WWE Needs the Big Show to Retire to Help Others Progress

Big Show has been one of the most memorable and reliable wrestlers for the WWE over the last 10 years. More superstars have been pushed to the top by Show's willingness to job than any other wrestler in the modern era, and 'The Giant' is a definite Hall Of Famer.

Yet it is time for the Big Show to move aside for the betterment of the company.

The reasoning behind such a bold statement is that Big Show's size has disadvantaged other big men wrestlers, and impedes their advancement up the ranks. This might seem contradictory to the idea that Big Show has put many wrestlers over, but this is about the type of wrestler that Show is able to help.

The classic David verses Goliath matchup that Show provides is great for smaller guys in the ring. John Cena, before bulking up to his current size, was the first to really benefit from this and the last was Daniel Bryan at the tail end of 2011. A dozen other superstars have been given the same opportunity in-between times, with varying levels of success.

These men battle against the odds, and get to show the will and determination to overcome the impossible, which is a vital element for any smaller wrestler in the current WWE.

However, big wrestlers don't get the same rub from taking on Big Show as they get overpowered by a bigger, stronger opponent. These types of wrestlers don't even get the kudos when they hit a big move on Show, as it's almost expected because smaller guys have already achieved it.

Looking weak, especially in a powerhouse wrestler's first legitimate feud, can stop a superstar's momentum dead. In worst case scenarios, it has even ended careers.

The one big man that has broken through is Sheamus, who has never had a significant one on one feud with Big Show and therefore never suffered the ignominy of being overpowered. Sheamus could have a feud with Show now as he has established his credentials, but this position in the WWE has only gained by avoiding The Giant.

With so many bigger guys coming through FCW's program and a real need for them on the WWE roster, Show must stand aside and let them develop.

Big Show has had a great career and deserves one last major feud to go out on, but the future will be much brighter if his career comes to the end soon.