WWE Stars Who Didn’t Let Their Bad Physique Affect Their Performance

By Akshat Trivedi Credits: WWE

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[{"selector":"#anim-9f1ca4a7-cb30-4213-9765-1e1e4cc2e263 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(6.610351193197954%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0a46b573-8c52-4420-9ddc-c258e9bb1221","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e34f758b-76c1-44ab-a380-247701bdf132","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-117.41936%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Although Big Show has transformed his physique over time, he wasn't always in incredible shape. Despite his size, Show displayed impressive athleticism through the iconic matches he delivered.

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WWE Stars Who Didn’t Let Their Bad Physique Affect Their Performance

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