Bam Bam Bigelow
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 325 lbs
Hometown: Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Birthday: September 1, 1961
Pro Debut: August 23, 1985
Signature Maneuver: Greetings From Asbury Park
Having traveled the world, Bam Bam Bigelow has left a trail of victims and has chalked up an impressive record along the way. With a tattoo covered cranium, the Beast From The East has built a solid reputation in the sport, willing to take on all comers at full speed.
Career History
Bam Bam started in the sport in 1985, trained by Larry Sharpe at the Monster Factory... Moved to the World Class territory, where Sharpe managed the Beast to their version of the television title... On the international scene, Bigelow made a name in Germany and Japan, holding titles on both continents... In April 1995, he became a household name as he wrestled former football great Lawrence Taylor in a high-profile PPV contest... Returned to WCW in late 1998, showing up to the arenas to challenge Bill Goldberg... Held the WCW Tag Team Titles with DDP as a member of the Triad, along with Chris Kanyon... Ran brief stint with old buddies Chris Candido and "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, collectively known as the Triple Threat.
Wrestling Style
Like a bull in a china shop, Bigelow is as tough as they come when he steps through the ropes... For a man more than 300 pounds, Bam Bam possesses tremendous agility, able to throw dropkicks and ascent the turnbuckles easily... His intimidating features are a definite advantage, but he backs it up in the ring as well... Not a stranger to breaking the rules, working in the hardcore division just seems natural to the Beast.
Did You Know?
Bam Bam once wrestled under the name Crusher Yurkov... He can be seen wearing the latest from New Balance, his clothing line of choice... Won his first wrestling championship in 1986 in Memphis... Bette Midler in "The Rose" is his favorite movie character... His sons Shane and Colton, along with daughter Ricci support everything their dad does. Shane, at 11 years old is 5'4" and 210 pounds, aspiring to follow in the famous Bigelow footsteps.
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