By: Aubrey Sitterson
On Oct. 21, The Incredible Hulk smashes into living-rooms everywhere as the hit movie is released on DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def. Over the years, WWE has played host to some of the biggest, baddest behemoths this side of the Jade Giant himself. Who do you think is the most incredible of these monsters? VOTE now to let us know.
Certainly one of the greatest big men of the current era, the 7-foot 441-pound Big Show is the only Superstar in WWE history to win the WWE, WCW and ECW Championships. Big Show has battled the top names in the industry including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and even WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. The World's Largest Athlete shows no fear in choosing his opponents, having squared off against the Greatest Fighter in the World, Floyd Mayweather on the Grandest Stage of them All.
At 6-foot-4 inches and 589-pounds, Yokozuna isn't just a big man himself, he also comes from a huge legacy, as he is the nephew of the original Wild Samoans. Though his most prominent advantage was his massive bulk, Yokozuna was shockingly agile, performing superkicks and running splashes. With the incomparable Mr. Fuji at his side, this sumo giant went on to win the WWE Championship twice, once from Bret Hart and then from Hulk Hogan, two of the most respected Superstars in WWE history.
The SmackDown roster has learned the hard way that Vladimir Kozlov is a force to be reckoned with. Since his debut, the Moscow Mauler has run roughshod over any ring warrior brave enough to stand in his way, even attacking WWE Champion Triple H. At 6-foot-8 inches and more than 300 pounds, Kozlov has raw power in spades, but also has technique on his side, as he has trained extensively in freestyle wrestling, Sambo, Judo and kickboxing. Though he has yet to win a title, it seems it's only a matter of time before there's championship gold around Kozlov's waist.
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Bam Bam Bigelow was one of the most monstrous presences in the squared circle in his day. But the 6-foot-3 inch Beast from the East wasn't just about brute force and raw power, he was also shockingly agile, able to perform moonsaults and other maneuvers normally the province of much smaller Superstars. During his impressive run in the world of WWE, Bam Bam competed in every major promotion of his day, and squared off against such ring legends as Nikolai Volkoff, One Man Gang, Tazz, Big Boss Man and Andre the Giant.
Vader was a monstrous presence in WWE, at 6-foot-5 inches and 452-pounds. He was known for his hard, dangerous blows as well as for his aerial maneuvers. Vader was a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and has the rare distinction of holding three heavyweight championships on three different continents, dominating promotions in Germany, Japan and Mexico. A fan-favorite in WWE in the '90s, Vader even made appearances on the popular sitcom, Boy Meets World.
When people call Mark Henry the "World's Strongest Man," there's no exaggeration involved. Henry is a super-heavyweight Olympic weightlifter, a silver medalist in the Pan-American Games, winner of the 2002 "World's Strongest Man" competition, and former ECW Champion. FLEX magazine even named the 6-foot-1, 380-pound Henry among the strongest men that ever lived. He is a force to be reckoned with, even joining forces with WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas in his ongoing war against some of the most powerful men in WWE.
One of India's biggest exports, The Great Khali stands at an impossible 7-foot-3 inches, weighing 420-pounds. In his native India, Khali was an officer in the Punjab state police, though since his arrival in WWE he's been more about terrorizing than protecting and serving -- the Punjabi Giant managed to stomp and chokeslam his way to a World Heavyweight Championship in 2007. Khali is recognized outside of WWE as well, having appeared in The Longest Yard and this summer's Get Smart.
While Marvel has the Jade Giant, Raw has its very own Big Red Monster. Kane made his WWE debut in October 1997, when he gave fans something to remember by attacking his own brother, Undertaker, setting off a lengthy rivalry between the two. The 7-foot, 326-pound athlete went on to become WWE Champion, ECW Champion, Intercontinental Champion and World Tag Team Champion. Proving that the green guy isn't the only hulk that can star in a film, 2006 even saw the release of Kane's See No Evil.
One of the most beloved Superstars of all time, WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant set the bar high for big men in WWE at 7-foot-4 inches and ranging between 475 and 540-pounds. Andre was undefeated in WWE for nearly 15 years and participated in a ground-breaking match against Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III. His fame extended well beyond WWE though, as he appeared on various talk shows and even starred as the giant Fezzik in the beloved film The Princess Bride.
Now that you've read all about WWE's biggest and strongest Superstars, make sure you check out the world's biggest and strongest superhero in The Incredible Hulk on DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, available October 21.