Top 10 tallest wrestlers in WWE history: Find out who tops the list

Top 10 tallest wrestlers in WWE history: Find out who tops the list

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM

The WWE is one of the most watched sports in the world, with fans of all ages. The WWE boasts of gigantic athletes showing their might and power in the ring. So, who are the top 10 tallest wrestlers? Read on to learn more about the tallest wrestlers in WWE history.

Top 10 tallest wrestlers in WWE
Omos in the ring during WWE WrestleMania RAW at the Footprint Center on March 27, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Photo: Alejandro Salazar
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The WWE has seen some tall wrestlers, such as the Big Show, The Great Khali and the Undertaker. Some of these wrestlers are way above seven feet tall, with the highest getting to eight feet tall. Here is a detailed list of WWE’s tallest wrestlers.

Top 10 tallest wrestlers in WWE

Height is a significant advantage, especially when it comes to wrestling. Most wrestlers are tall enough above six feet tall, but the tallest wrestlers of all time cross the seven-foot mark. So, Who is the largest WWE superstar of all time? Here is a list of the tallest wrestlers in WWE history:

10. Kevin Nash, 6’11”

The American star was born on the 9th of July 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. The giant stands at 6’11” tall or 208cm. He also weighs 328 lbs or 149kg which is massive. Some of his nicknames were Diesel, Dr X, Great Oz, Vinnie Vegas, Master Blaster Steel and Kevin Nash, The Outsider or Big Kev, and he was never afraid of a challenge.

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Kevin Nash(L), Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Michaels, Triple H and X-Pac attend the WWE 2011 Hall Of Fame Induction at Philips Arena on April 2, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: George Napolitano
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He debuted his WWE career in 1993 as Shawn Michael’s personal bodyguard. He went on to win the Intercontinental Championships in his first year after eliminating seven wrestlers in the 1994 Royal Rumble. The star retired on the 5th of January 2020. His Instagram handle is @realkevinnash, and his Twitter is @RealKevinNash.

9. Kane, 7’

The star was born Glenn Thomas Jacobs on the 26th of April 1967 and is currently a mayor in the United States. He was born in Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain but is an American citizen. His height is measured at 7’0” or 213 cm. The gigantic wrestler also weighed 323 lbs and 147kg.

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Kane, WWE Raw Superstar during "See No Evil" Premiere - in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo: J. Sciulli
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He retired in 2018 after a successful career that started in 2018. He is known for his iconic mask and scary aura, which scared most in their childhood. His nickname was the Big Red Monster. His Twitter handle is @KaneWWE, and his Instagram handle is @kane.wwe.official.

8. Kurrgan, 7’

The star stands 7’ tall or 213 cm, which is gigantic. He was born on the 26th of October 1969 in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. He also weighs a massive 350lb which is equivalent to 159kg. Some of his nicknames include the Acadian Giant, Giant Kurgan, Goliath El Gigante, and The Interrogator.

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Actor Robert Maillet attends "The Strain" New York Comic Con Party at The Delancey on October 7, 2014, in New York City. Photo: Daniel Zuchnik
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He made his official debut in 1989 and retired in 2011. His real name is Robert Maillet. His Instagram handle is @maillet_robert, and his Twitter handle @Robert_Maillet.

7. Big Show, 7’

The star is one of the most famous wrestlers ever known for his gigantic size. He is also known as Paul Donald Wight and was born on the 8th of February 1972 in Aiken, South Carolina. He stands 7 feet tall or 213cm tall and weighs an astonishing 383 lbs or 174kg.

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Big Show attends the WWE Monday Night Raw Supershow Halloween event at the Philips Arena on October 31, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Moses Robinson
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He debuted his career on the 3rd of December 1994. The star athlete also had an impressive 64-inch chest. He won many accolades. His Instagram handle is @paulwight, and his Twitter handle is @PaulWight.

6. Big Cass, 7’

Known as William Morrissey, the star was born on the 16th of August 1986 in Queens, New York and has been active ever since the 15th of August 2009. The giant stands at 7 feet tall and weighs 276 lbs or 125kg, and is one of the tallest wrestlers today. Some of his ring names include Big Bill Morrissey, Big Bill Young, Big C, Big Cass, Big Ca$$, Big Cazz, CaZXL, Colin Cassady, Eric ‘The Red’ Wood, and W. Morrissey. His Instagram handle is @thecazxl.

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WWE wrestler Big Cass watches batting practice before the New York Yankees MLB game starts against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 8, 2017, in Toronto. Photo: Tom Szczerbowski
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5. The Great Khali, 7’1”

Standing 7’1” or 215cm, Dalip Singh Rana was born in Dhiraina, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He weighs 157.5kg or 347 lbs. He debuted on the 7th of October 2000 and retired on the 27th of April 2018. He is currently a politician under the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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The Great Khali fought with foreign wrestler Brody Steele during the Pro Wrestling Match event at Guru Nanak Dev Stadium on March 6, 2016, in Ludhiana, India. Photo: JS Grewal
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His nicknames include Dalip Singh, Giant Singh and The Great Khali. His Twitter handle is @greatkhali, and his Instagram handle is @thegreatkhali.

4. Giant Silva, 7’2”

The star stood at an astonishing 7’2” or 218cm. He was a former basketball player before finally diving into pro wrestling. He was born on the 21st of July 1962 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and debuted as a wrestler in 1997.

He had a great career before retiring in 2011. His stage nicknames include Giant King, Giant Silva, Gigante Silva, The Great Charlie, The New Giant and Paulao. His Instagram handle is @silvagiant, and his Twitter is @TheGiantSilva.

3. Omos, 7’3”

The 7’3” or 221cm giant weighs an incredible 403lbs or 183kg and is one of the tallest wrestlers in 2023. He hails from Lagos, Nigeria, where he was born on the 16th of May 1994. He made his official debut on the 18th of July, 2019.

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Omos in the ring for WWE WrestleMania RAW at the Footprint Center on March 27, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Photo: Alejandro Salazar
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He partnered with AJ Styles to rummage through the Raw Tag Team Championships before finally ditching him after losing the titles. His nicknames include Jordan Omogbehim, The Nigerian Giant and Omos. His real name is Tolulope Omogbehin. His Instagram handle is @thegiantomos, while his Twitter handle is @TheGiantOmos.

2. Andre the Giant, 7’4”

The star entered the wrestling world at a young age making his debut on the 25th of January 1966. He was born on the 19th of May 1946 in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France. He died on the 28th of January 1993, aged 46.

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Andre the Giant (R) in action vs Big John Studd (L) during a match at Madison Square Garden. New York, NY 3/31/1985. Photo: Ronald C. Modra
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Some of his nicknames include Andre Roussimoff, Andre the Giant, Andre the Giant Frenchman, Geant Ferre, Giant Machine, Jean Ferre, Monster Eiffel Tower, Monster Roussimof and The Polish Giant. The giant remains one of WWE’s tallest wrestlers of all time.

1. Giant Gonzalez, 8’1”

The number one spot for the top 10 tallest wrestlers of all time goes to Jorge Gonzales, alias Giant Gonzalez. The star stood at a staggering 8’1” or 246 cm, which is massive. He also weighed 475 lbs or 246 kg which is immense.

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Giant Gonzalez stands against the Undertaker. Photo: The Wrestling Section
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The Argentine was born on the 31st of January 1966 in El Colorado, Formosa. He died on the 22nd of September 2010 due to type 1 diabetes and heart issues. He debuted on the 19th of May 1990 and retired on the 8th of December 1995.

Who is the most undefeated wrestler ever?

The Undertaker has one of the longest undefeated streaks in Wrestlemania history. He went unbeaten in the competition from the 2000s to the early 2010s, which Brock Lesnar finally ended.

How tall is the Undertaker?

The Undertaker is one of the most legendary wrestlers ever. The superstar stands at 6’10” or 2018 cm tall. He is one of the tallest wrestlers ever.

Giant Gonzalez takes the mantle among the tallest wrestlers in WWE history. The stars are some of the tallest in the sport averaging 7 feet tall, miles above the average human height. Andre the Giant comes in second at 7’4” and is one of the tallest wrestlers in history.

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