Why is Big Show so tall?

Wight was born February 8, 1972 in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born with acromegaly, a disease of the endocrine system that causes accelerated growth. By the age of twelve, he was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, weighed 220 lb (100 kg), and had chest hair.

How big was Big Show at his heaviest?

Big Show – 537lbs The former WWE Champion, at his heaviest, weighed a staggering 537lbs. He did average at around 441lbs during his entire run, but at his heaviest, he weighed a lot more.