FULL MATCH – Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show – No Disqualification Match: WrestleMania XXIV
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- October 15, 2019
- 5:00 pm
Too Funny! Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show 
The World’s Largest Athlete goes head-to-head with championship boxer Floyd Mayweather on The Grandest Stage of Them All, courtesy of WWE Network.
What made the Mayweather vs Big Show match unique compared to Mayweather’s previous WWE appearances?
On the 30th of March, 2008, wrestling fans everywhere witnessed an event that had never been seen before – the undefeated boxing superstar, Floyd Mayweather, stepped into the wrestling ring to face off against “The World’s Largest Athlete,” the 7-foot tall, 500-pound Big Show. This was a no-disqualification match, meaning that anything could happen as the two giants clashed in the main event of WrestleMania XXIV.
Mayweather wasn’t a stranger to the WWE, having appeared on several WWE shows in the past. However, this match was different – it was his first time competing in a wrestling ring against a bona fide WWE superstar. Big Show, on the other hand, had a reputation for being one of the most dominant and feared wrestlers in the industry, and he was looking to add another notch to his belt.
The match started off with Mayweather displaying his trademark footwork and speed, dodging Big Show’s attacks and landing a few quick jabs of his own. However, the size and power of Big Show soon started to take its toll on the boxer, and he found himself on the receiving end of an onslaught of punches, kicks, and even chokeslams. As the match progressed, Mayweather started to display his fighting spirit, refusing to back down despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him.
The turning point of the match came when Mayweather’s entourage, comprising of several WWE wrestlers, got involved, attacking Big Show from outside the ring. This distraction gave Mayweather the opening he needed, and he launched a brutal assault on the giant, hitting him with everything from steel chairs to the ring bell. The crowd was on their feet as Mayweather pulled off repeated knockouts, each one more impressive than the last.
Finally, after several minutes of intense action, Mayweather landed the final blow, a brass knuckle-assisted punch to Big Show’s face, knocking him out cold. The referee counted to three, and Mayweather was declared the winner. The crowd erupted in cheers as the boxer celebrated his victory, still standing despite the odds stacked against him.
This match was a classic example of the entertainment that can only be found in professional wrestling. Though Mayweather was the clear underdog going into the match, he displayed tenacity, skill, and a never-say-die attitude that won the hearts of the WWE Universe. Big Show, for his part, proved that he was a dominant force in wrestling, taking everything Mayweather could throw at him and still fighting until the very end.
The Mayweather vs Big Show match will always be remembered as one of the most unforgettable moments in WrestleMania history. It showcased the best of both worlds – the hard-hitting action of boxing combined with the drama and spectacle of professional wrestling. Fans all over the world will continue to relive this epic clash, remembering the night when a boxing legend proved that he was more than just a mere mortal, and a wrestling behemoth showed that he was truly unbeatable.
