“Giant” wrestlers have historically been synonymous with WWE in every era outside of the Renaissance Era. Whether they were destructive heels or heroic faces, a lot of them still became main event-level stars. Some giants went on to become WWE Champions, such as Andre the Giant, Yokozuna, Big Show, Sid, Diesel, Kane, and The Undertaker. In today’s WWE, there aren’t really any giants in the main roster.
The effort to get away from Vince McMahon’s long-standing vision has led to an overcorrection in terms of the use of giants in WWE. WWE has the potential to utilize more superheavyweights than just Bronson Reed, but they just haven’t capitalized on that specific weight and size.
WWE Should Sign More Giant Wrestlers
Yes, WWE has numerous superheavyweights on the main roster, but none of them are over seven feet tall. The closest giant WWE has so far is Talla Tonga, who is six feet eight. Unfortunately, Tonga doesn’t come off as enormous and intimidating to wrestling fans. If WWE can sign more gigantic wrestlers, it would be a win-win situation.
When giants collided with WWE’s top babyfaces, fans were interested in how the rivalry would end. Usually, the babyfaces would end up on top by conquering these monsters. Seeing talent such as The Undertaker and John Cena dethrone The Great Khali was a delight for fans to see.
The significant factor a giant has in wrestling is that they usually don’t need to possess the World Title. The Undertaker, who is considered a giant with his height, had a WWE career spanning thirty years, but he only held the WWE Title four times. Giants colliding with babyfaces also elevated both roles.
Every other era, the babyfaces and monster heels would be taken to a different type of level as their stories would escalate whenever a giant scored the victory.
WWE Should Book Omos More Often In The Main Roster
At some point, WWE was high on “The Nigerian Giant”, Omos. When Omos debuted on the main roster in 2020, he started as one of Akira Tozawa’s ninjas, shortly before teaming up with AJ Styles. WWE made no rush in elevating Omos, as he had his first WrestleMania match. That night, he and Styles became World Tag Team Champions. With the idea that WWE was going to make Omos WWE’s next top giant, the direction didn’t go as expected by fans.
Although Omos is currently performing in AAA, it doesn’t mean he can work in WWE again. Instead of utilizing Omos as an attraction, use him as a wrestler on TV. Omos has been in high-profile matches.
He also wrestled against top stars, including Styles, Brock Lesnar, and Seth Rollins. One approach WWE can take is to issue Omos a manager. Since his former manager, MVP, is now in AEW, WWE would need to issue a new mouthpiece for Omos.
Another strategy WWE can use is to make Omos a muscle for a current star. WWE can have Omos be a heavy for an arrogant heel such as Dominik Mysterio. Omos, being a bodyguard for Mysterio, would be an excellent way for Mysterio to remain Intercontinental Champion for the foreseeable future.
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