7'.
Danimal says on 15/Apr/09
That being said, Big Show DID have 3" on a LEGIT 6'10" Kevin Nash, who has also been described as having been as tall as 6'11".
Yeah, but that was in wrestling boots and Big Show did have a slight shoewear advantage over Nash. I'd say a 0.75" advantage, which would put Big Show at around 7'.
Big Show said on 16/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
Do you have any reason to believe that their foot wear or the ground isn't level? No, so until otherwise proven, it'd be best to assume that all things are equal. So like I said, unless there is further photographic evidence suggesting otherwise, I peg Khali and Shaq at the exact same height.
So the nutritionist says Show is just shy of 7', and you say that you'd peg Khali as much as 1.5" taller than Big Show. So if Show is 6' 11.5, which is "nearly 7-foot", guess what, Khali is still 7' 1 then. So exactly what is your contention with what I said?
The fact that you see one half-body shot pic as superior evidence over 5 staredowns with Big Show and Khali that pretty much leave no room for debate other than any footwear advantage that Big Show might
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
Do you have any reason to believe that their foot wear or the ground isn't level? No, so until otherwise proven, it'd be best to assume that all things are equal. So like I said, unless there is further photographic evidence suggesting otherwise, I peg Khali and Shaq at the exact same height.
So the nutritionist says Show is just shy of 7', and you say that you'd peg Khali as much as 1.5" taller than Big Show. So if Show is 6' 11.5, which is "nearly 7-foot", guess what, Khali is still 7' 1 then. So exactly what is your contention with what I said?
The fact that you see one half-body shot pic as superior evidence over 5 staredowns with Big Show and Khali that pretty much leave no room for debate other than any footwear advantage that Big Show might
topdweeb said on 16/Apr/09
Alex: it could mean higher than that, it could be literally 6' 11.9" But I think I'll stick with 6' 11.5" for Big Show.
Danimal: I know Wight was listed as 7' 1 in college basketball, I think he lost an inch or so since being in the WCW. I'd place him at 6' 11 minimum today.
Alex: it could mean higher than that, it could be literally 6' 11.9" But I think I'll stick with 6' 11.5" for Big Show.
Danimal: I know Wight was listed as 7' 1 in college basketball, I think he lost an inch or so since being in the WCW. I'd place him at 6' 11 minimum today.
Da Man said on 16/Apr/09
There's a lot of weight being placed on a very ambiguous comment from the nutritionist. "Almost 7 feet" could very well be 6'11-3/4" or 6'11-15/16" for all we know. I don't see how people are getting a flat 6'11" or any other number out of that comment.
There's a lot of weight being placed on a very ambiguous comment from the nutritionist. "Almost 7 feet" could very well be 6'11-3/4" or 6'11-15/16" for all we know. I don't see how people are getting a flat 6'11" or any other number out of that comment.
Alex said on 16/Apr/09
Nearly 7'0 could mean as low as 6'11 to as high as 6'11.5-6'11.75.
Nearly 7'0 could mean as low as 6'11 to as high as 6'11.5-6'11.75.
Alex said on 16/Apr/09
Topdweeb, I agree. Because Shaq is 7'1 barefoot and Khali was no taller than him. Exactly the same height I'd say. He is 1.5 inches max taller than Big Show and if Big Show is nearly 7'0 like 6'11.5 then it fits Khali at 7'1 or just under.
Topdweeb, I agree. Because Shaq is 7'1 barefoot and Khali was no taller than him. Exactly the same height I'd say. He is 1.5 inches max taller than Big Show and if Big Show is nearly 7'0 like 6'11.5 then it fits Khali at 7'1 or just under.
Big Show said on 16/Apr/09
JT says on 15/Apr/09
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
JT says on 15/Apr/09
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
Danimal said on 15/Apr/09
No one can, or should deny the fact Big Show was listed at 7'1" in college basketball. If he was measured in his shoes, he was never even a full 7'0", seeing his shoes would have been MINIMUM 1 1/4" and at most 2". So, if he would have been measured in his shoes, he would have been between 6'11"-6'11 3/4" barefoot. That being said, Big Show DID have 3" on a LEGIT 6'10" Kevin Nash, who has also been described as having been as tall as 6'11". SO, we have a situation where either Big Show was wearing some type of inner lift in the WCW, or he WAS a LEGIT 7'0.5"-7'1 1/4" who has since shrunk. I stand by the fact that he was once AROUND 7'1" BAREFOOT and has NOTICEABLY lost height and appears to be a guy who is close to 7'0", but most likely only 6'11" these days. I account this height loss to the fact that he put on more than 200 pounds in just a few years and he his poor posture (which only became poor when he started getting heavier) has done some serious damage to his height at a relatively young age (late 30's). Again, I can live with him having been as low as 7'0.5" at his tallest, but today I think he is floating around 6'11". He was just taller in the WCW and even when he first came to the WWF. He seems to be going down the same road as Andre the Giant, even though Big Show's disease was cured, where as Andre's just kept getting worse.. A 1995 Big Show would have been Khali's height, or at most .5" shorter than him.
No one can, or should deny the fact Big Show was listed at 7'1" in college basketball. If he was measured in his shoes, he was never even a full 7'0", seeing his shoes would have been MINIMUM 1 1/4" and at most 2". So, if he would have been measured in his shoes, he would have been between 6'11"-6'11 3/4" barefoot. That being said, Big Show DID have 3" on a LEGIT 6'10" Kevin Nash, who has also been described as having been as tall as 6'11". SO, we have a situation where either Big Show was wearing some type of inner lift in the WCW, or he WAS a LEGIT 7'0.5"-7'1 1/4" who has since shrunk. I stand by the fact that he was once AROUND 7'1" BAREFOOT and has NOTICEABLY lost height and appears to be a guy who is close to 7'0", but most likely only 6'11" these days. I account this height loss to the fact that he put on more than 200 pounds in just a few years and he his poor posture (which only became poor when he started getting heavier) has done some serious damage to his height at a relatively young age (late 30's). Again, I can live with him having been as low as 7'0.5" at his tallest, but today I think he is floating around 6'11". He was just taller in the WCW and even when he first came to the WWF. He seems to be going down the same road as Andre the Giant, even though Big Show's disease was cured, where as Andre's just kept getting worse.. A 1995 Big Show would have been Khali's height, or at most .5" shorter than him.
JT said on 15/Apr/09
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
An in-shape Big Show with DDP (closer to the camera) and Billy Gunn, whom I believe it as least 6
kinggollum said on 15/Apr/09
Big Show says on 15/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime.
Big Show, is only around an inch and a half shorter than Khali and I still feel Show stands roughly 7 feet. Is he gaining weight again? I still say there have only been 2 7 foot giants in wrestling history Andre and Show, all others are just really tall bad wrestlers.
Big Show says on 15/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime.
Big Show, is only around an inch and a half shorter than Khali and I still feel Show stands roughly 7 feet. Is he gaining weight again? I still say there have only been 2 7 foot giants in wrestling history Andre and Show, all others are just really tall bad wrestlers.
topdweeb said on 15/Apr/09
Big Show says on 15/Apr/09
"So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime."
Do you have any reason to believe that their foot wear or the ground isn't level? No, so until otherwise proven, it'd be best to assume that all things are equal. So like I said, unless there is further photographic evidence suggesting otherwise, I peg Khali and Shaq at the exact same height.
So the nutritionist says Show is just shy of 7', and you say that you'd peg Khali as much as 1.5" taller than Big Show. So if Show is 6' 11.5, which is "nearly 7-foot", guess what, Khali is still 7' 1 then. So exactly what is your contention with what I said?
If by chance Show is taller than 6' 11.5 and is more like 6' 11.75", then it is possible that Khali could still be just 1.25" taller than him, and still be 7' 1. Show being nearly 7' does not at all contradict a 7' 1 Khali.
Big Show says on 15/Apr/09
"So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime."
Do you have any reason to believe that their foot wear or the ground isn't level? No, so until otherwise proven, it'd be best to assume that all things are equal. So like I said, unless there is further photographic evidence suggesting otherwise, I peg Khali and Shaq at the exact same height.
So the nutritionist says Show is just shy of 7', and you say that you'd peg Khali as much as 1.5" taller than Big Show. So if Show is 6' 11.5, which is "nearly 7-foot", guess what, Khali is still 7' 1 then. So exactly what is your contention with what I said?
If by chance Show is taller than 6' 11.5 and is more like 6' 11.75", then it is possible that Khali could still be just 1.25" taller than him, and still be 7' 1. Show being nearly 7' does not at all contradict a 7' 1 Khali.
Big Show said on 15/Apr/09
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime.
topdweeb says on 15/Apr/09
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
So one picture of Khali & Shaq where we don't see their footwear or the ground level for that matter means more to you than about 5 staredowns between Big Show and Khali where we see close-ups from all angles possible, footwear of both men, ground level, wether or not someone has a camera advantage or not, etc?
Whatever height Big Show is, I'd say Khali is maybe 1 inch taller or at the most 1.5" if Big Show had a considerable footwear advantage. I'll take that evidence above one pic with Shaq anytime.
topdweeb said on 15/Apr/09
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
I still maintain that Khali is 7' 1 even if Big Show is 6' 11. I've said many times that I only see an inch between the two, and sometimes not even that. But, Khali's 7' 1 status is pretty much cemented in stone for me because he is dead on with Shaq. And unless there are further pictures between the two that proves Khali is shorter than Shaq, I call him 7' 1. So, if Big Show is 6' 11, then I'm simply wrong in saying that Khali is only 1" taller than Show. Either that, or Show is actually so close to 7' that he's virtually indiscernible from 7' without actually measuring him.
topdweeb said on 15/Apr/09
JT: I seriously doubt that the nutritionist did not weigh and measure Show himself. I worked with nutritionists, and even if a BMI wasn't going to be calculated, they always weighed and measured their patients to be able to accurately estimate what a healthy weight would be for the patient. Quite simply, if a nutritionist who worked with the Big Show says that he was just shy of 7-foot, then that is about as reliable of a source as you're going to get.
I've never seen a nutritionist simply ask their patients how tall they are and just take their word for it. It would be like simply asking the patient how much they weigh and take their word for it. It would be a very sloppy nutritionist who did that.
Therefore, I see the Big Show being minimum 6' 11, but could be literally a hair under 7' which for every day purposes, would make him simply 7'. Khali still remains at 7' 1.
JT: I seriously doubt that the nutritionist did not weigh and measure Show himself. I worked with nutritionists, and even if a BMI wasn't going to be calculated, they always weighed and measured their patients to be able to accurately estimate what a healthy weight would be for the patient. Quite simply, if a nutritionist who worked with the Big Show says that he was just shy of 7-foot, then that is about as reliable of a source as you're going to get.
I've never seen a nutritionist simply ask their patients how tall they are and just take their word for it. It would be like simply asking the patient how much they weigh and take their word for it. It would be a very sloppy nutritionist who did that.
Therefore, I see the Big Show being minimum 6' 11, but could be literally a hair under 7' which for every day purposes, would make him simply 7'. Khali still remains at 7' 1.
JT said on 14/Apr/09
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That could just be the nutritionist's own estimate. I doubt Big Show actually told him he was under 7 feet. As we know by now, Big Show's height is deceiving given his posture and the size of his head. Big Show at only 310 lbs. would be considered obese per the BMI, so I doubt the nutritionist was concerned about any BMI number as the calculator really does not apply to an acromegalic giant with a huge frame or a muscular person. If he really is under 7 feet, I would not go below 6'11" for him.
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That could just be the nutritionist's own estimate. I doubt Big Show actually told him he was under 7 feet. As we know by now, Big Show's height is deceiving given his posture and the size of his head. Big Show at only 310 lbs. would be considered obese per the BMI, so I doubt the nutritionist was concerned about any BMI number as the calculator really does not apply to an acromegalic giant with a huge frame or a muscular person. If he really is under 7 feet, I would not go below 6'11" for him.
Clay said on 14/Apr/09
''Nearly 7 feet'' has gotta mean 6'11.5-6'11.75 which leaves Khali at a solid 7'1.
''Nearly 7 feet'' has gotta mean 6'11.5-6'11.75 which leaves Khali at a solid 7'1.
topdweeb said on 14/Apr/09
Alex: Yeah, I changed my mind. I see how reason for a nutritionist to lie, especially since he probably has no reason to care how tall the Big Show is. I'm assuming as a nutritionist, that guy measured the Big Show and took his weight to get an accurate BMI. I don't know what he thinks "near 7 foot" is, for all we know it could be that Show is just a hair under it, or it could mean he is 6' 10 or something. But for now, I'll stick with 6' 11 for Show and Khali I would say could be as tall as 7' 1 still, but nothing more. I say that because he looks dead on with Shaq.
Alex: Yeah, I changed my mind. I see how reason for a nutritionist to lie, especially since he probably has no reason to care how tall the Big Show is. I'm assuming as a nutritionist, that guy measured the Big Show and took his weight to get an accurate BMI. I don't know what he thinks "near 7 foot" is, for all we know it could be that Show is just a hair under it, or it could mean he is 6' 10 or something. But for now, I'll stick with 6' 11 for Show and Khali I would say could be as tall as 7' 1 still, but nothing more. I say that because he looks dead on with Shaq.
Alex said on 14/Apr/09
Actually Big Show was 420lbs in 1999 his year in WWE and was 430lbs in early 2000. Not saying Big Show has lost 108lbs but for someone Big Show's size to lose 108lbs it wont be as noticeable if someone a lot smaller lost that much weight. Hes so big losing 50lbs isn't that much and wont be that noticeable.
Topdweeb, yea could be 6'11 but I wouldn't go under that. 6'11-6'11 1/2 is possbile and if so then Khali is no more than 7'0 1/2 which he was referred to as by gerweck.com.
Actually Big Show was 420lbs in 1999 his year in WWE and was 430lbs in early 2000. Not saying Big Show has lost 108lbs but for someone Big Show's size to lose 108lbs it wont be as noticeable if someone a lot smaller lost that much weight. Hes so big losing 50lbs isn't that much and wont be that noticeable.
Topdweeb, yea could be 6'11 but I wouldn't go under that. 6'11-6'11 1/2 is possbile and if so then Khali is no more than 7'0 1/2 which he was referred to as by gerweck.com.
topdweeb said on 13/Apr/09
Big Show: oh that just may have changed my mind about Show's height. Maybe he is more like 6' 11.
Big Show: oh that just may have changed my mind about Show's height. Maybe he is more like 6' 11.
Big Show said on 13/Apr/09
Clay says on 13/Apr/09
Ola - they wouldn't bother to change his weight billing because he is gaining weight, I can guarantee you that. Hell, they have said he's ''441 pounds'' a nice EXACT listing for a year now, lol. When clearly he hasnt always been exactly that weight.
His weight on WWE.com has now officially been changed to 485 lbs.
Clay says on 13/Apr/09
Ola - they wouldn't bother to change his weight billing because he is gaining weight, I can guarantee you that. Hell, they have said he's ''441 pounds'' a nice EXACT listing for a year now, lol. When clearly he hasnt always been exactly that weight.
His weight on WWE.com has now officially been changed to 485 lbs.
Clay said on 13/Apr/09
Ola - they wouldn't bother to change his weight billing because he is gaining weight, I can guarantee you that. Hell, they have said he's ''441 pounds'' a nice EXACT listing for a year now, lol. When clearly he hasnt always been exactly that weight.
Ola - they wouldn't bother to change his weight billing because he is gaining weight, I can guarantee you that. Hell, they have said he's ''441 pounds'' a nice EXACT listing for a year now, lol. When clearly he hasnt always been exactly that weight.
Big Show said on 13/Apr/09
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According to this article Big Show was 530 lbs in March 2007 according to nutritionist Artie Artwell. He also referred to Big Show as near 7 foot.
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According to this article Big Show was 530 lbs in March 2007 according to nutritionist Artie Artwell. He also referred to Big Show as near 7 foot.
Red said on 13/Apr/09
Ola, so explain why they first reduce his billed height from 7
Ola, so explain why they first reduce his billed height from 7
topdweeb said on 13/Apr/09
Ola, that's a pretty good point, if they are billing Big Show as the largest athlete in the world, it wouldn't make sense for him to be billed much lighter than he really was.
Him saying he lost 108 lbs doesn't mean jack crap. Wrestlers always stretch the truth or flat out lie. That's what the pro-wrestling business is all about. Show saying he lost 108 lbs, should be taken no more seriously than Hogan claiming he was once 6' 7.
Ola, that's a pretty good point, if they are billing Big Show as the largest athlete in the world, it wouldn't make sense for him to be billed much lighter than he really was.
Him saying he lost 108 lbs doesn't mean jack crap. Wrestlers always stretch the truth or flat out lie. That's what the pro-wrestling business is all about. Show saying he lost 108 lbs, should be taken no more seriously than Hogan claiming he was once 6' 7.
Danimal said on 12/Apr/09
Big Show came back at 441 pounds and claimed to have lost 108 pounds, which would have put him at 549 pounds before he left, which he DEFINITELY looked to be. Big Show has not been less than 420-430 pounds since his WCW days (A decade)...
Big Show came back at 441 pounds and claimed to have lost 108 pounds, which would have put him at 549 pounds before he left, which he DEFINITELY looked to be. Big Show has not been less than 420-430 pounds since his WCW days (A decade)...
Anonymous said on 12/Apr/09
Edge once said Big Show is 450 pounds on a light day, I think Big Show looks barely 400 lbs. he said he lost 108 lbs. by 2008 so he must be in the lower 400's. I bought that he weighed 399/400 lbs. before Wrestlemania 24
Edge once said Big Show is 450 pounds on a light day, I think Big Show looks barely 400 lbs. he said he lost 108 lbs. by 2008 so he must be in the lower 400's. I bought that he weighed 399/400 lbs. before Wrestlemania 24
Anonymous said on 11/Apr/09
I hope Big Show isn't going to gain a load of weight back on. A guy his size really shouldn't be carrying 500 lbs around.
I hope Big Show isn't going to gain a load of weight back on. A guy his size really shouldn't be carrying 500 lbs around.
Alex said on 10/Apr/09
Jerome James is looking taller than Show and Khali there but his head isn't long like theirs which you have to take into account.
Jerome James is looking taller than Show and Khali there but his head isn't long like theirs which you have to take into account.
Alex said on 10/Apr/09
Now they are slowly billing Show's weight closer to 500lbs. I think he's def a legit 450lber. In late 2006 he was at least 525lbs I think.
Now they are slowly billing Show's weight closer to 500lbs. I think he's def a legit 450lber. In late 2006 he was at least 525lbs I think.
jens peter said on 10/Apr/09
this is just a guuss but i will say 7 7,1. in a match agenst hbk they say he is 7,1
this is just a guuss but i will say 7 7,1. in a match agenst hbk they say he is 7,1
kinggollum said on 8/Apr/09
Anonymous says on 5/Apr/09
press-conference photo of edge and show, big shows posture is worse now than andres at the very end (1992), i would like to see what a 1996 fully erect paul wight would have looked next to edge, i can see why people think big show has lost height though, that posture he is adopting is losing him at least 2 inches there Click Here
Big Show,s posture is no where near as bad as Andre's was. I don't see Big Show being that much taller than he was in 1996, just alot skinnier then. Khali in that pic seems shorter than normal, I agree BShow poster but I think he has an inch on a peak show.
Anonymous says on 5/Apr/09
press-conference photo of edge and show, big shows posture is worse now than andres at the very end (1992), i would like to see what a 1996 fully erect paul wight would have looked next to edge, i can see why people think big show has lost height though, that posture he is adopting is losing him at least 2 inches there Click Here
Big Show,s posture is no where near as bad as Andre's was. I don't see Big Show being that much taller than he was in 1996, just alot skinnier then. Khali in that pic seems shorter than normal, I agree BShow poster but I think he has an inch on a peak show.
JT said on 7/Apr/09
Click Here This is Big Show and Edge both standing tall next to the same podium. Edge may have cowboy boots on as well, as he comes up to about the same point on Big Show as Vegas
Click Here This is Big Show and Edge both standing tall next to the same podium. Edge may have cowboy boots on as well, as he comes up to about the same point on Big Show as Vegas
Anonymous said on 7/Apr/09
Show does look enormous in that video from December 2006. Easily 540 lbs at that time.
He does look heavier now than he did a year ago, but still nowhere what he was in late '06. I'd say around 460-470 these days.
Show does look enormous in that video from December 2006. Easily 540 lbs at that time.
He does look heavier now than he did a year ago, but still nowhere what he was in late '06. I'd say around 460-470 these days.
Clay said on 7/Apr/09
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
Negative. He was pushin 550 by late 2006.
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
Negative. He was pushin 550 by late 2006.
Big Show said on 6/Apr/09
Here are a few pics of a guy who owns a shoe-store for big people. He's got his picture taken with several large individuals. Here are a few I've capped from his site (There were 20 pages of pics, so there might be more good ones among them).
With Big Show: Click Here
With The Great Khali: Click Here
With 6'5 listed NFL Calvin Johnson: Click Here
With 7'1 listed NBA Jerome James: Click Here
With 6'10 listed NBA Al Horford: Click Here
Khali is looking a little short there, maybe this guy Marty Atkins is standing on higher ground?
Here are a few pics of a guy who owns a shoe-store for big people. He's got his picture taken with several large individuals. Here are a few I've capped from his site (There were 20 pages of pics, so there might be more good ones among them).
With Big Show: Click Here
With The Great Khali: Click Here
With 6'5 listed NFL Calvin Johnson: Click Here
With 7'1 listed NBA Jerome James: Click Here
With 6'10 listed NBA Al Horford: Click Here
Khali is looking a little short there, maybe this guy Marty Atkins is standing on higher ground?
Anonymous said on 5/Apr/09
press-conference photo of edge and show, big shows posture is worse now than andres at the very end (1992), i would like to see what a 1996 fully erect paul wight would have looked next to edge, i can see why people think big show has lost height though, that posture he is adopting is losing him at least 2 inches there Click Here
press-conference photo of edge and show, big shows posture is worse now than andres at the very end (1992), i would like to see what a 1996 fully erect paul wight would have looked next to edge, i can see why people think big show has lost height though, that posture he is adopting is losing him at least 2 inches there Click Here
Big Show said on 5/Apr/09
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
April 2005: Click Here
December 2006: Click Here
It's clear as day that Big Show was much heavier in December 2006 than what he was when he faced Akebono.
Big Show weighed in at 493 lbs when he faced nowadays. Last week on RAW Michael Cole said Big Show weighed in at 485 lbs. He's still nowhere near his size from late 2006 (luckily for him). He was well over 500 lbs at the time and had to quit wrestling because of the health issues he was having at the time (which were mostly caused by his severe overweight).
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
April 2005: Click Here
December 2006: Click Here
It's clear as day that Big Show was much heavier in December 2006 than what he was when he faced Akebono.
Big Show weighed in at 493 lbs when he faced nowadays. Last week on RAW Michael Cole said Big Show weighed in at 485 lbs. He's still nowhere near his size from late 2006 (luckily for him). He was well over 500 lbs at the time and had to quit wrestling because of the health issues he was having at the time (which were mostly caused by his severe overweight).
Danimal said on 4/Apr/09
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
Troll
Ola says on 3/Apr/09
Big show was at his heaviest when he faced akebono, almost 500 lbs. he has never been above 500 and will never be
Troll
Anonymous said on 4/Apr/09
Show was over 500lbs in 2006.
Show was over 500lbs in 2006.
Danimal said on 3/Apr/09
Rob, why aren't you updating?
Editor Rob
Rob, why aren't you updating?
Editor Rob I'm in New York so only sporadically checking and can't upload the new comments.html page although I will moderate some comments as I find time.
Hugh 190cm said on 2/Apr/09
Okay realistically I think the Big Show is 6ft11-7ft in boots.
Okay realistically I think the Big Show is 6ft11-7ft in boots.
nick said on 1/Apr/09
maybe if mike was 5'1.5
maybe if mike was 5'1.5
James S said on 1/Apr/09
Lets say that Khali is 7ft 1, I think 90% of people agree with that, look at this picture, take away Khali's hair so they're both bald, Big Show looks exactly the same height so this tells me that Big Show is 7ft 1 and 7ft at the VERY least
Lets say that Khali is 7ft 1, I think 90% of people agree with that, look at this picture, take away Khali's hair so they're both bald, Big Show looks exactly the same height so this tells me that Big Show is 7ft 1 and 7ft at the VERY least
topdweeb said on 1/Apr/09
Danimal says on 23/Mar/09
"Big Show (the poster) imo is probably the most OBJECTIVE and likable guy on celebheights. He always provides evidence and is ALWAYS open minded. I really enjoy his knowledgeable posts. NO ONE should be bashing him for being biased. That honor goes to others I won't mention."
I agree, I think Big Show (the poster) is one of the best posters on here. I don't think anyone really deserves to be bashed, but I do think that there have been some new users (will go unnamed) that are quickly becoming unwelcome.
I usually don't post in forums where I don't have a solid opinion of someone's height. And I usually am not interested in "average" sized guys, only giants. I think my posts are about as accurate as it's gonna get.
Danimal says on 23/Mar/09
"Big Show (the poster) imo is probably the most OBJECTIVE and likable guy on celebheights. He always provides evidence and is ALWAYS open minded. I really enjoy his knowledgeable posts. NO ONE should be bashing him for being biased. That honor goes to others I won't mention."
I agree, I think Big Show (the poster) is one of the best posters on here. I don't think anyone really deserves to be bashed, but I do think that there have been some new users (will go unnamed) that are quickly becoming unwelcome.
I usually don't post in forums where I don't have a solid opinion of someone's height. And I usually am not interested in "average" sized guys, only giants. I think my posts are about as accurate as it's gonna get.
hs2009 said on 1/Apr/09
Edge & Big Show face off at WM25 press conference:
Click Here
Angle favours Edge a bit here, but's it the best I could find.
Edge & Big Show face off at WM25 press conference:
Click Here
Angle favours Edge a bit here, but's it the best I could find.
Danimal said on 1/Apr/09
Alex says on 31/Mar/09
Hugh 182-183cm for Big Show????? What?
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Exactly, because when he came back he said he lost 109 pounds and was down to 441 pounds, so yeah, he weighed 550 pounds at his heaviest. I think all that weight KILLED his posture and knocked off a solid inch.
He was listed at 7'1" in college basketball and had 3" on listed 6'10" Kevin Nash. Maybe he was 7'1" in SHOES. No idea. Today doesn't seem to be over 6'11".
Alex says on 31/Mar/09
Hugh 182-183cm for Big Show????? What?
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Exactly, because when he came back he said he lost 109 pounds and was down to 441 pounds, so yeah, he weighed 550 pounds at his heaviest. I think all that weight KILLED his posture and knocked off a solid inch.
He was listed at 7'1" in college basketball and had 3" on listed 6'10" Kevin Nash. Maybe he was 7'1" in SHOES. No idea. Today doesn't seem to be over 6'11".
KingNick said on 31/Mar/09
I think Big Show was billed 485lbs last night. Not sure if he gained the weight or if they're just exaggerating him for Mania.
I think Big Show was billed 485lbs last night. Not sure if he gained the weight or if they're just exaggerating him for Mania.
Big Show said on 31/Mar/09
Alex says on 31/Mar/09
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Yesterday at RAW Michael Cole said Big Show was weighed in at 485 lbs. It is kinda stupid that they're still billing him at 441 lbs. He was weighed at that before last year's Wrestlemania and clearly gained some weight back again.
Btw Alex I don't have every televised match of Big Show. 1999 is my only completed year thusfar. Still have a long way to go to get every single televised match he's ever been in.
Alex says on 31/Mar/09
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Yesterday at RAW Michael Cole said Big Show was weighed in at 485 lbs. It is kinda stupid that they're still billing him at 441 lbs. He was weighed at that before last year's Wrestlemania and clearly gained some weight back again.
Btw Alex I don't have every televised match of Big Show. 1999 is my only completed year thusfar. Still have a long way to go to get every single televised match he's ever been in.
Alex said on 31/Mar/09
Hugh 182-183cm for Big Show????? What?
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Hugh 182-183cm for Big Show????? What?
I was looking at a bit of WM 22 in 2006 and Big Show was just as probably his heaviest in 2006 and honestly he could have been pushing 550lbs then.
Alex said on 31/Mar/09
Big Show, I remember that too. Cole said Big Show was 7'1 just one time. Other than that he was billed at 7'0 and 7'2 off and on then by the end of 1999 he was billed at 7'2 from there on until late 2002 where he's been billed at 7'0 since. So you have every televised match Big Show was in? Must be a huge fan then. I am a big fan of him myself.
Big Show, I remember that too. Cole said Big Show was 7'1 just one time. Other than that he was billed at 7'0 and 7'2 off and on then by the end of 1999 he was billed at 7'2 from there on until late 2002 where he's been billed at 7'0 since. So you have every televised match Big Show was in? Must be a huge fan then. I am a big fan of him myself.
Hugh 190cm said on 31/Mar/09
I'd say 182cm-183cm in that pic with Mike lol!
I'd say 182cm-183cm in that pic with Mike lol!
KingNick said on 31/Mar/09
Big Show says on 31/Mar/09
MK says on 31/Mar/09
Big Show says on 31/Mar/09
Big Show's peak was 7 feet. I don't think he was ever any taller than that because he was billed at 7 feet when he arrived in the WWE in 1999
Such forgetfulness ;)He was billed 7'2'' on his wwf arrival, and a few years back went down to 7'0''(bizarrly)
Not really. He was billed 7'0" at arrival. I have every televised Big Show match from 1999. Apart from one occasional 7'1 referral by Michael Cole he was being described as 7', 500lbs nearly every match. His billing was changed to 7'2" when he started fueding with the likes of Undertaker and Kane, which was a few months after he made his debut.
The point is that I think we all can agree on is that it's so weird how they downgraded his height. He could easily pass for 7'2", especially if Khali is billed 7'3". I know I've made this point before but I just don't get it.
On a side note, anyone see Raw last night? Show DOMINATED Cena and beat him CLEANLY in the ring, it was great!
Big Show says on 31/Mar/09
MK says on 31/Mar/09
Big Show says on 31/Mar/09
Big Show's peak was 7 feet. I don't think he was ever any taller than that because he was billed at 7 feet when he arrived in the WWE in 1999
Such forgetfulness ;)He was billed 7'2'' on his wwf arrival, and a few years back went down to 7'0''(bizarrly)
Not really. He was billed 7'0" at arrival. I have every televised Big Show match from 1999. Apart from one occasional 7'1 referral by Michael Cole he was being described as 7', 500lbs nearly every match. His billing was changed to 7'2" when he started fueding with the likes of Undertaker and Kane, which was a few months after he made his debut.
The point is that I think we all can agree on is that it's so weird how they downgraded his height. He could easily pass for 7'2", especially if Khali is billed 7'3". I know I've made this point before but I just don't get it.
On a side note, anyone see Raw last night? Show DOMINATED Cena and beat him CLEANLY in the ring, it was great!
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