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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)
topdweeb said on 26/Aug/08
Alex: I remember the first night Wight came to the WWE, they switched calling him 7' and 7' 1 throughout the night. Yeah, I can buy that he may have lost 1/2" of height, but that's it. I still think he is 7' flat. But yeah, if Khali is only 7', then I would say he is 6' 11.
Alex: I remember the first night Wight came to the WWE, they switched calling him 7' and 7' 1 throughout the night. Yeah, I can buy that he may have lost 1/2" of height, but that's it. I still think he is 7' flat. But yeah, if Khali is only 7', then I would say he is 6' 11.
Alex said on 26/Aug/08
Topdweeb, its possible Big Show maybe could have lost 1/2 inch but I wouldn't say more than that. Its more due to his posture and weight. The lowest possible height I'd put Big Show at is 6'11 and if he's that tall than Khali is just 7'0. But its rediculous like you said with guys who are a couple inches shorter than him being billed at his height and Khali who is an inch taller being billed at 3-4 inches taller. When they face off even young kids probably wont see 3-4 inches.
JT, I remember once in early 1999 when JR said Big Show was 7'1 when he came out.
Sometimes they'll refer to Big Show and Khali both as 7 footers as well.
Topdweeb, its possible Big Show maybe could have lost 1/2 inch but I wouldn't say more than that. Its more due to his posture and weight. The lowest possible height I'd put Big Show at is 6'11 and if he's that tall than Khali is just 7'0. But its rediculous like you said with guys who are a couple inches shorter than him being billed at his height and Khali who is an inch taller being billed at 3-4 inches taller. When they face off even young kids probably wont see 3-4 inches.
JT, I remember once in early 1999 when JR said Big Show was 7'1 when he came out.
Sometimes they'll refer to Big Show and Khali both as 7 footers as well.
Anonymous said on 25/Aug/08
It isn't worth paying any attention to the billings JR and Michael Cole give the wrestlers. One week Khali will be 7,2" 420lbs, the next he'll be 7,4" 430lbs. They just make it up on the spot.
It isn't worth paying any attention to the billings JR and Michael Cole give the wrestlers. One week Khali will be 7,2" 420lbs, the next he'll be 7,4" 430lbs. They just make it up on the spot.
topdweeb said on 25/Aug/08
Big Show: well all I can say is that before Big Show was a wrestler, he played college ball and I would take their stats over any pro-wrestling promotion any time. And he was listed as 7' 1 in college. So, I don't think Show is under 7' and though it is rare, I do believe WWE bills him at his correct, legit height.
Big Show: well all I can say is that before Big Show was a wrestler, he played college ball and I would take their stats over any pro-wrestling promotion any time. And he was listed as 7' 1 in college. So, I don't think Show is under 7' and though it is rare, I do believe WWE bills him at his correct, legit height.
Big Show said on 25/Aug/08
topdweeb says on 23/Aug/08
Dude, this "largest wrestling promotion in the world" that you're speaking of, bills men who are 4+ inches shorter than the Big Show as being the exact same height as the Big Show. It bills a man who is only approximately 1 inch taller than Big Show as being 3-4 inches taller than him. I don't buy for a second that just because it's the WWE, they have thoroughly and accurately measured Wight's height.
Believe me that this guy had to go through several medical examinations, before giving that lucrative contract he was given (the most lucrative contract that any debutant ever received). And unlike most Big Show wasn
topdweeb says on 23/Aug/08
Dude, this "largest wrestling promotion in the world" that you're speaking of, bills men who are 4+ inches shorter than the Big Show as being the exact same height as the Big Show. It bills a man who is only approximately 1 inch taller than Big Show as being 3-4 inches taller than him. I don't buy for a second that just because it's the WWE, they have thoroughly and accurately measured Wight's height.
Believe me that this guy had to go through several medical examinations, before giving that lucrative contract he was given (the most lucrative contract that any debutant ever received). And unlike most Big Show wasn
UFC 98 said on 25/Aug/08
ola no one on this earth will be able to do what goldberg did, and that is to lift big show in a vertically suplex postion and jackhammering him
ola no one on this earth will be able to do what goldberg did, and that is to lift big show in a vertically suplex postion and jackhammering him
Alex2 said on 24/Aug/08
I remember last week on Smackdown and Triple H was commentating and He said Khali is "7 Foot 400 lbs" Yes he said 7'0" but probably 7'1" still.
I remember last week on Smackdown and Triple H was commentating and He said Khali is "7 Foot 400 lbs" Yes he said 7'0" but probably 7'1" still.
Clay said on 23/Aug/08
JR has called Khali 7'2, 7'3, and 7'4 in the past few weeks. They just casually say his height and refer to him being huge.
JR has called Khali 7'2, 7'3, and 7'4 in the past few weeks. They just casually say his height and refer to him being huge.
Alex said on 23/Aug/08
I just saw the smackdown clip where Foley and JR said Khali was 7'4. When they went face to face the most it could look is 1.5 inches so who are they kidding with 4 inches.
I just saw the smackdown clip where Foley and JR said Khali was 7'4. When they went face to face the most it could look is 1.5 inches so who are they kidding with 4 inches.
Alex said on 23/Aug/08
Topdweeb, also with Kane being billed at 7'0 Khali does have him by a good 5 inches or maybe a bit more while Khali has Big Show by an inch and they bill Kane and Big Show the same. Another insane thing.
Topdweeb, also with Kane being billed at 7'0 Khali does have him by a good 5 inches or maybe a bit more while Khali has Big Show by an inch and they bill Kane and Big Show the same. Another insane thing.
Alex said on 23/Aug/08
So they had Big Show and Khali facing off and JR and Mick Foley tried to say Khali was 7'4 making him 4 inches taller than Big Show? Thats insane. Even for little kids they may not believe 4 inches when Big Show's head comes up to Khali's hair line or around there. Them trying to make Big Show much shorter than Khali gets me mad really.
Topdweeb, you're right. Today the wrestlers are more bigger. I bet if you guys like Cena, Batista, Lesnar, Kane back then, Andre would have been getting picked up more.
So they had Big Show and Khali facing off and JR and Mick Foley tried to say Khali was 7'4 making him 4 inches taller than Big Show? Thats insane. Even for little kids they may not believe 4 inches when Big Show's head comes up to Khali's hair line or around there. Them trying to make Big Show much shorter than Khali gets me mad really.
Topdweeb, you're right. Today the wrestlers are more bigger. I bet if you guys like Cena, Batista, Lesnar, Kane back then, Andre would have been getting picked up more.
Alex said on 23/Aug/08
Kane needs to be billed at 6'10 or less and even at 6'10 it wouldn't match up to a 7'0 billed Big Show. Big Show billed at 7'2 and Kane at 6'10 is good like how it use to be back then.
Kane needs to be billed at 6'10 or less and even at 6'10 it wouldn't match up to a 7'0 billed Big Show. Big Show billed at 7'2 and Kane at 6'10 is good like how it use to be back then.
topdweeb said on 23/Aug/08
Big Show says on 22/Aug/08
"We're not talking about a cheap amateur promotion here, we're talking about the largest wrestling promotion in the world."
Dude, this "largest wrestling promotion in the world" that you're speaking of, bills men who are 4+ inches shorter than the Big Show as being the exact same height as the Big Show. It bills a man who is only approximately 1 inch taller than Big Show as being 3-4 inches taller than him. I don't buy for a second that just because it's the WWE, they have thoroughly and accurately measured Wight's height.
I remember when Wight as "the Giant" in WCW, Lex Luger once said in an in-ring interview that Wight was 7' 1", and that's when Wight was being bill consistently at 7' 4".
And then we see Khali, who has claimed before to be 7' 2 only has about an inch on Wight. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Wight was 7' 0.5" in his peak but lost 0.5" of height due to either posture, weight, injury, or a combination of the three.
Regardless though, I don't buy for a second that WWE is too "big time" to not accurately think things through or measure their wrestlers. I mean, if they want to look more legit, they would make everything proportional in the very least. Men who are billed as 4-5" inches shorter or taller than Wight when they are clearly not even close to that, isn't what I would call "big time".
Big Show says on 22/Aug/08
"We're not talking about a cheap amateur promotion here, we're talking about the largest wrestling promotion in the world."
Dude, this "largest wrestling promotion in the world" that you're speaking of, bills men who are 4+ inches shorter than the Big Show as being the exact same height as the Big Show. It bills a man who is only approximately 1 inch taller than Big Show as being 3-4 inches taller than him. I don't buy for a second that just because it's the WWE, they have thoroughly and accurately measured Wight's height.
I remember when Wight as "the Giant" in WCW, Lex Luger once said in an in-ring interview that Wight was 7' 1", and that's when Wight was being bill consistently at 7' 4".
And then we see Khali, who has claimed before to be 7' 2 only has about an inch on Wight. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Wight was 7' 0.5" in his peak but lost 0.5" of height due to either posture, weight, injury, or a combination of the three.
Regardless though, I don't buy for a second that WWE is too "big time" to not accurately think things through or measure their wrestlers. I mean, if they want to look more legit, they would make everything proportional in the very least. Men who are billed as 4-5" inches shorter or taller than Wight when they are clearly not even close to that, isn't what I would call "big time".
Shaq said on 23/Aug/08
Considering Big Show says he's 7 foot and looks around that height despite not forcing good posture then I see no reason to doubt him. He's probably around 7'0" or 7'0.5". From the pictures posted I'm not so sure he's a full inch shorter than Khali either.
Considering Big Show says he's 7 foot and looks around that height despite not forcing good posture then I see no reason to doubt him. He's probably around 7'0" or 7'0.5". From the pictures posted I'm not so sure he's a full inch shorter than Khali either.
JT said on 22/Aug/08
Big Show says on 22/Aug/08
....When Big Show arrived in the WWF in 1999 he was billed at 7 foot.....
I thought it was 7'2" at first and later 7'0", which I believe is right around his actual height.
Big Show says on 22/Aug/08
....When Big Show arrived in the WWF in 1999 he was billed at 7 foot.....
I thought it was 7'2" at first and later 7'0", which I believe is right around his actual height.
Big Show said on 22/Aug/08
topdweeb says on 22/Aug/08
Big Show: That's even assuming the WWE even actually measures there wrestlers. For all we know Vince could have simply asked Wight how tall he was and Wight just simply said, "7-foot". I mean, let's face it, it's a little odd that Wight is billed at 7-foot, so is Kane and so were a list of other wrestlers that Wight had several inches on. He seems to be the only one who legitimately is billed at his actual height. Why? Why not keep him at 7' 2 like they used to? Perhaps Wight insists on being billed at his actual height now.
When a guy that size comes into the WWE, believe me that Vince would know what his real height is. We're not talking about a cheap amateur promotion here, we're talking about the largest wrestling promotion in the world. Big Show's main gimmick was his size. They referred to him as the largest athlete in the world, so they probably would know how tall he legitimately was. They simply decided not to exaggerate his height.
topdweeb says on 22/Aug/08
Big Show: That's even assuming the WWE even actually measures there wrestlers. For all we know Vince could have simply asked Wight how tall he was and Wight just simply said, "7-foot". I mean, let's face it, it's a little odd that Wight is billed at 7-foot, so is Kane and so were a list of other wrestlers that Wight had several inches on. He seems to be the only one who legitimately is billed at his actual height. Why? Why not keep him at 7' 2 like they used to? Perhaps Wight insists on being billed at his actual height now.
When a guy that size comes into the WWE, believe me that Vince would know what his real height is. We're not talking about a cheap amateur promotion here, we're talking about the largest wrestling promotion in the world. Big Show's main gimmick was his size. They referred to him as the largest athlete in the world, so they probably would know how tall he legitimately was. They simply decided not to exaggerate his height.
Alex2 said on 22/Aug/08
Clay says on 22/Aug/08
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
Definatley a legit chance of that, Most of the time I struggle to see a full inch between Show and Khali... Big Show, Maybe when He first came, I doubt they measure all their wrestlers anyway, so maybe 7'0" rounded down or an estimate to begin with, If Khali is a legit 7'1" or better, I give Show no less than 7'0.25"
Clay says on 22/Aug/08
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
Definatley a legit chance of that, Most of the time I struggle to see a full inch between Show and Khali... Big Show, Maybe when He first came, I doubt they measure all their wrestlers anyway, so maybe 7'0" rounded down or an estimate to begin with, If Khali is a legit 7'1" or better, I give Show no less than 7'0.25"
topdweeb said on 22/Aug/08
Big Show: That's even assuming the WWE even actually measures there wrestlers. For all we know Vince could have simply asked Wight how tall he was and Wight just simply said, "7-foot". I mean, let's face it, it's a little odd that Wight is billed at 7-foot, so is Kane and so were a list of other wrestlers that Wight had several inches on. He seems to be the only one who legitimately is billed at his actual height. Why? Why not keep him at 7' 2 like they used to? Perhaps Wight insists on being billed at his actual height now.
Big Show: That's even assuming the WWE even actually measures there wrestlers. For all we know Vince could have simply asked Wight how tall he was and Wight just simply said, "7-foot". I mean, let's face it, it's a little odd that Wight is billed at 7-foot, so is Kane and so were a list of other wrestlers that Wight had several inches on. He seems to be the only one who legitimately is billed at his actual height. Why? Why not keep him at 7' 2 like they used to? Perhaps Wight insists on being billed at his actual height now.
Big Show said on 22/Aug/08
Clay says on 22/Aug/08
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
When Big Show arrived in the WWF in 1999 he was billed at 7 foot. There's no way a guy like Vince McMahon would bill the tallest and biggest wrestler on the entire roster below his actual barefoot height. I think Big Show was 7 feet on the dot (maybe give or take 0.25"), but I don't think he was 7'0.5. He would've at least billed him at 7'1 if that was the case.
Clay says on 22/Aug/08
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
When Big Show arrived in the WWF in 1999 he was billed at 7 foot. There's no way a guy like Vince McMahon would bill the tallest and biggest wrestler on the entire roster below his actual barefoot height. I think Big Show was 7 feet on the dot (maybe give or take 0.25"), but I don't think he was 7'0.5. He would've at least billed him at 7'1 if that was the case.
Clay said on 22/Aug/08
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
Anyone else open to the possibility of Show being 7'0.5 and just saying ''im 7 foot'' ? He has said 7'1'' before and was described as over 7 feet by Conan O'Brien, Jim Ross and others.
Clay said on 21/Aug/08
Show could be like 7'0.5/7'1 fresh out of bed stretched out I think.
Show could be like 7'0.5/7'1 fresh out of bed stretched out I think.
Alex2 said on 21/Aug/08
Big Show is no way below 7'0" if Khali is a legit 7'1" or better.
Big Show is no way below 7'0" if Khali is a legit 7'1" or better.
Clay said on 20/Aug/08
Khali can look anywhere from .5 of an inch to 2 inches taller than Big Show depending on lifts and camera angles. He is probably a shade over an inch taller.
Khali can look anywhere from .5 of an inch to 2 inches taller than Big Show depending on lifts and camera angles. He is probably a shade over an inch taller.
topdweeb said on 19/Aug/08
Alex: you know I was just thinking of your comment. Back in the 80's in that WWF game for the regular NES, the only one who could bodyslam Andre the Giant was Hulk Hogan. And that was actually realistic because he was the only one in the game who could (or at least had). But yet, today, quite a few guys could more than bodyslam the Big Show. This all goes back to what I was saying a while back. Today's wrestlers are so much bigger than the ones in the 80s and early 90s (with a few exceptions, Sid, the Warlord, Lex Luger). I mean, back in those days as we talked about, Hercules was considered a powerhouse and today, he's not nearly as big as a lot of guys, not even ones that aren't considered powerhouses.
Alex: you know I was just thinking of your comment. Back in the 80's in that WWF game for the regular NES, the only one who could bodyslam Andre the Giant was Hulk Hogan. And that was actually realistic because he was the only one in the game who could (or at least had). But yet, today, quite a few guys could more than bodyslam the Big Show. This all goes back to what I was saying a while back. Today's wrestlers are so much bigger than the ones in the 80s and early 90s (with a few exceptions, Sid, the Warlord, Lex Luger). I mean, back in those days as we talked about, Hercules was considered a powerhouse and today, he's not nearly as big as a lot of guys, not even ones that aren't considered powerhouses.
topdweeb said on 19/Aug/08
Alex: yeah last time Show and Khali went face to face on Smackdown, Jim Ross and Mick Foley tried to say Khali was 7' 4 and that he is actually looking down on the Big Show. That despite that fact that Show was more than holding his own against Khali. I don't know why WWE is hellbent on making Khali to be so much taller than Big Show. And that's stupid about SVR 2007 because even in their billed weights, Show outweighs Khali.
Alex: yeah last time Show and Khali went face to face on Smackdown, Jim Ross and Mick Foley tried to say Khali was 7' 4 and that he is actually looking down on the Big Show. That despite that fact that Show was more than holding his own against Khali. I don't know why WWE is hellbent on making Khali to be so much taller than Big Show. And that's stupid about SVR 2007 because even in their billed weights, Show outweighs Khali.
mike said on 19/Aug/08
my estimates, big show 6,11" khali 7,1", taker 6,7.5", kane 6,7".
my estimates, big show 6,11" khali 7,1", taker 6,7.5", kane 6,7".
mike said on 19/Aug/08
when big show came out after khali threw the miz and hand chopped morrison,big show stood face to face with khali. clearly there was at least a 2 inch difference that i saw,watch the video,and pause it when show lifts the mic ,and see it for yourself. i place show around 6,11",and khali at 7,1".
when big show came out after khali threw the miz and hand chopped morrison,big show stood face to face with khali. clearly there was at least a 2 inch difference that i saw,watch the video,and pause it when show lifts the mic ,and see it for yourself. i place show around 6,11",and khali at 7,1".
Alex said on 18/Aug/08
I hate how in SD vs Raw 2007, they have most people be able to lift up Big Show, but not Khali. They make Khali appear to be overally bigger only because hes an inch taller but really Big Show is more bigger overall. Gets on my nerves.
I hate how in SD vs Raw 2007, they have most people be able to lift up Big Show, but not Khali. They make Khali appear to be overally bigger only because hes an inch taller but really Big Show is more bigger overall. Gets on my nerves.
Frank said on 18/Aug/08
Ola, i wrote it wrong Im 5 ft11 1/2 and Vince looked at leat 2inches taller than me
Ola, i wrote it wrong Im 5 ft11 1/2 and Vince looked at leat 2inches taller than me
Frank said on 18/Aug/08
Ola, Vince was taller than me and alittle under 6ft barefoot (maybe Lifts)
I met Jim Neidhart and he looked 5ft 9 1/2 to 5ft 10 i was surprized i was looking down @ him
Ola, Vince was taller than me and alittle under 6ft barefoot (maybe Lifts)
I met Jim Neidhart and he looked 5ft 9 1/2 to 5ft 10 i was surprized i was looking down @ him
Clay said on 17/Aug/08
I think Khali's hands are bigger than Show's.
I think Khali's hands are bigger than Show's.
KingNick said on 17/Aug/08
I was never sure about Neidhart but I certainly don't think he was 6'. I do believe Bret is somewhere between 5'11" and 6', Neidhart is about 1" shorter here (this is a backstage segment though so who knows)
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I was never sure about Neidhart but I certainly don't think he was 6'. I do believe Bret is somewhere between 5'11" and 6', Neidhart is about 1" shorter here (this is a backstage segment though so who knows)
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Alex2 said on 17/Aug/08
Bret was probably 5'11.5"
Bret was probably 5'11.5"
topdweeb said on 16/Aug/08
I think Niedhart is probably 5' 10 or 5' 11 max. He seemed to be one inch shorter than Bret, and Bret I think is about 5' 11 or 6'.
I think Niedhart is probably 5' 10 or 5' 11 max. He seemed to be one inch shorter than Bret, and Bret I think is about 5' 11 or 6'.
Alex said on 16/Aug/08
Lesnar may give Khali a run for his money too. Big Show's hands are probably a bit bigger than Khali's.
Lesnar may give Khali a run for his money too. Big Show's hands are probably a bit bigger than Khali's.
Alex2 said on 16/Aug/08
Neidhart 5'10" Im with you Ola :)
Neidhart 5'10" Im with you Ola :)
topdweeb said on 15/Aug/08
Drexyl: If you watch arm wrestling competitions, it is full of guys built like power lifters like Mark Henry, not guys like Khali.
Drexyl: If you watch arm wrestling competitions, it is full of guys built like power lifters like Mark Henry, not guys like Khali.
Nick said on 15/Aug/08
Jim Neidhart, about 5 foot 9, my opinion.
Jim Neidhart, about 5 foot 9, my opinion.
Big Show said on 15/Aug/08
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Don't know if anyone seen this pic before. How tall is Jim Neidhart?
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Don't know if anyone seen this pic before. How tall is Jim Neidhart?
Clay said on 14/Aug/08
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Look at the size of Khali's deltoids/arms compared to 5'10/190-205 poundish Daivari. Thats amazing.
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Look at the size of Khali's deltoids/arms compared to 5'10/190-205 poundish Daivari. Thats amazing.
Drexyl said on 14/Aug/08
Khali could beat almost anyone at arm wrestling purely based on the size of his hands, wrists and forearms. I think the only guy who could give him a run for his money in the WWE is Big Show.
Khali could beat almost anyone at arm wrestling purely based on the size of his hands, wrists and forearms. I think the only guy who could give him a run for his money in the WWE is Big Show.
Alex said on 14/Aug/08
I think HHH's arms are still big. Put him in front of you and you'll see. His arms aren't freaky big but they're def pretty big. This is comparing to average guys who work out. I'm not comparing him to bodybuilders.
I think HHH's arms are still big. Put him in front of you and you'll see. His arms aren't freaky big but they're def pretty big. This is comparing to average guys who work out. I'm not comparing him to bodybuilders.
topdweeb said on 13/Aug/08
Ola: exactly. I've beaten people in arm wrestling who are a lot bigger than I am (maybe not muscle-wise but still) and I've lost to people who are a lot bigger than I am and who had much longer arms, but I sure made them work for it.
Ola: exactly. I've beaten people in arm wrestling who are a lot bigger than I am (maybe not muscle-wise but still) and I've lost to people who are a lot bigger than I am and who had much longer arms, but I sure made them work for it.
Clay said on 13/Aug/08
Kane looks 4 inches below Big Show there but who knows has the higher heel. Still Kane is anywhere from 6'7-6'8.5.
Armwrestling isnt all about size, but it plays a big part no question. The biggest factor I would say is wrist strength, the first guy to bend the others wrist and apply pressure usually wins. Khali is just SO MUCH bigger than Triple H its comical to see HHH ''winning'' that armwrestle.
Kane looks 4 inches below Big Show there but who knows has the higher heel. Still Kane is anywhere from 6'7-6'8.5.
Armwrestling isnt all about size, but it plays a big part no question. The biggest factor I would say is wrist strength, the first guy to bend the others wrist and apply pressure usually wins. Khali is just SO MUCH bigger than Triple H its comical to see HHH ''winning'' that armwrestle.
Drexyl said on 13/Aug/08
It is pictures like that that make me doubt Kane is anything under 6,8". They're both standing fairly straight and I can see only 4 inches between the top of their heads. Kane is still a monster when he stands up to his full height. Unfortunately he rarely does it anymore.
It is pictures like that that make me doubt Kane is anything under 6,8". They're both standing fairly straight and I can see only 4 inches between the top of their heads. Kane is still a monster when he stands up to his full height. Unfortunately he rarely does it anymore.
Danimal said on 13/Aug/08
Alex2 says on 12/Aug/08
Triple H does have some huge arms on him though.
Had decent size arms from 1999-2002 (when he was juiced to the gills). Today, they are nothing special.
Alex2 says on 12/Aug/08
Triple H does have some huge arms on him though.
Had decent size arms from 1999-2002 (when he was juiced to the gills). Today, they are nothing special.
JT said on 12/Aug/08
If Big Show
If Big Show
Alex2 said on 12/Aug/08
Triple H does have some huge arms on him though.
Triple H does have some huge arms on him though.
Alex said on 12/Aug/08
Khali would beat HHH in a real arm wrestling match. Not saying this because his arms are bigger and he's more heavier and massive overall. Khali is stronger but even that you can't go just by because stronger guys can lose in arm wrestling to weaker guys since its not based on just strength.
Khali would beat HHH in a real arm wrestling match. Not saying this because his arms are bigger and he's more heavier and massive overall. Khali is stronger but even that you can't go just by because stronger guys can lose in arm wrestling to weaker guys since its not based on just strength.
mike said on 12/Aug/08
show may even be 7,0",you know if khali is a legit 7,2" which he claims to be.
show may even be 7,0",you know if khali is a legit 7,2" which he claims to be.
topdweeb said on 12/Aug/08
mike: if you copy that pic and paste it in paint, and then draw a straight line from the top of Big Show's head to Khali, then you'll see that there is only about an inch of a difference. And, in that stare down, they had boots on that were the same size (that is from the 4 man handicap match). Again, Khali simply gives an illusion of being a lot taller because of his higher shoulders and facial features.
I think it should practically be a requirement to have a line drawn from the tops of their heads when posting a pic comparing the two.
mike: if you copy that pic and paste it in paint, and then draw a straight line from the top of Big Show's head to Khali, then you'll see that there is only about an inch of a difference. And, in that stare down, they had boots on that were the same size (that is from the 4 man handicap match). Again, Khali simply gives an illusion of being a lot taller because of his higher shoulders and facial features.
I think it should practically be a requirement to have a line drawn from the tops of their heads when posting a pic comparing the two.
KingNick said on 12/Aug/08
rock on mike!
rock on mike!
mike said on 12/Aug/08
kingnick after looking at that pic i,d have to say there could be as much as a 2 inch difference between the two.but show at 6,11" sounds about right to me.
kingnick after looking at that pic i,d have to say there could be as much as a 2 inch difference between the two.but show at 6,11" sounds about right to me.
topdweeb said on 11/Aug/08
Clay: well of course, do you know how boring an actual arm wrestling match would be? It would be like, they lock hands, one of them wins within a minute, and that's that. They gotta have some type of dramatization in there. And for the record, we don't know that Triple H would get killed by Khali in arm wrestling.
Clay: well of course, do you know how boring an actual arm wrestling match would be? It would be like, they lock hands, one of them wins within a minute, and that's that. They gotta have some type of dramatization in there. And for the record, we don't know that Triple H would get killed by Khali in arm wrestling.
Gazz said on 11/Aug/08
no way is khali any more than an inch taller, look at the SNME picture show isnt even standing straight there! plus youve got khali's hair to consider which adds another inch or so.
I defy anyone to look at those pics of show with mean gene and say he is under 7 foot there.
no way is khali any more than an inch taller, look at the SNME picture show isnt even standing straight there! plus youve got khali's hair to consider which adds another inch or so.
I defy anyone to look at those pics of show with mean gene and say he is under 7 foot there.
Clay said on 10/Aug/08
I love how WWE will even go the lengths of faking an arm wrestle. In real life Khali would beat Triple H in an arm wrestle in 2 seconds, his arms are twice as big.
I love how WWE will even go the lengths of faking an arm wrestle. In real life Khali would beat Triple H in an arm wrestle in 2 seconds, his arms are twice as big.
KingNick said on 10/Aug/08
Thanks for posting the photo JT (np before topdweeb, btw). See here's what I'm talking about. I see a slight difference. Show is standing a little straighter in the SNME pic but not much. They look nearly the same size to me in this pic:
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as opposed to this current pic where I definitely see a full inch difference:
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I do agree Show's footwear was prob the same or close to it, but I think he had a footwear over Khali both times. 7' peak, 6'11" current. Khali a strong 7'1"
Thanks for posting the photo JT (np before topdweeb, btw). See here's what I'm talking about. I see a slight difference. Show is standing a little straighter in the SNME pic but not much. They look nearly the same size to me in this pic:
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as opposed to this current pic where I definitely see a full inch difference:
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I do agree Show's footwear was prob the same or close to it, but I think he had a footwear over Khali both times. 7' peak, 6'11" current. Khali a strong 7'1"
Alex2 said on 10/Aug/08
topdweeb says on 9/Aug/08
Alex2: Thank you. I am starting to feel like everyone here is trying to make Khali taller than his is by always insisting that he is 2 inches taller than the Big Show, when there isn't even an inch. Maybe an inch at the very best, but that's it.
Thankyou :) There is MAX 1" likely less, Khali could be as tall as 7'1.25" but anything over that I doubt.
topdweeb says on 9/Aug/08
Alex2: Thank you. I am starting to feel like everyone here is trying to make Khali taller than his is by always insisting that he is 2 inches taller than the Big Show, when there isn't even an inch. Maybe an inch at the very best, but that's it.
Thankyou :) There is MAX 1" likely less, Khali could be as tall as 7'1.25" but anything over that I doubt.
Drexyl said on 10/Aug/08
Khali's hands are enormous yes. In the arm wrestle on SD the other night he practically engulfed Triple H's entire hand.
Khali's hands are enormous yes. In the arm wrestle on SD the other night he practically engulfed Triple H's entire hand.
topdweeb said on 9/Aug/08
Alex2: Thank you. I am starting to feel like everyone here is trying to make Khali taller than his is by always insisting that he is 2 inches taller than the Big Show, when there isn't even an inch. Maybe an inch at the very best, but that's it.
Alex2: Thank you. I am starting to feel like everyone here is trying to make Khali taller than his is by always insisting that he is 2 inches taller than the Big Show, when there isn't even an inch. Maybe an inch at the very best, but that's it.
Me said on 9/Aug/08
Show has the same issue as Andre, his posture. Khali stands like Frankenstein and walks like him too. His weight does contribute in a big way to his poor posture as it did for Andre. His knees and spine are under a lot of stress day in and day out. When Show first came to be as "the Giant" he stood very tall.
Show has the same issue as Andre, his posture. Khali stands like Frankenstein and walks like him too. His weight does contribute in a big way to his poor posture as it did for Andre. His knees and spine are under a lot of stress day in and day out. When Show first came to be as "the Giant" he stood very tall.
Clay said on 9/Aug/08
Drexyl Big Show is definitely thicker and in all likely hood stronger. Although Khali has huge arms and shoulders himself and his hands are freakishly huge - bigger than Shows.
Drexyl Big Show is definitely thicker and in all likely hood stronger. Although Khali has huge arms and shoulders himself and his hands are freakishly huge - bigger than Shows.
topdweeb said on 9/Aug/08
KingNick: oops my mistake, it's not from SNME, it's from a Smackdown episode of their latest encounter.
KingNick: oops my mistake, it's not from SNME, it's from a Smackdown episode of their latest encounter.
topdweeb said on 9/Aug/08
KingNick: that pic Big Show posted IS from SNME.
KingNick: that pic Big Show posted IS from SNME.
Alex2 said on 9/Aug/08
Clay says on 7/Aug/08
I just find it strange they would hype Big Show as the largest athlete in the world but still say he is 2 inches below Khali. Why? Because that probably is the case. Maybe not as much as two inches, but there is at least an inch between the two giants.
There isnt even 1".
Clay says on 7/Aug/08
I just find it strange they would hype Big Show as the largest athlete in the world but still say he is 2 inches below Khali. Why? Because that probably is the case. Maybe not as much as two inches, but there is at least an inch between the two giants.
There isnt even 1".
Alex2 said on 9/Aug/08
I hear Khali has already had some leg surgeries, any height loss? And I hear he has terrible trouble with them. Danimal, If Khali is a legit 7'1" or better then I put Show at 7'0" no less. There isnt even 1" between them.
I hear Khali has already had some leg surgeries, any height loss? And I hear he has terrible trouble with them. Danimal, If Khali is a legit 7'1" or better then I put Show at 7'0" no less. There isnt even 1" between them.
Drexyl said on 8/Aug/08
I expect he's also got some bigger measurements than Khali. Arms, chest etc. He's a broader, thicker build than Khali.
I expect he's also got some bigger measurements than Khali. Arms, chest etc. He's a broader, thicker build than Khali.
Danimal said on 8/Aug/08
I see the height loss in Big Show's neck. The length of it is shorter than it used to be and no, that's not just because he is heavier. Even at a lighter weight, is neck is shorter. His back looks slouched a bit today and his knees look a little buckled. It looks like he is in pain, or at the very least it seems like an effort to stand tall for him nowadays, where as in the mid-late 90's, this man couldn't stand anything but straight and tall. He had 3" consistently on 6'10" Kevin Nash in the WCW, which would put him at 7'1" back then. Is he looking 7'1" next to Khali today? I don't think so. He looks like he is sailing at around 6'11"-6'11 3/4" AT BEST today.
I see the height loss in Big Show's neck. The length of it is shorter than it used to be and no, that's not just because he is heavier. Even at a lighter weight, is neck is shorter. His back looks slouched a bit today and his knees look a little buckled. It looks like he is in pain, or at the very least it seems like an effort to stand tall for him nowadays, where as in the mid-late 90's, this man couldn't stand anything but straight and tall. He had 3" consistently on 6'10" Kevin Nash in the WCW, which would put him at 7'1" back then. Is he looking 7'1" next to Khali today? I don't think so. He looks like he is sailing at around 6'11"-6'11 3/4" AT BEST today.
KingNick said on 8/Aug/08
No one has that photo of Khali and Big Show from SNME? JT? Vegas?
No one has that photo of Khali and Big Show from SNME? JT? Vegas?
topdweeb said on 8/Aug/08
Clay: Big Show might be an inch shorter than Khali, but he is also like 40 lbs heavier. Big Show once said in an interview that he isn't the tallest athlete in the world, or the heaviest, but when you put the two together, he is the biggest (this was when he was over 500 lbs though).
Clay: Big Show might be an inch shorter than Khali, but he is also like 40 lbs heavier. Big Show once said in an interview that he isn't the tallest athlete in the world, or the heaviest, but when you put the two together, he is the biggest (this was when he was over 500 lbs though).
Clay said on 7/Aug/08
I just find it strange they would hype Big Show as the largest athlete in the world but still say he is 2 inches below Khali. Why? Because that probably is the case. Maybe not as much as two inches, but there is at least an inch between the two giants.
I just find it strange they would hype Big Show as the largest athlete in the world but still say he is 2 inches below Khali. Why? Because that probably is the case. Maybe not as much as two inches, but there is at least an inch between the two giants.
topdweeb said on 7/Aug/08
KingNick: if Show has lost any height, then I doubt it happened over the last year or so or whenever it was that Khali and him first faced off. Look at the pic Big Show just posted. Their boots are very comparable, and still, the difference is the same as it usually is. This tells me that when Big Show is wearing his "bigger" boots, they don't offer any appreciable height advantage.
Now, anyone looking at the pic, seeing that their boots are the same size practically, how can anyone honestly say Khali has 1.5 to 2 inches on Show??
KingNick: if Show has lost any height, then I doubt it happened over the last year or so or whenever it was that Khali and him first faced off. Look at the pic Big Show just posted. Their boots are very comparable, and still, the difference is the same as it usually is. This tells me that when Big Show is wearing his "bigger" boots, they don't offer any appreciable height advantage.
Now, anyone looking at the pic, seeing that their boots are the same size practically, how can anyone honestly say Khali has 1.5 to 2 inches on Show??
Gazz said on 7/Aug/08
Big Show with as good posture as Khali is the same height or maybe 0.25 shorter, there was a scene on smackdown where show lifted his fist up to Khali and they looked very very close in height, i think it was that particular time anyway lol
Big Show with as good posture as Khali is the same height or maybe 0.25 shorter, there was a scene on smackdown where show lifted his fist up to Khali and they looked very very close in height, i think it was that particular time anyway lol
Big Show said on 7/Aug/08
It depends on how you look at it. Big Show's posture has become worse over the years. In his staredowns with Khali he never stood fully straight like he did with Kevin Nash in 1998. Does that count as height loss? Well if he can't stand up straight anymore, I think it does.
But even his bad posture didn't really result into drastic height loss. I think his bad posture maybe resulted in a 0.5" height loss at most.
His staredown with Khali in 2008 looks pretty much the same as the one with Kane in 1999.
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And I don't think Big Show wore lifts in his WCW days.
It depends on how you look at it. Big Show's posture has become worse over the years. In his staredowns with Khali he never stood fully straight like he did with Kevin Nash in 1998. Does that count as height loss? Well if he can't stand up straight anymore, I think it does.
But even his bad posture didn't really result into drastic height loss. I think his bad posture maybe resulted in a 0.5" height loss at most.
His staredown with Khali in 2008 looks pretty much the same as the one with Kane in 1999.
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And I don't think Big Show wore lifts in his WCW days.
JT said on 7/Aug/08
Click Here (from 2008) I doubt he's lost any height either. It's all about posture with him.
Click Here (from 2008) I doubt he's lost any height either. It's all about posture with him.
KingNick said on 7/Aug/08
topdweeb says on 5/Aug/08
Is there any real evidence that the Big Show has shrunk since WCW?
Does anyone have a pic of the staredown between Khali and Show from the first time they were in the ring together at the Saturday Night Main Event?
I remember Show being nearly the same size as Khali then as opposed to a full inch shorter now. If someone could post both photos we can compare the two and see if he's lost height.
topdweeb says on 5/Aug/08
Is there any real evidence that the Big Show has shrunk since WCW?
Does anyone have a pic of the staredown between Khali and Show from the first time they were in the ring together at the Saturday Night Main Event?
I remember Show being nearly the same size as Khali then as opposed to a full inch shorter now. If someone could post both photos we can compare the two and see if he's lost height.
Clay said on 7/Aug/08
Big Show is still a huge, very tall man today that is evident in the Khali staredowns. Im starting to think he hasnt lost any height what so ever, just bad posture.
Big Show is still a huge, very tall man today that is evident in the Khali staredowns. Im starting to think he hasnt lost any height what so ever, just bad posture.
topdweeb said on 6/Aug/08
Alex: yeah I think I would have to agree. He doesn't look any shorter to me. I think he definitely had better posture in WCW but other than that, there is no change. In other words, I think this is the "WCW Giant" squaring with Khali. I don't buy the, "I wish it was the old Show". I think the only thing that would help is that Wight had better posture in his WCW days and that's about it.
Alex: yeah I think I would have to agree. He doesn't look any shorter to me. I think he definitely had better posture in WCW but other than that, there is no change. In other words, I think this is the "WCW Giant" squaring with Khali. I don't buy the, "I wish it was the old Show". I think the only thing that would help is that Wight had better posture in his WCW days and that's about it.
Alex said on 6/Aug/08
Topdweeb, I havne't seen any. I dont really think he has. I believe he was leaner back then with better posture and even at times its obvious he had some sort of lifts on too. All that into account makes some think he has shrunk a bit. Hes only 36 now and I am not sure if he's had any major surgeries to shrink. Maybe 1/2 inch at most he could have lost but even that I doubt.
Topdweeb, I havne't seen any. I dont really think he has. I believe he was leaner back then with better posture and even at times its obvious he had some sort of lifts on too. All that into account makes some think he has shrunk a bit. Hes only 36 now and I am not sure if he's had any major surgeries to shrink. Maybe 1/2 inch at most he could have lost but even that I doubt.
topdweeb said on 5/Aug/08
Is there any real evidence that the Big Show has shrunk since WCW?
Is there any real evidence that the Big Show has shrunk since WCW?
Clay said on 5/Aug/08
Come on he isnt as bad and awkward as Gonzalez was. He is no Dean Malenko, lol, but it is pretty cool to see someone the size of Singh with that kind of muscular definition fighting, even if he's not using his full strength.
Come on he isnt as bad and awkward as Gonzalez was. He is no Dean Malenko, lol, but it is pretty cool to see someone the size of Singh with that kind of muscular definition fighting, even if he's not using his full strength.
Big Show said on 4/Aug/08
Danimal says on 3/Aug/08
Khali today reminds me SO much of the Big Show of old (WCW). They had the same hair do, posture and frame. I believe that Big Show would have been at least Khali's height back then. It's not fair that they have to have a face off a dozen years too late.
When it comes to size, yes. When it comes to wrestling ability he reminds me more of Giant Gonzales.
Danimal says on 3/Aug/08
Khali today reminds me SO much of the Big Show of old (WCW). They had the same hair do, posture and frame. I believe that Big Show would have been at least Khali's height back then. It's not fair that they have to have a face off a dozen years too late.
When it comes to size, yes. When it comes to wrestling ability he reminds me more of Giant Gonzales.
Annoyed said on 3/Aug/08
100% right Danimal! as ever ( kidding on bro )
100% right Danimal! as ever ( kidding on bro )
Danimal said on 3/Aug/08
Khali today reminds me SO much of the Big Show of old (WCW). They had the same hair do, posture and frame. I believe that Big Show would have been at least Khali's height back then. It's not fair that they have to have a face off a dozen years too late.
Khali today reminds me SO much of the Big Show of old (WCW). They had the same hair do, posture and frame. I believe that Big Show would have been at least Khali's height back then. It's not fair that they have to have a face off a dozen years too late.
topdweeb said on 2/Aug/08
Annoyed: I didn't mean for my msg to sound like it was mean spirited, was just giving my opinion. Yes I did read your previous message. But I just wish people would get over it, in their ring attire there is no way Khali is more than an inch taller than Show. And I'm not the only one who has stated that, and in fact, I'm not even the first to make that claim.
This is why I said I can only give Khali a full inch over Big Show. I can't even see a full inch difference between the two. And people pointing out the Big Show's boots... even IF they did give him a slight advantage, Khali is not barefoot. But some people are trying to make it sound like because Big Show wears 1.5" boots, that means he has a 1.5" in advantage over Khali. It's not like that at all when you consider that Khali's boots look to be only slightly smaller than Show's.
Annoyed: I didn't mean for my msg to sound like it was mean spirited, was just giving my opinion. Yes I did read your previous message. But I just wish people would get over it, in their ring attire there is no way Khali is more than an inch taller than Show. And I'm not the only one who has stated that, and in fact, I'm not even the first to make that claim.
This is why I said I can only give Khali a full inch over Big Show. I can't even see a full inch difference between the two. And people pointing out the Big Show's boots... even IF they did give him a slight advantage, Khali is not barefoot. But some people are trying to make it sound like because Big Show wears 1.5" boots, that means he has a 1.5" in advantage over Khali. It's not like that at all when you consider that Khali's boots look to be only slightly smaller than Show's.
Annoyed said on 2/Aug/08
Topdweeb ...brother.... i was just trying to give a wee spin on it, i think there would be an inch (which i state and bare in mind how an inch looks compared to these giants ) but id be willing to stretch to an inch and a half, and i eradicated the shoulder thing as i did say it was an optical illusion, did you even read my post? If you are just giving me your opinion in a friendly way thats cool but it seems your actually the one who is "annoyed" with me, but im not being a dick man i dont really care bro, im just saying, i personally think there is ONE INCH between them but 1.5 inches is a possibility, did u actually see how i blew apart all the arguments that big show was two and 3 inches smaller by measuring the pivot points and trying to be FAIR and factor in Khalis stance and Big Shows leaning neck. I am SPECULATING Khali MAY have lost about .5 to an inch of height in his stance and that Big show may have also lost an inch ( or possibley more ) due to his curved neck ( you do get height from your neck when straight, lean your next forward now topdweeb and then pull it back and straighten up you will see you can gain anywhere from an inch to two . Topdweeb, that was simply me speculating and asserting from ONE pic and i said theyre " could " be a 1.5" difference. personally i do believe the difference is only an inch but i would stretch to an inch and a half.... but 2 inches and anymore is ridiculous. But remember topdweeb, its just opinions brother. What is your take on their heights etc? and the heights of the other big guys?? ( Taker, Kane, Nash, Sid etc )
Topdweeb ...brother.... i was just trying to give a wee spin on it, i think there would be an inch (which i state and bare in mind how an inch looks compared to these giants ) but id be willing to stretch to an inch and a half, and i eradicated the shoulder thing as i did say it was an optical illusion, did you even read my post? If you are just giving me your opinion in a friendly way thats cool but it seems your actually the one who is "annoyed" with me, but im not being a dick man i dont really care bro, im just saying, i personally think there is ONE INCH between them but 1.5 inches is a possibility, did u actually see how i blew apart all the arguments that big show was two and 3 inches smaller by measuring the pivot points and trying to be FAIR and factor in Khalis stance and Big Shows leaning neck. I am SPECULATING Khali MAY have lost about .5 to an inch of height in his stance and that Big show may have also lost an inch ( or possibley more ) due to his curved neck ( you do get height from your neck when straight, lean your next forward now topdweeb and then pull it back and straighten up you will see you can gain anywhere from an inch to two . Topdweeb, that was simply me speculating and asserting from ONE pic and i said theyre " could " be a 1.5" difference. personally i do believe the difference is only an inch but i would stretch to an inch and a half.... but 2 inches and anymore is ridiculous. But remember topdweeb, its just opinions brother. What is your take on their heights etc? and the heights of the other big guys?? ( Taker, Kane, Nash, Sid etc )
topdweeb said on 2/Aug/08
Annoyed: I don't see how you can look at the pic you posted and conclude there is a 1.5" difference between Khali and Show. I don't see that at all. And Khali haven't a wider stance doesn't amount to much a height loss at all. I mean, you have to have your feet apart at a considerable different to lose .5" of height. I think there are just a lot of people who are trying to exaggerate the height difference between Show and Khali.
Again, in their ring attire, I don't even see an inch of a difference between the two. Assuming that Show may have bigger boots or any other variables, I will concede that Khali is a full inch taller than Big Show. No way is he anymore than that. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Khali gives off an optical illusion of being a few inches taller than Big Show because he carries his shoulders height than Show, plus his chin and eye level is higher than Show's, which adds to the effect. But strictly look at the tops of their head, it is clear that he is barely edging Show out in height.
When I first saw Khali and Show go face to face, I initially thought Khali had the 3 inches on him and I even hastily posted on here that Khali was a lot taller. But then when JT analyzed the pics, I realized that I had got sucked right into the optical illusion that Khali gives of being so tall.
Annoyed: I don't see how you can look at the pic you posted and conclude there is a 1.5" difference between Khali and Show. I don't see that at all. And Khali haven't a wider stance doesn't amount to much a height loss at all. I mean, you have to have your feet apart at a considerable different to lose .5" of height. I think there are just a lot of people who are trying to exaggerate the height difference between Show and Khali.
Again, in their ring attire, I don't even see an inch of a difference between the two. Assuming that Show may have bigger boots or any other variables, I will concede that Khali is a full inch taller than Big Show. No way is he anymore than that. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Khali gives off an optical illusion of being a few inches taller than Big Show because he carries his shoulders height than Show, plus his chin and eye level is higher than Show's, which adds to the effect. But strictly look at the tops of their head, it is clear that he is barely edging Show out in height.
When I first saw Khali and Show go face to face, I initially thought Khali had the 3 inches on him and I even hastily posted on here that Khali was a lot taller. But then when JT analyzed the pics, I realized that I had got sucked right into the optical illusion that Khali gives of being so tall.
willy79 said on 1/Aug/08
Sorry but there is a bigger difference between Khali and Big Show than Andre and Wilt. So if Big Show is 7' and Khali is 7'1 and so was Wilt. Than Andrewas around 7'-7'1 during his prime and maybe that pic.
Sorry but there is a bigger difference between Khali and Big Show than Andre and Wilt. So if Big Show is 7' and Khali is 7'1 and so was Wilt. Than Andrewas around 7'-7'1 during his prime and maybe that pic.
Annoyed said on 1/Aug/08
im assuming about three inches because that pic there is too all over the place perspective wise, in the Wilt Chamberlain book there is a pic my friend showed me of him and Andre and there is 3 inches max and 2 inches AT THE VERY LEAST but trust me, if you digg around im sure you will find a pic of them side by side, the angle in that pic favours Andre too much..look where his front leg is compared to Wilts...although Wilt is still about an inch and a half taller ( bare in mind what an inch compared to these two would look like!! ) id say if you go solely on that pic then without the angle advantage for Andre Wilt would still be at least 2 inches taller, plus Andre himself stated and im POSITIVE it is somewhere online that it was strange looking up to someone. Although he wouldnt have physically had to look up his intention is clear. If you look at my height estimations you will see i have always maintained Andre at being 7 foot but now i just dont, theres too much against him in my OPINION. try and find a good pic of the two though side byside, you'll see what i mean.
im assuming about three inches because that pic there is too all over the place perspective wise, in the Wilt Chamberlain book there is a pic my friend showed me of him and Andre and there is 3 inches max and 2 inches AT THE VERY LEAST but trust me, if you digg around im sure you will find a pic of them side by side, the angle in that pic favours Andre too much..look where his front leg is compared to Wilts...although Wilt is still about an inch and a half taller ( bare in mind what an inch compared to these two would look like!! ) id say if you go solely on that pic then without the angle advantage for Andre Wilt would still be at least 2 inches taller, plus Andre himself stated and im POSITIVE it is somewhere online that it was strange looking up to someone. Although he wouldnt have physically had to look up his intention is clear. If you look at my height estimations you will see i have always maintained Andre at being 7 foot but now i just dont, theres too much against him in my OPINION. try and find a good pic of the two though side byside, you'll see what i mean.
Shaq said on 1/Aug/08
Viper, Rodman was listed 6-8. He's atleast 6-7.
Viper, Rodman was listed 6-8. He's atleast 6-7.
Annoyed said on 1/Aug/08
The difference between Show and Khali is around 1"-1.5" . In this picture i have drew a straight line through the pivot point of each foot and niether man is elevated despite big shows HEEL being thicker, obviousley it is the pivot and not the heel which dictates actual height gain, both men are getting around about 1 inch over their barefoot height. iN THE PIC IVE MADE I HAVE ALSO ERADICATED THEIR SHOULDERS AS khali has much Larger and higher shoulders which creates and optical illusion of even more height. when lookin at the pivot point and top of their heads in That particular pic, the difference seems a little less than an inch, but if you look at Khalis feet they are SLIGHTLY further apart than Big Shows so he will be losing 1/2 and inch to an inch but then if you look at Big Shows neck leaning forward he will be losing around an Inch himself. All together though, it goes to show that there really isnt alot in it between the two at all. Id give Khali: 7'1" and Show 7'0" or Khali 7'1.5" and Big Show still around 7 foot. and i recently joined the Andre the Giant NEVER being 7 foot crowd . i thought he just may have been but too many 6'10" references and measurements have swung me, plus look at Big Show in wcw with Hogan in the mid nineties and look at Andre with Hogan in the early 90's, there is a MUCH bigger difference with Big Show and Hogan than there is with Hogan and Andre and Hogan didnt lose 3 inches within 5 years or so. Plus Wilt Chamberlain has 3 inches on Andre and Wilt is a measured and LEGIT 7'1" .
Anyway here is my pic featuring pivot point, head height, no shoulders, like i said Khali loses about 1/2 and inch to an inch because his feet are wide apart, Big Show loses at least a whole inch cause his neck is leaning very forward . 7'0" Show and 7'1" Khali
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The difference between Show and Khali is around 1"-1.5" . In this picture i have drew a straight line through the pivot point of each foot and niether man is elevated despite big shows HEEL being thicker, obviousley it is the pivot and not the heel which dictates actual height gain, both men are getting around about 1 inch over their barefoot height. iN THE PIC IVE MADE I HAVE ALSO ERADICATED THEIR SHOULDERS AS khali has much Larger and higher shoulders which creates and optical illusion of even more height. when lookin at the pivot point and top of their heads in That particular pic, the difference seems a little less than an inch, but if you look at Khalis feet they are SLIGHTLY further apart than Big Shows so he will be losing 1/2 and inch to an inch but then if you look at Big Shows neck leaning forward he will be losing around an Inch himself. All together though, it goes to show that there really isnt alot in it between the two at all. Id give Khali: 7'1" and Show 7'0" or Khali 7'1.5" and Big Show still around 7 foot. and i recently joined the Andre the Giant NEVER being 7 foot crowd . i thought he just may have been but too many 6'10" references and measurements have swung me, plus look at Big Show in wcw with Hogan in the mid nineties and look at Andre with Hogan in the early 90's, there is a MUCH bigger difference with Big Show and Hogan than there is with Hogan and Andre and Hogan didnt lose 3 inches within 5 years or so. Plus Wilt Chamberlain has 3 inches on Andre and Wilt is a measured and LEGIT 7'1" .
Anyway here is my pic featuring pivot point, head height, no shoulders, like i said Khali loses about 1/2 and inch to an inch because his feet are wide apart, Big Show loses at least a whole inch cause his neck is leaning very forward . 7'0" Show and 7'1" Khali
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Viper said on 31/Jul/08
Why would the NBA even downgrade his height then.
Why would the NBA even downgrade his height then.
Shaq said on 31/Jul/08
Pippen is 6'7.5" and I think Rodman downgrades his height for the same reason Barkley does. Rodman has always looked 6'7" to me.
Pippen is 6'7.5" and I think Rodman downgrades his height for the same reason Barkley does. Rodman has always looked 6'7" to me.
Derek said on 31/Jul/08
Rodman himself admitted he's 6'6" and he was shorter than 6'7" Scottie Pippen.
Rodman himself admitted he's 6'6" and he was shorter than 6'7" Scottie Pippen.
Shaq said on 31/Jul/08
Yeah but I think Rodman's just doing what Barkley does and saying he's shorter than he really is to make his accomplishments at the PF position that much more impressive.
Look at pictures of Rodman with 6'7.5" Scottie Pippen and 6'4 7/8" Michael Jordan and 6'7" seems accurate.
If you try to imagine Rodman without the hat in those picture then you'll see about 5 inches between them.
Yeah but I think Rodman's just doing what Barkley does and saying he's shorter than he really is to make his accomplishments at the PF position that much more impressive.
Look at pictures of Rodman with 6'7.5" Scottie Pippen and 6'4 7/8" Michael Jordan and 6'7" seems accurate.
If you try to imagine Rodman without the hat in those picture then you'll see about 5 inches between them.
Alex said on 31/Jul/08
Rodman is said to be as low as 6'6 too.
Rodman is said to be as low as 6'6 too.
Shaq said on 31/Jul/08
7'0" seems right. He's 4-5 inches taller than Dennis Rodman who is atleast 6'7".
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7'0" seems right. He's 4-5 inches taller than Dennis Rodman who is atleast 6'7".
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Anonymous said on 29/Jul/08
Big Show is 7'0", Khali and Shaq are 7'1 or 7'1.25"
Big Show is 7'0", Khali and Shaq are 7'1 or 7'1.25"
topdweeb said on 29/Jul/08
Ola says on 28/Jul/08
"topdweeb26, atleast 7ft more likely closer to 7'1"
Hmm... do you really see a possible 2 inch difference?
Ola says on 28/Jul/08
"topdweeb26, atleast 7ft more likely closer to 7'1"
Hmm... do you really see a possible 2 inch difference?
KingNick said on 28/Jul/08
Haha dammit, topdweeb26 is on to me!
Haha dammit, topdweeb26 is on to me!
Da Man said on 28/Jul/08
As JT said though, the bigger shoes provide very little overall height advantage, in fact they provide LESS than a 1/4" height advantage. Everyone here really should read Rob's "Heel Height Truth" article and learn how heel height really affects overall height. Heel thickness does not correlate directly with overall height gain because height is determined by the foot's pivot point, not the height of the heel.
As JT said though, the bigger shoes provide very little overall height advantage, in fact they provide LESS than a 1/4" height advantage. Everyone here really should read Rob's "Heel Height Truth" article and learn how heel height really affects overall height. Heel thickness does not correlate directly with overall height gain because height is determined by the foot's pivot point, not the height of the heel.
topdweeb26 said on 28/Jul/08
Again, I don't even see an inch of a difference between Khali and Show in their stare downs. So even taking into account that Show might have slightly bigger soles, I would give them only an inch in difference.
KingNick: I see your hidden agenda, you have been out to make the Big Show like 5' 10 since day one.
Ola: how tall do you think Khali is?
Again, I don't even see an inch of a difference between Khali and Show in their stare downs. So even taking into account that Show might have slightly bigger soles, I would give them only an inch in difference.
KingNick: I see your hidden agenda, you have been out to make the Big Show like 5' 10 since day one.
Ola: how tall do you think Khali is?
KingNick said on 27/Jul/08
How do you guys not see a difference in footwear between Show and Khali? Here's where I stand, let me explain:
I think Show was either 6'11.5" or a full 7' at peak, which was not too long ago. Here's a clip from SNME where they had their first staredown. Here, I barely see .5" between the two, but Show still has bigger footwear (I can't find the actual staredown if someone has it pls post it) Click Here
Now here's current photos of their staredowns, one showing their boots Click Here and Click Here
Now here's a shot of Khali's shoes (see photo 15, I'm sure there's plenty of other good ones too) Click Here
Here's of Show's shoes (see photos 29 and 32, I'm sure there's plenty of other good ones too) Click Here
My point is to not downgrade Big Show, I still see him as a solid 6'11", my point is he has bigger shoes than Khali, that's all :>)
How do you guys not see a difference in footwear between Show and Khali? Here's where I stand, let me explain:
I think Show was either 6'11.5" or a full 7' at peak, which was not too long ago. Here's a clip from SNME where they had their first staredown. Here, I barely see .5" between the two, but Show still has bigger footwear (I can't find the actual staredown if someone has it pls post it) Click Here
Now here's current photos of their staredowns, one showing their boots Click Here and Click Here
Now here's a shot of Khali's shoes (see photo 15, I'm sure there's plenty of other good ones too) Click Here
Here's of Show's shoes (see photos 29 and 32, I'm sure there's plenty of other good ones too) Click Here
My point is to not downgrade Big Show, I still see him as a solid 6'11", my point is he has bigger shoes than Khali, that's all :>)
JT said on 27/Jul/08
Click Here It's not bad posture but still not as straight as Khali. Big Show's soles look like 1.25" under the foot pivot point whereas Khali's are around 1". That's 25% larger but still yields only a 1/4" advantage.
Click Here It's not bad posture but still not as straight as Khali. Big Show's soles look like 1.25" under the foot pivot point whereas Khali's are around 1". That's 25% larger but still yields only a 1/4" advantage.
tuga said on 27/Jul/08
This only shows how tall khali is, he
This only shows how tall khali is, he
KingNick said on 26/Jul/08
Topdweeb, no offense taken, I'm not even sure myself now. Looking at the pic again that's the straighest I've seen Big Show stand in a long time Click Here I definitely don't see less than 1" between the two and we have to take into account Big Show's shoes are bigger. I like Ray's estimates and I'm going to stick with Show 6'11" barefoot and Khali 7'1" barefoot and whatever their shoes are make them 1" apart.
Topdweeb, no offense taken, I'm not even sure myself now. Looking at the pic again that's the straighest I've seen Big Show stand in a long time Click Here I definitely don't see less than 1" between the two and we have to take into account Big Show's shoes are bigger. I like Ray's estimates and I'm going to stick with Show 6'11" barefoot and Khali 7'1" barefoot and whatever their shoes are make them 1" apart.
Alex said on 26/Jul/08
Think his head is really easily 13 inches long? I would have said no more than 12 inches really.
Think his head is really easily 13 inches long? I would have said no more than 12 inches really.
Ray said on 26/Jul/08
Khali has a sure inch on Big Show from what I see and it does look like Show may have a slight .25-.5" boot advantage. So Khali IMO is around 1-1.5" taller then Show barefoot. Big SHow 6'11-6'11.5" and Khali 7'.05-7'1"
Khali has a sure inch on Big Show from what I see and it does look like Show may have a slight .25-.5" boot advantage. So Khali IMO is around 1-1.5" taller then Show barefoot. Big SHow 6'11-6'11.5" and Khali 7'.05-7'1"
topdweeb said on 25/Jul/08
KingNick: no offense man, but I don't know what you're talking about. In those pics, I often struggle to even see a full inch between Khali and Show. And I'm not the only one who has said that. So I stand by what I have always said, there is at most an inch between Show and Khali (and that's taking into account that Show's boots are slightly bigger). I think Big Show is minimum 6' 11 and Khali is minimum 7'.
KingNick: no offense man, but I don't know what you're talking about. In those pics, I often struggle to even see a full inch between Khali and Show. And I'm not the only one who has said that. So I stand by what I have always said, there is at most an inch between Show and Khali (and that's taking into account that Show's boots are slightly bigger). I think Big Show is minimum 6' 11 and Khali is minimum 7'.
Frank said on 25/Jul/08
Butterbean did look the same height as Jay Leno whos about 5ft 11
Butterbean did look the same height as Jay Leno whos about 5ft 11
Vegas said on 24/Jul/08
i thought i would post this here as nobody reads sapps page, sapp dwarfing 5'11 listed boxer butterbean, no way butterbean is 5'11 there unless sapp is like 6'6 legit as sapp is 7 inches taller than BB Click Here
i thought i would post this here as nobody reads sapps page, sapp dwarfing 5'11 listed boxer butterbean, no way butterbean is 5'11 there unless sapp is like 6'6 legit as sapp is 7 inches taller than BB Click Here
Alex said on 24/Jul/08
I no longer really pay attention or go by the above picture with Big Show.
I no longer really pay attention or go by the above picture with Big Show.
mike said on 23/Jul/08
SHOW IN THE ABOVE PIC LOOKS 6,10.5" 6,11".
SHOW IN THE ABOVE PIC LOOKS 6,10.5" 6,11".
Alex said on 23/Jul/08
Depending in what Big Show's head length is but I'd say it looks 11 inches, maybe 12. Angle is 1-2 inches under Show's chin there. Big Show would 6'11ish based on that picture I'd say.
Depending in what Big Show's head length is but I'd say it looks 11 inches, maybe 12. Angle is 1-2 inches under Show's chin there. Big Show would 6'11ish based on that picture I'd say.
Vegas said on 23/Jul/08
people place far too much emphasis on wrestling footwear on this site and this topic continues to be brought up again and again despite the fact that nearly all wrestlers wear the similiar sized footwear as each other at various points in history; look at orton in flat dress shoes he is every bit as tall as in gear, the same with edge in 0.7" converse he doesn't look 2 inches shorter next to guys like chavo or the major brothers wearing them.
here is kurt angle and big show both wearing footwear with identical heels (show having a size 18 5E foot and angle doesn't)Click Here
taker is certainly getting more than 0.75" boost from these, if those are 0.75" then angles and shows footwear in the above photo are probably <0.75" Click Here
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people place far too much emphasis on wrestling footwear on this site and this topic continues to be brought up again and again despite the fact that nearly all wrestlers wear the similiar sized footwear as each other at various points in history; look at orton in flat dress shoes he is every bit as tall as in gear, the same with edge in 0.7" converse he doesn't look 2 inches shorter next to guys like chavo or the major brothers wearing them.
here is kurt angle and big show both wearing footwear with identical heels (show having a size 18 5E foot and angle doesn't)Click Here
taker is certainly getting more than 0.75" boost from these, if those are 0.75" then angles and shows footwear in the above photo are probably <0.75" Click Here
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KingNick said on 23/Jul/08
tell ya what I put it to you this way: I think Show's shoes give him 1.5" boost and Khali's give him 1.25" boost. Not MUCH of a difference but still a difference.
So if Show were 6'11" barefoot, his boots would make him 7'0.5"
If Khali were 7'1" barefoot, his would make him 7'2.25"
I'm sorry I know you guys disagree but I see more than an inch between the two.
And I also keep in mind the average wrestling boot (one not intended to give a lift) probably gives and extra .75" anyway
I think that explains the UT/Khali staredowns. I peg UT at 6'8" barefoot, 6'8.75" in shoes. There's your about 5" difference (5.5)
I think Kane's current shoes give him around 1.25" to 1.5" He seems to change them sometimes so I can't tell. I'm not sure if he's 6'8" or 6'8.5" barefoot, IMO
tell ya what I put it to you this way: I think Show's shoes give him 1.5" boost and Khali's give him 1.25" boost. Not MUCH of a difference but still a difference.
So if Show were 6'11" barefoot, his boots would make him 7'0.5"
If Khali were 7'1" barefoot, his would make him 7'2.25"
I'm sorry I know you guys disagree but I see more than an inch between the two.
And I also keep in mind the average wrestling boot (one not intended to give a lift) probably gives and extra .75" anyway
I think that explains the UT/Khali staredowns. I peg UT at 6'8" barefoot, 6'8.75" in shoes. There's your about 5" difference (5.5)
I think Kane's current shoes give him around 1.25" to 1.5" He seems to change them sometimes so I can't tell. I'm not sure if he's 6'8" or 6'8.5" barefoot, IMO
KingNick said on 23/Jul/08
Guys I agree Kane has sizeable footwear and whatnot but Show's footwear is DEFINITELY bigger than Khali's. This picture itself shows it Click Here I really don't know what else to say it's right there LOOK AT THE HEEL.
Guys I agree Kane has sizeable footwear and whatnot but Show's footwear is DEFINITELY bigger than Khali's. This picture itself shows it Click Here I really don't know what else to say it's right there LOOK AT THE HEEL.
Clay said on 23/Jul/08
I've been saying all along the people who think Kane is within 3 inches of Big Show are out of their minds.
As for Show/Khali, looking at Vegas's picture there it looks like an inch. Although you cant tell for sure because Khali has hair and BS doesnt, who knows where the top of Khali's skull really is. Big Show is still every bit of 7 feet.
I've been saying all along the people who think Kane is within 3 inches of Big Show are out of their minds.
As for Show/Khali, looking at Vegas's picture there it looks like an inch. Although you cant tell for sure because Khali has hair and BS doesnt, who knows where the top of Khali's skull really is. Big Show is still every bit of 7 feet.
topdweeb said on 23/Jul/08
JT: Yeah, Big Show is WAY taller than Kane, and I agree, if he stood straight, he looks like he could get away with 5 inches on Kane. Khali and Show look to only have an inch difference.
JT: Yeah, Big Show is WAY taller than Kane, and I agree, if he stood straight, he looks like he could get away with 5 inches on Kane. Khali and Show look to only have an inch difference.
JT said on 22/Jul/08
Click Here Kane's soles are every bit as large as Big Show's, but they aren't the platform shoes he has worn in the past. You could almost argue a 5 inch difference if Big Show stood straight. The sole height right under the center of the leg/pivot point of the foot, not at the back of the heel, is what counts. The soles have to be sloped that way or they'd be too uncomfortable/impractical to wear. Looks like Kane is getting the bloated steroid/growth hormone belly.
Click Here Just screwing around with the Kane and Haystack staredowns. If Big Show is around 440 lbs. now, he was probably around 375 lbs. early in his WCW career.
Click Here Kane's soles are every bit as large as Big Show's, but they aren't the platform shoes he has worn in the past. You could almost argue a 5 inch difference if Big Show stood straight. The sole height right under the center of the leg/pivot point of the foot, not at the back of the heel, is what counts. The soles have to be sloped that way or they'd be too uncomfortable/impractical to wear. Looks like Kane is getting the bloated steroid/growth hormone belly.
Click Here Just screwing around with the Kane and Haystack staredowns. If Big Show is around 440 lbs. now, he was probably around 375 lbs. early in his WCW career.
mike said on 22/Jul/08
i see a solid 2 inches between the two at least, that places show at 6,11".
i see a solid 2 inches between the two at least, that places show at 6,11".
Alex said on 22/Jul/08
What also gets me is Jason claimed 6'8-6'8 1/2 for Big Show and 6'11 for Khali. He would have to change his estimates based on these pictures because there is no way in hell Khali is 2.5-3 inches taller unless Big Show was wearing lifts.
What also gets me is Jason claimed 6'8-6'8 1/2 for Big Show and 6'11 for Khali. He would have to change his estimates based on these pictures because there is no way in hell Khali is 2.5-3 inches taller unless Big Show was wearing lifts.
Alex said on 22/Jul/08
Vegas, in the picture you just posted Khali still looks slightly taller and thats when Big Show is tiltiing his head up a bit. With that Khali has a full inch on Big Show, nothing more, nothing less I been saying for a while now.
Vegas, in the picture you just posted Khali still looks slightly taller and thats when Big Show is tiltiing his head up a bit. With that Khali has a full inch on Big Show, nothing more, nothing less I been saying for a while now.
topdweeb said on 22/Jul/08
KingNick: When Khali and Big Show stared down, we all took a very close look at their foot wear, and they were about the same. And, you're forgetting, even though Big Show might be wearing a good sized heal, his opponents aren't barefooted. If he is wearing a 1.5" heel, then that doesn't mean he has a 1.5" advantage over his opponent. If he is wearing 1.5" heal and Kane is wearing a 1" heal, then that only gives Big Show a .5" advantage which is hardly anything. So people gotta keep that in mind. And, Kane does wear pretty good sized heels himself, and his boots are so shiny, that there is a glare from the flash and his foot is angled, so it's not easy to get a really good view of his heel.
KingNick: When Khali and Big Show stared down, we all took a very close look at their foot wear, and they were about the same. And, you're forgetting, even though Big Show might be wearing a good sized heal, his opponents aren't barefooted. If he is wearing a 1.5" heel, then that doesn't mean he has a 1.5" advantage over his opponent. If he is wearing 1.5" heal and Kane is wearing a 1" heal, then that only gives Big Show a .5" advantage which is hardly anything. So people gotta keep that in mind. And, Kane does wear pretty good sized heels himself, and his boots are so shiny, that there is a glare from the flash and his foot is angled, so it's not easy to get a really good view of his heel.
KingNick said on 22/Jul/08
I can in good conscious consider Big Show under 6'11" either, it just makes me wonder how tall Khali really is. He has to be at least 7'1" if not more if Show is wearing those things.
I can in good conscious consider Big Show under 6'11" either, it just makes me wonder how tall Khali really is. He has to be at least 7'1" if not more if Show is wearing those things.
Paul said on 21/Jul/08
Still an easy 6'11 KingNick I would say.
Still an easy 6'11 KingNick I would say.
AC said on 21/Jul/08
Alright, I'll say it one more time, I just saw the guy, in street clothes, and he had a few inches on me--and I'm 6'8". I can't see him being under 6'11", and I think he's probably 7'.
Alright, I'll say it one more time, I just saw the guy, in street clothes, and he had a few inches on me--and I'm 6'8". I can't see him being under 6'11", and I think he's probably 7'.
Clay said on 21/Jul/08
Yes but this is Kane we're talking about here, so has a boost in his heels as well.
Yes but this is Kane we're talking about here, so has a boost in his heels as well.
KingNick said on 21/Jul/08
Everyone, look at this pic that JT posted: Click Here certainly he's way taller than Kane, I grant that, but you can SEE Big Show's footwear there, he has a major boost in the heel part.
Everyone, look at this pic that JT posted: Click Here certainly he's way taller than Kane, I grant that, but you can SEE Big Show's footwear there, he has a major boost in the heel part.
mike said on 21/Jul/08
a good 3 inches there between kane and big show,and big show is,nt even standing straight,if he were then there would be a good solid 4 inches.
a good 3 inches there between kane and big show,and big show is,nt even standing straight,if he were then there would be a good solid 4 inches.
JT said on 21/Jul/08
Frank says on 18/Jul/08
I believe Salley said he was really 6ft 9 which makes sense since Rodman says he's really 6ft 6
Salley's about 6'10". Rodman's the same height or a shade less than Scottie Pippen, who was measured at 6'7.5" his rookie year. If Rodman is 6'6", so is Undertaker, since Rodman looks as tall next to Big Show as Undertaker does.
Frank says on 18/Jul/08
I believe Salley said he was really 6ft 9 which makes sense since Rodman says he's really 6ft 6
Salley's about 6'10". Rodman's the same height or a shade less than Scottie Pippen, who was measured at 6'7.5" his rookie year. If Rodman is 6'6", so is Undertaker, since Rodman looks as tall next to Big Show as Undertaker does.
Alex2 said on 20/Jul/08
Alex says on 19/Jul/08
Jason said Big Show gave him a 6'7-6'7 1/2 impression but thought he was at least 6'8 and said a chance of him being 6'9 but he said no way over 6'9 though.
You are kidding me right??
Alex says on 19/Jul/08
Jason said Big Show gave him a 6'7-6'7 1/2 impression but thought he was at least 6'8 and said a chance of him being 6'9 but he said no way over 6'9 though.
You are kidding me right??
Alex said on 19/Jul/08
Jason said Big Show gave him a 6'7-6'7 1/2 impression but thought he was at least 6'8 and said a chance of him being 6'9 but he said no way over 6'9 though.
Jason said Big Show gave him a 6'7-6'7 1/2 impression but thought he was at least 6'8 and said a chance of him being 6'9 but he said no way over 6'9 though.
topdweeb said on 19/Jul/08
KingNick: no Jason said he personally saw Big Show and said that the Big Show looked 6' 8 to him. For a very brief period of time, Jason even tried to claim Big Show might be as low as 6' 7. Everyone on here bashes Ola for his height estimations, but like I said before, the animosity towards Ola is largely unwarranted, as even Ola has Big Show at 6' 11.
KingNick: no Jason said he personally saw Big Show and said that the Big Show looked 6' 8 to him. For a very brief period of time, Jason even tried to claim Big Show might be as low as 6' 7. Everyone on here bashes Ola for his height estimations, but like I said before, the animosity towards Ola is largely unwarranted, as even Ola has Big Show at 6' 11.
KingNick said on 19/Jul/08
To be fair, I can't speak for him, but I don't think Jason actually said he thought Big Show looked 6'7". I think he said his dad saw him and thought he looked 6'8"
To be fair, I can't speak for him, but I don't think Jason actually said he thought Big Show looked 6'7". I think he said his dad saw him and thought he looked 6'8"
Clay said on 18/Jul/08
Big Show looked gargantuan in WCW mainly due to posture. His posture has gone to **** these days which throws a loop for people trying to judge his height - such as Jason pegging him at 6'7'', lol.
Big Show looked gargantuan in WCW mainly due to posture. His posture has gone to **** these days which throws a loop for people trying to judge his height - such as Jason pegging him at 6'7'', lol.
Frank said on 18/Jul/08
I believe Salley said he was really 6ft 9 which makes sense since Rodman says he's really 6ft 6
I believe Salley said he was really 6ft 9 which makes sense since Rodman says he's really 6ft 6
Alex said on 18/Jul/08
Question also is how tall is Rodman really? 6'6, 6'7 or is he in between the 2. Either way Big Show looks 5 inches taller I'd say. Rodman's head comes to around Shows eye level if the hat wasn't on. And Show's eye level from the top of his head is probably around 5.5 inches. The shortest Big Show could be is 6'11, no lower.
Question also is how tall is Rodman really? 6'6, 6'7 or is he in between the 2. Either way Big Show looks 5 inches taller I'd say. Rodman's head comes to around Shows eye level if the hat wasn't on. And Show's eye level from the top of his head is probably around 5.5 inches. The shortest Big Show could be is 6'11, no lower.
mike said on 18/Jul/08
show has at least 4 inches on rodman maybe 5.i,d have to put shot at 7,0".
show has at least 4 inches on rodman maybe 5.i,d have to put shot at 7,0".
JT said on 17/Jul/08
This is easily the straightest I
This is easily the straightest I
AC said on 17/Jul/08
I saw him today at a Border's (he was checking out the science fiction aisle, which I thought was cool). We were entering at the same time, and he held the door for me, so I got a good look. He has a couple of inches on me, and I'm 6'8", so I think 7" is realistic, though his posture was a little bent (trust me, it's not easy to keep a straight posture at that height and weight).
I saw him today at a Border's (he was checking out the science fiction aisle, which I thought was cool). We were entering at the same time, and he held the door for me, so I got a good look. He has a couple of inches on me, and I'm 6'8", so I think 7" is realistic, though his posture was a little bent (trust me, it's not easy to keep a straight posture at that height and weight).
Rantsrob said on 17/Jul/08
KingNick says on 14/Jul/08
Haha nice vid Alex, she must be an Undertaker fan.
Have any of you ever had the pleasure of taking a real chokeslam? It hurts like hell if you do it right.
If you land wrong your head snaps back and its hurts like a bitcccch.
KingNick says on 14/Jul/08
Haha nice vid Alex, she must be an Undertaker fan.
Have any of you ever had the pleasure of taking a real chokeslam? It hurts like hell if you do it right.
If you land wrong your head snaps back and its hurts like a bitcccch.
mike said on 17/Jul/08
matt weise 6,5" 285 pounds.(aka) Luther Reigns, abig man indeed.
matt weise 6,5" 285 pounds.(aka) Luther Reigns, abig man indeed.
Rantsrob said on 16/Jul/08
Big shows chokeslams in wcw and early wwe were amazing. But nowadays his chokeslams lack any effort at all like takers.
Big shows chokeslams in wcw and early wwe were amazing. But nowadays his chokeslams lack any effort at all like takers.
topdweeb said on 16/Jul/08
Big Show: I agree, the Big Show has by far the best looking choke slam. It makes me wish the Undertaker and Kane didn't do chokeslams because they look so pathetic in comparison. I still think when the Undertaker and Kane wrestle guys their size or bigger, choke slams should be gone. I mean, it looked so stupid when the Undertaker choked slammed Khali. And I would think Undertaker would know better than to do something like that to someone like Khali since he's been wrestling for so long.
mike: I think Jericho might really be more like 5'9ish.
BTW, any JBL fans out there who are looking forward to him jobbing to Cena for like the 500th time ever since he started wrestling again? Has he ever beat Cena?
Big Show: I agree, the Big Show has by far the best looking choke slam. It makes me wish the Undertaker and Kane didn't do chokeslams because they look so pathetic in comparison. I still think when the Undertaker and Kane wrestle guys their size or bigger, choke slams should be gone. I mean, it looked so stupid when the Undertaker choked slammed Khali. And I would think Undertaker would know better than to do something like that to someone like Khali since he's been wrestling for so long.
mike: I think Jericho might really be more like 5'9ish.
BTW, any JBL fans out there who are looking forward to him jobbing to Cena for like the 500th time ever since he started wrestling again? Has he ever beat Cena?
KingNick said on 14/Jul/08
Haha nice vid Alex, she must be an Undertaker fan.
Have any of you ever had the pleasure of taking a real chokeslam? It hurts like hell if you do it right.
Haha nice vid Alex, she must be an Undertaker fan.
Have any of you ever had the pleasure of taking a real chokeslam? It hurts like hell if you do it right.
Big Show said on 14/Jul/08
JT says on 13/Jul/08
Those are better than some of Kane's and Sid's chokeslams.
Not to mention the horrible chokeslams of Undertaker, Hurricane, Giant Gonzales etc.
Look at 1:15 and onwards. That's the way to perform a chokeslam:
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Big show is the only wrestler I've seen sofar who can make the chokeslam look like a legitimate finishing manoeuvre. It's an amazing feat of strength what he does there with a guy like Matt Wiese, who's no small man.
JT says on 13/Jul/08
Those are better than some of Kane's and Sid's chokeslams.
Not to mention the horrible chokeslams of Undertaker, Hurricane, Giant Gonzales etc.
Look at 1:15 and onwards. That's the way to perform a chokeslam:
Click Here
Big show is the only wrestler I've seen sofar who can make the chokeslam look like a legitimate finishing manoeuvre. It's an amazing feat of strength what he does there with a guy like Matt Wiese, who's no small man.
mike said on 14/Jul/08
big show had well over a foot on chris jericho.jericho i believe is around 5,10-5,11" so without a doubt show is at least 7,0".
big show had well over a foot on chris jericho.jericho i believe is around 5,10-5,11" so without a doubt show is at least 7,0".
Big Show said on 13/Jul/08
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Look at 1:15 and on, that's the way how a chokeslam should be performed. Big Show is the only wrestler I've seen so far who can deliver a chokeslam and make it look like a legitimate finishing manoeuvre.
That's a huge display of strength that the Big Show displays there. Getting him up in the air is the part where Luther Reigns is helping him, but from there on it's pure strength and Big Show simply muscles him up there. Luther Reigns is not a small man by any means and lifting a guy up in the air like that is simply impressive.
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Look at 1:15 and on, that's the way how a chokeslam should be performed. Big Show is the only wrestler I've seen so far who can deliver a chokeslam and make it look like a legitimate finishing manoeuvre.
That's a huge display of strength that the Big Show displays there. Getting him up in the air is the part where Luther Reigns is helping him, but from there on it's pure strength and Big Show simply muscles him up there. Luther Reigns is not a small man by any means and lifting a guy up in the air like that is simply impressive.
Alex2 said on 13/Jul/08
Alex, How heavy would yo say Kane is? I think I could believe 300-350 lbs.
Alex, How heavy would yo say Kane is? I think I could believe 300-350 lbs.
miko said on 13/Jul/08
I think Rob should seriously look into a height loss for this guy, his posture has been badly affected by his up and down weight, and perhaps now at the age of 37, he has lost a little height. Perhaps down to a little over 6"11 nowadays.
I think Rob should seriously look into a height loss for this guy, his posture has been badly affected by his up and down weight, and perhaps now at the age of 37, he has lost a little height. Perhaps down to a little over 6"11 nowadays.
Alex said on 13/Jul/08
In that video its obvious the guys are jumping but they make it look more realer than you'd think. The girl doesn't make it look bad either especially with the very fat guy.
In that video its obvious the guys are jumping but they make it look more realer than you'd think. The girl doesn't make it look bad either especially with the very fat guy.
JT said on 13/Jul/08
Alex says on 11/Jul/08
Now here is some impressive strength.
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Those are better than some of Kane's and Sid's chokeslams.
Alex says on 11/Jul/08
Now here is some impressive strength.
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Those are better than some of Kane's and Sid's chokeslams.
Anonymous said on 12/Jul/08
Haha, that dude looks scared.
I still don't think Big Show is quite 7 feet. Standing next to a 6'4 wrestler (forget dudes name) he looks i'd say 5-6 inches taller. I'd give him 6'10. Just my sight though (no I don't wear glasses :-p)
Also, those heights are often times billed---perhaps either Big SHows height is intentinoally inflated, or "that 6'4 guy"s height was, or both even I don't know.
Haha, that dude looks scared.
I still don't think Big Show is quite 7 feet. Standing next to a 6'4 wrestler (forget dudes name) he looks i'd say 5-6 inches taller. I'd give him 6'10. Just my sight though (no I don't wear glasses :-p)
Also, those heights are often times billed---perhaps either Big SHows height is intentinoally inflated, or "that 6'4 guy"s height was, or both even I don't know.
JT said on 12/Jul/08
Big Show says on 11/Jul/08
....Big Show military pressing Kane is not that impressive, considering Kane is helping him and Big Show is considerably heavier than Kane....
That's not the impressive part; it's Big Show then throwing Kane out of the ring the way he did.
Big Show says on 11/Jul/08
....Big Show military pressing Kane is not that impressive, considering Kane is helping him and Big Show is considerably heavier than Kane....
That's not the impressive part; it's Big Show then throwing Kane out of the ring the way he did.
Alex said on 11/Jul/08
Kane is a very strong guy. In those first 2 videos he was really 420-430lbs. In the last he was more around 450lbs.
Kane is a very strong guy. In those first 2 videos he was really 420-430lbs. In the last he was more around 450lbs.
Alex said on 11/Jul/08
Also when you squat you're taking the weight from higher up as you're standing while with a person you're starting much lower.
Also when you squat you're taking the weight from higher up as you're standing while with a person you're starting much lower.
KingNick said on 11/Jul/08
Some amazing feats of strength by Kane, IMO Big Show was around 450lbs in these matches:
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Some amazing feats of strength by Kane, IMO Big Show was around 450lbs in these matches:
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Click Here (see 20sec and 2:40)
topdweeb26 said on 11/Jul/08
Anyone who thinks Brock Lesnar's display of strength isn't impressive try doing this experiment for me. Brock Lesnar weighs approximately 280 lbs back in his days in WWE, and Big Show was probably over 500 lbs but since he was billed at 500 lbs, we'll use that conservative number. Okay, that means Big Show weighs 44% more than Brock Lesnar does. This is what I want: find someone who is about a foot taller than yourself, and weighs about 44% more than you do. Go for a 20 minute hard jog (it has to be a hard jog in order to compensate for the fact that Brock isn't just working out for 20 minutes during the match, he is having to constantly life Show up throughout the match which drains a lot of strength). Once you're done with that hard jog, go to your friend and see if you can get him into the position to F5 him, tell him not to resist. Do you think you'd be able to do it? Just to give you an idea, if you weigh 200 lbs, then this would be someone who weighs approximately 288 lbs.
Anyone who thinks Brock Lesnar's display of strength isn't impressive try doing this experiment for me. Brock Lesnar weighs approximately 280 lbs back in his days in WWE, and Big Show was probably over 500 lbs but since he was billed at 500 lbs, we'll use that conservative number. Okay, that means Big Show weighs 44% more than Brock Lesnar does. This is what I want: find someone who is about a foot taller than yourself, and weighs about 44% more than you do. Go for a 20 minute hard jog (it has to be a hard jog in order to compensate for the fact that Brock isn't just working out for 20 minutes during the match, he is having to constantly life Show up throughout the match which drains a lot of strength). Once you're done with that hard jog, go to your friend and see if you can get him into the position to F5 him, tell him not to resist. Do you think you'd be able to do it? Just to give you an idea, if you weigh 200 lbs, then this would be someone who weighs approximately 288 lbs.
Big Show said on 11/Jul/08
Alex says on 11/Jul/08
Brock's strength is more impressive I think. and I was saying the same thing Big Show is a human being not a barbell. Good difference right there. I know because when I gave my friend an FU and he's 6'0 and 320-330lbs and its a difference from that weight on a barbell.
When you are doing a squat with a barbell the weight is divided on the 2 ends of the barbell. Because the weight is divided equally over both sides, squatting 500 lbs is a lot easier than squatting a 500 lbs man, because the weight isn
Alex says on 11/Jul/08
Brock's strength is more impressive I think. and I was saying the same thing Big Show is a human being not a barbell. Good difference right there. I know because when I gave my friend an FU and he's 6'0 and 320-330lbs and its a difference from that weight on a barbell.
When you are doing a squat with a barbell the weight is divided on the 2 ends of the barbell. Because the weight is divided equally over both sides, squatting 500 lbs is a lot easier than squatting a 500 lbs man, because the weight isn
Alex2 said on 11/Jul/08
Wow Alex you have a friend who is 6'0 and 330 lbs? Thats pretty obese lol, my biggest friend who is still very fat is 5'8 and 240 lbs and hes huge to me, wow!
Wow Alex you have a friend who is 6'0 and 330 lbs? Thats pretty obese lol, my biggest friend who is still very fat is 5'8 and 240 lbs and hes huge to me, wow!
Big Show said on 11/Jul/08
Ola says on 10/Jul/08
Big Show, no you havent! THATS incredible impressive. To lift an opponent after been wrestle for minutes, weighing 130kg and flat on his stomach, resisting with all his got, clear up from the mat , with your knees(!) to the mat, getting up, and throwing him over yourself takes something really extraordinary, something nobody can understand - a strength beyond imagination.
Ask anyone who understand strength... that lift karelin made, SHOULD be impossible. AND yes, in show wrestling they always been helped by their opponents!
Yes I have! I have seen feats of strength in a Pro-wrestling ring which were more impressive than that reverse body lift which is shown in your video. Sure it's impressive the way Karelin performed the move (btw that's not a 130 kg man! The max weight class in which Karelin mostly wrestled was up to 130 kg, and the other guy hardly looks like 130 kg to me), but it
Ola says on 10/Jul/08
Big Show, no you havent! THATS incredible impressive. To lift an opponent after been wrestle for minutes, weighing 130kg and flat on his stomach, resisting with all his got, clear up from the mat , with your knees(!) to the mat, getting up, and throwing him over yourself takes something really extraordinary, something nobody can understand - a strength beyond imagination.
Ask anyone who understand strength... that lift karelin made, SHOULD be impossible. AND yes, in show wrestling they always been helped by their opponents!
Yes I have! I have seen feats of strength in a Pro-wrestling ring which were more impressive than that reverse body lift which is shown in your video. Sure it's impressive the way Karelin performed the move (btw that's not a 130 kg man! The max weight class in which Karelin mostly wrestled was up to 130 kg, and the other guy hardly looks like 130 kg to me), but it
Alex said on 11/Jul/08
Brock's strength is more impressive I think. and I was saying the same thing Big Show is a human being not a barbell. Good difference right there. I know because when I gave my friend an FU and he's 6'0 and 320-330lbs and its a difference from that weight on a barbell.
Brock's strength is more impressive I think. and I was saying the same thing Big Show is a human being not a barbell. Good difference right there. I know because when I gave my friend an FU and he's 6'0 and 320-330lbs and its a difference from that weight on a barbell.
topdweeb26 said on 11/Jul/08
Ola says on 10/Jul/08
"topdweeb26, in a funny test wwe did, kurt angle took down everyone in the dressing room... not even big show didnt stand a chance against him. thats after all, a small 100 kg guy."
So what? Ola, I am very familiar with collegiate/freestyle type of wrestling. Like I said, I wrestled for 6 years myself. Someone Kurt Angle's size taking down a bigger opponent who doesn't know how to wrestle back, isn't that impressive at all. Currently right now, if you put me against someone who is bigger than me, but that person doesn't know how to grapple, I would be willing to be $500 that I would get him to the ground.
"topdweeb26 if you were not impresse by that video then its your problem."
Umm, not exactly, you're the one trying to convince me that it is a great display of strength. When you're the one trying to convince someone else of something, then it is your problem not theirs. You're trying to do a slight of hand tactic called, "shifting the burden of proof." Sorry, when you're trying to convince someone else to believe what you do, the burden is on you.
WWE is trying to get more "real" wrestlers probably because of Kurt Angle's success in pro-wrestling, and because it gives their "sport" more legitimacy; it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with their strength.
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Ola says on 10/Jul/08
"topdweeb26, in a funny test wwe did, kurt angle took down everyone in the dressing room... not even big show didnt stand a chance against him. thats after all, a small 100 kg guy."
So what? Ola, I am very familiar with collegiate/freestyle type of wrestling. Like I said, I wrestled for 6 years myself. Someone Kurt Angle's size taking down a bigger opponent who doesn't know how to wrestle back, isn't that impressive at all. Currently right now, if you put me against someone who is bigger than me, but that person doesn't know how to grapple, I would be willing to be $500 that I would get him to the ground.
"topdweeb26 if you were not impresse by that video then its your problem."
Umm, not exactly, you're the one trying to convince me that it is a great display of strength. When you're the one trying to convince someone else of something, then it is your problem not theirs. You're trying to do a slight of hand tactic called, "shifting the burden of proof." Sorry, when you're trying to convince someone else to believe what you do, the burden is on you.
WWE is trying to get more "real" wrestlers probably because of Kurt Angle's success in pro-wrestling, and because it gives their "sport" more legitimacy; it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with their strength.
"the swedish wrestler Jalmar sj
JT said on 11/Jul/08
I find what Big Show does at around the 1:45 mark to be more impressive than that amateur wrestling clip. Click Here Bagwell is probably around 230 lbs. Kane helped with the military press here (around the 6:30 mark) but this is pretty impressive as well Click Here Didn
I find what Big Show does at around the 1:45 mark to be more impressive than that amateur wrestling clip. Click Here Bagwell is probably around 230 lbs. Kane helped with the military press here (around the 6:30 mark) but this is pretty impressive as well Click Here Didn
KingNick said on 10/Jul/08
Here are some impressive feats of strength from Kane. I don't think Show was a legit 500lbs during these times but probably no less than 450lbs:
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Here are some impressive feats of strength from Kane. I don't think Show was a legit 500lbs during these times but probably no less than 450lbs:
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Alex said on 10/Jul/08
Even when Big Show F5ed Big Show I found it impression. Remember thats 450lbs of barebell weight. That was a 450lb human body and very wide, not like a skinny barbell. To get him up there I wasn't too suprised but the first time he did it, he turned him a good half way around. Same when Goldberg gave him the Jackhammer in WCW, impressive.
Even when Big Show F5ed Big Show I found it impression. Remember thats 450lbs of barebell weight. That was a 450lb human body and very wide, not like a skinny barbell. To get him up there I wasn't too suprised but the first time he did it, he turned him a good half way around. Same when Goldberg gave him the Jackhammer in WCW, impressive.
topdweeb26 said on 10/Jul/08
Ola: 130kg is only about 286 lbs. Sure that guy is strong, no doubt about that. But even after 20 minute matches, Brock Lesnar was able to take the over 500 lbs Big Show and F5 him. I realize that Big Show is helping and not resisting, but I don't care--that's over 500 lbs. Help or not, holding 500 lbs after 20 minutes of being exhausted is incredible. And, not to mention that Brock's is actually more impressive when you consider that Big Show outweighed him by at least 200 lbs (which is a HUGE difference). That video you showed, the guys are basically the exact same weight (I wrestling for 6 years myself, they are very strict about weight classes).
Brock's strength displays are much more impressive when you consider Brock would be performing for 20 minutes, he is at least 200 lbs lighter than Big Show, and even though Big Show isn't resisting, either way you slice it, 500 lbs is 500 lbs.
Ola: 130kg is only about 286 lbs. Sure that guy is strong, no doubt about that. But even after 20 minute matches, Brock Lesnar was able to take the over 500 lbs Big Show and F5 him. I realize that Big Show is helping and not resisting, but I don't care--that's over 500 lbs. Help or not, holding 500 lbs after 20 minutes of being exhausted is incredible. And, not to mention that Brock's is actually more impressive when you consider that Big Show outweighed him by at least 200 lbs (which is a HUGE difference). That video you showed, the guys are basically the exact same weight (I wrestling for 6 years myself, they are very strict about weight classes).
Brock's strength displays are much more impressive when you consider Brock would be performing for 20 minutes, he is at least 200 lbs lighter than Big Show, and even though Big Show isn't resisting, either way you slice it, 500 lbs is 500 lbs.
topdweeb26 said on 10/Jul/08
Big Show: Yeah I totally agree with you, I'm not that impressed by Ola's video. I have a hard time believing Brock Lesnar or Batista wouldn't be able to do that. In fact, I would venture to say that that doesn't even rank in the top displays of strength I have seen.
Alex2: I can probably agree with that.
Big Show: Yeah I totally agree with you, I'm not that impressed by Ola's video. I have a hard time believing Brock Lesnar or Batista wouldn't be able to do that. In fact, I would venture to say that that doesn't even rank in the top displays of strength I have seen.
Alex2: I can probably agree with that.
Alex2 said on 10/Jul/08
I still think that Big Show is around 7'0 today because of his staredowns with Khali, although I do think he was 7'1" in peak and especially WCW days.
I still think that Big Show is around 7'0 today because of his staredowns with Khali, although I do think he was 7'1" in peak and especially WCW days.
Big Show said on 10/Jul/08
Ola says on 9/Jul/08
Alex, body slams in wrestling is not THAT hard to do actually. its the opponent who is making the whole thing... all you need is to ROTATE him, not exacly LIFT him... but it still alot of weight to rotate if we are talking guys like yokozuna. If you want to talk strength then look at this, arguably the most impressive display of strength i have ever seen Click Here NO other human on this planet can do that
I've seen bigger displays of strength than that in pro-wrestling. If you think that's impressive you should really watch more pro-wrestling. There are a few guys in pro-wrestling past or present who could do stuff in the ring which were unbelievable (whether or not they were helped by there opponent).
Ola says on 9/Jul/08
Alex, body slams in wrestling is not THAT hard to do actually. its the opponent who is making the whole thing... all you need is to ROTATE him, not exacly LIFT him... but it still alot of weight to rotate if we are talking guys like yokozuna. If you want to talk strength then look at this, arguably the most impressive display of strength i have ever seen Click Here NO other human on this planet can do that
I've seen bigger displays of strength than that in pro-wrestling. If you think that's impressive you should really watch more pro-wrestling. There are a few guys in pro-wrestling past or present who could do stuff in the ring which were unbelievable (whether or not they were helped by there opponent).
Alex said on 9/Jul/08
They're still lifting them though, the opponent may jump a bit. When I bodyslam friends I will tell then not to jump. I like no help at all.
They're still lifting them though, the opponent may jump a bit. When I bodyslam friends I will tell then not to jump. I like no help at all.
Frank said on 9/Jul/08
Jt i seen that Security guard up close and he alittle taller than me
Jt i seen that Security guard up close and he alittle taller than me
OOFatman said on 9/Jul/08
Ola says on 9/Jul/08
...arguably the most impressive display of strength i have ever seen Click Here NO other human on this planet can do that
Riiiight?! lol
Ola says on 9/Jul/08
...arguably the most impressive display of strength i have ever seen Click Here NO other human on this planet can do that
Riiiight?! lol
topdweeb26 said on 9/Jul/08
Ola: I don't think Andre was as heavy as Yokozuna. I have never seen Yokozuna properly body slammed, i.e. fully rotated. It was always the wrestlers pick him up and basically drop him. And you could easily tell Yokozuna assisted in the bodyslam by jumping.
Anyway, that feat of strength you showed.. I have a very hard time believing Brock Lesnar wouldn't be able to do something like that. In fact, I wouldn't even think that even comes close to being on of the most impressive feats of strength I have seen.
JT: I still stand by what I said. Hercules was able to get Hogan up on his shoulders, but he wasn't properly racking him. Watch the way he or Lex Luger racks people who are smaller. Hercules basically picked him up and just laid Hogan across his shoulders, and didn't even do it for that long.
Brock Lesnar, Batista, Cena, Triple H, Lex Luger, Scott Steiner, Davey Boy Smith, etc. all had more impressive physiques than Herc the Jobber and they were bigger too.
Alex: oh yeah, there are a ton of people who would be able to slam Bundy. I remember once Bundy lost to Henry Godwin a long time ago, and Godwin bodyslammed him with no problem, and Godwin wasn't even considered a super-strength wrestler.
Ola: I don't think Andre was as heavy as Yokozuna. I have never seen Yokozuna properly body slammed, i.e. fully rotated. It was always the wrestlers pick him up and basically drop him. And you could easily tell Yokozuna assisted in the bodyslam by jumping.
Anyway, that feat of strength you showed.. I have a very hard time believing Brock Lesnar wouldn't be able to do something like that. In fact, I wouldn't even think that even comes close to being on of the most impressive feats of strength I have seen.
JT: I still stand by what I said. Hercules was able to get Hogan up on his shoulders, but he wasn't properly racking him. Watch the way he or Lex Luger racks people who are smaller. Hercules basically picked him up and just laid Hogan across his shoulders, and didn't even do it for that long.
Brock Lesnar, Batista, Cena, Triple H, Lex Luger, Scott Steiner, Davey Boy Smith, etc. all had more impressive physiques than Herc the Jobber and they were bigger too.
Alex: oh yeah, there are a ton of people who would be able to slam Bundy. I remember once Bundy lost to Henry Godwin a long time ago, and Godwin bodyslammed him with no problem, and Godwin wasn't even considered a super-strength wrestler.
JT said on 9/Jul/08
Frank says on 8/Jul/08
JT. That match was @ Madison Square Garden and the Black Security guard with the bald head is about 6ft to 6ft 1 so Hecules looks about 5ft 10
He looks pretty close to 6'0" with Piper Click Here Herc was taller than Heenan, who is at least 5
Frank says on 8/Jul/08
JT. That match was @ Madison Square Garden and the Black Security guard with the bald head is about 6ft to 6ft 1 so Hecules looks about 5ft 10
He looks pretty close to 6'0" with Piper Click Here Herc was taller than Heenan, who is at least 5
Alex said on 8/Jul/08
Slamming Bundy was very impressive back then. Today plenty of guys could do it I think.
Slamming Bundy was very impressive back then. Today plenty of guys could do it I think.
Alex said on 8/Jul/08
Topdweeb, you're right about that. Back then slamming someone like King Kong Bundy was even impressive but now we have someone like Big Show getting all these power moves done to from guys like Lesnar, Cena and Kane.
Topdweeb, you're right about that. Back then slamming someone like King Kong Bundy was even impressive but now we have someone like Big Show getting all these power moves done to from guys like Lesnar, Cena and Kane.
Frank said on 8/Jul/08
JT. That match was @ Madison Square Garden and the Black Security guard with the bald head is about 6ft to 6ft 1 so Hecules looks about 5ft 10
JT. That match was @ Madison Square Garden and the Black Security guard with the bald head is about 6ft to 6ft 1 so Hecules looks about 5ft 10
JT said on 7/Jul/08
Hercules Hernandez was a pretty big guy even by today
Hercules Hernandez was a pretty big guy even by today
Alex said on 7/Jul/08
Topdweeb, I agree on that to a point. There were also more fatter out of shape guys back then. You had plenty of guys well over 300lbs and up. Today only a few very fat guys, Viscera is really the only big fat guy. Mark Henry but he has muscle too. Hercules was big but comparing him to guys in WWE now he's only average. Hogan at his peak would still be big even compared to the guys today.
Topdweeb, I agree on that to a point. There were also more fatter out of shape guys back then. You had plenty of guys well over 300lbs and up. Today only a few very fat guys, Viscera is really the only big fat guy. Mark Henry but he has muscle too. Hercules was big but comparing him to guys in WWE now he's only average. Hogan at his peak would still be big even compared to the guys today.
topdweeb26 said on 7/Jul/08
Alex: agreed, Cena is pretty huge himself. His neck seems a little thin for the rest of his body though. It's pretty amazing how much bigger the wrestlers are now compared to the majority in the 80's and early 90's. Remember Hercules the jobber who couldn't win a match to save his life? He wasn't even that buff, but back in those days they tried to bill him as some super strong freak (though he didn't do a single amazing feat of strength). Compare him to today's wrestlers, and he'd be no one special whatsoever. Hogan is huge, and back then it was rare to see anyone bigger than him. In today's wrestling, he would only be about average.
Alex: agreed, Cena is pretty huge himself. His neck seems a little thin for the rest of his body though. It's pretty amazing how much bigger the wrestlers are now compared to the majority in the 80's and early 90's. Remember Hercules the jobber who couldn't win a match to save his life? He wasn't even that buff, but back in those days they tried to bill him as some super strong freak (though he didn't do a single amazing feat of strength). Compare him to today's wrestlers, and he'd be no one special whatsoever. Hogan is huge, and back then it was rare to see anyone bigger than him. In today's wrestling, he would only be about average.
Alex said on 7/Jul/08
Cena has claimed both 6'0 and 6'1 but very likely he lies in the middle to claim both those heights. Either way Big Show looks to be at least 10-11 inches taller than Cena and could be a foot.
Cena has claimed both 6'0 and 6'1 but very likely he lies in the middle to claim both those heights. Either way Big Show looks to be at least 10-11 inches taller than Cena and could be a foot.
KingNick said on 6/Jul/08
Yeah I agree there's about 1" there, just depends on the footwear to get more of an accurate guess.
Yeah I agree there's about 1" there, just depends on the footwear to get more of an accurate guess.
Alex said on 6/Jul/08
Its an inch or so there but Cena could have a bit of footwear advantage so 1.5 inches is possible but no more than that.
Also Cena holds his on against Lesnar is size and Lesnar is a HUGE guy.
Its an inch or so there but Cena could have a bit of footwear advantage so 1.5 inches is possible but no more than that.
Also Cena holds his on against Lesnar is size and Lesnar is a HUGE guy.
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Alex2 said on 6/Jul/08
Big Show = 7'1 peak (WCW) 6'11-6'11.5 now
Big Show = 7'1 peak (WCW) 6'11-6'11.5 now
Anonymous said on 5/Jul/08
jt those pics look like cena is an inch under lesnar
jt those pics look like cena is an inch under lesnar
Alex said on 5/Jul/08
Topdweeb, makes sense to me.
Fatman, yea Lesnar only seemed to have an inch on Cena who I think is probably a shade over 6'0 like 6'0 1/2. But if you also remember, Big Show looked to have at least 11 inches on Cena as well.
Topdweeb, makes sense to me.
Fatman, yea Lesnar only seemed to have an inch on Cena who I think is probably a shade over 6'0 like 6'0 1/2. But if you also remember, Big Show looked to have at least 11 inches on Cena as well.
Jason said on 5/Jul/08
They don't look fully parallel with each other in the Lesnar/Akebono pic.
They don't look fully parallel with each other in the Lesnar/Akebono pic.
OOFatman said on 4/Jul/08
Alex and topdweeb26: I agree with both of you.
Danimal, now that you mention it, Lesnar did only look 1" tops taller than Cena. Cena is a strong 6-0 IMO. Lesnar might be 6-1 and change, close to 6-2 anyway.
Alex and topdweeb26: I agree with both of you.
Danimal, now that you mention it, Lesnar did only look 1" tops taller than Cena. Cena is a strong 6-0 IMO. Lesnar might be 6-1 and change, close to 6-2 anyway.
topdweeb26 said on 4/Jul/08
Alex: yeah, same here, 6" is about the middle of my nose, just as Brock Lesnar is clearly to the middle of Akebono's nose. I mean, that's pretty strong evidence if you ask me that Akebono is 6' 8 if Lesnar is 6' 2. And, if Akebono is 6' 8, then Big Show is 7' minimum since he had at least 4 inches on Akebono. Funny how all of this is falling into place, and I have always said Big Show is 7'.
Alex: yeah, same here, 6" is about the middle of my nose, just as Brock Lesnar is clearly to the middle of Akebono's nose. I mean, that's pretty strong evidence if you ask me that Akebono is 6' 8 if Lesnar is 6' 2. And, if Akebono is 6' 8, then Big Show is 7' minimum since he had at least 4 inches on Akebono. Funny how all of this is falling into place, and I have always said Big Show is 7'.
Alex said on 4/Jul/08
On me 6 inches comes to around the middle of the nose since my eye level is 4.5 inches. My head in total is 9.5 inches long. Someone 5'2.5-5'3 would come to the bottom of my chin.
On me 6 inches comes to around the middle of the nose since my eye level is 4.5 inches. My head in total is 9.5 inches long. Someone 5'2.5-5'3 would come to the bottom of my chin.
miko said on 4/Jul/08
I am 6"0 tall and have an 11" head, and only 29" legs. I have a large upper body.
I am 6"0 tall and have an 11" head, and only 29" legs. I have a large upper body.
topdweeb26 said on 4/Jul/08
Ola: I don't have a big head either. Just take a tape measure and pull the tape measure up to your height minus 6 inches. On me, that comes approximately to the middle of my nose, which happens to be where Brock Lesnar comes to Akebono. I stand by my opinion, that that photo clearly shows Akebono is 6" inches taller than Lesnar.
Ola: I don't have a big head either. Just take a tape measure and pull the tape measure up to your height minus 6 inches. On me, that comes approximately to the middle of my nose, which happens to be where Brock Lesnar comes to Akebono. I stand by my opinion, that that photo clearly shows Akebono is 6" inches taller than Lesnar.
Alex said on 4/Jul/08
Akebono's eye level is probably 4.5 inches and Lesnar is at least an inch under his eye level so minimum 5.5 inches there. How much did Big Show have Lesnar by? A few staredowns is only looked 6-7 inches because Lesnar was looking up and Big Show down but when Big Show was straight up there was an easy 9 inches between the 2.
Akebono's eye level is probably 4.5 inches and Lesnar is at least an inch under his eye level so minimum 5.5 inches there. How much did Big Show have Lesnar by? A few staredowns is only looked 6-7 inches because Lesnar was looking up and Big Show down but when Big Show was straight up there was an easy 9 inches between the 2.
Danimal said on 4/Jul/08
If Akeebono is 6'8", which I believe he is, then Lesnar is MAX 6'2" and could be as low as 6'1". All that more impressive for a 2005 Big Show, who had at least 4" on Akeebono.
If Akeebono is 6'8", which I believe he is, then Lesnar is MAX 6'2" and could be as low as 6'1". All that more impressive for a 2005 Big Show, who had at least 4" on Akeebono.
Alex said on 3/Jul/08
I'd say thats 6 inches between the 2 there. 6'8 and 6'2 looks accurate for them.
I'd say thats 6 inches between the 2 there. 6'8 and 6'2 looks accurate for them.
topdweeb26 said on 3/Jul/08
Ola: I have to disagree with you, that would be 6". I'm 5' 8 and someone who is 5' 2 does come about to that level to me. And before you question whether or not I might be really 5' 7, of all the time I spent in the U.S. Air Force, that's what they consistently measured me at.
Ola: I have to disagree with you, that would be 6". I'm 5' 8 and someone who is 5' 2 does come about to that level to me. And before you question whether or not I might be really 5' 7, of all the time I spent in the U.S. Air Force, that's what they consistently measured me at.
Alex said on 3/Jul/08
By looking at Lesnar the lowest possible I could go is 6'1 1/2-6'1 3/4 but more likely he's 6'2. I know there were a few NFL players who were rounded down but not sure if Lesnar was one of those.
By looking at Lesnar the lowest possible I could go is 6'1 1/2-6'1 3/4 but more likely he's 6'2. I know there were a few NFL players who were rounded down but not sure if Lesnar was one of those.
OOFatman said on 3/Jul/08
I love to see that Ola keeps putting his foot in his big mouth!
I love to see that Ola keeps putting his foot in his big mouth!
JT said on 3/Jul/08
Ola says on 1/Jul/08
tuga, akebono never had brock lesnar by 6 inches(which he would have if he was 6'8) he had him by 4-5... no way more than 5!
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Ola says on 1/Jul/08
tuga, akebono never had brock lesnar by 6 inches(which he would have if he was 6'8) he had him by 4-5... no way more than 5!
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Viper said on 2/Jul/08
Hes 6-1 1/2 at best.
Hes 6-1 1/2 at best.
tuga said on 2/Jul/08
Great video big show, its hard to see any difference in height between the both, albert has footware advantage of course.
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Pause at around 1:40, albert has a big sole on his boot and notice also the shape of his boots, there seems to be something inside also.
Akebono is a legit 6'8, measured in a legit sport, so give it a rest:
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Even tough akebono is leaning and the low camera favors the shorter man ( bob sapp ) its clear there
Great video big show, its hard to see any difference in height between the both, albert has footware advantage of course.
Click Here
Pause at around 1:40, albert has a big sole on his boot and notice also the shape of his boots, there seems to be something inside also.
Akebono is a legit 6'8, measured in a legit sport, so give it a rest:
Click Here
Even tough akebono is leaning and the low camera favors the shorter man ( bob sapp ) its clear there
Alex2 said on 2/Jul/08
You know if Lesnars 6'2" its bare minimum! Id say more like a solid 6'2.5"
You know if Lesnars 6'2" its bare minimum! Id say more like a solid 6'2.5"
Big Show said on 2/Jul/08
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Here's the video between Akebono and Albert. I think Albert's heels are around the 1-1.25" heel and Akebono around 0.5".
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Here's the video between Akebono and Albert. I think Albert's heels are around the 1-1.25" heel and Akebono around 0.5".
JT said on 2/Jul/08
You can make out Albert's heels here in Big Show's pic Click Here It looks like around 1.25" or so. Akebono's heels are definitely thinner. Vegas's pic of Albert with Sapp, a huge guy, gives you an idea how large Albert is.
You can make out Albert's heels here in Big Show's pic Click Here It looks like around 1.25" or so. Akebono's heels are definitely thinner. Vegas's pic of Albert with Sapp, a huge guy, gives you an idea how large Albert is.
OOFatman said on 1/Jul/08
Wow, those are some decent sized heels on Albert's boots there.
Wow, those are some decent sized heels on Albert's boots there.
Clay said on 1/Jul/08
Akebono being 6'8'' can put to rest these rumours that Big Show may be under 6'11.5.
Akebono being 6'8'' can put to rest these rumours that Big Show may be under 6'11.5.
topdweeb26 said on 1/Jul/08
With all of these pics of Albert being posted, I sure am glad that he finally shaved his back.
With all of these pics of Albert being posted, I sure am glad that he finally shaved his back.
Vegas said on 1/Jul/08
OOFatman; yeah alberts knees and waist are slightly higher than akebonos, i think the boots he wears in japan give him a boost, its not really evident in those photos but you can just about make out the heel in the sapp photo Click Here
another photo of the boots Click Here
OOFatman; yeah alberts knees and waist are slightly higher than akebonos, i think the boots he wears in japan give him a boost, its not really evident in those photos but you can just about make out the heel in the sapp photo Click Here
another photo of the boots Click Here
tuga said on 1/Jul/08
Akebono was measured 6'8, that is a fact so comments that he looks this or that are ridiculous...
Akebono was measured 6'8, that is a fact so comments that he looks this or that are ridiculous...
Alex2 said on 1/Jul/08
Sumo is always accurate, they wrestle barefoot! - Here comes "Ola" or "Trolla" with his "It must have been in shoes" pathetic claims, Ola your so false!
Sumo is always accurate, they wrestle barefoot! - Here comes "Ola" or "Trolla" with his "It must have been in shoes" pathetic claims, Ola your so false!
Clay said on 1/Jul/08
6'7'' is the very least for Akebono.
6'7'' is the very least for Akebono.
Atoadaso said on 30/Jun/08
6'8" isn't Akebono's billed wrestling height, it's his height recorded for sumo. As well he is listed 6'8" in GWR so it is accurate.
6'8" isn't Akebono's billed wrestling height, it's his height recorded for sumo. As well he is listed 6'8" in GWR so it is accurate.
OOFatman said on 30/Jun/08
Is it just me, or is Albert's knees higher than Akebono's. Slight internal lift for Albert perhaps??? I'm not entirely sure.
Is it just me, or is Albert's knees higher than Akebono's. Slight internal lift for Albert perhaps??? I'm not entirely sure.
Anonymous said on 30/Jun/08
WOW Big Show, sweet comparison between Akeebono and Albert. Albert has a footwear adavantage and is standing fully straight, whereby Akeebono isn't, YET, Albert still looks at least 1.5" shorter than him. SO, if Akeebono truly is a legite 6'8", then Albert is MAX 6'6", but in reality probably just shy of 6'6". Could be 6'5.5", which would put Taker at MAX 6'6"-6'6.5" in 2001. Goes to show what a PEAK Hogan would have looked like in a faceoff off with a 2001 Taker.
WOW Big Show, sweet comparison between Akeebono and Albert. Albert has a footwear adavantage and is standing fully straight, whereby Akeebono isn't, YET, Albert still looks at least 1.5" shorter than him. SO, if Akeebono truly is a legite 6'8", then Albert is MAX 6'6", but in reality probably just shy of 6'6". Could be 6'5.5", which would put Taker at MAX 6'6"-6'6.5" in 2001. Goes to show what a PEAK Hogan would have looked like in a faceoff off with a 2001 Taker.
Ray said on 30/Jun/08
I believe Albert wore internal lifts.
I believe Albert wore internal lifts.
Frank said on 30/Jun/08
I believe Taker and Akebono are about the same height
I believe Taker and Akebono are about the same height
tuga said on 30/Jun/08
We know big show is 4 inches taller than akebono barefoot, so how could albert look 4 inches shorter than big show and be shorter 1 inch than akebono at the same time???
Answer: footware...
We know big show is 4 inches taller than akebono barefoot, so how could albert look 4 inches shorter than big show and be shorter 1 inch than akebono at the same time???
Answer: footware...
Blue Man said on 29/Jun/08
yeah if ake is 6'8'', Albert is 6'6.5'' i think.....
yeah if ake is 6'8'', Albert is 6'6.5'' i think.....
JT said on 29/Jun/08
Click Here Albert wears big footwear (~ 1.25" heels) but does look a solid 6'6".
Nice photos Big Show. 6'8" Akebono measures up better next to Albert than Taker did.
Click Here Albert wears big footwear (~ 1.25" heels) but does look a solid 6'6".
Nice photos Big Show. 6'8" Akebono measures up better next to Albert than Taker did.
Alex said on 29/Jun/08
Albert looks 6'6.
Albert looks 6'6.
KingNick said on 29/Jun/08
Nice pics Big Show! Albert does have a slight footwear advantage, I wouldn't say much tho. I'm a firm believer Akebono is 6'8", so Albert could be around 6'6.5" to 6'7".
Nice pics Big Show! Albert does have a slight footwear advantage, I wouldn't say much tho. I'm a firm believer Akebono is 6'8", so Albert could be around 6'6.5" to 6'7".
tuga said on 29/Jun/08
Big Show says on 26/Jun/08
Tuga the soles on Albert's boots are nothing out of the ordinary. No way are they bigger than a custom 1.25" sole (which is pretty average for wrestling boots). He could have a 0.5" shoewear advantage on Taker, but that's it. That would put Taker at 6'7 max in 2001.
I disagree big show, albert had big footware advange, he was max 4 inches shorter than big show at the time, no way I
Big Show says on 26/Jun/08
Tuga the soles on Albert's boots are nothing out of the ordinary. No way are they bigger than a custom 1.25" sole (which is pretty average for wrestling boots). He could have a 0.5" shoewear advantage on Taker, but that's it. That would put Taker at 6'7 max in 2001.
I disagree big show, albert had big footware advange, he was max 4 inches shorter than big show at the time, no way I
topdweeb26 said on 29/Jun/08
Rantsrob: you're ridiculous if you expected an educated argument after you just told me to, "F*** off". I never personally attacked you or any other user on this forum. You personally attacked me. I couldn't careless if you respect me or not; especially since you are apparently the type of person who thinks that telling someone to, "F*** off" is mature, and that you deserved to have a mature response after that. Talk about a warped mind-set. I think it's just common sense for anyone of average intelligence, that if you cuss someone out, then you're not going to get a positive response back.
Again, I never personally attacked you or any other user. If you had given me a mature response to my post, then I would have responded in kind. Since you instead decided to use a personal attack, then I decided to do the same.
Rantsrob: you're ridiculous if you expected an educated argument after you just told me to, "F*** off". I never personally attacked you or any other user on this forum. You personally attacked me. I couldn't careless if you respect me or not; especially since you are apparently the type of person who thinks that telling someone to, "F*** off" is mature, and that you deserved to have a mature response after that. Talk about a warped mind-set. I think it's just common sense for anyone of average intelligence, that if you cuss someone out, then you're not going to get a positive response back.
Again, I never personally attacked you or any other user. If you had given me a mature response to my post, then I would have responded in kind. Since you instead decided to use a personal attack, then I decided to do the same.
Big Show said on 29/Jun/08
Received some dvd's this week with some interesting material of wrestlers such as Giant Baba, Giant Haystacks, Albert and The Great Khali.
Let's start with Albert, whom we've discussed here a few days ago. Here are 2 pics of him and Akebono from 2005.
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Akebono looks a little bit taller than Albert (who has a small footwear advantage as well if you look at their boots).
Received some dvd's this week with some interesting material of wrestlers such as Giant Baba, Giant Haystacks, Albert and The Great Khali.
Let's start with Albert, whom we've discussed here a few days ago. Here are 2 pics of him and Akebono from 2005.
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Click Here
Akebono looks a little bit taller than Albert (who has a small footwear advantage as well if you look at their boots).
David said on 28/Jun/08
If Mike is 6'1.5" i give 6'10" (2.07m) to Big show but hardly more...
If Mike is 6'1.5" i give 6'10" (2.07m) to Big show but hardly more...
Alex3 said on 28/Jun/08
Big Show is actually 6'11.5" nowadays, he was 7'0" in his prime.
Big Show is actually 6'11.5" nowadays, he was 7'0" in his prime.
topdweeb26 said on 28/Jun/08
Rantsrob: Let's just say that I showed you as much maturity as you showed me.
Rantsrob: Let's just say that I showed you as much maturity as you showed me.
Alex said on 27/Jun/08
Topdweeb, I agree with your view on the shows now. But I think SD at some points were better than Raw in the years 2002-2005. Before the brand split they were pretty close to being equal but we really dont compare them much then since all the wrestlers were on both shows.
Topdweeb, I agree with your view on the shows now. But I think SD at some points were better than Raw in the years 2002-2005. Before the brand split they were pretty close to being equal but we really dont compare them much then since all the wrestlers were on both shows.
topdweeb26 said on 27/Jun/08
Big Show: Thanks for that link, I just watched it. Not bad at all, especially considering that this is a one time appearance (I think) so it's not like it's an official come back. I know what you mean though, he doesn't seem nearly as energetic. And I can tell that he hasn't trained for size for quite a while as he doesn't look nearly as massive.. but he looks pretty cut still. I wonder if he wanted to make a full time come back, if he could work his way to becoming just as big and just as energetic.
BTW, from what I can tell, this seems like a pretty decent sized wrestling promotion. I didn't know there was any other major competition to the WWE than TNA.
Big Show: Thanks for that link, I just watched it. Not bad at all, especially considering that this is a one time appearance (I think) so it's not like it's an official come back. I know what you mean though, he doesn't seem nearly as energetic. And I can tell that he hasn't trained for size for quite a while as he doesn't look nearly as massive.. but he looks pretty cut still. I wonder if he wanted to make a full time come back, if he could work his way to becoming just as big and just as energetic.
BTW, from what I can tell, this seems like a pretty decent sized wrestling promotion. I didn't know there was any other major competition to the WWE than TNA.
topdweeb26 said on 27/Jun/08
Big Show: No I didn't get to see it. I knew he was returning, but I didn't know exactly when. Yeah, I didn't expect him to be quite as good as he used to be, especially with all the time off. But man, he sure does know how to keep in shape. I hope I am able to keep in good shape like that when I am his age. You know, he used to give his diet plan on his website, and he said he ate the exact same thing every single day. If that is true, then that is dedication.. I'd do it just out of pure laziness if I could actually stick with it.
Rantsrob says on 27/Jun/08
"Ah. must of took you some time to come up with 7th grade insults. Im done with this argument. You've proven to be very immature."
Yeah, you telling me to "F*** off" was really mature, wasn't it? You decided to personally attack me, and I retaliated with the same level of maturity that you showed towards me. Despite what I think of Kane as a wrestler, I never personally attacked you (until you attacked me) or anyone else on this forum.
Big Show: No I didn't get to see it. I knew he was returning, but I didn't know exactly when. Yeah, I didn't expect him to be quite as good as he used to be, especially with all the time off. But man, he sure does know how to keep in shape. I hope I am able to keep in good shape like that when I am his age. You know, he used to give his diet plan on his website, and he said he ate the exact same thing every single day. If that is true, then that is dedication.. I'd do it just out of pure laziness if I could actually stick with it.
Rantsrob says on 27/Jun/08
"Ah. must of took you some time to come up with 7th grade insults. Im done with this argument. You've proven to be very immature."
Yeah, you telling me to "F*** off" was really mature, wasn't it? You decided to personally attack me, and I retaliated with the same level of maturity that you showed towards me. Despite what I think of Kane as a wrestler, I never personally attacked you (until you attacked me) or anyone else on this forum.
Big Show said on 27/Jun/08
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Hey topdweeb, have you seen warrior's return last wednesday? He had his first match in 10 years with Orlando Jordan. Not a great match, but for a return match for a near 50 year old man, it's not bad. He not as fast as he used to be. When he came running to the ring in the beginning I was already starting to get worried that it would be really bad, but it turned out to be an entertaining match. Good to see him in the ring again.
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Hey topdweeb, have you seen warrior's return last wednesday? He had his first match in 10 years with Orlando Jordan. Not a great match, but for a return match for a near 50 year old man, it's not bad. He not as fast as he used to be. When he came running to the ring in the beginning I was already starting to get worried that it would be really bad, but it turned out to be an entertaining match. Good to see him in the ring again.
KingNick said on 27/Jun/08
The ECW now is just another version of the old Sunday Night Heat but with a title.
The ECW now is just another version of the old Sunday Night Heat but with a title.
topdweeb26 said on 27/Jun/08
Alex: yeah... is the ECW title "supposed" to be as high as the WWE or World title? I pretty much figure it this way: whatever title is the big title on RAW, that is the highest title in the WWE, becuase RAW is the WWE's biggest show. Smackdown is 2nd, and ECW is a very distant 3rd. It's actually kinda funny in a way. Because before WWE bought out all of the competition, WWE's two biggest competitors were WCW and ECW. I always viewed WWE as the best, WCW as the second and ECW as total crap. And with the WWE championship on RAW, WCW's title belt on Smackdown, and then ECW, it all kinda comes up like that. RAW is awesome, Smackdown is okay, and ECW is total crap.
Not only is the ECW championship nothing, the brand is treated like it is nothing. Remember that time Triple H and John Cena was to take on the entire ECW roster including Kane, the champion? So basically they make ECW seem weak when it only takes 2 guys from RAW to defeat their entire roster. Not to mention ECW only won one match last Monday and were the first team to be eliminated in the battle royal. ECW is basically a "wrestling Siberia". It's where wrestlers go when WWE doesn't know how to fit them into the storylines on RAW or Smackdown.
Alex: yeah... is the ECW title "supposed" to be as high as the WWE or World title? I pretty much figure it this way: whatever title is the big title on RAW, that is the highest title in the WWE, becuase RAW is the WWE's biggest show. Smackdown is 2nd, and ECW is a very distant 3rd. It's actually kinda funny in a way. Because before WWE bought out all of the competition, WWE's two biggest competitors were WCW and ECW. I always viewed WWE as the best, WCW as the second and ECW as total crap. And with the WWE championship on RAW, WCW's title belt on Smackdown, and then ECW, it all kinda comes up like that. RAW is awesome, Smackdown is okay, and ECW is total crap.
Not only is the ECW championship nothing, the brand is treated like it is nothing. Remember that time Triple H and John Cena was to take on the entire ECW roster including Kane, the champion? So basically they make ECW seem weak when it only takes 2 guys from RAW to defeat their entire roster. Not to mention ECW only won one match last Monday and were the first team to be eliminated in the battle royal. ECW is basically a "wrestling Siberia". It's where wrestlers go when WWE doesn't know how to fit them into the storylines on RAW or Smackdown.
Alex said on 27/Jun/08
I was a big WWF/WWE fan. I started watching as a young kid in early 2001 just after Undertaker made his debut in WWF. I got more heavily into it in by 1993 though. I was even more into by 98-2003. By 2004 things I think started going a bit down hill after Wrestlemania 20 but still watchable. 2005 had its ups and downs but was still a pretty decent year and very watchable. 2006 got worser but I was still able to watch it for the most part, well at least Raw. But 2007 I was pretty much getting out of it as it got bad and 2008 is even worse as I can almost never watch it. I may flip to the channel for a few minutes is all. But since I am a big fan of Big Show and he's my only top favorite wrestler remaining I still like to see his matches.
I was a big WWF/WWE fan. I started watching as a young kid in early 2001 just after Undertaker made his debut in WWF. I got more heavily into it in by 1993 though. I was even more into by 98-2003. By 2004 things I think started going a bit down hill after Wrestlemania 20 but still watchable. 2005 had its ups and downs but was still a pretty decent year and very watchable. 2006 got worser but I was still able to watch it for the most part, well at least Raw. But 2007 I was pretty much getting out of it as it got bad and 2008 is even worse as I can almost never watch it. I may flip to the channel for a few minutes is all. But since I am a big fan of Big Show and he's my only top favorite wrestler remaining I still like to see his matches.
Alex said on 26/Jun/08
Topdweeb, I agree. the ECW title is pretty much equal to the Intercontinental and United States title.
Topdweeb, I agree. the ECW title is pretty much equal to the Intercontinental and United States title.
Danimal said on 26/Jun/08
Alex says on 26/Jun/08
Danimal, UT to me started to look a little shorter was in 2001-2002. Maybe 6'7.5 was his peak height but 6'8 is possible. Or its maybe A-Train was really 6'7 also making UT def. 6'8 at his peak.
30lbs in how long? I know it was only around 2 months ago you told me about wanting to lose it. You probably lose some muscle mass along with fat. What do you weigh now though? How much did your measurements go down? I am still in the 195-200lb range. I wanna at least maintain that in the summer and perhaps get to 220lbs in the fall/winter. I'll see as time goes on because I dont wanna put on too much body fat along the way.
I hit my all-time high bodyweight of 220 pounds in mid-February. From February until April I went down to 205-210. Since April I've dropped down to 190 pounds. I basically reduced my calorie intake and upted the cardio. I've lost some serious size and some strength in the gym, but am more cut now. My goal is to get down to 180 pounds. I'll tell you, it feels better to be lighter. At 220 pounds I was strong, very strong, but my endurance was taking a beating. I was constantly winded. I don't think I'll be bulking up again any time soon. I think 200 pounds even is probably a good weight for you Alex. Definetely not over 220 pounds. When you gain weight, do you gain on your stomach too? I sure do.
Alex says on 26/Jun/08
Danimal, UT to me started to look a little shorter was in 2001-2002. Maybe 6'7.5 was his peak height but 6'8 is possible. Or its maybe A-Train was really 6'7 also making UT def. 6'8 at his peak.
30lbs in how long? I know it was only around 2 months ago you told me about wanting to lose it. You probably lose some muscle mass along with fat. What do you weigh now though? How much did your measurements go down? I am still in the 195-200lb range. I wanna at least maintain that in the summer and perhaps get to 220lbs in the fall/winter. I'll see as time goes on because I dont wanna put on too much body fat along the way.
I hit my all-time high bodyweight of 220 pounds in mid-February. From February until April I went down to 205-210. Since April I've dropped down to 190 pounds. I basically reduced my calorie intake and upted the cardio. I've lost some serious size and some strength in the gym, but am more cut now. My goal is to get down to 180 pounds. I'll tell you, it feels better to be lighter. At 220 pounds I was strong, very strong, but my endurance was taking a beating. I was constantly winded. I don't think I'll be bulking up again any time soon. I think 200 pounds even is probably a good weight for you Alex. Definetely not over 220 pounds. When you gain weight, do you gain on your stomach too? I sure do.
KingNick said on 26/Jun/08
I think Glenn Jacobs is awesome as a wrestler and from every source I heard a human being, but I think the character has gone way down hill. Ever since he lost the mask the character was never the same. I think WWE allowed the character to go in that direction, but in terms as an in ring performer Kane is one of the best in my opinion.
I think Glenn Jacobs is awesome as a wrestler and from every source I heard a human being, but I think the character has gone way down hill. Ever since he lost the mask the character was never the same. I think WWE allowed the character to go in that direction, but in terms as an in ring performer Kane is one of the best in my opinion.
Clay said on 26/Jun/08
Kane was awesome when he couldn't talk and wore his brimstone fire costume. Now he's just another huge jobber.
Kane was awesome when he couldn't talk and wore his brimstone fire costume. Now he's just another huge jobber.
Rantsrob said on 26/Jun/08
topdweeb26 says on 25/Jun/08
Big Show says on 25/Jun/08
"Kane lost cleanly to Mark Henry, which kinda surprises me."
Not me. Kane sucks.
As a Strong kane fan since 1999. Im gunna have to tell you to F*** off. No offence
topdweeb26 says on 25/Jun/08
Big Show says on 25/Jun/08
"Kane lost cleanly to Mark Henry, which kinda surprises me."
Not me. Kane sucks.
As a Strong kane fan since 1999. Im gunna have to tell you to F*** off. No offence
Alex said on 26/Jun/08
I wouldn't say Kane sucks. WWE just held him back for sometime. I was never a big Kane fan but I never disliked him. I liked him more before 2002. He's doing pretty decent right now though.
Most of the time I've seen around 5 inches between A-Train and Big Show, but one staredown I swear it looked 2 inches or 3 at the most, but this was backstage and we know how we can't trust backstage.
I wouldn't say Kane sucks. WWE just held him back for sometime. I was never a big Kane fan but I never disliked him. I liked him more before 2002. He's doing pretty decent right now though.
Most of the time I've seen around 5 inches between A-Train and Big Show, but one staredown I swear it looked 2 inches or 3 at the most, but this was backstage and we know how we can't trust backstage.
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