The Big Show aka Paul Wight is currently having a great time in AEW. Wight started his career in WCW and then moved on to WWE as The Big Show. He went on the become one of the great giants in pro-wrestling. He is also well known for his frequent turns between face and heel throughout his career.
The Big Show alongside wrestling had also acted in some movies and TV sitcoms. One of the most famous characters is from the movie The Waterboy. He played a pro-wrestler named Captain Insano.
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Recently, 90s WWE shared a picture of The Big Show’s part from the movie The Waterboy. We saw Big Show in wrestling gear similar to Kurt Angle in the movie. The cation was, “Don’t call yourself a wrestling fan if you don’t know who this is”.
The Big Show did a cameo appearance in this movie. He had to cut a promo as a wrestler and had a minor scene with Hollywood actor Adam Sandler. He has a small cameo, but it made The Big Show a popular actor too.
Don't call yourself a wrestling fan if you don't know who this is pic.twitter.com/SkJxnKRuqB
— 90s WWE (@90sWWE) March 13, 2022
Big Show acted in this movie before his WWE career began. He has claimed several times that many movie and pro-wrestling fans to date ask for his autograph on Captain Insano merchandise.
The Big Show wants to bring back Captain Insano outside WWE
Some time back, The Big Show appeared in an interview with Chris Van Vliet on his YouTube show. Vliet asked Show about the Captain Insano character he played in the movie. The Big Show said that the character is famous and still fans ask him about Captain Insano.
The Big Show revealed that he wanted to bring the character to WWE. He could not do it because of some legal issues. Now Big Show wants to have a stint as Captain Insano in his current workplace AEW.
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It was reported during the time of Big Show’s AEW debut that Tony Khan is trying to get full rights of Captain Insano.
Big Show gave up a chance to act in a big movie for WWE
Big Show suddenly became popular in the acting world after his role as Captain Insano. Many directors, producers wanted Big Show in their movies.
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In Chris Van Vliet’s interview, Big Show revealed how he got a role for the year 2000 hit movie Gladiator. But Show turned down the opportunity because Vince didn’t allow him. Vince had signed Show in a big-money contract and wanted him to focus on WWE.
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