Big Show vs. Great Khali's Backstage Feud Exposed!

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"The Great Khali and Big Show had been at odds for years. They had what the boys called ‘Giant Heat’!" Learn more

The Great Khali towered over Big Show, who outshined him in the ring, leading to envy between the two. Chris Jericho tells the story of a backstage clash between them, sharing its humorous details!

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Chris Jericho was among the witnesses backstage when these two giants clashed.

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"We were in Aricebo, Puerto Rico, having a tag match against Khali and Taker. It was the first time I’d ever wrestled Taker, and experiencing his ring entrance live was surreal." -Chris Jericho

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"The match itself was nothing special, highlighted only by Khali stealing one of Show’s spots right in front of his face." -Chris Jericho

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Big Show had a signature move: he'd guide an opponent to the corner, silence the crowd with a finger, then deliver a devastating overhand chop that echoed like it could cave in a chest.

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"Motherf***er just stole my move," Big Show mumbled on the apron. "I knew something was going to go down. He was mad as hell and wouldn’t take it anymore!"

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