Big Show recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard; you can read a few highlights below:
Big Show says he’s had talks about a transition to commentary as his in-ring career winds down:
“That’s definitely a possibility. That’s something I’ve discussed quite heavily with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and JBL. I need to sit down with Vince and Hunter to see what’s next for the Big Show.
Vince is all about giving opportunity, and Hunter is, too. Doing color commentary to help get the talent over is not something I’m opposed to doing. I could speak from my experience, but my number one goal would be to highlight why you should pay attention to what you are seeing in the ring.”
Big Show is asked if he’d entertain an indie run like Cody Rhodes once he finished his obligations with WWE:
“That’s never crossed my mind, and it’s something I’ve never been asked. But let’s be clear–I don’t have the talent that Cody Rhodes has. I think Cody is one of the most underrated and underused talents that we ever let go. I was a huge fan of Cody, his ideas, and what he could have brought to the table, and I’m so happy that his success outside of WWE has been so good. Sometimes in this business, you have to go away to come back. You have to find out who you are.
“For me, at this stage in the game, I’m enjoying helping the next generation. I did everything I could to pass the torch to Braun. I had a hip resurfaced a couple months ago, so Vince and Hunter want me to finish on my main goal, which is getting healthy. Then we’ll discuss my future. There are a lot of projects I want to do with producing and acting outside of wrestling. As far as an indie run, I don’t know, but you never say never.”
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Big Show comments on his biggest rivalries:
“I’ve had big rivalries with John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Braun Strowman. But the most brutal experience, where every night after the match I’d be asking myself, ‘What am I doing with my life?’ was when I fought Sheamus. After every night I’d fight Sheamus, I’d be in the locker room covered in bruises, with my nose bleeding, my ears bleeding, and something else bruised. It was like fighting a bag of hammers every night. He’s one of my toughest rivals, physically.”
