The Big Show has been in the headlines lately, both due to the premiere of “The Big Show Show” and the former World Heavyweight Champions’s return to WWE. He recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated and discussed his match with Drew McIntyre, “The Big Show Show,” and more. First, the Big Show explained that his challenge of McIntyre wasn’t a heel turn. “I know a lot of people have been giving me grief, saying I’ve had more heel turns than NASCAR,” said the Big Show via Barrasso. “I want people to understand that me challenging Drew after WrestleMania wasn’t about a heel or face turn. I’ve been a WWE competitor for four decades, and a lot of the locker room was my responsibility—that’s what happens for the old guys.”
The Big Show also explained that he’s always liked McIntyre, and he’s glad the new champion can now reign supreme on RAW. “I was a fan of Drew’s 10 years ago,” said the Big Show via Barrasso. “It didn’t work out, and that happens…. He’s one tough son of a gun. I’m really proud of him, and he’s the champion that Raw deserves. There are a lot of interesting matches with him in the future that I’d like to see,” said the Big Show.
The Big Show also discussed how he hopes his show will be an escape during this challenging time, and how the show is accessible for wrestling fans. “Our creators, Josh Bycel and Jason Berger, are both WWE fans,” said the Big Show via Barrasso. “And our writers are great, too. They understand the product, they understand my era, my generation, and they understand me as a character. To have that synergy to take the Big Show out of an environment, one with spandex and a squared circle, and into a family setting. They’ve done a fantastic job of bridging the Big Show character you’ve seen for years into the Big Show on The Big Show Show. It’s an easy transition for our fans to come over, be entertained, and help escape.”
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