Paul Wight reveals the quiet moment he knew his WWE days were ending: during a COVID-era production meeting, Vince McMahon called him by his real name, “Paul,” not “Big Show” — a subtle but telling shift that signaled his in-ring role was fading. Though he understood WWE might be preparing him for an ambassadorial path, he still felt he had more to give in the ring, prompting him to leave WWE in February 2021 for AEW. Despite years of physical toll and surgeries, he credits Tony Khan for seeing his value — especially in mentoring younger stars — and admits he’d have fired himself years earlier if not for that belief. His WWE chapter closed, but his wrestling journey wasn’t over.
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