Photo: Braun Strowman reunites with beloved AEW star

Former WWE Champion Braun Strowman took to social media recently to share a photograph of himself alongside a beloved AEW veteran and one of the latter's legendary peers. The individual in question, Paul Wight (fka Big Show), has been signed with the Tony Khan-led company since 2021.

The Monster of All Monsters originally signed with WWE in 2013, and debuted on the main roster as the newest member of the Wyatt Family two years later on the August 24 episode of Monday Night RAW. Strowman was regularly featured on the Stamford-based company's programming over the next several years, establishing himself as a singles name and working against top stars including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, and more.

The former Universal Champion's first run with WWE concluded in 2021 with his release, after which he briefly toured the indies and even tried his hand at co-forming a new promotion before returning to the Triple H-led company in 2022. His second stint there, which saw him square off with Gunther, Bronson Reed, and Jacob Fatu, ended earlier this year after his performer's contract with the sports entertainment juggernaut expired in July.

Strowman, who has since appeared on the USA Network series Everything on the Menu, recently took to Instagram to drop a photograph of himself reunited with WWE legends Kane and AEW's Paul Wight.

"A Giant, A Big Red Machine and A Monster walk into a bar……… Finish the caption!!" Strowman's caption read.

Wight, who is globally known for his time as Big Show in WWE, has battled The Monster Among Men on several occasions. The legend has been signed with AEW since 2021, and has also made appearances for the company's sister-promotion, ROH, especially after being appointed to its Board of Directors last year.

AEW's Paul Wight on his retirement plans

Paul Wight has not competed on AEW television since joining Chris Jericho and The Golden Lovers in a Street Fight against The Don Callis Family and Powerhouse Hobbs back in November 2023. The Giant made headlines recently by revealing that he was interested in stepping back into the squared circle. While appearing on Notsam Wrestling Live, Wight made it clear, however, that he would put a bow on his in-ring career if he finds himself unable to keep up with his competition, stating:

“The last thing I’m gonna do is go out in that ring and have people go, ‘aww, poor Paul. They should just kill him, like Old Yeller or something.’ We’re not gonna have that. If I’m not out there humping and bumping and getting after everything and slapping people’s souls out of their chest… then it’s time to hang up the boots.” [H/T RSN]

Albeit absent from active competition, Wight did serve as a special commentator during the Saturday Tailgate Brawl pre-show ahead of AEW Full Gear 2025 last month.