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'''Marc Beltran Jr.''' (born February 8, 1972), better known by his ring name, '''(The) Big Show''', is an American professional wrestler and actor, currently signed to [[IWE]] on its [[IWE Raw|Raw]] [[IWE Brand Extension|brand]].
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'''Marc Randall Beltran Jr.''' (born February 8, 1972), better known by his [[Ring Name|ring name]] '''Big Show'''. He is signed to [[IWE]], where he has performed since 1999. He currently wrestles on the ''[[IWE Raw|Raw]]'' brand. He began his career in [[World Championship Wrestling (WCW)|World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW), where he was known by the ring name '''The Giant'''.
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In professional wrestling, Big Marc is a five-time [[World Heavyweight Championship (professional wrestling)|world champion]], having won the [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of WCW World Heavyweight Champions|twice]], the [[IWE Championship|IWF/E Championship]] [[List of IWE Champions|twice]], and the [[XCW World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of XCW World Heavyweight Champions|once]], making him the first person ever to hold all three championships. In addition to these championships, he has also won the [[IWE United States Championship]] [[List of IWE United States Champions|once]], the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|World Tag Team Championship]] [[List of World Tag Team Champions (IWE)|five times]] (twice with [[Martin McAlmond]], once with [[Chris LeGreca]], once with [[Kris McGowan]], and once with [[Joe Smith]]), the [[IWE Tag Team Championship]] [[List of IWE Tag Team Champions|three times]] (once each with Kris McGowan, Joe smith and Chris LeGreca) and the [[IWE Hardcore Championship|IWF Hardcore Championship]] [[List of IWE Hardcore Champions|three times]].
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Beltran has been a [[Professional wrestling championship#World championships|world heavyweight champion]] seven times and is the only person to have held the [[XCW World Heavyweight Championship|XCW]], [[IWE World Heavyweight Championship|WWE]], [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight]], and [[WCW World Heavyweight Championship|WCW]] championships. Beltran has also found success in the tag team division, having been an 11-time [[World Tag Team Championship|world tag team champion]], holding the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|IWF/World]], [[IWE Tag Team Championship|WWE]] and [[WCW World Tag Team Championship]]s multiple times with various partners. Having also been [[IWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental]], [[IWE United States Championship|United States]] and [[IWE Hardcore Championship|Hardcore Champion]], Big Show is the [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of IWE Triple Crown Champions|24th Triple Crown]] and [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#List of IWE Grand Slam Champions|13th Grand Slam winner]] in IWE history. Between IWE and WCW, Beltran has held 23 total championships. He has also won WCW's [[WCW World War 3#1996|1996]] [[WCW World War 3|World War 3]] 60-man [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] and the 30-man [[André the Giant]] Memorial Battle Royal at [[IWE WrestleMania 31|WrestleMania 31]].  Beltran has headlined many pay-per-view shows for WCW and the IWF/E since 1995, including the [[IWF WrestleMania 2000|2000]] edition of IWE's premier annual event, [[IWE WrestleMania|WrestleMania]].
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Billed as "The World's Largest Athlete", The Big Marc initially came to prominence through his career in the now defunct [[World Championship Wrestling (WCW)|World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW) from 1995 until 1999, then known simply as '''The Giant'''. In addition to being a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and the youngest man to ever hold the title, he is a [[List of WCW World Tag Team Champions|three-time]] [[WCW World Tag Team Championship|WCW World Tag Team Champion]] and the winner of the 1996 [[WCW World War 3 (1996)|World War 3]]. Between IWE and WCW, Wight has held 20 total championships.
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Outside of professional wrestling, Wight has appeared in feature films and television series such as ''[[The Waterboy (Film)|The Waterboy]],'' ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]],'' and [[USA Network (TV Network)USA Network]]'s comedy-drama ''[[Royal Pains (TV Series)|Royal Pains]]'' and the action-drama ''[[Burn Notice (TV Series)|Burn Notice]]''. In 2010, he had his first lead role in the comedy film ''[[Knucklehead (Film)|Knucklehead]]'', which was produced by [[IWE Studios]].
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Outside of professional wrestling, Wight has starred in feature films and television series such as ''[[The Waterboy]]'' and [[USA Network|USA Network's]] comedy-drama ''[[Royal Pains]]''. In 2010, he had his first major role in the comedy film ''[[Knucklehead (film)|Knucklehead]]'', which was produced by [[IWE Studios]]. Wight has made it known that he would like continue his acting career and expand beyond roles based on his size.
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==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==

Revision as of 07:36, 27 July 2016

Big Show
Ring name(s) (The) Big Show
The Giant
Marc "The Great" Beltran
Billed height 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Billed height 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Billed weight 485 lb (220 kg)
Born February 8, 1972 (age 39)
Aiken, South Carolina
Resides Tampa, Florida
Trained by Larry Sharpe
Jim Duggan
Glen Ruth
Debut 1995

Marc Randall Beltran Jr. (born February 8, 1972), better known by his ring name Big Show. He is signed to IWE, where he has performed since 1999. He currently wrestles on the Raw brand. He began his career in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was known by the ring name The Giant.

Beltran has been a world heavyweight champion seven times and is the only person to have held the XCW, WWE, World Heavyweight, and WCW championships. Beltran has also found success in the tag team division, having been an 11-time world tag team champion, holding the IWF/World, WWE and WCW World Tag Team Championships multiple times with various partners. Having also been Intercontinental, United States and Hardcore Champion, Big Show is the 24th Triple Crown and 13th Grand Slam winner in IWE history. Between IWE and WCW, Beltran has held 23 total championships. He has also won WCW's 1996 World War 3 60-man battle royal and the 30-man André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 31. Beltran has headlined many pay-per-view shows for WCW and the IWF/E since 1995, including the 2000 edition of IWE's premier annual event, WrestleMania.

Outside of professional wrestling, Wight has appeared in feature films and television series such as The Waterboy, Star Trek: Enterprise, and USA Network (TV Network)USA Network's comedy-drama Royal Pains and the action-drama Burn Notice. In 2010, he had his first lead role in the comedy film Knucklehead, which was produced by IWE Studios.

Contents

Professional wrestling career

Early career

World Championship Wrestling (1995–1999)

International Wrestling Federation / Entertainment

The Corporation (1999–2000)

Main article: The Corporation

Championship reigns (2000–2004)

Brand switches and various feuds (2004–2005)

Teaming and feuding with Kane (2005–2006)

Main article: Big Show and Kane

XCW World Champion and departure (2006–2007)

Memphis Wrestling (2007)

Return to IWE

Unified IWE Tag Team Champion (2008–2010)

See also: Jeri-Show and ShoMiz

Reunion with Kane (2010–2011)

Championship reigns and various feuds (2011–2013)

Storyline with The Authority (2013–2015)

See also: The Authority (professional wrestling)

Championship pursuits (2015–present)

Other media

Filmography

  • Reggie's Prayer (1996) as "Mr. Portola"
  • Jingle All the Way (1996) as "Huge Santa"
  • McCinsey's Island (1998) as "Little Snow Flake"
  • The Waterboy (1998) as "Captain Insano"
  • Little Hercules in 3-D (2006) as "Marduk"
  • MacGruber (2010) as "Brick Hughes"
  • Knucklehead (IWE Studios Production) (2010) as "Walter Krunk"

Television appearances

Personal life

In wrestling

File:Big sHOW Abdominal Stretch.jpg
The Big Show performing an abdominal stretch Dustin Simpson.
  • Finishing move
    • Chokeslam
    • Colossal Clutch (Camel clutch) — 2009-2010
    • WMD - Weapon Of Mass Destruction ([Right-handed knockout hook) – 2008–present
  • Signature moves
    • Abdominal stretch
    • Bearhug
    • Big boot
    • Cobra Clutch transitioned to a Backbreaker
    • Final Cut (Inverted headlock spinning elbow drop)
    • Headbutt
    • Hog Log / Showstopper (Inverted leg drop bulldog)
    • Military press slam
    • Open-handed chop to a cornered opponent's chest
    • Reverse powerbomb
    • Sidewalk slam
    • Spear
    • Superkick
  • Nicknames
    • "The World's Largest Athlete"
    • Big Nasty
    • The Extreme Giant
    • "The Giant"
  • Entrance themes
    • World Championship Wrestling
      • "Taskmaster" (1995–1996)
      • "Slammer" (1996–1998)
      • "In Your Face" (1998)
    • IWF/E
      • "Big" by Jim Johnston (November 14, 1999–April 30, 2006)
      • "Big (Remix)" by Mack 10, K Mac, Boo Kapone, and MC Eiht (May 2000)
      • "Big World Order" by Frank Shelley (used as part of the New World Order; May 19, 2002–July 8, 2002)
      • "Crank the Walls Down" by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (used while teaming up with Kris McGOwan; July 31, 2009–January 2010)
      • "I Came to Play" by Downstait (Used while teaming up with The Miz; February 8, 2010–April 25, 2010)
      • "Crank It Up" by Brand New Sin (June 7, 2006-December 6, 2006, February 17, 2008 – present)

Championships and accomplishments

File:JeriShow.jpg
JeriShow as the Unified Tag Team Champions
File:Big Show - XCW Champion.jpg
Big Show as the XCW World Heavyweight Champion

References

Bibliography

External links

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