🎬 The Big Show Show (2020)

“When the world’s largest athlete tries to live a normal dad life… hilarity follows”


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🎥 Let’s Start by Showing Y’all the Trailer, Shall We?

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📺 Overview

This Netflix family sitcom, produced by WWE Studios, ran for just one season in April 2020 plus a holiday special in December. Sadly, Netflix canceled it before a Season 2 could happen — which is a shame, because this show absolutely deserved more.

The series stars Paul Wight (The Big Show) playing a fictionalized version of himself: a retired WWE superstar settling into suburban dad life with his wife and three daughters. What makes the show special is its mix of wholesome family sitcom energy and goofy wrestling-flavored humor.


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😂 Comedy & Tone

The humor is lighthearted, cartoonish at times, but genuinely funny. Jokes range from slapstick (Big Show crashing into things because of his size) to running gags (Cassie trying to sell a haunted house) to quirky family banter. It never tries to be edgy — instead, it leans into being a warm, stress-free comedy you can watch with the whole family.


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👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Characters & Cast

The Big Show (Paul Wight) – A 7-foot dad trying to figure out parenting while still carrying his WWE persona. His size and charisma make even the simplest dad struggles hilarious.

Cassie (Allison Munn) – His loving, sarcastic wife who works as a realtor. Her haunted-house running gag is pure sitcom gold.

Lola (Reylynn Caster) – The teenage daughter moving in with the family. Most of Season 1’s story revolves around Big Show trying to bond with her.

Mandy (Lily Brooks O’Briant) – The smart, competitive middle child who often plays the “straight man” in jokes.

JJ (Juliet Donenfeld) – The youngest daughter and the chaos machine of the house. Steals scenes with her unpredictable antics.

Terry (Jaleel White) – Big Show’s best friend and comic sidekick. He’s loud, flamboyant, and always getting himself (and Show) into ridiculous situations. Jaleel White’s energy makes him the perfect contrast to Big Show’s straight-man routine, and their friendship adds another layer of comedy.



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🎄 The Christmas Special

Released in December 2020, this episode sees Big Show injure himself falling off the roof while trying to hang decorations, leaving him unable to play Santa at a charity event. Cassie steps in, while the kids go on a scavenger hunt Big Show set up for them. It’s festive, silly, and surprisingly sweet — a fun capstone to the short-lived series.


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✅ Pros

Genuinely funny family sitcom energy.

Big Show’s natural charisma makes him more than just a wrestler-turned-actor.

Strong cast chemistry, especially between Big Show and Jaleel White.

Lighthearted humor that doesn’t rely on cheap cynicism.

A solid holiday special that’s worth rewatching every December.



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❌ Cons

Only 8 regular episodes + 1 Christmas special. Way too short.

Netflix canceled it before the show could hit its stride.

Some jokes lean predictable, but the charm usually saves them.



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⭐ Final Thoughts

I’m not even a WWE fan, but I loved this show. It’s light, warm, and consistently funny. Big Show shines as a sitcom dad, Florence Pugh–style breakout moments don’t happen here, but the entire cast nails the vibe. Terry (Jaleel White) especially deserves praise — his banter with Big Show is some of the funniest material in the series.

This show didn’t deserve to get axed so soon, but the one season we got is a gem.

Rating: 10/10 🎉


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⚠️ Spoilers Section

The big ongoing gags:

Cassie really can’t sell that haunted house (and yes, it’s actually haunted).

Mandy constantly competes at everything, even the smallest family moments.

JJ’s antics escalate to full chaos (fake businesses, random schemes, etc.).

Terry drags Big Show into bizarre adventures — including over-the-top “dad training” and goofy pep talks that almost always go sideways.


The finale + holiday special tie everything together by showing how much Big Show loves his family, no matter how absurd the situation.