Big Show Discusses Match With Floyd Mayweather, Retirement, WrestleMania 33

WWE Superstar The Big Show recently sat down with ShanghaiDaily.com, to promote the company’s upcoming September tour of China. He discusses a number of topics, including his match with Floyd Mayweather at WrestleMania 24, whether he will be retiring soon, his match at Wrestlemania 33 with Shaq, and more.

Below are some highlights from the interview:

On his match with Floyd Mayweather at WrestleMania 24:

“It was important for me. My responsibility was to get that angle off the ground. This was boxer versus wrestler, which is a big deal in America.

“Not to take away from the drama of it, but I didn’t care if he broke my nose or not. I wanted to suspend belief and get our fans emotionally invested. I knew that if he broke my nose, people were going to talk about it. A broken nose will heal, and I got my nose broken by one of the greatest fighters who had ever lived. My nose was fine in two weeks.

“I’m pretty blessed. I don’t have anything to definitely whine or complain about. I’m very thankful.”

On retirement:

“I’ve had a 21-year career. I’m looking forward to retirement actually. It’d be nice to actually see my family.

“I’ve earned my limited schedule and now it’s the twilight for me. I get to do media, talk to fans, and tour the world and go out with a nice casual wave goodbye; and I’m happy with that.”

On facing Shaq at WrestleMania 33:

“We’ll have one heck of a match and we’ll see what’s up. We’ll give the fans a treat.”

You can find the entire interview at this link.

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