Paul Wight shows off weight loss, only 33 pounds away from goal
Paul Wight has lost a significant amount of weight and is close to reaching his goal in his fitness journey.
On social media today, Wight shared a new picture showcasing his physique. He now weighs 393 pounds and is approaching his goal of weighing 360 pounds. At his heaviest, the former Big Show was billed as weighing around 500 pounds.
“Currently 393lbs. Shooting for 360lbs,” Wight wrote. “I truly appreciate the years of support. . #fitnessjourney #gymselfie”
The 53-year-old Wight has been under contract with AEW since 2021, serving in a variety of roles including wrestling, commentary, and community outreach. He recently made an appearance on commentary for the January 24 episode of Collision.
It’s been more than two years since Wight last competed in the ring, but the former WWE and WCW World Champion is not ready to retire yet. He’s just waiting until he’s physically capable of performing at a level he can be proud of. Wight has undergone a number of surgeries in recent years. The most recent was a minor back operation.
“I don’t plan on going anywhere. I like being in AEW, so it’s just getting my sh*t together and getting ready, and also bringing a good product out,” Wight said on Not Sam Live toward the end of 2025. “The last thing I’m going to do is go out in the ring and have people go, ‘Aww, poor Paul. They should just kill him like Old Yeller’ or something. We’re not going to have that. If I’m not out there humping and bumping and getting after it and slapping people’s souls out of their chests and carry that presence, then it’s time to hang up the boots. So I’m not ready to hang up the boots yet.”
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