Is Paul Wight A-List?
NoB
No — Paul Wight is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1999
WWE Big Show Debut
Lost A-list status in 2011
Dropped to B tier — Main Event Fixture
Ranking Timeline
1995B$0.5M
WCW Debut as Giant
Wight debuted in WCW as The Giant, quickly gaining prominence.
1999A▲$2M+$1.5M
WWE Big Show Debut
Joined WWE as The Big Show, becoming a top star.
2002A$5M+$3M
WWE Championship Success
Won multiple WWE championships, achieving significant success.
2011B▼$10M+$5M
Main Event Fixture
A fixture of main event storylines.
2021B$16M+$6M
AEW Debut
Joined AEW, continuing his wrestling career.
2026B$18M+$2M
AEW Wrestler
Wight continues to wrestle in AEW, occasionally commentating, solidifying his status as a wrestling icon.
Last updated: February 25, 2026