Big Show (Paul Wight), born February 8, 1972, is an American professional wrestler and actor whose family includes his late father, two marriages, and three children. His personal journey is closely tied to his supportive upbringing and private family life.

Big Show 

Full Name: Paul Donald Wight II
Born: February 8, 1972, in Aiken, South Carolina, USA
Ring Name: The Big Show (formerly “The Giant” in WCW)
Profession: Professional wrestler, actor, comedian, and television host

Parents and Early Life

  • Father: Paul Wight Sr. (deceased), a major figure in Big Show's childhood and the inspiration for his first ring persona, "The Giant".​

  • Mother: Not publicly named; Big Show has referenced a loving but challenging family upbringing, shaped by frequent moves and his father's early passing.​

Marriage 

First Marriage:

  • Spouse: Melissa Ann Piavis

    • Married in 1997.

    • They had one daughter together.

    • Divorced in 2002.

    • Melissa was a grounding influence during Big Show’s early wrestling fame (WCW to WWE transition).

Second Marriage:

  • Spouse: Bess Katramados

    • Married in 2002, shortly after his divorce.

    • Former model and fitness trainer.

    • The couple has two children together.

    • They live in Florida and maintain a low public profile.

    • Bess is often credited with helping Paul manage his health and post-WWE life balance.

Children

Big Show has three children:

  1. Cierra Wight – Born 1998 (with first wife, Melissa Piavis)

    • The most publicly known of his children.

    • Occasionally appears in interviews and social media posts.

    • Featured in The Big Show Show (Netflix sitcom loosely based on Paul’s real family life).

  2. Two younger children (names private) – With second wife, Bess Katramados.

    • They live privately and away from the wrestling spotlight.

 

Extended Family

Big Show’s extended family is largely private and not part of the wrestling industry. However, in WWE’s fictional storytelling, he was once said to be Andre the Giant’s son — a storyline that helped launch his career in WCW (as The Giant).
This was not true in real life but contributed to his early fame.

Family Traits & Legacy

The Wight family is known for strength, humility, and family-centered values:

  • Paul often credits his wife and children for keeping him grounded.

  • His mother and late father are key emotional figures in his life story.

  • His Netflix series The Big Show Show (2020) was a lighthearted tribute to family life and fatherhood.

Big Show’s family life is private and closely guarded, with his children kept out of the spotlight. His journey honors his late father and celebrates the support of his wife Bess and all three children in a stable, loving household

 

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