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AI Story Summary
Paul Wight, formerly known as Big Show in WWE, said he once passed on a WWE producer role because he did not feel ready to stop wrestling. In a recent interview with Joey Franchize, Wight reflected on his 2021 move to AEW and why he wanted to continue as an in-ring performer rather than transition fully behind the scenes.
WWE tenure
Paul Wight became widely known to WWE fans as Big Show.
Producer opportunity
Wight said WWE offered or discussed a producer role for him.
Decision point
Wight said he passed on the role because he was not ready to stop wrestling.
2021 AEW move
Wight joined AEW, where he could remain involved as a wrestling personality.
Recent interview
Wight discussed the decision in an interview with Joey Franchize.
Jul 9, 1:06 AM
WrestleZone • AEW
AEW veteran Paul Wight (formerly known as Big Show in WWE) has revealed that he once turned down a WWE producer role because he wasn’t ready to stop wrestling. In a recent interview with Joey Franchize, the 54-year-old looked back on why he joined AEW in 2021. While many expected him to move into a […] The post AEW Veteran Passed on WWE Producer Role to Keep Wrestling appeared first on Wrestlezone.