Big Show is no longer with WWE.
AEW announced today that Paul Wight has joined the company, signing a long-term contract.
Wight will serve as a commentator for AEW’s newest YouTube show, AEW Dark: Elevation. Elevation will air on Mondays at 7 pm ET, complementing the weekly AEW Dark program which will air on Tuesdays at 7 pm ET. Elevation will showcase AEW’s established and growing talent as well as the greatest independent talent.
Wight said it has been amazing to see what AEW has been doing in a few years since launch.
“It has been amazing to see what AEW has built in just a few years,” said Wight in a press release. “AEW Dark is an incredible platform to hone the skills of promising fighters, but I also love that established AEW talent can build their personalities and show themselves in new ways on the Dark. It is no exaggeration when they say that AEW has no limits. ”
AEW CEO, general manager and chief creative officer, Tony Khan, also commented on why Wight wanted to come to AEW.
“Paul Wight is one of the most recognizable and impressive professional athletes in the world,” said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and head of Creative at AEW. “He wanted to come to AEW because he believes we are the best promotion in wrestling, and we believe he has a lot to offer us, both in the ring as a fighter and outside the ring as an AEW commentator, presenter and ambassador. “
“Paul is one of the most experienced stars in all wrestling and is looking forward to working with our diverse cast,” added Khan. “He can benefit and guide our young talent with his guidance, and his expert commentary on AEW Dark: Elevation will educate and entertain our fans, as well as educating the youngest fighters on the squad. In addition, Paul joins AEW as a licensed fighter and is looking forward to studying our talent firsthand at the comment table in preparation for his return to the ring! ”
AEW is promising more details about hiring Wight during tonight’s Dynamite show at TNT.
The Big Show’s last fight in WWE took place on July 20, 2020 in the RAW episode, a defeat for Randy Orton. He had only worked a few matches in the past year and spent the entire year of 2019 on the shelf with an injury. He appeared on The Undertaker’s “Final Farewell” segment at Survivor Series in 2020, and appeared on RAW Legends Night on January 4 this year. Show first signed with WWE in February 1999. He leaves the company as a Grand Slam champion – twice WWE champion, once ECW champion, twice heavyweight world champion, three times WWE hardcore champion, once WWE champion in the United States, once WWE intercontinental champion and eight times doubles champion.
Stay tuned for more. Below is the complete announcement issued to us today by AEW:
Wrestling legend Paul Wight signs long-term deal with AEW
– Wight joins the comment for a new YouTube extension, AEW Dark: Elevation –
February 24, 2021 – While 2021 appears to be the year of AEW’s biggest shows, today the promotion announced that wrestling legend Paul Wight has signed a long-term contract, adding another universally considered name to the list of stars, legends and the next. talent. Wight will have a wide role within AEW and, in addition to his return to the ring, he will serve as a commentator on AEW’s newest show, AEW Dark: Elevation.
Complementing AEW Dark on Tuesdays, AEW Dark: Elevation will air on Mondays at 7 pm ET on the AEW YouTube channel, and will showcase AEW’s established and rising stars, as well as the best independent fighters within. of the industry, competing against each other in the ring in search of victories. AEW Dark: Elevation will also maintain continuity with AEW DYNAMITE, AEW Dark, AEW pay-per-view programs and streaming events, with wins and losses influencing the ranking of each fighter in the company.
With the new wrestling schedule now available three nights a week, AEW continues to solidify its position as promoting the fastest and hottest growth in professional wrestling.
“It has been amazing to see what AEW has built in just a few years,” said Paul Wight. “AEW Dark is an incredible platform to hone the skills of promising fighters, but I also love that established AEW talent can develop their personalities and show themselves in new ways on the Dark. It is no exaggeration when they say that AEW has no limits. ”
“Paul Wight is one of the most recognizable and impressive professional athletes in the world,” said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and head of Creative at AEW. “He wanted to come to AEW because he believes we are the best promotion in wrestling, and we believe he has a lot to offer us, both in the ring as a fighter and outside the ring as an AEW commentator, presenter and ambassador. “
“Paul is one of the most experienced stars in all wrestling and is looking forward to working with our diverse cast,” added Khan. “He can benefit and guide our young talent with his guidance, and his expert commentary on AEW Dark: Elevation will educate and entertain our fans, as well as educating the youngest fighters on the squad. In addition, Paul joins AEW as a licensed fighter and is looking forward to studying our talent firsthand at the comment table in preparation for his return to the ring! ”
Already a monumental day for AEW, be sure to tune in AEW DYNAMITE tonight at TNT at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT for additional announcements about Wight’s subscription, the new AEW Dark: Elevation show and the identity of Wight’s comment partner .