Biography
Bam Bam Bigelow (Scott Charles Bigelow) was one of wrestling's great underutilized talents — a 390-pound man who could do top-rope senton bombs, moonsaults, and vertical suplexes with a fluidity that left opponents and audiences genuinely stunned. In an era when big men were expected to lumber, Bigelow flew.
Bigelow's WWF runs in the late 1980s and 1990s never quite gave him the main event prominence his abilities warranted. His WrestleMania XI match against Lawrence Taylor was a celebrity-driven experiment that showcased his ability to carry non-wrestlers to watchable matches. His ECW run produced some of the most credible monster-babyface work of that era.
Bigelow retired in 2000 due to injuries. He passed away in January 2007 at age 45 from acute intoxication. He was one of wrestling's great "what if" performers — someone whose ceiling was higher than his bookings allowed him to reach.
Championships & Titles
Career Timeline
- 1985Professional debut — size and agility immediately create buzz
- 1987WWF debut — pushed as unstoppable monster heel
- 1988WrestleMania IV appearance — established major league player
- 1993Returns to WWF — heel run, Luna Vachon as manager
- 1995WrestleMania XI vs. Lawrence Taylor — credible celebrity match
- 1996ECW debut — fan-favorite monster; serious booking begins
- 1998ECW World Heavyweight Championship reign — peak ECW work
- 2000Retirement due to accumulated injuries
- 2007Passes away January 19 at age 45
FAQ
Did Bam Bam Bigelow win any major championships?
Bigelow won the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in 1998, as well as the WCW Television Championship in 1993. His WWE/WWF run, despite its length, never produced a world or IC title run.
What is Bam Bam Bigelow's finishing move?
Greetings from Asbury Park — a diving headbutt from the top rope. For a man of Bigelow's size, it was a visually stunning finisher that few performers of his era could replicate.
What is Bam Bam Bigelow best known for?
Bigelow is best known for his WrestleMania XI match against NFL star Lawrence Taylor in 1995, his ECW work, and generally for being one of the most agile big men in wrestling history. His top-rope senton bomb was considered ahead of its time.
Why didn't Bam Bam Bigelow win more championships?
Bigelow's WWF runs coincided with eras where the main event was locked around Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker. His size and character made him an ideal monster-heel, but he was rarely positioned as a credible long-term champion.