Paul Wight might not have "it", but he says he's got enough.
Wight, formerly known as The Big Show in WWE, last wrestled since March 2022. He had hip replacement surgery in August 2022, and he continues to work with AEW.
Speaking with Jamie O'Hara and Dean Saunders on talkSPORT Breakfast, Wight was asked whether he still has "it." He stated that he's "got enough." The veteran stated that he's not trying to win titles or carry companies at this stage of his career.
“Have I still got it? I wouldn’t say I’ve still got it. I’ve got enough. At this stage of the game for me, where I’m at in my career, I’m not trying to win championships or carry companies. I did over 20 years at five days a week all over the world. I think now, if I do one or two days a week, it’s just about enough for me," Wight said.
After describing how he continues to work out, Wight explained that the only difference in his approach is that he's more careful. As an example, he admitted that fans probably won't see him going to the top rope anymore because he realized he doesn't belong up there. Wight also emphasized that he's focused on giving back to the business and helping younger talent.
“The only difference is now, I’m a little bit more judicious in my choices. I’m pretty sure you won’t see my big ass going to the top rope anymore because I have learned through my years that I have no business being up there. So I keep my feet on the ground. Now I’m my 20s, you couldn’t tell me that. But now I’m like, ‘Yeah, keep your big ass on the mat and entertain the fans and have fun.’ That’s what it is at this stage of the game for me is having fun, trying to pass some of that knowledge down to some of the younger generations and inspiring confidence and passion in them. That’s one thing you want to do. A lot of people say they love the business, but if you truly move anything, you give back, and you want the business to be better. Better shape, better trained talent, better thinking talent, than when you came in," Wight said.
Wight recently noted that he is on the road again, as he posted a picture of himself in an airplane.
As of this writing, there is no word on when, or if, Wight will appear on AEW TV again.
In a previous interview, Wight noted that he wants to have fun with the Captain Insano character before he retires. Check out his comments here.
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