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Average Guess (748 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)
cantstop25 said on 6/Dec/07
lol to the people who ACTUALLY believe taker is 6'2" (which i doubt any of them are serious) if hes 6'2" then sylvia is 6', now I find this hilarious because im 6'4.5" legit and that tells me that if i was in the ufc I could be listed at 7'2.5"!
lol to the people who ACTUALLY believe taker is 6'2" (which i doubt any of them are serious) if hes 6'2" then sylvia is 6', now I find this hilarious because im 6'4.5" legit and that tells me that if i was in the ufc I could be listed at 7'2.5"!
Alex said on 6/Dec/07
Sylvia looks at least 6'6 to me.
Sylvia looks at least 6'6 to me.
Ray said on 6/Dec/07
Yeah, that video is one that shows somethign Vegas; I always liked that video. It shows Taker having Sylva by what looks like 3" if Taker had his head straight. Taker most likely IMO had on work boots which he seemed to wear a lot around that time period (big evil/red devil days); so his workboot could have given him around 1.5-1.75" or so height advantage and not sure what Sylva was wearing but my guess would be Nike's or somehting that would give around .75" height advantage so I'd say Taker had 1" height advanatge over Sylva's footwear and Taker appeard 3" taller or so, so I'd say Taker has Sylvia by definitely 2". Sylvia is billed at 6'8" but my guess is Sylva 6'5-6'6" and Taker 6'8". That video I think was from 2002-2003.
Yeah, that video is one that shows somethign Vegas; I always liked that video. It shows Taker having Sylva by what looks like 3" if Taker had his head straight. Taker most likely IMO had on work boots which he seemed to wear a lot around that time period (big evil/red devil days); so his workboot could have given him around 1.5-1.75" or so height advantage and not sure what Sylva was wearing but my guess would be Nike's or somehting that would give around .75" height advantage so I'd say Taker had 1" height advanatge over Sylva's footwear and Taker appeard 3" taller or so, so I'd say Taker has Sylvia by definitely 2". Sylvia is billed at 6'8" but my guess is Sylva 6'5-6'6" and Taker 6'8". That video I think was from 2002-2003.
Vegas said on 6/Dec/07
topdweeb26 what do you really pin taker at??
i don't know if you have seen this video before of taker with various dudes from ufc including 6'8 listed tim sylvia (belt on his shoulder) at 1:56 Click Here funny thing is ufc listed sylvia at 6'10 for a while.......
topdweeb26 what do you really pin taker at??
i don't know if you have seen this video before of taker with various dudes from ufc including 6'8 listed tim sylvia (belt on his shoulder) at 1:56 Click Here funny thing is ufc listed sylvia at 6'10 for a while.......
Alex said on 6/Dec/07
I did read something about Khali being a legit 7'0.5 on a wrestling site and if so then Big Show would be a bit under 7'0 then. 6'11 1/2. Khali does not have Big Show by more than 1.5 inches at most. Don't know where you guys are coming up with Khali 2-4 inches taller.
UT actually could have looked 6'3 in that backstage video too. LOL
I did read something about Khali being a legit 7'0.5 on a wrestling site and if so then Big Show would be a bit under 7'0 then. 6'11 1/2. Khali does not have Big Show by more than 1.5 inches at most. Don't know where you guys are coming up with Khali 2-4 inches taller.
UT actually could have looked 6'3 in that backstage video too. LOL
Jason said on 6/Dec/07
I thought we were all just kidding about the Undertaker being 6'2''... lol
I thought we were all just kidding about the Undertaker being 6'2''... lol
Dream34 said on 6/Dec/07
khali is officially 7'0.5" tall, so show is about 6'10". i met kane and he seemed to be about 6'7", so is taker.
khali is officially 7'0.5" tall, so show is about 6'10". i met kane and he seemed to be about 6'7", so is taker.
topdweeb26 said on 5/Dec/07
Vegas: lol I know, I'm just kidding around, I know that the Undertaker is really 6' 4, the 6' 2 was just a joke :)
Vegas: lol I know, I'm just kidding around, I know that the Undertaker is really 6' 4, the 6' 2 was just a joke :)
Alex said on 5/Dec/07
Topdweeb, you're not serious about thinking UT is really 6'2?
Would be funny as hell is Big Show was 7'0 and UT was 6'2.
Topdweeb, you're not serious about thinking UT is really 6'2?
Would be funny as hell is Big Show was 7'0 and UT was 6'2.
mike m said on 5/Dec/07
when show and khali went to chokeslam taker the ring,khali looked about 2 inches tller imo.so witthat if khali sandsalegit 7,2" the it,s probably safe to say that show is 7,0".
when show and khali went to chokeslam taker the ring,khali looked about 2 inches tller imo.so witthat if khali sandsalegit 7,2" the it,s probably safe to say that show is 7,0".
Vegas said on 5/Dec/07
topdweeb26 says on 4/Dec/07
Maybe Big Show is 7' while the Undertaker is really just 6' 2.
:D no, i can guarantee 100% taker is not 6'2, i saw sherri martel's son jarred standing next to taker and he had 5" on him and jarred is a big guy himself, he told me he was 6'2, looked at least 6'1.5" to me, he was only up to takers eyeline and both were in sneakers.
topdweeb26 says on 4/Dec/07
Maybe Big Show is 7' while the Undertaker is really just 6' 2.
:D no, i can guarantee 100% taker is not 6'2, i saw sherri martel's son jarred standing next to taker and he had 5" on him and jarred is a big guy himself, he told me he was 6'2, looked at least 6'1.5" to me, he was only up to takers eyeline and both were in sneakers.
topdweeb26 said on 4/Dec/07
Maybe Big Show is 7' while the Undertaker is really just 6' 2.
Maybe Big Show is 7' while the Undertaker is really just 6' 2.
Alex said on 4/Dec/07
Even though UT looks 6'2 in that backstage video it makes Big Show looks 7'0 though and not 6'6 that that guy claimed. UT is obviously at least 6'6-6'6.5 today still.
Even though UT looks 6'2 in that backstage video it makes Big Show looks 7'0 though and not 6'6 that that guy claimed. UT is obviously at least 6'6-6'6.5 today still.
mike m said on 3/Dec/07
big show has 4 inches on kane,so if kane is 6,8" then show is 7,0".
big show has 4 inches on kane,so if kane is 6,8" then show is 7,0".
Danimal said on 1/Dec/07
Whatever Taker ONCE WAS, he is no longer that.
Whatever Taker ONCE WAS, he is no longer that.
Alex said on 1/Dec/07
Also if UT was 6'2 then Big Show would be 6'6 as that guy claimed too. And it would downgrade everyone on this site having guys like HHH, Batista, Rock all under 5'10.
Also if UT was 6'2 then Big Show would be 6'6 as that guy claimed too. And it would downgrade everyone on this site having guys like HHH, Batista, Rock all under 5'10.
Alex said on 1/Dec/07
Most evidence puts UT at 6'6-6'7.
Most evidence puts UT at 6'6-6'7.
Vegas said on 1/Dec/07
i met taker and without question he ain't 6'2 but we are just saying he looks shorter back stage for some reason, camera angle is the main reason.
in that khali video taker only looks 6ft, i don't think davari was much more than 5'8-5'9
i met taker and without question he ain't 6'2 but we are just saying he looks shorter back stage for some reason, camera angle is the main reason.
in that khali video taker only looks 6ft, i don't think davari was much more than 5'8-5'9
nick said on 1/Dec/07
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taker at 5 seconds when standing very straight and looking up is looking very tall against the rock
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taker at 5 seconds when standing very straight and looking up is looking very tall against the rock
Ray said on 1/Dec/07
This sounds like joking around to me because if anyone thinks The Undertaker really is 6'2" should start to rethink some things. 6'6" is low balling him too; 6'7.5" seems right for him as listed here on this site.
This sounds like joking around to me because if anyone thinks The Undertaker really is 6'2" should start to rethink some things. 6'6" is low balling him too; 6'7.5" seems right for him as listed here on this site.
nick said on 1/Dec/07
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everyone can appear shorter back stage, I honestly believe that kane and taker are the same height but if u pause this video at 45 seconds kane isnt looking his height. But u can catch how much taller he really is in the video
In the yakem taker video taker looks the same height at yankem. He has a high forhead and his hair weghs down making the top of his head really were his height is.
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everyone can appear shorter back stage, I honestly believe that kane and taker are the same height but if u pause this video at 45 seconds kane isnt looking his height. But u can catch how much taller he really is in the video
In the yakem taker video taker looks the same height at yankem. He has a high forhead and his hair weghs down making the top of his head really were his height is.
Big Show said on 1/Dec/07
Viper says on 30/Nov/07
So there is more evidence of a 6-2 Undertaker?
Not as much evidence as there is of Undertaker looking at least 6'6. The evidence of Undertaker looking 6'2 are mostly with very deceiving camera angles.
Viper says on 30/Nov/07
So there is more evidence of a 6-2 Undertaker?
Not as much evidence as there is of Undertaker looking at least 6'6. The evidence of Undertaker looking 6'2 are mostly with very deceiving camera angles.
richard-environment said on 1/Dec/07
He's atleast 6'8 how can anyone say he is 6'2 lol. And they are saying that frrom a ground view camera angle.
He's atleast 6'8 how can anyone say he is 6'2 lol. And they are saying that frrom a ground view camera angle.
nick said on 1/Dec/07
Click Here the undertaker looking very 6'8 with austin, who knows how tall he would look if he looked straight. Pause the video at 5:05 and u can really see the major height difference to a 6'1 guy. Also they footwear seems to be like it always is at this time about only an inch just like austins. So this is about how they would look if they were barefoot. Al
Click Here the undertaker looking very 6'8 with austin, who knows how tall he would look if he looked straight. Pause the video at 5:05 and u can really see the major height difference to a 6'1 guy. Also they footwear seems to be like it always is at this time about only an inch just like austins. So this is about how they would look if they were barefoot. Al
Viper said on 30/Nov/07
So there is more evidence of a 6-2 Undertaker?
So there is more evidence of a 6-2 Undertaker?
Big Show said on 30/Nov/07
Undertaker does look short there. Backstage segments are sometimes very misleading. I posted a video awhile ago on the Undertaker board where Undertaker only looked 3 inches taller than Stone Cold.
Undertaker does look short there. Backstage segments are sometimes very misleading. I posted a video awhile ago on the Undertaker board where Undertaker only looked 3 inches taller than Stone Cold.
Alex said on 30/Nov/07
Thats just one clip. Many others he looks 6'6-6'7 at least.
Thats just one clip. Many others he looks 6'6-6'7 at least.
Viper said on 30/Nov/07
It would have been crazy If that guy used this video clip to actually back up his 6-2 sighting.
It would have been crazy If that guy used this video clip to actually back up his 6-2 sighting.
Jason said on 30/Nov/07
Maybe that guy who said he's 6'2'' is right. :)
Maybe that guy who said he's 6'2'' is right. :)
Alex said on 30/Nov/07
Viper, if you look at the 24-25 second mark when he's standing there and you can see his full body he honestly does look 6'2. LMAO
Viper, if you look at the 24-25 second mark when he's standing there and you can see his full body he honestly does look 6'2. LMAO
Viper said on 29/Nov/07
Undertaker looks 6-2 in the video. Man, Im taller than Taker.
Undertaker looks 6-2 in the video. Man, Im taller than Taker.
Alex said on 29/Nov/07
Khali and Big Show looks about dead even in height there.
Khali and Big Show looks about dead even in height there.
Alex said on 28/Nov/07
Big Show, I read that too. Last I read he was down to 450lbs, 420lbs is good weight for him. Thats the weight he was in 99-2000.
Big Show, I read that too. Last I read he was down to 450lbs, 420lbs is good weight for him. Thats the weight he was in 99-2000.
Alex said on 28/Nov/07
4 inches shorter than 5'10 Davari. That puts UT looking 6'2 like Will claimed! LOL
But those camera angles can kill your height though.
4 inches shorter than 5'10 Davari. That puts UT looking 6'2 like Will claimed! LOL
But those camera angles can kill your height though.
Danimal said on 28/Nov/07
Vegas, I promise you Taker, like Hogan and so many others have suffered the pains of going under the knife and looking the way they do today as a result. PRE-2000 Taker was taller. I'd put so much money on that.
Vegas, I promise you Taker, like Hogan and so many others have suffered the pains of going under the knife and looking the way they do today as a result. PRE-2000 Taker was taller. I'd put so much money on that.
Vegas said on 28/Nov/07
thing which surprise me most about that video is how short undertaker looks, he barely looks 4" taller than davari and looks a foot shorter (due to camera angle) than khali at 28 seconds when he runs at him just before show enters the shot. its not the first time taker has looked short(er) back stage though...
thing which surprise me most about that video is how short undertaker looks, he barely looks 4" taller than davari and looks a foot shorter (due to camera angle) than khali at 28 seconds when he runs at him just before show enters the shot. its not the first time taker has looked short(er) back stage though...
topdweeb26 said on 28/Nov/07
Vegas: yeah you're right, he does look slightly taller than Khali and from the glimpses we see of his footwear, they don't appear any different than what he normally wears. Can definitely rule out the idea that there is a few inches between Khali and Show, if anything, they are the same height.
Vegas: yeah you're right, he does look slightly taller than Khali and from the glimpses we see of his footwear, they don't appear any different than what he normally wears. Can definitely rule out the idea that there is a few inches between Khali and Show, if anything, they are the same height.
Big Show said on 27/Nov/07
Apparently Big Show was also backstage at Survivor Series. His weight is now down to 420 lbs and he's in far better shape than he's ever been in WWE according to himself. Big Show is still training to be a boxer but is unsure if he will ever compete in a match.
Apparently Big Show was also backstage at Survivor Series. His weight is now down to 420 lbs and he's in far better shape than he's ever been in WWE according to himself. Big Show is still training to be a boxer but is unsure if he will ever compete in a match.
Vegas said on 26/Nov/07
hadn't seen this video before big show looks slightly taller than khali from 58 seconds onward Click Here
hadn't seen this video before big show looks slightly taller than khali from 58 seconds onward Click Here
Vegas said on 26/Nov/07
yeah he was listed at 6'8 as evil japan sympathising crush too between 1993-1994 i don't remember what they billed him at though when he came back as prison gimmick crush and then later biker crush
yeah he was listed at 6'8 as evil japan sympathising crush too between 1993-1994 i don't remember what they billed him at though when he came back as prison gimmick crush and then later biker crush
Jason said on 26/Nov/07
Yeah, 6'8'' when he was a face. I remember 6'7'', before that, in Demolition. 6'6'' when he came back to the WWF in 1996.
Yeah, 6'8'' when he was a face. I remember 6'7'', before that, in Demolition. 6'6'' when he came back to the WWF in 1996.
Alex said on 26/Nov/07
He was listed at 6'8 when he was Haiwaian Crush.
He was listed at 6'8 when he was Haiwaian Crush.
mike m said on 26/Nov/07
The press conference memphis wrestling hogan vs the great paul wight,face to face i paused the video and i didn,t see no more than 5-6 inches between the two.we don,t see the footwear,maybe hogan is wearing cowboy boots,don,t know.to conclude paul wight did,nt appear 7 foot to me,more like 6,10".
The press conference memphis wrestling hogan vs the great paul wight,face to face i paused the video and i didn,t see no more than 5-6 inches between the two.we don,t see the footwear,maybe hogan is wearing cowboy boots,don,t know.to conclude paul wight did,nt appear 7 foot to me,more like 6,10".
mike m said on 26/Nov/07
if khali is a legit 7,2" imo big show is around 6,11",7,0",imo i think there could very well be a few inches between khali and big show.
if khali is a legit 7,2" imo big show is around 6,11",7,0",imo i think there could very well be a few inches between khali and big show.
Jason said on 26/Nov/07
They announced Crush as being 273lbs in a singles match I remember from his Demolition days (vs Shawn Michaels).
They announced Crush as being 273lbs in a singles match I remember from his Demolition days (vs Shawn Michaels).
Danimal said on 25/Nov/07
Alex, I promise you that Crush (as he was known as in 1990 when he joined the already existing Demolition with Ax and Smash) was given a 6'6"-6'7" listing at that point. Only much later did they boost that to 6'8". Was a HUGE Demolition fan and Powers of Pain. That's when wresting was GREAT.
Alex, I promise you that Crush (as he was known as in 1990 when he joined the already existing Demolition with Ax and Smash) was given a 6'6"-6'7" listing at that point. Only much later did they boost that to 6'8". Was a HUGE Demolition fan and Powers of Pain. That's when wresting was GREAT.
Gretz said on 25/Nov/07
Great pics JT,the pic with Vegas`s 6'4" friend looks right(Rob maybe you should put that at the top of the page,or at least under Mike`s pic for comparison).Also, Show looks slightly over 7'0" in the pics with 6'5" Adams.
Great pics JT,the pic with Vegas`s 6'4" friend looks right(Rob maybe you should put that at the top of the page,or at least under Mike`s pic for comparison).Also, Show looks slightly over 7'0" in the pics with 6'5" Adams.
Jason said on 25/Nov/07
Yeah, the mentor had Crush at 193cm/6'4''.
Yeah, the mentor had Crush at 193cm/6'4''.
Alex said on 25/Nov/07
I do think Brian Adams was a legit 6'5 too and he was billed at 6'7 and even 6'8 at times too.
The photo with Vegas's friend I think is more accurate then the picture with Mike though.
I do think Brian Adams was a legit 6'5 too and he was billed at 6'7 and even 6'8 at times too.
The photo with Vegas's friend I think is more accurate then the picture with Mike though.
ted T said on 25/Nov/07
In that pic the difference is less than 20 cm!No way Paul Wight has shrunk so much.That photo is a joke.
In that pic the difference is less than 20 cm!No way Paul Wight has shrunk so much.That photo is a joke.
anonymous 1 said on 24/Nov/07
6-7 inch difference in height there.
6-7 inch difference in height there.
Danimal said on 23/Nov/07
I think the Mentor had Crush at 6'4". Ask Viper.
I think the Mentor had Crush at 6'4". Ask Viper.
JT said on 23/Nov/07
Gretz, since you haven't posted in a while (Click Here). That's Vegas's 6'4" friend looking 6'0". This is why we need to look at as many pics as possible (and ideally full body shots) when trying to pin down a person
Gretz, since you haven't posted in a while (Click Here). That's Vegas's 6'4" friend looking 6'0". This is why we need to look at as many pics as possible (and ideally full body shots) when trying to pin down a person
Gretz said on 23/Nov/07
True Alex,But for Big Show I would say the distance from the top of his head to the tip of his nose would be roughly 8 inches.Making him only 6'9.5" in the pic with Mike.The problems are,is Mike really 6'1.5" bare foot?and what kind of footware are each wareing?Also,we can`t see how their legs are positioned.So I think this photo is misleading,there is enough evidence out there to put Big Show at 6'11"+,and a peak height of at least 7'0" in my opinion.
True Alex,But for Big Show I would say the distance from the top of his head to the tip of his nose would be roughly 8 inches.Making him only 6'9.5" in the pic with Mike.The problems are,is Mike really 6'1.5" bare foot?and what kind of footware are each wareing?Also,we can`t see how their legs are positioned.So I think this photo is misleading,there is enough evidence out there to put Big Show at 6'11"+,and a peak height of at least 7'0" in my opinion.
Alex said on 22/Nov/07
The bottom of the nose to the top of the head should be about 7 inches for the normal person.
The bottom of the nose to the top of the head should be about 7 inches for the normal person.
Danimal said on 22/Nov/07
Ian, unless you're a 7 foot monster like the Big Show, I somehow don't think you'll have the same facial dimensions and measurements as him ;). Sorry.
Ian, unless you're a 7 foot monster like the Big Show, I somehow don't think you'll have the same facial dimensions and measurements as him ;). Sorry.
Alex said on 22/Nov/07
The picture with Big Show and Mike is still kinda a mystery.
The picture with Big Show and Mike is still kinda a mystery.
nick said on 22/Nov/07
now, remember, mike is leaning on 1 foot giving him an inch advantage, the big show isnt fully erect taking away an inch, and the big show has a 6.5 inch forhead and around 3 inches to the bottom of nose. Believe me its an illusion, i have made height charts with these two and big show comes to 6'11 6'11.5 in the picture, show is 7 foot.
now, remember, mike is leaning on 1 foot giving him an inch advantage, the big show isnt fully erect taking away an inch, and the big show has a 6.5 inch forhead and around 3 inches to the bottom of nose. Believe me its an illusion, i have made height charts with these two and big show comes to 6'11 6'11.5 in the picture, show is 7 foot.
Gretz said on 20/Nov/07
I was just reading about a sumo wrestler,(Mainoumi)who got a silicone implant in his head,to meet the minimum height requirements to be a sumo wrestler(170cm about 5'7").So I think its safe to say the 6'8" listing for Akebono is accurate.By the way,getting an implant in your head to meet the height requirements is no longer allowed.
I was just reading about a sumo wrestler,(Mainoumi)who got a silicone implant in his head,to meet the minimum height requirements to be a sumo wrestler(170cm about 5'7").So I think its safe to say the 6'8" listing for Akebono is accurate.By the way,getting an implant in your head to meet the height requirements is no longer allowed.
Ian said on 20/Nov/07
Mike comes up to the bottom of Bigshows nose in that picture so I can't see how that could be over 10inches from his nose to top of Bigshows head. Its not like he has a massive nose and forehead is it. He used to be billed at 7FT2 but the wrestlers always exaggerated their height. I've measured my nose to top of my head it was just about 7.5-8inches. So I can't see him being over 6ft10 in this photo.
Mike comes up to the bottom of Bigshows nose in that picture so I can't see how that could be over 10inches from his nose to top of Bigshows head. Its not like he has a massive nose and forehead is it. He used to be billed at 7FT2 but the wrestlers always exaggerated their height. I've measured my nose to top of my head it was just about 7.5-8inches. So I can't see him being over 6ft10 in this photo.
Alex said on 20/Nov/07
Its too bad Shaq didn't get a picture with Khali. I'd love to see that. Same if Big Show was still there. We need to see Shaq near the much taller guys.
Its too bad Shaq didn't get a picture with Khali. I'd love to see that. Same if Big Show was still there. We need to see Shaq near the much taller guys.
Big Show said on 20/Nov/07
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Here are some backstage pics of Shaq with some WWE wrestlers. No Khali though.
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Here are some backstage pics of Shaq with some WWE wrestlers. No Khali though.
Gretz said on 19/Nov/07
Great pic Vegas,if that 6'8" listing for akebono is is correct.Than Show looks exactly 7'0" in that pic,or it least within a quater inch.I still can`t figure out that pic at the top of the page though,maybe that guy is standing on something.
Great pic Vegas,if that 6'8" listing for akebono is is correct.Than Show looks exactly 7'0" in that pic,or it least within a quater inch.I still can`t figure out that pic at the top of the page though,maybe that guy is standing on something.
cantstop25 said on 19/Nov/07
no offense mark but saying that youve lost almost all credibility
no offense mark but saying that youve lost almost all credibility
Silverwolf said on 18/Nov/07
survivor series is in Miami. Shaq will be present at the event. Hopefully they can get some backstage pictures of him and khali.
survivor series is in Miami. Shaq will be present at the event. Hopefully they can get some backstage pictures of him and khali.
Gretz said on 18/Nov/07
It`s kind of odd how Show has almost a full head on 6'1.5" Vinnie Mac in the pic that JT posted.Yet the 6'1.5" guy at the top of the page almost comes up to shows nose.Could there have been lifts involved in the McMahon pic?
It`s kind of odd how Show has almost a full head on 6'1.5" Vinnie Mac in the pic that JT posted.Yet the 6'1.5" guy at the top of the page almost comes up to shows nose.Could there have been lifts involved in the McMahon pic?
anonymous 1 said on 17/Nov/07
no vegas, 3-4 inches
no vegas, 3-4 inches
Anonymous said on 17/Nov/07
Howz it going guys??? Cable at home blew completely, so after a long time I finally get the chance to post from a cyber :(
Howz it going guys??? Cable at home blew completely, so after a long time I finally get the chance to post from a cyber :(
Alex said on 17/Nov/07
Vegas, in barefeet I think Big Show had a bit more on him. Roughly 4 inches he had on Akebono in their sumo match.
Vegas, in barefeet I think Big Show had a bit more on him. Roughly 4 inches he had on Akebono in their sumo match.
Vegas said on 15/Nov/07
akebono was listed at a height in the wwe?? i don't remember that, akebono was always listed at 6'8 203cm in sumo after the age of 19 and that listing is a million times more important than any wwe listing. i find it funny how people quote wwe listings when it suits them but ignore wwe listings 99.9% of other times ;)
if there is only 3 inches here i can safely say that akebono's forehead is about 2 inches long Click Here
akebono was listed at a height in the wwe?? i don't remember that, akebono was always listed at 6'8 203cm in sumo after the age of 19 and that listing is a million times more important than any wwe listing. i find it funny how people quote wwe listings when it suits them but ignore wwe listings 99.9% of other times ;)
if there is only 3 inches here i can safely say that akebono's forehead is about 2 inches long Click Here
anonymous 1 said on 15/Nov/07
wasn,t akebono listed 6,8" in sumo,prior to wwe?
wasn,t akebono listed 6,8" in sumo,prior to wwe?
Big Show said on 15/Nov/07
In wrestling nothing is for sure. Everyone thought that Shawn Michaels would never wrestle again after his back surgery but he came back...eventually.
Big Show has rejected a WWE offer earlier this year (which was a very lucrative deal and he didn't even need to wrestle), so Big Show definately is done for wrestling in the short term. I've read earlier this year that he was training at a boxing school and wanted to become a boxer. Lately it's been awful quiet around Big Show. Haven't heard, read or seen anything about him since July.
In wrestling nothing is for sure. Everyone thought that Shawn Michaels would never wrestle again after his back surgery but he came back...eventually.
Big Show has rejected a WWE offer earlier this year (which was a very lucrative deal and he didn't even need to wrestle), so Big Show definately is done for wrestling in the short term. I've read earlier this year that he was training at a boxing school and wanted to become a boxer. Lately it's been awful quiet around Big Show. Haven't heard, read or seen anything about him since July.
Mark said on 14/Nov/07
Anonymous 1. Akebono was listed as 2 different heights in WWE, 1st 6"8 then 6"7, therefore realistically he won't be taller than 6"7 as WWE usually ex. heights. Therefore 3 inches (which I agree with) would make Wight around 6"10 (again which I believe.
Anonymous 1. Akebono was listed as 2 different heights in WWE, 1st 6"8 then 6"7, therefore realistically he won't be taller than 6"7 as WWE usually ex. heights. Therefore 3 inches (which I agree with) would make Wight around 6"10 (again which I believe.
topdweeb26 said on 14/Nov/07
I'm pretty sure Wight is done wrestling for good.
I'm pretty sure Wight is done wrestling for good.
Atoadaso said on 13/Nov/07
Anyone know if Big Show is comign back to WWE? He should fued with Khali, they hinted at it awhile ago...
Anyone know if Big Show is comign back to WWE? He should fued with Khali, they hinted at it awhile ago...
Big Show said on 11/Nov/07
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If some of you have a rapidshare account and like to see all of Big Show's PPV matches. Click to the link above. I've uploaded the first part of a Big Show megapost that contains all of his PPV matches from 1999 til 2002.
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If some of you have a rapidshare account and like to see all of Big Show's PPV matches. Click to the link above. I've uploaded the first part of a Big Show megapost that contains all of his PPV matches from 1999 til 2002.
anonymous 1 said on 11/Nov/07
big show vs akebono,they were both barefoot,that,s absolute proof that big show is at least 6'11" barefoot,cause akebono is listed at 6'8" and there is a 3 inch difference in height.
big show vs akebono,they were both barefoot,that,s absolute proof that big show is at least 6'11" barefoot,cause akebono is listed at 6'8" and there is a 3 inch difference in height.
Big Show said on 6/Nov/07
JT says on 5/Nov/07
Big Show and Vince from 1999 (Click Here) The quality of the original video is poor but he looks to have about a head size on Vince.
Here, I've converted it from my dvd and uploaded it on Youtube. The quality is a little bit better here.
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JT says on 5/Nov/07
Big Show and Vince from 1999 (Click Here) The quality of the original video is poor but he looks to have about a head size on Vince.
Here, I've converted it from my dvd and uploaded it on Youtube. The quality is a little bit better here.
Click Here
Big Show said on 6/Nov/07
Click Here
Here's a photo from the Wrestlemania XV dvd which shows Big Show's height billing. This shows Big Show to be billed as 7' when he just got into the WWF, not 7'2. He was billed 7'2 when he started to feud with Kane.
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Here's a photo from the Wrestlemania XV dvd which shows Big Show's height billing. This shows Big Show to be billed as 7' when he just got into the WWF, not 7'2. He was billed 7'2 when he started to feud with Kane.
JT said on 5/Nov/07
Lee Marshall looks around 5
Lee Marshall looks around 5
anonymous 1 said on 5/Nov/07
lee marshall not sure,but he looks about 5,8" maybe 5,9",not positive about that though.
lee marshall not sure,but he looks about 5,8" maybe 5,9",not positive about that though.
topdweeb26 said on 5/Nov/07
mike m, chill out man, I made that post to back up what you were saying in reference to J A. It wasn't an attack on you at all.
mike m, chill out man, I made that post to back up what you were saying in reference to J A. It wasn't an attack on you at all.
Gamma_2008 said on 5/Nov/07
Big show is 6'8 at full posture barefoot, very tall and large so he appears 7ft quite easily if in ring gear.
Big show is 6'8 at full posture barefoot, very tall and large so he appears 7ft quite easily if in ring gear.
Anonymous said on 5/Nov/07
Andre 7'2
Big Show 6'10
Kane 6'8
Nash 6'9
Taker 6'7.5
Khali 7'1
Matt Morgan 6'7
Studd 6'7
Reese 7'0
Gonzalas 7'7
Hogan 6'4
Batista 6'3
HHH 6'3
Rock 6'3
Sid 6'7
Jones 6'9
Silva 7'2 These are actual heights!
Andre 7'2
Big Show 6'10
Kane 6'8
Nash 6'9
Taker 6'7.5
Khali 7'1
Matt Morgan 6'7
Studd 6'7
Reese 7'0
Gonzalas 7'7
Hogan 6'4
Batista 6'3
HHH 6'3
Rock 6'3
Sid 6'7
Jones 6'9
Silva 7'2 These are actual heights!
Big Show said on 5/Nov/07
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Does anybody know how tall Lee Marshall is. Big Show looks gigantic.
Click Here
Does anybody know how tall Lee Marshall is. Big Show looks gigantic.
topdweeb26 said on 4/Nov/07
mike m: my comment was made to support yours about billed heights, it wasn't made to offend you. It was in fact, aimed at J A.
mike m: my comment was made to support yours about billed heights, it wasn't made to offend you. It was in fact, aimed at J A.
mike m said on 4/Nov/07
top dweeb ,yes i already new that,i,m talking about when kane use to wrestle on his own ,before he hooked up with big show ,im talking way back wwf days ,ok proffesor ,thank you.
top dweeb ,yes i already new that,i,m talking about when kane use to wrestle on his own ,before he hooked up with big show ,im talking way back wwf days ,ok proffesor ,thank you.
topdweeb26 said on 4/Nov/07
Even if you believed in the billed heights, then the fact that Big Show is billed at 7' and Kane is billed at 7', but the fact that Big Show has like 4 or 5 inches on Kane, common sense should tell you that if Big Show is 7' then Kane is no where near it.
Even if you believed in the billed heights, then the fact that Big Show is billed at 7' and Kane is billed at 7', but the fact that Big Show has like 4 or 5 inches on Kane, common sense should tell you that if Big Show is 7' then Kane is no where near it.
mike m said on 2/Nov/07
kane 7'0" that,s a laugh,your right big show ,at one time i too believed their billed heights to be their true heights,it,s almost like how they bill their weight also,like saying jamie noble is 200 1bs to me he doesn,t look over 1801bs.
kane 7'0" that,s a laugh,your right big show ,at one time i too believed their billed heights to be their true heights,it,s almost like how they bill their weight also,like saying jamie noble is 200 1bs to me he doesn,t look over 1801bs.
Ray said on 2/Nov/07
Well, Khali has 5 inches on Taker IMO; could be .5-1" more than that but Taker came up to Khali's eyebrow's when standing tall so 5" IMO plus the back of Taker's head is higher/peaked more than the rest; so if Khali is 7'1" then Taker is around 6'8"
Well, Khali has 5 inches on Taker IMO; could be .5-1" more than that but Taker came up to Khali's eyebrow's when standing tall so 5" IMO plus the back of Taker's head is higher/peaked more than the rest; so if Khali is 7'1" then Taker is around 6'8"
Big Show said on 2/Nov/07
J A says on 2/Nov/07
most, or all, of you are wrong. undertaker is 6ft 10, kane is 7ft, big show is 7ft, kane is 7ft, khali is 7ft 3, andre the giant was 7ft 4
I guess you also believe in Santa Claus aswell! You're just going by their billed heights and it's no secret that most wrestlers have overbilled heights.
J A says on 2/Nov/07
most, or all, of you are wrong. undertaker is 6ft 10, kane is 7ft, big show is 7ft, kane is 7ft, khali is 7ft 3, andre the giant was 7ft 4
I guess you also believe in Santa Claus aswell! You're just going by their billed heights and it's no secret that most wrestlers have overbilled heights.
J A said on 2/Nov/07
most, or all, of you are wrong. undertaker is 6ft 10, kane is 7ft, big show is 7ft, kane is 7ft, khali is 7ft 3, andre the giant was 7ft 4
most, or all, of you are wrong. undertaker is 6ft 10, kane is 7ft, big show is 7ft, kane is 7ft, khali is 7ft 3, andre the giant was 7ft 4
Ghost said on 31/Oct/07
Wait a minute Danimal...
You have Taker at 6'6 or a bit over and Khali at 7'2...
Something doesn't add up.
Wait a minute Danimal...
You have Taker at 6'6 or a bit over and Khali at 7'2...
Something doesn't add up.
JT said on 30/Oct/07
Big Show can still straighten his back as of 2006. Click Here Because of the high camera angle, the top of Cena
Big Show can still straighten his back as of 2006. Click Here Because of the high camera angle, the top of Cena
Danimal said on 29/Oct/07
Vegas, I've seen those kind of matches before on old VHS tapes. It just goes to show that a once healthy guy like Tracy Smothers (especially in that video) can become what he has become today. Kind of makes it a little easier to believe that men like Hogan, Taker, Andre, Piper, Billy Graham, and so many others have lost a considerable amount of height with the 20-30 years of beatings they've taken, not considering surgery and AGE of course, seeing the average man loses around 1 1/4" anyways by a certain age, by natural causes.
Vegas, I've seen those kind of matches before on old VHS tapes. It just goes to show that a once healthy guy like Tracy Smothers (especially in that video) can become what he has become today. Kind of makes it a little easier to believe that men like Hogan, Taker, Andre, Piper, Billy Graham, and so many others have lost a considerable amount of height with the 20-30 years of beatings they've taken, not considering surgery and AGE of course, seeing the average man loses around 1 1/4" anyways by a certain age, by natural causes.
Danimal said on 29/Oct/07
Gollum says on 28/Oct/07
Kane and Taker are around 6'8 and Show 6'11-7'0.
Uhhhhhh, no. Taker WAS close to 6'8". Today 6'6"-6'6.5".
Gollum says on 28/Oct/07
Kane and Taker are around 6'8 and Show 6'11-7'0.
Uhhhhhh, no. Taker WAS close to 6'8". Today 6'6"-6'6.5".
dave said on 29/Oct/07
I know they fudge a lot of the heights but Taker did look 6'8/6'9 next to Khali.
I know they fudge a lot of the heights but Taker did look 6'8/6'9 next to Khali.
Vegas said on 29/Oct/07
met and talked with ex wwf/wcw/ecw star tracy smothers on saturday. Tracy is only 45 years old and in his prime he wrestled unmuzzled bears Click Here
anyways today tracy is barely able to stand for more than a minute or so (he had to sit down and do stretches on his back/legs after signing a few autographs) and he is all hunched over (very similiar to how andre was towards the end)
tracy's current condition really showed me how much damage pro-wrestling can do to the human body!
met and talked with ex wwf/wcw/ecw star tracy smothers on saturday. Tracy is only 45 years old and in his prime he wrestled unmuzzled bears Click Here
anyways today tracy is barely able to stand for more than a minute or so (he had to sit down and do stretches on his back/legs after signing a few autographs) and he is all hunched over (very similiar to how andre was towards the end)
tracy's current condition really showed me how much damage pro-wrestling can do to the human body!
topdweeb26 said on 29/Oct/07
What's up with Show's eyes in that first pic JT posted with Lesnar? Looks like he hadn't slept in weeks or something.
What's up with Show's eyes in that first pic JT posted with Lesnar? Looks like he hadn't slept in weeks or something.
Alex said on 29/Oct/07
Shawn G may be a younger kid like 16-17 or under. At that age of you're going going to believe billed heights. I bought most of those heights up until like 20. LOL
Shawn G may be a younger kid like 16-17 or under. At that age of you're going going to believe billed heights. I bought most of those heights up until like 20. LOL
Gollum said on 28/Oct/07
Kane and Taker are around 6'8 and Show 6'11-7'0.
Kane and Taker are around 6'8 and Show 6'11-7'0.
topdweeb26 said on 28/Oct/07
ShawnG: Kane is not 6' 10 barefoot, nor is the Undertaker 6' 9 barefoot. Those are billed heights, not their real heights. Kane is really around 6' 7 or 6' 8.
ShawnG: Kane is not 6' 10 barefoot, nor is the Undertaker 6' 9 barefoot. Those are billed heights, not their real heights. Kane is really around 6' 7 or 6' 8.
Alex said on 27/Oct/07
JT, in the pictures with Shane and UT he looks at the least 7'0. With Lesnar he can look as short as 6'10 sometimes. Also with Lesnar was when he had put on weight as for the other ones he wasn't as heavy.
JT, in the pictures with Shane and UT he looks at the least 7'0. With Lesnar he can look as short as 6'10 sometimes. Also with Lesnar was when he had put on weight as for the other ones he wasn't as heavy.
Danimal said on 27/Oct/07
ShawnG says on 27/Oct/07
now bigshow is 7'1 barefoot cause he was a inch or less shorter then khali cause khali is 7'2 barefoot and kane 6'10 barefoot and undertaker is 6'9 barefoot i no kause i have read about it an also they say it wen u ask them
Kid, one day when you grow up a little, you'll understand that not everything you read is true.
ShawnG says on 27/Oct/07
now bigshow is 7'1 barefoot cause he was a inch or less shorter then khali cause khali is 7'2 barefoot and kane 6'10 barefoot and undertaker is 6'9 barefoot i no kause i have read about it an also they say it wen u ask them
Kid, one day when you grow up a little, you'll understand that not everything you read is true.
JT said on 27/Oct/07
With Lesnar (Click Here) (Click Here), Shane (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here) and Taker (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here).
With Lesnar (Click Here) (Click Here), Shane (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here) and Taker (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here).
ShawnG said on 27/Oct/07
now bigshow is 7'1 barefoot cause he was a inch or less shorter then khali cause khali is 7'2 barefoot and kane 6'10 barefoot and undertaker is 6'9 barefoot i no kause i have read about it an also they say it wen u ask them
now bigshow is 7'1 barefoot cause he was a inch or less shorter then khali cause khali is 7'2 barefoot and kane 6'10 barefoot and undertaker is 6'9 barefoot i no kause i have read about it an also they say it wen u ask them
KingNick said on 26/Oct/07
oh and Vegas, real good Show/Kane pics. Those are much better than them on a ramp, they're actually standing next to each other dead on. Looks like a 4" - 5" difference to me. Whatever Kane's real height is, I think he's around 6'9.5" to 6'10" in his wrestling boots.
oh and Vegas, real good Show/Kane pics. Those are much better than them on a ramp, they're actually standing next to each other dead on. Looks like a 4" - 5" difference to me. Whatever Kane's real height is, I think he's around 6'9.5" to 6'10" in his wrestling boots.
KingNick said on 26/Oct/07
I know this isn't too much of a difference, but I use to think Big Show was 6'11" barefoot but the more and more I'm seeing these pics with him and Khali with the line drawn I'm thinking he's an even 7'. I do still think Big Show had advantage in his footwear all throughout his career, but I think it's just to make him look even MORE imposing. Remember, WCW billed him as 7'4" and WWE originally billed him at 7'2". I think up until the end of his career he wore shoes that made him 7'1.5" to 7'2". I still would put Khali at 7'1".
I know this isn't too much of a difference, but I use to think Big Show was 6'11" barefoot but the more and more I'm seeing these pics with him and Khali with the line drawn I'm thinking he's an even 7'. I do still think Big Show had advantage in his footwear all throughout his career, but I think it's just to make him look even MORE imposing. Remember, WCW billed him as 7'4" and WWE originally billed him at 7'2". I think up until the end of his career he wore shoes that made him 7'1.5" to 7'2". I still would put Khali at 7'1".
Alex said on 24/Oct/07
Shamrock could be 5'11 but no more than that.
Shamrock could be 5'11 but no more than that.
topdweeb26 said on 24/Oct/07
Vegas: sheesh, after looking at the pics of Big Show and Kane, it is totally mind-blogging how the WWE bills Kane at 7' and Big Show at 7'.
Vegas: sheesh, after looking at the pics of Big Show and Kane, it is totally mind-blogging how the WWE bills Kane at 7' and Big Show at 7'.
anonymous said on 24/Oct/07
that,s like a 5'10" man standing next to a 4'8" man basicly,big height difference.
that,s like a 5'10" man standing next to a 4'8" man basicly,big height difference.
topdweeb26 said on 23/Oct/07
Notice how Ken Shamrock is about 5' 10 and that's about the same amount Big Show towers over that 5' 10 limo driver, and that's when Big Show is in sandals. Just thought I'd point that out before someone tries to claim Show is wearing massive lifts.
Notice how Ken Shamrock is about 5' 10 and that's about the same amount Big Show towers over that 5' 10 limo driver, and that's when Big Show is in sandals. Just thought I'd point that out before someone tries to claim Show is wearing massive lifts.
nick said on 23/Oct/07
wow show looks ,massive in that video, if you told me 7'3 7'4 i would believe it. Obviously that isnt true but it says a lot, also that was back 6 years ago or so so his posture was better.
wow show looks ,massive in that video, if you told me 7'3 7'4 i would believe it. Obviously that isnt true but it says a lot, also that was back 6 years ago or so so his posture was better.
topdweeb26 said on 23/Oct/07
JT: again, good job. If Michael Jordan is around 6' 5 or 6' 6, then Big Show is definitely in the 7' range, unless someone wants to argue that somehow Big Show is hiding lifts in his open toed/heel sandals. That pic above is looking more ridiculous all the time.
JT: again, good job. If Michael Jordan is around 6' 5 or 6' 6, then Big Show is definitely in the 7' range, unless someone wants to argue that somehow Big Show is hiding lifts in his open toed/heel sandals. That pic above is looking more ridiculous all the time.
Vegas said on 23/Oct/07
interesting photos JT, thats not the first time big show has been as tall as the ceiling, they make alot of 6'7 ceilings it seems, lol
cena and big show; if this photo shows anything it shows how bad big shows posture is and that was from a match almost 4 years ago now Click Here
kane and show Click Here
i am sure someone can explain the huge height difference between 5'10 (6'1 UFC listed) ken shamrock and big show here 2 minutes into this video, stilts i bet ;) Click Here
interesting photos JT, thats not the first time big show has been as tall as the ceiling, they make alot of 6'7 ceilings it seems, lol
cena and big show; if this photo shows anything it shows how bad big shows posture is and that was from a match almost 4 years ago now Click Here
kane and show Click Here
i am sure someone can explain the huge height difference between 5'10 (6'1 UFC listed) ken shamrock and big show here 2 minutes into this video, stilts i bet ;) Click Here
Big Show said on 23/Oct/07
dave says on 22/Oct/07
Gary Godsey? Khali looked an easy 6 or 7 inches taller than 6'7'' Godsey.
Yes but he's also closer to the camera. So deduct at least an inch off, making him 7'1 max.
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dave says on 22/Oct/07
Gary Godsey? Khali looked an easy 6 or 7 inches taller than 6'7'' Godsey.
Yes but he's also closer to the camera. So deduct at least an inch off, making him 7'1 max.
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JT said on 23/Oct/07
A couple more of Big Show and Singh (Khali) (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here).
A couple more of Big Show and Singh (Khali) (Click Here) (Click Here) (Click Here).
JT said on 22/Oct/07
This guy with Big Show is in the 5
This guy with Big Show is in the 5
dave said on 22/Oct/07
Gary Godsey? Khali looked an easy 6 or 7 inches taller than 6'7'' Godsey.
Gary Godsey? Khali looked an easy 6 or 7 inches taller than 6'7'' Godsey.
Big Show said on 22/Oct/07
dave says on 22/Oct/07
For starters, Big Show has only claimed 7' for his height, Singh has claimed 7'2'' and sure does look it in a lot of pictures. I mean why would guys this big lie about their height?
Big Show has said on the Conan O'Brien show he was around 7'1, and later he just said he was 7 foot (but that was during the time WWE billed him as 7 foot). A lot of male people lie about their heights, even tall people. Singh does look 7'2 sometimes, except not when he's around taller people such as Big Show, Undertaker or that 6'7 Football Player.
dave says on 22/Oct/07
For starters, Big Show has only claimed 7' for his height, Singh has claimed 7'2'' and sure does look it in a lot of pictures. I mean why would guys this big lie about their height?
Big Show has said on the Conan O'Brien show he was around 7'1, and later he just said he was 7 foot (but that was during the time WWE billed him as 7 foot). A lot of male people lie about their heights, even tall people. Singh does look 7'2 sometimes, except not when he's around taller people such as Big Show, Undertaker or that 6'7 Football Player.
dave said on 22/Oct/07
For starters, Big Show has only claimed 7' for his height, Singh has claimed 7'2'' and sure does look it in a lot of pictures. I mean why would guys this big lie about their height? I can see someone 5'8/5'9 lying...LOL. Secondly, once again Vegas that isnt a conclusive picture either. Notice where the camera man is. They look the same height there I give you that, but its just a weird angle thats all - we've seen that countless times. I would be willing to et my house if we saw Singh and Big Show barefoot on even ground, Khali would come out as the clearly taller man - anywhere from 1.5 to 2 inches. Again, you guys can disagree all you want.
For starters, Big Show has only claimed 7' for his height, Singh has claimed 7'2'' and sure does look it in a lot of pictures. I mean why would guys this big lie about their height? I can see someone 5'8/5'9 lying...LOL. Secondly, once again Vegas that isnt a conclusive picture either. Notice where the camera man is. They look the same height there I give you that, but its just a weird angle thats all - we've seen that countless times. I would be willing to et my house if we saw Singh and Big Show barefoot on even ground, Khali would come out as the clearly taller man - anywhere from 1.5 to 2 inches. Again, you guys can disagree all you want.
Alex said on 21/Oct/07
I'd like to see 7'0 actor Tiny Ron who looks a legit 7'0, anywhere from 6'11 1/2 to 7'0 1/2 with Big Show. That would be a good picture. Looking at him alone I think he may edge out Big Show a bit.
I'd like to see 7'0 actor Tiny Ron who looks a legit 7'0, anywhere from 6'11 1/2 to 7'0 1/2 with Big Show. That would be a good picture. Looking at him alone I think he may edge out Big Show a bit.
Vegas said on 20/Oct/07
topdweeb26 says on 20/Oct/07
Or it's like Willy the school janitor from the Simpsons. He looks normal when he's in his clothes, but is really buff as hell
LOL
personally i think its all about cameras and lighting, plus some well applied oil. Khali in person is about a 5'6 140lb weakling but the way WWE film him makes him look 7ft and 380lb or thereabouts.
topdweeb26 says on 20/Oct/07
Or it's like Willy the school janitor from the Simpsons. He looks normal when he's in his clothes, but is really buff as hell
LOL
personally i think its all about cameras and lighting, plus some well applied oil. Khali in person is about a 5'6 140lb weakling but the way WWE film him makes him look 7ft and 380lb or thereabouts.
topdweeb26 said on 20/Oct/07
Or it's like Willy the school janitor from the Simpsons. He looks normal when he's in his clothes, but is really buff as hell.
Or it's like Willy the school janitor from the Simpsons. He looks normal when he's in his clothes, but is really buff as hell.
Alex said on 20/Oct/07
I'm actually medium framed and muscular and I can look big in normal cloths like t shirts and long sleeves, but I just don't look big in stuff too baggy stuff. Some people are the opposite.
I'm actually medium framed and muscular and I can look big in normal cloths like t shirts and long sleeves, but I just don't look big in stuff too baggy stuff. Some people are the opposite.
topdweeb26 said on 19/Oct/07
dave: you're the one who said you *guarantee* us that Big Show is wearing big footwear, so the burden of proof is on you to show that to be the case. Can you at least explain why the WWE would let the Big Show wear big lifts to make Big Show as tall as Khali when they bill Khali a full 3 inches over Big Show, and when the two of them met up, they only posted pics that favored Khali? It doesn't make any sense whatsoever. I am in agreement with Vegas, Big Show and Khali are virtually the same height. The fact that Khali is billed 3 inches taller than Show, and the fact that their footwear looks approximately equal from an outward appearance, I would venture to say that Show isn't wearing lifts. Look, Vegas and Alex have posted a pic of my former supervisor from the Air Force with the Big Show. In the Air Force, we took very good measurements of height, and my supervisor was more than an inch taller than Mike. And that pic was of the Big Show in street clothes, and it was a fully body pic and you could see the ground. Much much better than the pic above. But yet, Mike appears to be much taller than my former supervisor. The pic above simply an anomalous pic. There are so many pics of the Big Show looking 7' but yet, some people just want to pic on the one above just because it supports there position. Look at the pic Chris posted. Mike would be just barely shorter than the Undertaker. Is the Undertaker really only 6' 3 or 6' 4? I don't think so. In fact, JT compared the pic above with the one of the Big Show and Vegas' 6' 4 friend, and Mike turns out to be an inch taller than Vegas' friend.
dave: you're the one who said you *guarantee* us that Big Show is wearing big footwear, so the burden of proof is on you to show that to be the case. Can you at least explain why the WWE would let the Big Show wear big lifts to make Big Show as tall as Khali when they bill Khali a full 3 inches over Big Show, and when the two of them met up, they only posted pics that favored Khali? It doesn't make any sense whatsoever. I am in agreement with Vegas, Big Show and Khali are virtually the same height. The fact that Khali is billed 3 inches taller than Show, and the fact that their footwear looks approximately equal from an outward appearance, I would venture to say that Show isn't wearing lifts. Look, Vegas and Alex have posted a pic of my former supervisor from the Air Force with the Big Show. In the Air Force, we took very good measurements of height, and my supervisor was more than an inch taller than Mike. And that pic was of the Big Show in street clothes, and it was a fully body pic and you could see the ground. Much much better than the pic above. But yet, Mike appears to be much taller than my former supervisor. The pic above simply an anomalous pic. There are so many pics of the Big Show looking 7' but yet, some people just want to pic on the one above just because it supports there position. Look at the pic Chris posted. Mike would be just barely shorter than the Undertaker. Is the Undertaker really only 6' 3 or 6' 4? I don't think so. In fact, JT compared the pic above with the one of the Big Show and Vegas' 6' 4 friend, and Mike turns out to be an inch taller than Vegas' friend.
Vegas said on 19/Oct/07
dave says on 19/Oct/07
im basing it off pictures other than the staredown between Show and Khali. Thats not conclusive at all, the camera that the photo was taken in is hundreds of feet away in the stands, if you're going to say they're the same height based on that one stadium picture then by all means go ahead, but im going to use some logic here. Khali looks 16/17 inches taller than 5'10 Daivari on the red carpet. Big Show looks 8/9 inches taller than 6'1.5 Mike. You do the math
it looks to me like you are using one photo (mike/big show) & (khali/davari) and then ignoring everything else
what is your excuse here in this photo, big show towers over "your" 5'10 davari here too Click Here
dave says on 19/Oct/07
im basing it off pictures other than the staredown between Show and Khali. Thats not conclusive at all, the camera that the photo was taken in is hundreds of feet away in the stands, if you're going to say they're the same height based on that one stadium picture then by all means go ahead, but im going to use some logic here. Khali looks 16/17 inches taller than 5'10 Daivari on the red carpet. Big Show looks 8/9 inches taller than 6'1.5 Mike. You do the math
it looks to me like you are using one photo (mike/big show) & (khali/davari) and then ignoring everything else
what is your excuse here in this photo, big show towers over "your" 5'10 davari here too Click Here
Jason said on 19/Oct/07
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John Cena looking like a giant with Kurt Angle. The angle's actually favouring Angle (lol) and he isn't far enough away to be *that* small.
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John Cena looking like a giant with Kurt Angle. The angle's actually favouring Angle (lol) and he isn't far enough away to be *that* small.
Vegas said on 19/Oct/07
jones and ddp were further from the camera from what i remember. You have to agree though that hong man choi looks a legit 7'2 with Terkay, at the very least 7'1 in that video.
Chris great photo, big show is the furthest back in that photo and still has 6" on undertaker (the exact same amount he had on that video i posted a while back and the photos JT linked a day or two ago) and at least 10" on vince (who is standing well in front). This is one of the last times big show was standing full straight i think
dave; are davari and mike the same person, was the photo taken in the same location?? please link newspaper headlines of khali's stats during his bodybuilding days and we will compare them to wights basketball days ;)
jones and ddp were further from the camera from what i remember. You have to agree though that hong man choi looks a legit 7'2 with Terkay, at the very least 7'1 in that video.
Chris great photo, big show is the furthest back in that photo and still has 6" on undertaker (the exact same amount he had on that video i posted a while back and the photos JT linked a day or two ago) and at least 10" on vince (who is standing well in front). This is one of the last times big show was standing full straight i think
dave; are davari and mike the same person, was the photo taken in the same location?? please link newspaper headlines of khali's stats during his bodybuilding days and we will compare them to wights basketball days ;)
nick said on 19/Oct/07
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a more likely scenario with the undertaker to full posture. Roughly a 4 inch difference which isnt shocking at all and goes along with their respective heights. Just more evidence to support the heights they are entitled
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a more likely scenario with the undertaker to full posture. Roughly a 4 inch difference which isnt shocking at all and goes along with their respective heights. Just more evidence to support the heights they are entitled
Jason said on 19/Oct/07
dave says on 15/Oct/07
''Vegas, Khali is an enormous man, so all the clothes he wears are probablyt tight to the bone, and that is why he appears leaner and meaner in street clothes, I know what Jason means there. Of course when he isngt wearing a shirt you see just how huge he is, his arms are 3 or 4 times bigger than a 200 pound mans...scary.''
Yeah, I don't get that. He looked slimmer in clothes than in the ring. I think it might be because his frame size isn't in proportion to his musculature. Not that Khali is small-framed (LOL..........), but he's not as naturally robust as Big Show and Andre. I know that muscular guys who are small-framed can look ''big'' in a tank top or shirtless, but normal fully clothed.
dave says on 15/Oct/07
''Vegas, Khali is an enormous man, so all the clothes he wears are probablyt tight to the bone, and that is why he appears leaner and meaner in street clothes, I know what Jason means there. Of course when he isngt wearing a shirt you see just how huge he is, his arms are 3 or 4 times bigger than a 200 pound mans...scary.''
Yeah, I don't get that. He looked slimmer in clothes than in the ring. I think it might be because his frame size isn't in proportion to his musculature. Not that Khali is small-framed (LOL..........), but he's not as naturally robust as Big Show and Andre. I know that muscular guys who are small-framed can look ''big'' in a tank top or shirtless, but normal fully clothed.
Jason said on 19/Oct/07
''They are, hehehe Click Here Click Here I first suspected Akebono might be as low as 6'7". It looks like he has 6
''They are, hehehe Click Here Click Here I first suspected Akebono might be as low as 6'7". It looks like he has 6
Jason said on 19/Oct/07
Vegas says on 11/Oct/07
''to be fair to jason, he never said khali looked 6'9 to him, he said his cousin thought khali might have been 6'9 from a distance. i have a funny feeling jason saw a 7 foot khali in sneakers but doesn't want to admit it.''
I didn't think he looked 7'0'', but I couldn't tell for sure. Though I spotted him a number of times, I never got that close to him/ground level & too many people around him a couple times I did. And I had to factor in his shocking posture; he could barely even walk (he needs to get off the juice pronto and get his weight r-i-g-h-t down ... uhh, then he'd lose his job lol). I did notice he had to duck a bit to walk through the hotel reception door when they were all leaving, which suprised me ... next time I'm there I'll check it's height.
I agree 197cm/6'5 1/2'' for Sylvester Terkay is likely right ... but that'd make (on the Nathan Jones page) Nathan Jones look 6'8'' with him & DDP like 6'2 1/2''. ;)
Anyways, I'm back (tentatively lol)! Been terribly busy & blew too much time here on this thread a couple of weeks ago, so kept away from the site a while... :)
Vegas says on 11/Oct/07
''to be fair to jason, he never said khali looked 6'9 to him, he said his cousin thought khali might have been 6'9 from a distance. i have a funny feeling jason saw a 7 foot khali in sneakers but doesn't want to admit it.''
I didn't think he looked 7'0'', but I couldn't tell for sure. Though I spotted him a number of times, I never got that close to him/ground level & too many people around him a couple times I did. And I had to factor in his shocking posture; he could barely even walk (he needs to get off the juice pronto and get his weight r-i-g-h-t down ... uhh, then he'd lose his job lol). I did notice he had to duck a bit to walk through the hotel reception door when they were all leaving, which suprised me ... next time I'm there I'll check it's height.
I agree 197cm/6'5 1/2'' for Sylvester Terkay is likely right ... but that'd make (on the Nathan Jones page) Nathan Jones look 6'8'' with him & DDP like 6'2 1/2''. ;)
Anyways, I'm back (tentatively lol)! Been terribly busy & blew too much time here on this thread a couple of weeks ago, so kept away from the site a while... :)
dave said on 19/Oct/07
Big Show is towering over Taker there. Those people look like they've entered the land of the giants, heh.
Big Show is towering over Taker there. Those people look like they've entered the land of the giants, heh.
Alex said on 19/Oct/07
Yea, Rock can't be 2.5 inches taller than HHH. Rock always had an inch on HHH.
Yea, Rock can't be 2.5 inches taller than HHH. Rock always had an inch on HHH.
Chris said on 19/Oct/07
Hey guys - I just posted this photo in the Undertaker's category..but for those of you that don't visit that one ....Here is a picture from 2002 or 2003 with Big Show, Undertaker and Vince posing backstage
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Hey guys - I just posted this photo in the Undertaker's category..but for those of you that don't visit that one ....Here is a picture from 2002 or 2003 with Big Show, Undertaker and Vince posing backstage
Click Here
dave said on 19/Oct/07
You cant tell footwear just by looking at the boot. Ever hear of insol lifts? Its possible Big Show stuffed some in his boots for a little boost. Im not saying its for sure but dont rule it out. Vegas, im basing it off pictures other than the staredown between Show and Khali. Thats not conclusive at all, the camera that the photo was taken in is hundreds of feet away in the stands, if you're going to say they're the same height based on that one stadium picture then by all means go ahead, but im going to use some logic here. Khali looks 16/17 inches taller than 5'10 Daivari on the red carpet. Big Show looks 8/9 inches taller than 6'1.5 Mike. You do the math.
You cant tell footwear just by looking at the boot. Ever hear of insol lifts? Its possible Big Show stuffed some in his boots for a little boost. Im not saying its for sure but dont rule it out. Vegas, im basing it off pictures other than the staredown between Show and Khali. Thats not conclusive at all, the camera that the photo was taken in is hundreds of feet away in the stands, if you're going to say they're the same height based on that one stadium picture then by all means go ahead, but im going to use some logic here. Khali looks 16/17 inches taller than 5'10 Daivari on the red carpet. Big Show looks 8/9 inches taller than 6'1.5 Mike. You do the math.
topdweeb26 said on 19/Oct/07
BTW, if either of the two (Big Show or Khali) were wearing lifts when they met face to face, ti would only make sense that Khali would be the one. WWE billed Khali to be 3 inches taller than Show, so why would they let Show wear lifts to become just as tall as Khali? It wouldn't make sense at all. And WWE.com posted only pics at very extreme angles of the two when they met face to face in favor for Khali. So this stuff about Big Show wearing lifts to become just as tall as Khali makes no sense at all. WWE would have loved for Khali to be legitimately 3 inches taller than Show, but in reality, Khali might not be any taller than him.
BTW, if either of the two (Big Show or Khali) were wearing lifts when they met face to face, ti would only make sense that Khali would be the one. WWE billed Khali to be 3 inches taller than Show, so why would they let Show wear lifts to become just as tall as Khali? It wouldn't make sense at all. And WWE.com posted only pics at very extreme angles of the two when they met face to face in favor for Khali. So this stuff about Big Show wearing lifts to become just as tall as Khali makes no sense at all. WWE would have loved for Khali to be legitimately 3 inches taller than Show, but in reality, Khali might not be any taller than him.
topdweeb26 said on 19/Oct/07
JT: Thanks for the pic, Big Show's boots actually don't look any bigger than Khali's. And notice how straight Khali is trying to stand, lol. He's literally arching back and even when he is doing this, he is still only same height as the Big Show.
Vegas: I think you're right, I think Big Show and Khali are the exact same height.
JT: Thanks for the pic, Big Show's boots actually don't look any bigger than Khali's. And notice how straight Khali is trying to stand, lol. He's literally arching back and even when he is doing this, he is still only same height as the Big Show.
Vegas: I think you're right, I think Big Show and Khali are the exact same height.
JT said on 18/Oct/07
dave says on 18/Oct/07
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1 inch/ 1.5 inches taller.
Click Here Their footwear is pretty comparable as well. Click Here
dave says on 18/Oct/07
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1 inch/ 1.5 inches taller.
Click Here Their footwear is pretty comparable as well. Click Here
Alex said on 18/Oct/07
Big Show's boots appeared to have 1/2 inch bigger heel. Khali at the very most is 2 inches taller than Big Show barefoot.
Big Show's boots appeared to have 1/2 inch bigger heel. Khali at the very most is 2 inches taller than Big Show barefoot.
Vegas said on 18/Oct/07
dave says on 18/Oct/07
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1.5 inches taller
prove both claims......
dave says on 18/Oct/07
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1.5 inches taller
prove both claims......
dave said on 18/Oct/07
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1 inch/ 1.5 inches taller.
I guarantee you Big Show had more help in his boots than Khali did and Khali was still 1 inch/ 1.5 inches taller.
Alex said on 18/Oct/07
If you look on the Kevin Nash page you'll see that Nash next to 5'8 Mamun looks taller than Big Show next to 6'1.5 Mike. I'm saying in general based on those pictures Nash would be a bit taller since Big SHow looks 6'9 max here and Nash looks 6'9 at least on his page.
If you look on the Kevin Nash page you'll see that Nash next to 5'8 Mamun looks taller than Big Show next to 6'1.5 Mike. I'm saying in general based on those pictures Nash would be a bit taller since Big SHow looks 6'9 max here and Nash looks 6'9 at least on his page.
topdweeb26 said on 18/Oct/07
Vegas: If you don't think there is really anything between Khali and the Big Show, then why do you think Big Show is 6' 11 and Khali is 7'? I've noticed when Big Show and Khali stood face to face, Khali stood unusually straight, and he carries his shoulders high (90 degrees to his head) while Big Show stood casually and doesn't carry his shoulders as high as Khali.
Vegas: If you don't think there is really anything between Khali and the Big Show, then why do you think Big Show is 6' 11 and Khali is 7'? I've noticed when Big Show and Khali stood face to face, Khali stood unusually straight, and he carries his shoulders high (90 degrees to his head) while Big Show stood casually and doesn't carry his shoulders as high as Khali.
Vegas said on 17/Oct/07
this is the best evidence we have of triple h in streets Click Here the bald guy is 6'3 listed Will Sasso, at the start of the video triple h looks shorter (due to the camera being behind sasso like it was in that punked episode with kutcher)
this is the best evidence we have of triple h in streets Click Here the bald guy is 6'3 listed Will Sasso, at the start of the video triple h looks shorter (due to the camera being behind sasso like it was in that punked episode with kutcher)
New Member said on 17/Oct/07
Those are good Comparisons, Vegas, Glad you agree with most of them, and your prolly right about HHH, 6'1 seems to short is rock is around 6'3.
Those are good Comparisons, Vegas, Glad you agree with most of them, and your prolly right about HHH, 6'1 seems to short is rock is around 6'3.
JT said on 17/Oct/07
Big Show with Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) (Click Here) and with Dusty Rhodes, who
Big Show with Ed Leslie (Brutus Beefcake) (Click Here) and with Dusty Rhodes, who
Vegas said on 16/Oct/07
New Member; your heights
Kane 6
New Member; your heights
Kane 6
New Member said on 16/Oct/07
Thanks Viper, Vegas what is your opinion about the rest of my estimations.
I meant to put HHH at 6'2, my fualt,he was about .5 inch shorter than Kutcher when they shook hands and when they were side by side.
Thanks Viper, Vegas what is your opinion about the rest of my estimations.
I meant to put HHH at 6'2, my fualt,he was about .5 inch shorter than Kutcher when they shook hands and when they were side by side.
Viper said on 16/Oct/07
That new member's height estimations are not bad at all, except he says that Rock has 2.5 inches over Triple H, which looks to be impossible.
That new member's height estimations are not bad at all, except he says that Rock has 2.5 inches over Triple H, which looks to be impossible.
Vegas said on 16/Oct/07
mark henry was listed at 6'3 in the olympics, that changes the complexion of alot of stuff if true, do you have links???
Alex; there is 3" between show and nash in that photo from 2002, the difference is more than half wights forehead, 2" there would give wight at max 3.5-4" between his eyeline and the top of his head.
mark henry was listed at 6'3 in the olympics, that changes the complexion of alot of stuff if true, do you have links???
Alex; there is 3" between show and nash in that photo from 2002, the difference is more than half wights forehead, 2" there would give wight at max 3.5-4" between his eyeline and the top of his head.
Alex said on 16/Oct/07
Can't see how HHH would be 6'1 and Rock 6'3.5. There was never more than 1 inch between those 2 in their faceoffs.
Show didn't have huge lifts against Khali. He may have had 1/2 inch advantage but no more and with that it was only about an inch difference or maybe less.
Yokozuna only 6'0? He looked at least 6'1-6'1 1/2.
Bret hart I actually think could have been 6'0 because he was the same height as Austin unless Hart was in bigger footwear.
Can't see how HHH would be 6'1 and Rock 6'3.5. There was never more than 1 inch between those 2 in their faceoffs.
Show didn't have huge lifts against Khali. He may have had 1/2 inch advantage but no more and with that it was only about an inch difference or maybe less.
Yokozuna only 6'0? He looked at least 6'1-6'1 1/2.
Bret hart I actually think could have been 6'0 because he was the same height as Austin unless Hart was in bigger footwear.
Vegas said on 16/Oct/07
1.Cena's "offical" myspace was fake, according to some interview for a website cena said he was 245lb :) he is about 225lb in person, so yes he does lie, lol
2.nash had a least 2" on taker circa 1995; numerous pictures backstage have been posted of the two, they never have a staredown at WM12 so how can you tell there is 1" between the two from that match??
3.the camera is always behind kutcher in the hhh punked episode so its impossible to estimate heights. Kutcher was the SAME height as christian cage so no way was he taller than HHH, triple h also had an inch over Will Sasso in streets and sasso is taller/at least as tall as kutcher.
4.where is your proof big show wore any lifts (never mind huge ones), khali and big show LOOKED the same height, why would wight wear lifts to look the same height if he is billed a full 3" shorter?? i can counter that claim by saying khali wore huge lifts, i have no proof but sure it doesn't matter, lol
5.Lex luger has a 6'3 college and pro football listing.
1.Cena's "offical" myspace was fake, according to some interview for a website cena said he was 245lb :) he is about 225lb in person, so yes he does lie, lol
2.nash had a least 2" on taker circa 1995; numerous pictures backstage have been posted of the two, they never have a staredown at WM12 so how can you tell there is 1" between the two from that match??
3.the camera is always behind kutcher in the hhh punked episode so its impossible to estimate heights. Kutcher was the SAME height as christian cage so no way was he taller than HHH, triple h also had an inch over Will Sasso in streets and sasso is taller/at least as tall as kutcher.
4.where is your proof big show wore any lifts (never mind huge ones), khali and big show LOOKED the same height, why would wight wear lifts to look the same height if he is billed a full 3" shorter?? i can counter that claim by saying khali wore huge lifts, i have no proof but sure it doesn't matter, lol
5.Lex luger has a 6'3 college and pro football listing.
Alex said on 15/Oct/07
JT, a good 2 inches between Nash and Big Show in 2002.
JT, a good 2 inches between Nash and Big Show in 2002.
New Member said on 15/Oct/07
Pleae rate my estimations, they are based of 5 years trying to pin these guys
Kane 6
Pleae rate my estimations, they are based of 5 years trying to pin these guys
Kane 6
nick said on 15/Oct/07
hes 7 feet tall lets get over it. THE REALITY IS, Kevin nash is a legit barfooted 6'9.5, and the big show has him by three inches, so hes 7 feet tall end of story
hes 7 feet tall lets get over it. THE REALITY IS, Kevin nash is a legit barfooted 6'9.5, and the big show has him by three inches, so hes 7 feet tall end of story
dave said on 15/Oct/07
Vegas, Khali is an enormous man, so all the clothes he wears are probablyt tight to the bone, and that is why he appears leaner and meaner in street clothes, I know what Jason means there. Of course when he isngt wearing a shirt you see just how huge he is, his arms are 3 or 4 times bigger than a 200 pound mans...scary.
Vegas, Khali is an enormous man, so all the clothes he wears are probablyt tight to the bone, and that is why he appears leaner and meaner in street clothes, I know what Jason means there. Of course when he isngt wearing a shirt you see just how huge he is, his arms are 3 or 4 times bigger than a 200 pound mans...scary.
anonymous said on 14/Oct/07
let,s say show wore 2 inch lifts ,and he appeared 3 inches taller than 6'10" nash,that would still place show an inch taller than nash barefoot at 6'11"if you take away the 2 inches,much like we see with show barefoot and akebono barefoot,show still appeared to be at least 6'11".
let,s say show wore 2 inch lifts ,and he appeared 3 inches taller than 6'10" nash,that would still place show an inch taller than nash barefoot at 6'11"if you take away the 2 inches,much like we see with show barefoot and akebono barefoot,show still appeared to be at least 6'11".
topdweeb26 said on 14/Oct/07
JT: good pic of Nash and the Big Show. Looks to be around 3 inches of difference there. I want to point out something. Vegas has shown that Big Show's boots only give about 1.25" of height. Even if Big Show were to take off his boots and lose the 1.25" inches, then he'd still be taller than Nash, and Nash I'm sure isn't barefooted. So there just no way the two are "really" the same height. So in other words, Big Show would be taller than Nash even if Nash had on his wrestling boots and Show was barefooted.
JT: good pic of Nash and the Big Show. Looks to be around 3 inches of difference there. I want to point out something. Vegas has shown that Big Show's boots only give about 1.25" of height. Even if Big Show were to take off his boots and lose the 1.25" inches, then he'd still be taller than Nash, and Nash I'm sure isn't barefooted. So there just no way the two are "really" the same height. So in other words, Big Show would be taller than Nash even if Nash had on his wrestling boots and Show was barefooted.
anonymous said on 14/Oct/07
big show looked 2 inches taller than 6'10" nash,maybe 3 inches tops.
big show looked 2 inches taller than 6'10" nash,maybe 3 inches tops.
topdweeb26 said on 14/Oct/07
JT: the camera angle doesn't really look like it favors either one to me.
JT: the camera angle doesn't really look like it favors either one to me.
Vegas said on 14/Oct/07
i know we shouldn't keep bringing up jason but one of his comments has totally baffled me; he said when he went to the wwe show back in july khali looked huge (as in muscle-wise huge in the ring) but when he met him in streets an hour or two later he looked much smaller?? this i do not understand, does khali have some sort of machine in the back to pump up his muscles, lol, how can he look smaller in person than in the ring??
i know we shouldn't keep bringing up jason but one of his comments has totally baffled me; he said when he went to the wwe show back in july khali looked huge (as in muscle-wise huge in the ring) but when he met him in streets an hour or two later he looked much smaller?? this i do not understand, does khali have some sort of machine in the back to pump up his muscles, lol, how can he look smaller in person than in the ring??
Alex said on 14/Oct/07
Jason originally said 6'8 for Big Show and 6'11 1/2 for Khali and there was no 3 1/2 inches between them.
Jason originally said 6'8 for Big Show and 6'11 1/2 for Khali and there was no 3 1/2 inches between them.
JT said on 14/Oct/07
Big Show and Taker from 1999 (Click Here) It looks like a 6 + inch difference but the camera angle does favor Big Show. This at least rules out any 6
Big Show and Taker from 1999 (Click Here) It looks like a 6 + inch difference but the camera angle does favor Big Show. This at least rules out any 6
topdweeb26 said on 14/Oct/07
Vegas: I remember a while back when Khali first entered the WWE, Jason said that if Big Show and Khali ever stood face to face, then he would bet that Khali would have several inches Show. Well, they went face to face, and Khali barely edged Big Show out in height, and in fact, at times they looked dead even. Did this make Jason upgrade the Big Show? No, instead it made him downgrade his opinions on Khali.
Vegas: I remember a while back when Khali first entered the WWE, Jason said that if Big Show and Khali ever stood face to face, then he would bet that Khali would have several inches Show. Well, they went face to face, and Khali barely edged Big Show out in height, and in fact, at times they looked dead even. Did this make Jason upgrade the Big Show? No, instead it made him downgrade his opinions on Khali.
Vegas said on 14/Oct/07
it seems strange why they would inflate akebonos height and then claim he was the tallest yokozuna ever!! i have seen photos of sumos been measured and weighed so they do carry out these procedures. Sumo is an ancient sport dating back hundreds of years, its more a way of life than a sport to be honest, honestly i can't see them overbilling their wrestlers, especially not 3-4", thus diluting the tradition (what would be the motivation for something like that)
akebono looked a legit 6'8 next to Hong Man Choi, Giant Silva and Reme Bonjasky all barefoot in the middle of the ring. He looked taller next to Choi than legit 197cm Sylvester Terkay did.
here is a match from 1994 of akebono where he completely dwarfs the other sumo (Takanohana K
it seems strange why they would inflate akebonos height and then claim he was the tallest yokozuna ever!! i have seen photos of sumos been measured and weighed so they do carry out these procedures. Sumo is an ancient sport dating back hundreds of years, its more a way of life than a sport to be honest, honestly i can't see them overbilling their wrestlers, especially not 3-4", thus diluting the tradition (what would be the motivation for something like that)
akebono looked a legit 6'8 next to Hong Man Choi, Giant Silva and Reme Bonjasky all barefoot in the middle of the ring. He looked taller next to Choi than legit 197cm Sylvester Terkay did.
here is a match from 1994 of akebono where he completely dwarfs the other sumo (Takanohana K
Alex said on 13/Oct/07
Topdweeb, I doubt he's much less than his barefoot if his height is inflated so 6'7 would be very least he is then.
Topdweeb, I doubt he's much less than his barefoot if his height is inflated so 6'7 would be very least he is then.
anonymous said on 13/Oct/07
there is definitely more than a 5 -6 inch difference between mike and show,show is not 6'7" not 6'8", nor 6'9" show is 6'11".matt morgan is 6'8" show had him ny 3 inches,nash on the other hand is a legit 6'10" wight appeared 3 inches taller i think mostly due to lifts,barefoot i doubt it would be more than 2 inches at most.
there is definitely more than a 5 -6 inch difference between mike and show,show is not 6'7" not 6'8", nor 6'9" show is 6'11".matt morgan is 6'8" show had him ny 3 inches,nash on the other hand is a legit 6'10" wight appeared 3 inches taller i think mostly due to lifts,barefoot i doubt it would be more than 2 inches at most.
topdweeb26 said on 13/Oct/07
I don't think American athletes really exaggerate their heights except for pro-wrestlers, who aren't real athletes. But I do think most American athlete give their stats based on how they look in a game. For example, my dad told me when he play football, they gave his stats when he wore kleets and his equipment (height and weight) because that's how his stats were during the game. Makes sense. Sumos on the other hand go at it barefooted with less clothing than you would wear in normal public.
I have a friend who is a student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, trained by Ryan Gracie. I am assumed he has met Royce before. My friend would know if he is 5' 11 or not because my friend is 5' 11 himself. I doubt Royce would exaggerate his height to 6' 1 since the entire promotion of Gracie Jiu_Jitsu was that size, strength and age didn't matter in a real fight as long as you knew GJJ. In fact, that's why Royce was chosen to represent GJJ in the UFC, because he was small statured. It would be counter productive to GJJ to exaggerate his size. Next time I see him, I'll ask him if he has ever met Royce and if Royce was any taller than he was.
I don't think American athletes really exaggerate their heights except for pro-wrestlers, who aren't real athletes. But I do think most American athlete give their stats based on how they look in a game. For example, my dad told me when he play football, they gave his stats when he wore kleets and his equipment (height and weight) because that's how his stats were during the game. Makes sense. Sumos on the other hand go at it barefooted with less clothing than you would wear in normal public.
I have a friend who is a student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, trained by Ryan Gracie. I am assumed he has met Royce before. My friend would know if he is 5' 11 or not because my friend is 5' 11 himself. I doubt Royce would exaggerate his height to 6' 1 since the entire promotion of Gracie Jiu_Jitsu was that size, strength and age didn't matter in a real fight as long as you knew GJJ. In fact, that's why Royce was chosen to represent GJJ in the UFC, because he was small statured. It would be counter productive to GJJ to exaggerate his size. Next time I see him, I'll ask him if he has ever met Royce and if Royce was any taller than he was.
Jordan said on 13/Oct/07
I dont think Sumo wrestlers inflate thier heights like american athletes. I think Akebono could be a legit 6'8, and if not, 6'7. 6'6 seems to short for him.
I dont think Sumo wrestlers inflate thier heights like american athletes. I think Akebono could be a legit 6'8, and if not, 6'7. 6'6 seems to short for him.
topdweeb26 said on 13/Oct/07
Alex, why 6' 7? Not saying he's definitely 6' 8, but I have no good reason not to think otherwise at the moment.
Alex, why 6' 7? Not saying he's definitely 6' 8, but I have no good reason not to think otherwise at the moment.
Alex said on 13/Oct/07
Topdweeb, the shortest possible Akebono would be is 6'6 and thats even too short I think. I think he's 6'7 though.
Topdweeb, the shortest possible Akebono would be is 6'6 and thats even too short I think. I think he's 6'7 though.
Vegas said on 13/Oct/07
they also have Wight as the tallest player ever to play at WSU so that in itself tells you something.
I went to a small college here in Ireland (about 5,000-6,000 students)for my undergrad years (a much bigger one for my postgrad) but there was a guy on the basketball team there who was at least 6'9-6'10, i saw him nearly every day during my fresher year as he was dating one of the girls in my class, now if we had a 6'10ish guy i am sure the tallest guy ever to play at WSU was taller than 6'7 or 6'8....
Another interesting thing to note is that Shaq played at LSU at the same time Wight played for WSU (they probably crossed paths a number of times) Shaq was listed at 7'1 at LSU and most reckon Shaq is a legit 7'1 Click Here must have been funny two guys at 7'1 yet one guy towers over the other, at 6'8 he would come to shaq's eyelevel
they also have Wight as the tallest player ever to play at WSU so that in itself tells you something.
I went to a small college here in Ireland (about 5,000-6,000 students)for my undergrad years (a much bigger one for my postgrad) but there was a guy on the basketball team there who was at least 6'9-6'10, i saw him nearly every day during my fresher year as he was dating one of the girls in my class, now if we had a 6'10ish guy i am sure the tallest guy ever to play at WSU was taller than 6'7 or 6'8....
Another interesting thing to note is that Shaq played at LSU at the same time Wight played for WSU (they probably crossed paths a number of times) Shaq was listed at 7'1 at LSU and most reckon Shaq is a legit 7'1 Click Here must have been funny two guys at 7'1 yet one guy towers over the other, at 6'8 he would come to shaq's eyelevel
topdweeb26 said on 12/Oct/07
Vegas: it would definitely be odd to be considered the tallest of anything at only 6' 4. About Big Show, you had shown that he was listed at 7'1 at Witchita, so that there shows he is well above 6' 8. They wouldn't exaggerate by 5 inches and then make a big deal about him being a 7-footer.
Vegas: it would definitely be odd to be considered the tallest of anything at only 6' 4. About Big Show, you had shown that he was listed at 7'1 at Witchita, so that there shows he is well above 6' 8. They wouldn't exaggerate by 5 inches and then make a big deal about him being a 7-footer.
Vegas said on 12/Oct/07
this is a great piece on akebono's height and weight over the years. In March 1988 at 18 years old he was 200cm and weighed just 334lb. For years akebono held the record of the tallest rikishi ever at 200cm until 2002 when a bulgarian beat that record.
According to the article he topped out at 204cm (just over 6'8) at age 21
this is a great piece on akebono's height and weight over the years. In March 1988 at 18 years old he was 200cm and weighed just 334lb. For years akebono held the record of the tallest rikishi ever at 200cm until 2002 when a bulgarian beat that record.
According to the article he topped out at 204cm (just over 6'8) at age 21
topdweeb26 said on 12/Oct/07
Vegas: Akebono looks 6' 8 to me. Of course I could be off, but I can't see him being as low as 6'4 as Jason tries to make him. I would say 6' 8 is pretty solid. Plus, you gotta keep in mind that they can't inflate his height by lifts because Sumo wrestlers go at it barefooted. So if he wasn't even at least close to being 6' 8, then it would be hard to get away with that for long.
BTW, just as a side note. When Kevin Nash had just left WWE to WCW, I had a chance to meet and talk with Shawn Michaels briefly. Somehow the conversation had turned to Nash and I actually asked Shawn if Nash was 7' tall, and his reply was, "Kevin Nash is 6' 10.5". I don't see any reason at all why he would lie, if anything it seems like he would have told me his billed height. And Big Show is clearly taller than Nash by a minimum of 2 inches, possibly 3 in some pics.
Vegas: Akebono looks 6' 8 to me. Of course I could be off, but I can't see him being as low as 6'4 as Jason tries to make him. I would say 6' 8 is pretty solid. Plus, you gotta keep in mind that they can't inflate his height by lifts because Sumo wrestlers go at it barefooted. So if he wasn't even at least close to being 6' 8, then it would be hard to get away with that for long.
BTW, just as a side note. When Kevin Nash had just left WWE to WCW, I had a chance to meet and talk with Shawn Michaels briefly. Somehow the conversation had turned to Nash and I actually asked Shawn if Nash was 7' tall, and his reply was, "Kevin Nash is 6' 10.5". I don't see any reason at all why he would lie, if anything it seems like he would have told me his billed height. And Big Show is clearly taller than Nash by a minimum of 2 inches, possibly 3 in some pics.
Vegas said on 12/Oct/07
topdweeb26; how tall do you reckon akebono is?? we will never get better evidence than that surely. Thats the best evidence we will ever see with a pro-wrestler.
topdweeb26; how tall do you reckon akebono is?? we will never get better evidence than that surely. Thats the best evidence we will ever see with a pro-wrestler.
topdweeb26 said on 12/Oct/07
No that doesn't definitely mean that Wight is either 6' 10 6' 11 max. You're assuming that you're such a good judge in height, that the difference was definitely 6-7 inches. You, yourself, stated that he *appeared* 6-7 inches taller than Hogan. It is very possible that you're slightly off. So that doesn't convince me that he is only 6' 11 max.
No that doesn't definitely mean that Wight is either 6' 10 6' 11 max. You're assuming that you're such a good judge in height, that the difference was definitely 6-7 inches. You, yourself, stated that he *appeared* 6-7 inches taller than Hogan. It is very possible that you're slightly off. So that doesn't convince me that he is only 6' 11 max.
anonymous said on 11/Oct/07
paul the great wight in the staredown with hogan appeared to me to have no more than 6-7 inches on hogan.hogan is about 6'4" so that leaves big show either 6'10" or 6'11" max.
paul the great wight in the staredown with hogan appeared to me to have no more than 6-7 inches on hogan.hogan is about 6'4" so that leaves big show either 6'10" or 6'11" max.
topdweeb26 said on 11/Oct/07
BTW, I meant he must have had some monster lifts on if he is only 6' 8 barefooted. Actually, anything less than him being 7' barefooted would be huge.
BTW, I meant he must have had some monster lifts on if he is only 6' 8 barefooted. Actually, anything less than him being 7' barefooted would be huge.
topdweeb26 said on 11/Oct/07
Vegas: didn't you say that when Big Show was arrested, he was measured at 7' 2? I know those measurements are with shoes on. But if that's true, then he must have had some monster lifts on.
Vegas: didn't you say that when Big Show was arrested, he was measured at 7' 2? I know those measurements are with shoes on. But if that's true, then he must have had some monster lifts on.
Jordan said on 11/Oct/07
If your going by Akebono being 6'8 then I think Show is 6'11.5 to 7'0.
I personally think Ake is 6'7 but I could belive the 6'8 as well.
If your going by Akebono being 6'8 then I think Show is 6'11.5 to 7'0.
I personally think Ake is 6'7 but I could belive the 6'8 as well.
Alex said on 11/Oct/07
Big Show and Khali look around an inch difference in that video.
Big Show and Khali look around an inch difference in that video.
anonymous said on 11/Oct/07
if akebono ws mweasure at 6'8" barefoot then show is no less than 6'11" in gear without a doubt show is 7,0".
if akebono ws mweasure at 6'8" barefoot then show is no less than 6'11" in gear without a doubt show is 7,0".
dave said on 11/Oct/07
Not to mention if Big Show is 6'9'' and Khali is 6'10'', then Daivari is 5'6'' because Khali has 15 or 16 inches on Daivari withou breaking a sweat. Look at the pic of him and Daivari and that Diva on the carpet again. We know Daivari is at least 5'9'' which puts Khali at a strong 7'0.5 or 7'1 and Big Show no less than 6'10.75
Not to mention if Big Show is 6'9'' and Khali is 6'10'', then Daivari is 5'6'' because Khali has 15 or 16 inches on Daivari withou breaking a sweat. Look at the pic of him and Daivari and that Diva on the carpet again. We know Daivari is at least 5'9'' which puts Khali at a strong 7'0.5 or 7'1 and Big Show no less than 6'10.75
nick said on 11/Oct/07
the video shows the big show to be 7 feet tall, against tedding long, even though the angle favors show, he is just OVER powering, i really liked that clip, it really shows a lot, and its kind of an epic presense with them two. Definetly close to the biggest humans in the world. both 7 feet tall with such size and muscle.
the video shows the big show to be 7 feet tall, against tedding long, even though the angle favors show, he is just OVER powering, i really liked that clip, it really shows a lot, and its kind of an epic presense with them two. Definetly close to the biggest humans in the world. both 7 feet tall with such size and muscle.
Vegas said on 11/Oct/07
to be fair to jason, he never said khali looked 6'9 to him, he said his cousin thought khali might have been 6'9 from a distance. i have a funny feeling jason saw a 7 foot khali in sneakers but doesn't want to admit it.
if khali is truly 6'9 then batista and cena and sub 6 foot for sure Click Here and Click Here cena would come out at about 5'10 in basketball boots there, of course khali could be wearing mega lifts (despite the fact he can barely walk as it is, lol) and so big show must have been wearing 6-7" lifts to look the same height as khali :D
to be fair to jason, he never said khali looked 6'9 to him, he said his cousin thought khali might have been 6'9 from a distance. i have a funny feeling jason saw a 7 foot khali in sneakers but doesn't want to admit it.
if khali is truly 6'9 then batista and cena and sub 6 foot for sure Click Here and Click Here cena would come out at about 5'10 in basketball boots there, of course khali could be wearing mega lifts (despite the fact he can barely walk as it is, lol) and so big show must have been wearing 6-7" lifts to look the same height as khali :D
topdweeb26 said on 11/Oct/07
In that video, Khali looks taller at first because he is in the foreground, but a few seconds in Big Show comes up to his level, and they do look the same height. But it doesn't end the debate, because people will just claim Big Show is wearing lifts. Jason realizes that it would be unreasonable to say Big Show is wearing 4 to 5 inch lifts, so he just simply downgrades Khali to 6' 9.
But here's the thing: why would Big Show be wearing lifts when the WWE is trying to give the impression that Khali is a solid 3 inches taller than Big Show? It wouldn't make sense. When Khali and Big Show met on TV face to face for the first time, WWE.com deliberately posted only pics of the two which were at extreme angles in Khali's favor. There's no way they would let Big Show wear lifts, they've gone out of their way to make Khali appear much much taller than Show.
In that video, Khali looks taller at first because he is in the foreground, but a few seconds in Big Show comes up to his level, and they do look the same height. But it doesn't end the debate, because people will just claim Big Show is wearing lifts. Jason realizes that it would be unreasonable to say Big Show is wearing 4 to 5 inch lifts, so he just simply downgrades Khali to 6' 9.
But here's the thing: why would Big Show be wearing lifts when the WWE is trying to give the impression that Khali is a solid 3 inches taller than Big Show? It wouldn't make sense. When Khali and Big Show met on TV face to face for the first time, WWE.com deliberately posted only pics of the two which were at extreme angles in Khali's favor. There's no way they would let Big Show wear lifts, they've gone out of their way to make Khali appear much much taller than Show.
Cobra said on 11/Oct/07
That`s quite funny to see Show and Khali walking together. I don`t know what is wrong with the photo above, but 95% of the pictures are proving that Show is 7ft; I would say maybe even 7ft0,5 in WCW.
In the vid Show maybe looks 1 inch shorter, but its pretty hard to judge.
It must be wild to see these two together in reality.
I wonder how strong these guys are, because I never heard of any numbers.
That`s quite funny to see Show and Khali walking together. I don`t know what is wrong with the photo above, but 95% of the pictures are proving that Show is 7ft; I would say maybe even 7ft0,5 in WCW.
In the vid Show maybe looks 1 inch shorter, but its pretty hard to judge.
It must be wild to see these two together in reality.
I wonder how strong these guys are, because I never heard of any numbers.
nick said on 10/Oct/07
Click Here
Big show appears the same EXACT height as 7'1 khali.
If show was 6'9 or even 6'10 he would look like a 5'9 guy to a 6 foot guy, and OBVIOUSLY THAT is not the case,
DISCUSSION CLOSED
BIG SHOW 7FOOT TALL
Click Here
Big show appears the same EXACT height as 7'1 khali.
If show was 6'9 or even 6'10 he would look like a 5'9 guy to a 6 foot guy, and OBVIOUSLY THAT is not the case,
DISCUSSION CLOSED
BIG SHOW 7FOOT TALL
Alex said on 10/Oct/07
We've seen pics where Big Show has looked as short as 6'8-6'9 like above then photos where he looks 7'0 like with Vegas's 6'4 friend then others that are in the middle.
We've seen pics where Big Show has looked as short as 6'8-6'9 like above then photos where he looks 7'0 like with Vegas's 6'4 friend then others that are in the middle.
Anonymous said on 10/Oct/07
IF mike is leaning on 1 foot you can easily add an inch. I measured myself yesterday on one foot and came close to an inch taller. You wouldnt realize it but this picture is from an up angle (looking up) So if mike is very well 6'3 at the top of his head which i believe, then i definetly see show being 7 feet tall, add 5 inches to the top of his head and u have 6'8 which is about 3/4 of an inch higher than his eayebrow, now add 4 more inches and u have him just hovering at the 7 foot mark, there you go, bad picture
IF mike is leaning on 1 foot you can easily add an inch. I measured myself yesterday on one foot and came close to an inch taller. You wouldnt realize it but this picture is from an up angle (looking up) So if mike is very well 6'3 at the top of his head which i believe, then i definetly see show being 7 feet tall, add 5 inches to the top of his head and u have 6'8 which is about 3/4 of an inch higher than his eayebrow, now add 4 more inches and u have him just hovering at the 7 foot mark, there you go, bad picture
Frank said on 10/Oct/07
I think Show is about 6ft 11 but in the picture above he looks 6ft 9
I think Show is about 6ft 11 but in the picture above he looks 6ft 9
Viper said on 10/Oct/07
Some photos can be deceiving for sure, but its still not set in stone that Big Show is a legit 6-11, either. Mike says that hes not standing on his tip toes at all here.
Some photos can be deceiving for sure, but its still not set in stone that Big Show is a legit 6-11, either. Mike says that hes not standing on his tip toes at all here.
Nick Cantan said on 10/Oct/07
Looks like Mike is standing on his tip toes as he leans into the photo, which means he'll around 6'3 or something. Something not right with this photo, there is no way Big Show is 6'9.
Looks like Mike is standing on his tip toes as he leans into the photo, which means he'll around 6'3 or something. Something not right with this photo, there is no way Big Show is 6'9.
topdweeb26 said on 10/Oct/07
Big Show's ring boots only give 1.25" of extra height, which isn't really anything unusual. In fact, that's well within the range of normal street shoes.
Big Show's ring boots only give 1.25" of extra height, which isn't really anything unusual. In fact, that's well within the range of normal street shoes.
Big Show said on 10/Oct/07
LV says on 9/Oct/07
This picture shows that Wight does have an added advantage when he is in ring gear (Click Here). Wight doesn't have that much of an advantage when they were both barefoot (I'm assuming Akebono isn't barefoot here).
Actually it does quite the opposite. Akebono looks taller there next to Big Show than what he did when they were both barefeet. When they were both barefeet Akebono only came up to Big Show's eyelevel when they were both barefoot, yet here he's above Show's eyelevel. Maybe Akebono is the one who's wearing lifts there!
LV says on 9/Oct/07
This picture shows that Wight does have an added advantage when he is in ring gear (Click Here). Wight doesn't have that much of an advantage when they were both barefoot (I'm assuming Akebono isn't barefoot here).
Actually it does quite the opposite. Akebono looks taller there next to Big Show than what he did when they were both barefeet. When they were both barefeet Akebono only came up to Big Show's eyelevel when they were both barefoot, yet here he's above Show's eyelevel. Maybe Akebono is the one who's wearing lifts there!
Big Show said on 10/Oct/07
Frank says on 9/Oct/07
I agree Show does not look even close to 7 ft in this new photo he looks
6ft 8 1/2 to 6ft 9 topps
Indeed, if Big Show is 7ft in that pic, his head must be 17 inches long. But it's just one pic. For every pic that there is of Big Show looking 6'9 there are 20 pics where he looks 6'11-7ft.
Frank says on 9/Oct/07
I agree Show does not look even close to 7 ft in this new photo he looks
6ft 8 1/2 to 6ft 9 topps
Indeed, if Big Show is 7ft in that pic, his head must be 17 inches long. But it's just one pic. For every pic that there is of Big Show looking 6'9 there are 20 pics where he looks 6'11-7ft.
derek said on 10/Oct/07
He has to be at least 6'10, 6'11.... maybe even 7 ft with shoes... this a good picture but it seems something is making the height difference seem incorrect.
He has to be at least 6'10, 6'11.... maybe even 7 ft with shoes... this a good picture but it seems something is making the height difference seem incorrect.
LV said on 10/Oct/07
I don't care how tall the picure makes him look, he's no shorter than 6'11". Some photos can be deceiveing, especially those where we can't see their feet. He's much taller than Rodman, Schwartz, Akebono, Kane, etc. Also, he's within 1" or so of Khali and we have pictures of Khali towering over legit 6'7" Gary Godsey. Simple comparisons of those pictures would prove he's nowhere near the 6'8"-6'9" people are now claiming for him. Granted, I think his in ring height has been assisted at times with thick-soled boots (others will disagree) but here's a good photo (Click Here). I still feel he's no less than 6'11" barefoot.
I don't care how tall the picure makes him look, he's no shorter than 6'11". Some photos can be deceiveing, especially those where we can't see their feet. He's much taller than Rodman, Schwartz, Akebono, Kane, etc. Also, he's within 1" or so of Khali and we have pictures of Khali towering over legit 6'7" Gary Godsey. Simple comparisons of those pictures would prove he's nowhere near the 6'8"-6'9" people are now claiming for him. Granted, I think his in ring height has been assisted at times with thick-soled boots (others will disagree) but here's a good photo (Click Here). I still feel he's no less than 6'11" barefoot.
Akirum Byn Anaq said on 10/Oct/07
Show certainly has a big head. Keep in mind, Mike is in the foreground. I think Show is a 7-footer.
Show certainly has a big head. Keep in mind, Mike is in the foreground. I think Show is a 7-footer.
LV said on 9/Oct/07
This picture shows that Wight does have an added advantage when he is in ring gear (Click Here). Wight doesn't have that much of an advantage when they were both barefoot (I'm assuming Akebono isn't barefoot here).
This picture shows that Wight does have an added advantage when he is in ring gear (Click Here). Wight doesn't have that much of an advantage when they were both barefoot (I'm assuming Akebono isn't barefoot here).
Ray said on 9/Oct/07
Also, if you watched the recent Hogan Knows Best that Wight appeared on, there looked to be at least several inches between him and Hulk. So if Hulk is 6'3"-6'4" then Show has to be near 7' or right at it. 6'10" for Show is low balling him and anything under that is kind of nuts IMO; 6'11" up to 7' barefoot for me when standing straight.
Also, if you watched the recent Hogan Knows Best that Wight appeared on, there looked to be at least several inches between him and Hulk. So if Hulk is 6'3"-6'4" then Show has to be near 7' or right at it. 6'10" for Show is low balling him and anything under that is kind of nuts IMO; 6'11" up to 7' barefoot for me when standing straight.
Ray said on 9/Oct/07
I think Show does look shorter than he really is in the photo above but if he would stand straight/tall that would add probably 2 inches or so and maybe more since it looks like his left leg is bent and he is standing back casually. Show 6'11" today in my eyes but could be up to 1" more max.
I think Show does look shorter than he really is in the photo above but if he would stand straight/tall that would add probably 2 inches or so and maybe more since it looks like his left leg is bent and he is standing back casually. Show 6'11" today in my eyes but could be up to 1" more max.
anonymous said on 9/Oct/07
after carefully reviewing the above pic ,i would have to say there is at least 8-9 inches between the two.lets give mike the benefit of the doubt,and say he,s pushing 6'2" that would place show at 6'10" minumum,6'11" max.
after carefully reviewing the above pic ,i would have to say there is at least 8-9 inches between the two.lets give mike the benefit of the doubt,and say he,s pushing 6'2" that would place show at 6'10" minumum,6'11" max.
MHouillon said on 9/Oct/07
At least 6'11.
At least 6'11.
Frank said on 9/Oct/07
I agree Show does not look even close to 7 ft in this new photo he looks
6ft 8 1/2 to 6ft 9 topps
I agree Show does not look even close to 7 ft in this new photo he looks
6ft 8 1/2 to 6ft 9 topps
topdweeb26 said on 9/Oct/07
As much as I would like to agree with you guys (Vegas, mike m) I think you guys are stretching to make Wight still be 7' in the photo above. Granted he still looks very tall, just not a 7-footer in the photo.
As much as I would like to agree with you guys (Vegas, mike m) I think you guys are stretching to make Wight still be 7' in the photo above. Granted he still looks very tall, just not a 7-footer in the photo.
mike m said on 9/Oct/07
how could show only be 6'8" ,kane is 6'8" and he,s about 4 inches taller that just sounds stupid .
how could show only be 6'8" ,kane is 6'8" and he,s about 4 inches taller that just sounds stupid .
mike m said on 9/Oct/07
from my top lip to the top of my head is approx 7 inches,with show it,s more like 10 inches.shows head alone has to be 12-13 inches in length.i say the difference between the two is minumum 9 inches,which would put show at minumum 6'11".
from my top lip to the top of my head is approx 7 inches,with show it,s more like 10 inches.shows head alone has to be 12-13 inches in length.i say the difference between the two is minumum 9 inches,which would put show at minumum 6'11".
Vegas said on 9/Oct/07
the top of Mike's head is just over Wight's lip in that photo, on my head that is 6.6", Wight is at least 7.5" taller there than Mike (plus mike has a major footwear advantage like he said) Click Here
the top of Mike's head is just over Wight's lip in that photo, on my head that is 6.6", Wight is at least 7.5" taller there than Mike (plus mike has a major footwear advantage like he said) Click Here
Alex said on 9/Oct/07
Thats more than 5 inches. The middle to top of the nose is 5 inches from the top of the head with a normal man. With Big Show its 6-7 inches.
Thats more than 5 inches. The middle to top of the nose is 5 inches from the top of the head with a normal man. With Big Show its 6-7 inches.
JT said on 9/Oct/07
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
JT says on 7/Oct/07
''Akebono with 6
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
JT says on 7/Oct/07
''Akebono with 6
Alex said on 8/Oct/07
Rodman may be more 6'6 1/2 but still Show had him by at least 4 inches.
Rodman may be more 6'6 1/2 but still Show had him by at least 4 inches.
Kevin Durant said on 8/Oct/07
Sylvester Terkay is a legit 6'6" when he debuted in the WWE in mid 2005 with Elijah Burke. I thought Burke is only 5'9" because he made Burke look like a kid inside the ring. I wish the WWE never released him because he is a solid addition to Smackdown and he is really a very good wrestler.
Sylvester Terkay is a legit 6'6" when he debuted in the WWE in mid 2005 with Elijah Burke. I thought Burke is only 5'9" because he made Burke look like a kid inside the ring. I wish the WWE never released him because he is a solid addition to Smackdown and he is really a very good wrestler.
Alex said on 8/Oct/07
I do think Big Show is 6'11-7'0 but he's sure not looking it in the picture above with with Vegas's 6'4 friend he does. Its weird.
I do think Big Show is 6'11-7'0 but he's sure not looking it in the picture above with with Vegas's 6'4 friend he does. Its weird.
Anonymous said on 8/Oct/07
Big Show looks 6'8 to 6'9 not the 7' he claims!
Big Show looks 6'8 to 6'9 not the 7' he claims!
Alex said on 8/Oct/07
Akebono is minimum 6'6-6'7.
Akebono is minimum 6'6-6'7.
CC-Tron said on 8/Oct/07
Show looks 5 to 6 inches taller than the 6'1.5 guy in the photo. Show would be around 6'8.
Show looks 5 to 6 inches taller than the 6'1.5 guy in the photo. Show would be around 6'8.
Paul said on 8/Oct/07
He doesn't look far off Jason's estimate going by the photo above. How much lift can you put in a shoe I wonder.
He doesn't look far off Jason's estimate going by the photo above. How much lift can you put in a shoe I wonder.
Kevin Durant said on 8/Oct/07
Jason says on 8/Oct/07
I don't think Big Show's 6'7''-6'8'' anymore, BTW. My current estimate's 6'8 1/2'' ... & slightly taller when he was younger.
I think you are wrong again because Big Show is at least 4 inches taller than 6'7" Dennis Rodman in their latest picture in gettyimages. Even Mike M stated that Big Show is a legit 6'11 and we believe him because he have seen Big Show closer in person.
Jason says on 8/Oct/07
I don't think Big Show's 6'7''-6'8'' anymore, BTW. My current estimate's 6'8 1/2'' ... & slightly taller when he was younger.
I think you are wrong again because Big Show is at least 4 inches taller than 6'7" Dennis Rodman in their latest picture in gettyimages. Even Mike M stated that Big Show is a legit 6'11 and we believe him because he have seen Big Show closer in person.
Danimal said on 8/Oct/07
Battle of the Ego's here. Jason and Vegas being the two who win gold and silver!
Battle of the Ego's here. Jason and Vegas being the two who win gold and silver!
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
Vegas says on 8/Oct/07
''that was wolverinejoe who said it and he seems pretty truthful and enough with the terrible photos, i thought nova was bad :P''
He said there's 6'' between the top of Mike's head and Big Show's eyebrows in the pic. ;)
Vegas says on 8/Oct/07
''that was wolverinejoe who said it and he seems pretty truthful and enough with the terrible photos, i thought nova was bad :P''
He said there's 6'' between the top of Mike's head and Big Show's eyebrows in the pic. ;)
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
I don't think Big Show's 6'7''-6'8'' anymore, BTW. My current estimate's 6'8 1/2'' ... & slightly taller when he was younger.
I don't think Big Show's 6'7''-6'8'' anymore, BTW. My current estimate's 6'8 1/2'' ... & slightly taller when he was younger.
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
Gracie's knees aren't higher than Akebono's in the second. The third pic is better? It's from low down ... and they're posing & not even standing up with each other. I thought JT was gonna post that one! :P
Not that I'm a photography expert by any means, but when you take a pic from low down/underneath, a normally ~ irrelevant angle can be greatly exaggerated and make one or the other much taller or shorter than they are. I found one taken underneath of Bob Sapp and Akebono face to face and looking about the same height, but didn't post it for that reason.
Gracie's knees aren't higher than Akebono's in the second. The third pic is better? It's from low down ... and they're posing & not even standing up with each other. I thought JT was gonna post that one! :P
Not that I'm a photography expert by any means, but when you take a pic from low down/underneath, a normally ~ irrelevant angle can be greatly exaggerated and make one or the other much taller or shorter than they are. I found one taken underneath of Bob Sapp and Akebono face to face and looking about the same height, but didn't post it for that reason.
mike m said on 8/Oct/07
big shows head is about 3 inches bigger than mikes lv.so i say the difference is about 10 inches maybe as low as 9 inches that would still put show at 6'11".
big shows head is about 3 inches bigger than mikes lv.so i say the difference is about 10 inches maybe as low as 9 inches that would still put show at 6'11".
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
I think we mighta broken a site record here ... filled an entire page in 5 days!
I think we mighta broken a site record here ... filled an entire page in 5 days!
Vegas said on 8/Oct/07
jason you have consistently used this photo over the past 2 years to back up your claims that akebono is 6'4-6'5 Click Here please stop using it, gracie legs are about 3-4" longer than akebonos in that pic and look how high gracies knees are compared to akebono's, cmon mate you are better than that.....
jason you have consistently used this photo over the past 2 years to back up your claims that akebono is 6'4-6'5 Click Here please stop using it, gracie legs are about 3-4" longer than akebonos in that pic and look how high gracies knees are compared to akebono's, cmon mate you are better than that.....
anonymous said on 8/Oct/07
lol kevin that was hilarious
lol kevin that was hilarious
Vegas said on 8/Oct/07
that was wolverinejoe who said it and he seems pretty truthful and enough with the terrible photos, i thought nova was bad :P
Jason you will end up downgrading everyone (including yourself) to sub 6 foot in order to get Wight down to 6'7-6'8. i said that about a year ago, start downgrading guys like Wight with a previous legit sporting background and you just basically have to downgrade everyone to fall in line.
that was wolverinejoe who said it and he seems pretty truthful and enough with the terrible photos, i thought nova was bad :P
Jason you will end up downgrading everyone (including yourself) to sub 6 foot in order to get Wight down to 6'7-6'8. i said that about a year ago, start downgrading guys like Wight with a previous legit sporting background and you just basically have to downgrade everyone to fall in line.
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
JT says on 7/Oct/07
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Mean Gene is 5
JT says on 7/Oct/07
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Mean Gene is 5
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
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5'11'' Royce comparing hand size with ''billed'' 7'2'' (I say 6'10''-6'11'') Hong-Man Choi.
& Vegas, is there more evidence of Choi's TV measurement than that random poster I think I once saw here say that?
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5'11'' Royce comparing hand size with ''billed'' 7'2'' (I say 6'10''-6'11'') Hong-Man Choi.
& Vegas, is there more evidence of Choi's TV measurement than that random poster I think I once saw here say that?
Vegas said on 8/Oct/07
this is the only good full body shot of gracie/akebono side by side Click Here akebono had more height on legit 6'3.75" remy bonjasky, barefoot in the middle of the ring, than in your photo with gracie Click Here
jason; i worked in research so i know the Web is far from accurate, in fact we were not allowed use it for reference at all!! if Gracie is 5'11 then ken shamrock is 5'9 max Click Here there are far more 6'1 and 6'0 listings for gracie than any other figure. based on the pic with shamrock he is no shorter than 6'0 and he is 8" easier shorter than akebono above.
i think we can determine without question that wight DOESN'T wear lifts now as he is no taller in gear next to akebono than in barefeet.
this is the only good full body shot of gracie/akebono side by side Click Here akebono had more height on legit 6'3.75" remy bonjasky, barefoot in the middle of the ring, than in your photo with gracie Click Here
jason; i worked in research so i know the Web is far from accurate, in fact we were not allowed use it for reference at all!! if Gracie is 5'11 then ken shamrock is 5'9 max Click Here there are far more 6'1 and 6'0 listings for gracie than any other figure. based on the pic with shamrock he is no shorter than 6'0 and he is 8" easier shorter than akebono above.
i think we can determine without question that wight DOESN'T wear lifts now as he is no taller in gear next to akebono than in barefeet.
Viper said on 8/Oct/07
Actually, Akebono looks 6-4 to me there, not even 6-5.
Actually, Akebono looks 6-4 to me there, not even 6-5.
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
anonymous says on 8/Oct/07
''add 6 inches on that guy,and that would put him about eyebrow level on show,then from there there has to be at least 3-4 inches to the top of big shows head.6 inches would make that guy roughly 6'8" about kanes height.then another 3-4 inches makes show at least 6'11".''
...the hell? lol
anonymous says on 8/Oct/07
''add 6 inches on that guy,and that would put him about eyebrow level on show,then from there there has to be at least 3-4 inches to the top of big shows head.6 inches would make that guy roughly 6'8" about kanes height.then another 3-4 inches makes show at least 6'11".''
...the hell? lol
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
Alex says on 8/Oct/07
''What picture with J-Dog's cousin? For some reason I am forgetting that picture.''
He posted it about 2 years ago. Taken at a strip club. Big Show looked in the 6'7'' range with his 5'8'' cousin (note to some - I said looked in the pic, not is ;)). Though to be fair, I guess, you could only see from the waist area up...
Alex says on 8/Oct/07
''What picture with J-Dog's cousin? For some reason I am forgetting that picture.''
He posted it about 2 years ago. Taken at a strip club. Big Show looked in the 6'7'' range with his 5'8'' cousin (note to some - I said looked in the pic, not is ;)). Though to be fair, I guess, you could only see from the waist area up...
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
topdweeb26 says on 8/Oct/07
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
''Yes, but here's the difference, Jason: the ones who support Big Show being 6'11-7 (me, Alex, JT, Vegas, etc) have 99% of all the pics agreeing with our point of view.''
It's nowhere near 99%. It's 99% to you guys because your estimates of other wrestlers (who you're comparing Big Show to) differ to a few of us. And granted we're highly suspicious about lifts, but you're on the other side of that spectrum and not enough so. Not to mention some of these random fan photos of a fan of X height with Big Show or whoever ... when you know very well how many people over-estimate their height.
topdweeb26 says on 8/Oct/07
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
''Yes, but here's the difference, Jason: the ones who support Big Show being 6'11-7 (me, Alex, JT, Vegas, etc) have 99% of all the pics agreeing with our point of view.''
It's nowhere near 99%. It's 99% to you guys because your estimates of other wrestlers (who you're comparing Big Show to) differ to a few of us. And granted we're highly suspicious about lifts, but you're on the other side of that spectrum and not enough so. Not to mention some of these random fan photos of a fan of X height with Big Show or whoever ... when you know very well how many people over-estimate their height.
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
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Another, on a different occasion, of Gracie side by side with Akebono. Akebono still looks 6'5'' tops on this day, too.
Now Topdweeb, I know you may still try to say Akebono looked taller in the fight, but you'd be neglecting to point out that Gracie was in a low stance most of the time...
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Another, on a different occasion, of Gracie side by side with Akebono. Akebono still looks 6'5'' tops on this day, too.
Now Topdweeb, I know you may still try to say Akebono looked taller in the fight, but you'd be neglecting to point out that Gracie was in a low stance most of the time...
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
topdweeb26 says on 7/Oct/07
''Vegas: about that picture you posted of Big Show, the 6' 6ish soldier and Eddie Guerrero. Have you noticed that that tall soldier would be barely taller than Mike in the pic above? Just find it funny that Viper and Jason insist that there can't be anything wrong. They are willing to discount Mike's own statement that Big Show looked 6' 11, but yet, they take his word as gospel that there was nothing odd.''
It's a lot easier to know you weren't standing high as ya could on your tippy toes and where the photo was taken than to estimate the height of someone more than 6'' taller than you...
topdweeb26 says on 7/Oct/07
''Vegas: about that picture you posted of Big Show, the 6' 6ish soldier and Eddie Guerrero. Have you noticed that that tall soldier would be barely taller than Mike in the pic above? Just find it funny that Viper and Jason insist that there can't be anything wrong. They are willing to discount Mike's own statement that Big Show looked 6' 11, but yet, they take his word as gospel that there was nothing odd.''
It's a lot easier to know you weren't standing high as ya could on your tippy toes and where the photo was taken than to estimate the height of someone more than 6'' taller than you...
Jason said on 8/Oct/07
Kevin Durant says on 8/Oct/07
LV says on 7/Oct/07
''Jason, you're height estimations are a joke
I agree with this one he cannot even provide any evidence that BIG SHOW is shorter than 6'8". When you are arguing with a person that is blind as a Bat you will never win an argument. Just ignore the trolls and feeding them would just just hurt his credibility. Big Show is a solid 6'11 and i am also leaning that his mourning height is a legit 7'0".''
You're the troll lol. Rob ... this is ''JK'' or whatever his name is.
Kevin Durant says on 8/Oct/07
LV says on 7/Oct/07
''Jason, you're height estimations are a joke
I agree with this one he cannot even provide any evidence that BIG SHOW is shorter than 6'8". When you are arguing with a person that is blind as a Bat you will never win an argument. Just ignore the trolls and feeding them would just just hurt his credibility. Big Show is a solid 6'11 and i am also leaning that his mourning height is a legit 7'0".''
You're the troll lol. Rob ... this is ''JK'' or whatever his name is.
topdweeb26 said on 8/Oct/07
Alex: Hmmm... I'm not sure if Big Show ever wore lifts in WCW, he never looked 7' 4 to me.
Alex: Hmmm... I'm not sure if Big Show ever wore lifts in WCW, he never looked 7' 4 to me.
topdweeb26 said on 8/Oct/07
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
"We? Didn't you say me & Viper weren't objectively trying to determine Big Show's height further down? ;)"
Yes, but here's the difference, Jason: the ones who support Big Show being 6'11-7 (me, Alex, JT, Vegas, etc) have 99% of all the pics agreeing with our point of view. So when a picture such as the one above shows up, naturally we interpret it in the light of all the other dozens upon dozens of photographic evidence of the Big Show and say, "Hey, every picture but this one points to Big Show being 7', maybe there is something wrong with this picture". You and Viper on the other hand, write off 99% of all pics, cling to one that is anomalous, and then interpret the other 99% through this one. That's not being objective. That's finding anything you can to support your view and forcing the majority of the evidence to conform to that. If the tables were turned, and 99% of the pics of the Big Show looked like the one above, but we found one where he was 7', I would say, "He looks 7' in that pic, but most likely he's not because of the other 99%".
Jason says on 7/Oct/07
"We? Didn't you say me & Viper weren't objectively trying to determine Big Show's height further down? ;)"
Yes, but here's the difference, Jason: the ones who support Big Show being 6'11-7 (me, Alex, JT, Vegas, etc) have 99% of all the pics agreeing with our point of view. So when a picture such as the one above shows up, naturally we interpret it in the light of all the other dozens upon dozens of photographic evidence of the Big Show and say, "Hey, every picture but this one points to Big Show being 7', maybe there is something wrong with this picture". You and Viper on the other hand, write off 99% of all pics, cling to one that is anomalous, and then interpret the other 99% through this one. That's not being objective. That's finding anything you can to support your view and forcing the majority of the evidence to conform to that. If the tables were turned, and 99% of the pics of the Big Show looked like the one above, but we found one where he was 7', I would say, "He looks 7' in that pic, but most likely he's not because of the other 99%".
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