Big Show's Bouncer Story | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@richardmerrill8409]

We saw him in the airport one time. Our quite young kids shyly approached him for an autograph. He did his best wrestlers snarl asking them what they wanted in a way that had them laughing uncontrollably. They got his autograph and a memory they'll never forget. He is truly enormous and enormously friendly and engaging. Great guy.

[@dsw8103]

Me too. I was on a plane with him. He had a whole row of seats….he had just had surgery in Birmingham is what he told me. He was cool. He smoked Marlboro lights outside of baggage claim. Cool memory.

[@TheDylls]

Being able to be "scary" to young kids in a way that they find FUNNY is a huge green flag ❤

[@brandonholmes8655]

After seeing him as a heel in WCW and WWE, seeing him as a face was just gold. He just couldn't stop smiling and him engaging with fans, especially young kids, looked absolutely normal for him. Seems like the kind of guy that you could just talk with about anything and he'd never think he was some hot shot. Paul Wight aka Big Show, keep doing what you're doing!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CantTellYou]

It's wild how many stories like this there are with him. He might be one of (if not the) best examples of the name "Gentle Giant"... but I understand why they didn't choose that for the name of his character in wrestling lol

[@ryansmellslikepizza]

Seeing a bouncer as big as Big Show eating a cookie on the job has to be the most hilarious thing ever 😂

[@jkap34]

It was probably a cookie cake and big show just made it look like a little cookie.

[@Gutol]

A close second place, right after a dude so ginormous saying "tickle tickle tickle" 😂

[@Studeb]

It was a cookie big enough to cave in a head.

[@Rick-np9vz]

Imagine my surprise that cookie lasted long enough to get hard!

[@TheBathrobeWizard]

To be honest. It was probably a "monster cookie" and it looked like a regular cookie in his hand.

[@HalO-q1d]

I'm impressed ! Not only huge and apparently a very strong guy but extremely witty too.

[@Chuckdiesel86]

Most wrestlers are, and it makes sense when you really think about it considering they perform in front of crowds almost every night. They play characters on TV and in real life they're usually funny and well spoken people.

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

He was destined to be famous, but everyone that was in control of his character and how he was portrayed in WCW and WWE had all fumbled. I’m glad he’s getting as much money as he could out of AEW

[@spiritchild9101]

I didn’t realize Tom Selleck was 6’4, until I saw him sitting next to BigShow.

[@KinnereyB]

I never knew Rey Mysterio wasn’t a midget until I saw him wrestle someone other than Big Show. Turns out he’s only like 4” below normal height

[@marksmith4346]

If a normal sized person walked on that stage and those three stood up, you'd think the normal person was a little person.

[@AtomicHombek]

Conan is HUGE and looks normal size.

[@KinnereyB]

@@AtomicHombek He’s not what I’d call “huge.” But he is 6’4” - the problem is he only weighs 178lbs. Big Show is a legit 6’11” and at the time of this interview weighed 450lbs. So yeah, Paul Wight looks giant standing next to anyone except for NBA centers like Shaq. Now Wilt friggin Chamberlain 🤯🤯🤯 That dude at age 50 stood at center court and shook Patrick Ewing’s hand and Shaq’s hand and damn near pulled Shaq’s shoulder out of the socket. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wilt was the strongest man he’d ever met. While body builders were using 120lb dumbbells for triceps extensions, Wilt would walk in totally cold with his 93” wingspan and do sets with 150lbs like it was nothing. He could bench 600lbs and squat 1,000lbs. Arnold said it, and Wilt confirmed it. That mfer had the same vertical as MJ - tied for the highest vertical leap in NBA history. You should see the videos of Ali standing next to a prime Wilt and the half court handshake 🤝 with him, Ewing, and Shaq. Thicker and taller than both.

[@frankie3791]

​@@KinnereyBYup I'm very familiar with all the Wilt stuff as well!! My bet for the only guy who could beat those measurements and feats is Angus McCastkill lol

[@shonkeymoulder6972]

Big Show is so wholesome and funny here

[@SantaPorter420]

He's so funny, it was always weird seeing this side of him considering his in ring work as a monster😂

[@TheBathrobeWizard]

Nice

[@derekflegg2510]

He needs a sitcom..

[@SantaPorter420]

@@derekflegg2510 He had one on Netflix The big show show He's good but the show is kinda meh

[@GeraldRogers-yn7zo]

​@@derekflegg2510he had one on Netflix 2 seasons

[@jeffreyperry1903]

Gives the term "Cookie monster" an entirely new meaning! 🤣🤣🤣

[@derekflegg2510]

He needs a sitcom..

[@aaronbarlow4376]

That guy in the cab had a real chip on his shoulder.

[@scotthoffman4913]

Awesome one 😂❤

[@scotthoffman4913]

Cookie monster😂❤

[@someguydan]

I flew the big show from Calgary->Penticton-> Seattle for the road to Wrestlemania 2015, the dude was so wholesome, didn't hesitate to say hi in the lobby of the hotel, asked what I was doing that day. He was actually excited to hear if I saw his match, sadly I had to prep the jet and left just before his match. super nice guy.

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

How did the plane get off the ground?!

[@jorgecavazos5372]

His cameo in the Waterboy movie was hilarious!

[@alexkaplan1136]

Captain Insano shows no mercy.

[@SantaPorter420]

His big fake laughing scene😂

[@soulerflare7]

" What are you , 11,12?" "I'm 31." HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@xzqzq]

I missed that.

[@eclectica1]

@@xzqzq Really? 'the waterboy captain insano' on search is your next move.

[@j_bird27]

"Alright Tom, its your turn to tickle" that made me laugh.

[@Mattlanderson]

I love paul wight. Its amazing how seeing someone so big and seems so intimidating is such a jokester

[@gmailisaretard]

I'm quite shorter then the Big Show, however I can say that if we, at least tall ugly guys like myself and larger, don't seem funny people think we are going to be a problem. It has been a problem for me on more then one occasion, and now days people have to think I am always on or they assume I'm about to fight someone lol.

[@TheDylls]

I have a friend like that 😊 Biggest guy I've ever met in person and a total softie until shizz gets real lol

[@Mattlanderson]

@@TheDylls i love that type of person. A softie until he needs to act his size.

[@TheDylls]

@@Mattlanderson YES! And he's so big that I've never seen him get angry on his own behalf! He just shrugs things off. But my wife was out at the bar with him and other friends one night and some guy wouldn't take no for an answer. She said it looked almost like a cartoon as a massive shadow loomed up behind the guy bothering her. And the guy turned around, looked up, and walked away

[@Thor-Orion]

Most of us big guys have to be like that, to be honest. I’m only 6’5” but I’m the shortest man in my family, we’re all really friendly and try to be funny and light hearted. Nobody wants the world to be constantly afraid of them, that shit gets lonely real fast. But my family is also really into combat sports, my father was the Third Army boxing champion during Vietnam, I’ve won a couple national tournaments boxing and kickboxing, won a state high school title wrestling. So like, there isn’t ever really a situation where I’ve had to be afraid, which makes being kind to everyone really easy.

[@Supertuottaja]

This was one of the funniest Conan episodes ever. I remember laughing my ass off while watching this, especially the segment with Sue Johanson.

[@Osvie01-uc8go]

"You're like a perverted Mcgyver."

[@TheVampireAzriel]

It's easy to find on KZbin for anyone curious 😂

[@sticustom]

I’ve been a fan of Big Show for years and never realised he was so funny. What a great interview.

[@theseventhgeneration6910]

Got to shake his hand once. It's literally like putting your hand into a baseball mit. Always the consummate gentleman.

[@mwilliamshs]

You shook his hand once. That doesn't qualify you to state how he always behaves.

[@SantaPorter420]

Yeah lot of horror stories about wrestlers, Show seems to be one of the good ones

[@tjman2428]

I met him in the airport in Charlotte, NC, a few years ago. We had a conversation about the military, and he thanked me for my service.

[@garrettgood9865]

Same and I’m 6ft5 265lbs lol. You could barely see my hand 🤣

[@EskenRock]

Same. It is intimidating meeting a man as huge as him. But he's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. 😊

[@andyorr1597]

I was a bouncer in Georgetown back in the 1980’s. One night a drunk patron thought that I was a pro wrestler named the Big Boss Man (I had never heard of Big Boss Man). As the night went on, he wouldn’t give it up. He wanted to challenge the Big Boss Man. So as I’m walking past his table, he jumps out of his chair and jumps on my back from behind. He throws a naked choke on me and will not go. Well, this was not my first rodeo. I knew he had me in a compromised position and I had maybe a minute or two before this might end badly. There was a parking meter directly outside the front door of the bar that we called “The Bouncer”. I carried the guy to the front door, turned around backwards and ran him full speed in to The Bouncer. Sure enough, he bounced off the meter and hit the ground. When I turned around to look at him laying on the pavement, I saw his pant leg was slightly rolled up and that he had a prosthetic leg. The guy ended up suing the bar. Rather than fight it, the bar agreed to terminate my employment. I immediately got another job three doors down with more pay and far fewer fights. So thanks, prosthetic leg guy!

[@NotSuitableForMum]

just because he had a prosthetic keg didn;' give him the right to act like a total dick.,

[@TheDylls]

That story was a whirlwind of emotions! Glad it ended well for you

[@JokersNtheOddball]

I'm just thinking about the fact that you look like big boss man.

[@andyorr1597]

@@JokersNtheOddball Many years ago… I’m 61 now. I look like the Old Boss Man…

[@johnselwitz5362]

@@andyorr1597Have you ever took a trip down to Cobb County, Georgia?

[@paullang1505]

Dude claps his hands and it sounds like two catchers mitts. 😅

[@ChuckCanada1]

I love how comical and quick witted Paul is. Even back in the day he was lightning fast with the humor. Such an underrated comedian and actor. I wish he did more than wrestling, like stand up or directing/writing.

[@mohamed_m_hagag]

It is funny how Big Show spoke about how he doesn't like it when old people discuss sex, considering that the next segment going to be exactly that, and it is one of the most memorable segments of the Late night show.

[@Toltendo]

And now we need that segment uploaded on this channel!

[@mohamed_m_hagag]

@@Toltendo They uploaded the whole episode

[@salutations8705]

He’d kill it in stand up comedy!!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

6’4”, 6’6”, 7” ! Three tall boys on the same show. Hard to believe Tom Selleck as the short guy on stage.

[@tncountryboy06]

Tom selleck and Conon are both 6’4

[@Jason-wc3fh]

@@tncountryboy06 Which is crazy when any man who is 6'4 is considered a big dude, and big show makes them look like little children with his hands alone.

[@tncountryboy06]

@@Jason-wc3fh lol most definitely. But hell he makes anyone look small

[@SilverSkitterscuttle]

No, they both were no more than 6'4". The Big show likely 6'11".

[@bourneslippy8039]

Conan is 6’7” with the hair

[@charlessaint7926]

Big Show walks into a McDonald's. Ronald, "HIDE THE COOKIES!"

[@tncountryboy06]

You don’t wanna hide anything from that big fella lol

[@sethwetzel974]

Paul Wight is an incredible gentleman. I have a girlfriend that met him with her three year old son and he was so great to my friends kid it was amazing. He still has everything Big Show signed for him and he still has his hand print on the back of the outfit he was wearing at the time.

[@jamesskahill323]

met him at the Ihop in Daytona in the late 90's, he took up a whole booth and had the table filled with food. Super nice guy!

[@DamplyDoo]

I miss watching conan at night as a kid

[@scrivener68]

So... when Conan was a kid, you used to watch him at night?

[@SantaPorter420]

Him and Andy Richter were great😂

[@jakehanson216]

Leagues better than the other talk shows

[@ronindebeatrice]

Conan was the reason I was perpetually tired in the 8th grade.

[@JackbenImbel2274]

@@scrivener68 Don't tell anyone.

[@patreekotime4578]

Ive never seen Conan look smaller!

[@Mormon_underwear]

Who would win a showdown? Big Show or Big Foot?

[@robertrickett7816]

I met Conan at NBC behind the cameras, he's a rather arrogant ass. Funny, but very self-centered

[@patreekotime4578]

@@robertrickett7816 A: i think everyone knows that. B: not sure what that has to do with my comment.

[@robertrickett7816]

@@patreekotime4578 He actually looks what he is, small

[@patreekotime4578]

@@robertrickett7816 whomp whomp

[@skeletonmakesgood]

Paul is a very funny and quick witted guy.

[@scottodonnell7121]

And very well read too. Loves to read and almost never watches TV.

[@kashmello]

Love how Big Show knows he’s so big that he can do whatever he damn well pleases, like tickling a grownass man on his own talk show and launching stale cookies at unsuspecting drunks.

[@pwilson6439]

Seems like the kind of guy you would like to have as a friend or neighbour...

[@duck_boi]

The whole episode was bonkers. Release the whole thing. 😂

[@BartAssink]

This guy is truly himself, with or without cameras. Funny

[@pwilson6439]

Very likeable man.

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

I actually worked security at a place called the gold club in Jacksonville Fl (strip club) and there was a guy named Ryan that people sometimes called big show, he was about 6’6 380+ , he could open hand slap grownup men unconscious, but he had a heart of gold. He passed away two years ago on his bike at night by himself. Miss you Yeti❤ this gentleman always reminds me of him.

[@pwilson6439]

R.I.P. your friend RYAN.

[@Gabelite]

The interviews with Big Show are always hilarious

[@abrahamornelas160]

Classic Conan clip, Magnum couch neighbor. Entertainment fulfilled. Thank you for being a friend.

[@johnthegiant320]

I see what you did there, and I approve.

[@derekflegg2510]

I had no idea Big Show was so likable.. He needs a sitcom..

[@heretic600]

Well, he had The Big Show Show on Netflix

[@MG-pv4uq]

Big Show is a man of class, integrity and values. What he said about that stupid show was 100% true.

[@El_Superhombre_Blanco]

In 1995 I was bouncing at a club on Long Island NY and the Big Show walked in. I wasnt watching wrestling then so I didnt know who he was. I was just thinking that if he did anything wrong in the place... we bouncers would be in big trouble. I also saw a guy start a fight with him in 1999ish at the Marriott Hotel in East Meadow NY. Big Show hit him with a jab.. the guy collapsed like a sack of potatoes and his tooth flew out of his mouth.

[@castlekingside76]

He knocked a guy out who picked a fight in Niagara Falls at a bar. The guy was 6"6 and Big Show broke his jaw.

[@Stripe12]

Which club?

[@Leonard_Wilson]

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[@Thor-Orion]

@@castlekingside76yeah, I’m 6’5” and have an extensive background in fight sports. It’s absolutely stupid to pick a fight with a guy Paul’s size. All they have to do is land one haymaker and it’s lights out for almost anyone on the planet.

[@cbran9073]

yeah fuck your little fighting back ground when he’s 7 foot he doesn’t even need to think about trying to

[@WinnietheShet]

3:30 he only fears running out of food😂

[@HumblyArtsy]

I’d love to see this FULL episode! This whole episode is gold! Please Conan release this whole episode!!! ❤

[@MrSoles]

Show's hands are so big, he could shake hands with the Statue of Liberty! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jurmilotay6118]

3.49 "selleck" 🤣so helpful

[@BonsaiBurner]

Imagine that unit showing up as the opposing pitcher, no one is rushing that mound.

[@joncolunga673]

Life is so bizzare for Conan. Tickled by the big show while Tom Selleck laughs about it. How many people can say this?

[@CaseyMullin]

I was a bouncer in Chicago 88-90, at the hang up and mother’s, the head bouncer was Ed, 6’10’’ 450lbs.

[@SantaPorter420]

I'm 6'3, worked the doors at some of Australia's violent hot spots, (Kings Cross, Kalgoorlie) best bouncer I ever worked with was a 5'8 Filipino kick boxer

[@raimundotorres44]

I'm sitting here trying to pronounce Kalgoorlie and it sounds like I'm having a stroke. ​@ComicBookGuy420

[@SantaPorter420]

@@raimundotorres44 Lulz sounds about right🤣

[@janicehraga]

I loved those bars

[@papaCmahns]

​@raimundotorres44 hahaha. Same

[@bryanchaney2572]

🤣🤣Tom is about to roll off that couch. 🤣🤣

[@samnwo1525]

Love seeing the big show like this …humble …funny ..down to earth

[@jgonsalk]

Sharp as a tack, witty as hell. Love this guy

[@thanksfernuthin]

I saw him in an airport years ago. Maybe around the time this was shot. I'm 6'3" and it's very rare when I can look at someone and go, Whoa! He's a sight to behold. I hope he's doing great.

[@stradley_]

Man big show looks like a guy you shouldn’t mess with *TICKLE TICKLE TICKLE*

[@jugglerj0e]

Tom Selleck isn't afraid of Big Show. He's seen his future and knows it's selling reverse mortgages. What a gig!!!

[@JB-xh5mc]

The next segment is absolutely legendary. R.I.P. Dr Sue Johansson

[@daimionhollins528]

The throwing the cookie 🍪 bit had me howlin,' dude! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shashankdeshpande8018]

Big show is a great human being in addition to being witty and hilarious

[@speedyboris]

One of the all-time great Late Night episodes. Right after this was Sue Johansen, nuff said.

[@zulutgseta8276]

😂 "trip to mcdonald and can kill" 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@dlock5794]

I love how intelligent this dude is.

[@roberttaylor4999]

LMAO! Big Show is funny as heck. He could do standup for sure and you would have to laugh...otherwise you get a cookie thrown at ya. Seriously though, great job to the big man. Can you imagine him in the NFL? That would have been INSANE!

[@ni_wink84]

I met big show, I’m not a small man @ 6’6” and I felt small shaking his hand he is enormous and a very good person

[@kangshomae_berht]

I don't know that Big Show could be so hillarious 🤣🤣

[@AudiRS6power]

Childhood Legend Big Show! I will never forget the double Choke Slam...😂❤

[@woocifer]

I miss when things were fun and happy. :) This was great.

[@Croatlik]

"Seven" 😂😂😂

[@horaceball5418]

I don't get it

[@terrytrekas5730]

@@horaceball5418I think Selleck was reminding Big Show that he was named "sexiest man alive" 7 times by people magazine or whoever does that......

[@KingKhanate1997]

This was Big Show during a career renaissance too. Late 2002-2003 he was in a killer feud with Brock Lesnar where the two beat the absolute hell out of each other for months. It helped reestablish Big Show as a threat in WWF/E and netted him his 2nd World title run in the company. No wonder he was in a great mood in this interview lol.

[@odysseusnissan]

Tom was so happy Big Show didn't tickle him.

[@listings404]

I respect him looking out for his friend. Looks like Tom has some anxiety issues he is dealing with

[@bigdogdaddymedia]

That dude is cool, he made me laugh out loud, and I thought I was done laughing for the day 😂

[@pwilson6439]

He made me laugh out loud too !!

[@HawksDiesel]

Loved this episode!!

[@leonmaliniak]

Nice to see that a gigantic man like this is not just some violent monster but is also so intelligent and very funny

[@drew65sep]

Big Show is awesome...great sense of humor. He should get a TV gig doin something.

[@ralbro6223]

I forgot watching this years back, its hilarious

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

It's hard to believe that this was 20 years ago. "The Big Show" was obviously a great guy. Hilarious too.

[@jahinmahbub8237]

This interview should have eight billion views not eight thousand views.

[@misterg2201]

Well said!

[@ClintEastwood-b5c]

I have the greatest opportunity of meeting Paul early 2012.. at gentleman's club the foxy lady in Providence Rhode Island. Yes he stood out like a sore thumb everybody bugging him for pictures and talking about wrestling. You can tell he just wanted to have a couple drinks and enjoy the views.. lol. Not talk about wrestling.. I went up to him cold turkey and said hi Paul.. what brings you to RI, I recognized him and treated him like a normal person out just trying to relax I think he appreciated that the most.. says he was going up to Boston and cutting through.. he was dressed just like he was during this TV interview... we both left at the same time I wish him the best and I watched him squeeze into a Excursion.. what a great man and as of now he's had a couple of surgeries and seems to be more life challenging.. will never forget the great visit I had with him..

[@phishtix452]

Guy jumps into cab: whew! close 1 (Driver adjusts rearview mirror to reveal.. Big Show)

[@redperk]

I met him at circle K in Odessa Fl - great person

[@gyurmethlodroe1774]

3.49 "Selleck" he says🤣 so helpful

[@heretic600]

He said 7, as in 7 sexiest man of the year awards 😅

[@murderdoggg]

Big Show, Tom Selleck, and Conan. What an epic show.

[@GuidoGrasso]

Best part about this is the Magnum P.I small talk commentary from Tom Selleck.

[@FrankWebber-n4b]

Paul is great, his facial expression are absolutely perfect.

[@jackreacher.]

... I told this guy FIVE TIMES in 93/94 that All Star Wrestling would change his life. I'm glad he heard me ....

[@twister010]

Big Show tickled Conan O Brien while Tom Sellic sat next to him. Also a million people watched it at least,

[@younggunz882]

Ill give ya that one. Good call.

[@flamepan]

man I never knew big show was so funny

[@SantaPorter420]

Bad WWE movie called Knucklehead😂 he is at his best

[@Ladosligese]

a man that makes Tom Selleck look small .. holy shit haha

[@ricliu4538]

Salute to all the bouncers and security that shared their stories in the chat .💯💯💯

[@johnnybacklund153]

Even though he was at the top several times, I still feel Bigshow was underrated during his tenure in the WWE, had they not propped him up to just be a big fat giant instead of getting him in shape he couldve been so great

[@stowers157]

I saw him at "Cowboys" in Wichita, Kansas. Such a great guy!

[@soldierofjesuschrist6303]

Man, the big show took over...hilarious and very charismatic!

[@duckbuster6391]

Big show needs a big movie career. He’s hilarious

[@robertwhelan9132]

Big Show is hilarious 😂

[@NemeanLion-]

Tom Selleck is a lot bigger than I thought he was.

[@jircniv3450]

What database of Conan video files are these all coming from?

[@MattFeinstein38]

Conan's team have master recordings of all their footage of Late Night with Conan O'Brien. They re-master the videos (enhance the quality) and upload it here.

[@wolfhors3_660]

No idea who this guy but he seems very cool and down to earth.

[@james3339]

Busted a gut at the tickling

[@bradcahill3201]

Spent alot of time with Paul when he was in Wichita attending Wichita State. My mom often cooked for him, and we enjoyed getting out to the clubs, and watching sports. He was always fun, humble, and friendly to everyone,...unless he got called "Lurch",..funny how that came up on this interview. while selling cars at the local Ford dealership, Paul was asked to be security for a Pearl Jam concert, and once the band spotted him, he was off for bigger cities where ultimately bouncing high profile clubs and being asked to professionally wrestle happened. He is just as he seems here,...funny, kind, and and great to have around. Happy it all turned out so well for him,......I think about him often and what it would be like to catch up,........

[@bradtaylor4765]

The best part of this segment was actually a few seconds before when Tom Selleck saw him for the first time. Hilarious.

[@Thulgore]

He needs to be a guest on Conans podcast!!!!

[@seen48]

What a great interview! The Big Show is so well spoken, articulate, smooth and funny! I’m going to look for the Tom Selleck part of this show.

[@quester34]

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[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Big show is actually pretty funny pretty entertaining interview!

[@Alsayid]

Big Show was actually really funny, I was not expecting that!

[@camsully7325]

Conan: "What do you fear?" Big Show: "My wife..."

[@jamrock719]

he probably has a big heart definitely humble

[@justbob242]

Imagine all the people that were gonna turn around and talk shit and then saw him standing there. Best bouncer ever.

[@bruceleroy8063]

The cudgel tickle 😅