Paul Wight, aka WWE's Big Show, has signed a long-term deal with AEW and is scheduled to make an appearance during tonight's AEW Dynamite.Along with competing in the ring, Wight will also serve as a commentator on AEW's newest show, AEW Dark: Elevation.
"It's been amazing to watch what AEW has built in just a couple of years," Paul Wight said in a statement. "AEW Dark is an incredible platform to hone the skills of up-and-coming wrestlers, but I also love that established AEW talent can build out their personalities and showcase themselves in new ways on Dark. It's no exaggeration when they say that AEW is boundless."
"Paul Wight is one of the most recognizable and impressive professional athletes in the world," said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW. "He wanted to come to AEW because he believes that we're the best promotion in wrestling, and we believe that he has a lot to offer us, both in the ring as a wrestler, and also outside the ring as a commentator, host and ambassador for AEW.â€
"Paul is one of the most experienced stars in all of wrestling, and he's eager to work with our diverse roster," Khan added. "He can benefit and guide our young talent with his mentorship, and his expert commentary on AEW Dark: Elevation will educate and entertain our fans, and also educate the younger wrestlers on the roster. Furthermore, Paul enters AEW as a licensed wrestler, and he's very much looking forward to studying our talent firsthand from the commentary desk in preparation for his return to the ring!"
AEW Dark: Elevation will air Mondays at 7 p.m. ET, complementing AEW Dark on Tuesdays. Both shows will stream on AEW's YouTube channel and showcase AEW's established and rising stars, as well as the top independent wrestlers within the industry.
AEW Dynamite airs at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.
Source: AEW