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A rare early-2000s moment captured: Adrian Street, Miss Linda, The Undertaker, Big Show, and Vince McMahon all posing together in one frame.

Seeing this photo really drives home what an absolute force The Big Show was a true giant who stood out even among legends.

It’s hard not to feel that WWE’s years of constant face-and-heel turns diluted his impact. That inconsistency makes his move to AEW easier to understand. Watching today’s wrestling landscape, it’s clear AEW often places greater emphasis on honoring veteran talent names like Matt Hardy, Ric Flair, Christian, Big Show, Mark Henry, and Sting are treated with legacy in mind.

It’s unfortunate when veterans don’t receive the respect they’ve earned, leading them to move on or be let go. Wrestling history deserves better stewardship.

Ron Simmons would often scream “Damn!” out of frustration whenever something went wrong in the ring. His voice carried far enough that fans in the first six or seven rows could hear him clearly.

Over time, as he returned to the same towns, the crowd began echoing his outburst. Curious, Simmons asked JBL what the fans were chanting. JBL explained, “I think they’re saying ‘Damn’ because you say that every time something doesn’t go the way you want.”

WWE writers took notice. They decided to incorporate it into television. During a segment featuring John Cena and Booker T, Simmons simply walked in at the end and said, “Damn.” The reaction was explosive—the crowd loved it. That single, spontaneous word became one of the most iconic catchphrases in wrestling history.