Heaviest WWE Champions of All Time

The WWE roster has seen men and women of all shapes and sizes in the decades it's been entertaining fans. From Giant González to Hornswoggle, a number of superstars have surprised fans with their size and their strength.

Along with the heights of superstars, their weights matter equally when it comes to in-ring competition. Some heavy wrestlers lag speed and agility, while others have managed to balance both quite well. However, strength and power are a vital factor in a superstar’s success, along with skill and technique.

We’ve seen many lists of the tallest and the heaviest men to have taken to the squared circle. However, many of those tall and heavy men have been unable to leave a lasting impact on the world of wrestling and never tasted gold.

Let’s take a look at the heaviest wrestlers who have managed to leave a mark in the world of wrestling, and done so by winning individual title belts.

#10 Hulk Hogan - 302 lbs

He's almost half as heavy as the No.1 wrestler on the list

A name synonymous to sports entertainment. Hulk Hogan is one of WWE's biggest stars ever and has made a name for himself all around the world. He has feuded with the best in the business and always managed to get the crowd behind him.

"The Real American" found a lot of success in his time in the ring and was a real icon. He's managed to win the World Heavyweight Championship six times, and also won the Royal Rumble twice consecutively.

Hogan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 and has remained there amid controversy. He is still widely regarded as the man behind the company's success and is the tenth heaviest champion on the list at 302 pounds.

#9 The Undertaker – 309 lbs

One of WWE’s biggest and most popular superstar is the ninth heaviest champion the WWE has seen to date. The Deadman has seen some of the best gimmicks the WWE has ever produced, and everything he’s touched has turned to gold.

Speaking of gold, The Undertaker has won eight individual titles with the WWE, which includes the World Heavyweight Championship which he has won a total of three times. He’s also a six-time Tag Team Champion, most famously with his on-screen brother Kane.

The Undertaker is also a one-time Royal Rumble winner in 2007 and is destined to become the company’s biggest Hall of Famer. He’s been with the company since 1990 and is the longest-tenured superstar today.

#8 Kane – 323 lbs

WWE’s Monster Kane has seen himself being thrown into many different gimmicks in order to keep the fans interested. From being The Undertaker’s brother to being Corporate Kane, he has done justice to almost every gimmick he’s come across. Currently, he is one of WWE’s longest-tenured superstars.

Since starting his career with the WWE in 1995, Kane has seen quite a bit of success with the company. He’s won six individual championships, which includes the World Heavyweight Championship, and twelve Tag Team Championships.

Though he’s taken a break from wrestling after turning 50 years old and becoming the Mayor of Knox County, we still think Kane has a few years of in-ring competition left in him.

#7 The Great Khali – 350 lbs

At 7’1” and 350 pounds, the Indian born wrestler was a sight in the WWE. He was huge, powerful, and dominating. The only thing he lacked was agility inside the ring and mic skills which were probably the reasons why he didn’t become an even bigger superstar.

Khali had some interesting high-profile feuds in the WWE, especially with The Undertaker, Mark Henry, John Cena, and Kane. At the end of his WWE career, Khali had won the World Heavyweight Championship once in 2007. Today, Khali enjoys some fame outside the ring making small appearances in Hollywood and Bollywood movies.

#6 Mark Henry – 412 lbs

The World's Strongest Man with the World's Strongest Slam

The World’s Strongest man stepped into the WWE in 1996. At 412 pounds, he was a force to reckon with and only a handful of superstars were able to overcome him. Henry was also very successful in the middle of his career and had some great team-ups.

Apart from winning many medals, trophies, and honors in different strongmen sports, Mark Henry won the ECW Championship, the World Heavyweight Championship, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. Currently, he works with the WWE in a backstage role.

#5 Rikishi – 425 lbs

An iconic name is wrestling, Rikishi is well-known for his size, strength, agility, and his move the stink face. Rikishi was much loved during his time in the WWE and partnered with many male and female superstars during his stay with the company.

At 425 lbs, Rikishi was not only heavy but dominating too. The Samoan superstar won the Intercontinental championship once and was a three-time Tag Team champion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.

Two of his four children are now at the top of the WWE roster. Jimmy and Jey Uso have carried on their father’s legacy, and are on their way to becoming future WWE Hall of Famers.

Special Mention - Nia Jax – 272 lbs

Nia Jax is one of the heaviest women to have ever stepped into the ring, if not the heaviest. A likely reason for that could be WWE’s need to go for more attractive women rather than skilled and talented women. However, Nia Jax is also one of the most attractive women in the WWE today breaking the norm.

At 6 feet tall and weighing 272 pounds, the stunning woman has won the Raw Women’s Championship once and is on her way to increase the number of championships under her name.

She deserves a special mention as the heaviest woman to have won an individual title in the WWE in a list dominated by men.

#4 Nelson Frazier Jr. – 487 lbs

Nelson Frazier Jr, aka Mabel, aka Viscera, aka Big Daddy V, is one of the biggest superstars to have stepped into the ring. Standing 6’9” tall and weighing 487 pounds, Frazier was feared by every single superstar who faced him.

His agility in the ring was awe-inspiring, as no one expected a man his size to move so swiftly. Fellow wrestlers even termed him as one of the kindest and nicest guys around, even though his wrestling persona did not allow that to be shown.

He won the Hardcore Championship once and was a one-time Tag Team Champion. Viscera died at a young age of 43 and is a future Hall of Famer.

#3 The Big Show – 500 lbs

Big Show has lost a few pounds recently.

The biggest wrestler in the business today is also the third heaviest champion of all time. The Big Show has been with the WWE since 1999 and was once billed as the son of Andre The Giant. The 7-foot tall 500-pound superstar is also not very lethargic in the ring which is an achievement for a man his size.

Being one of the faces of the WWE for almost two decades, The Big Show has won 7 world championships in total and has 11 tag team championships to his name with different superstars. He’s also won the Intercontinental Championship and the United States Championship one time each.

#2 Andre the Giant – 520 lbs

The original Giant of the WWE, Andre the Giant of Grenoble, France is one of the most popular names in the sports industry. The 7 foot 4 inches tall superstar is also one of the tallest wrestlers in the history of the business.

His most famous feud was with Hulk Hogan which lasted a long time and produced some memorable matches. Outside the ring, he even starred in a few movies such as “The Princess Bride”.

He won a tag team championship with Haku and won the World Heavyweight Championship once. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1993. He passed away the same year at the age of 46.

#1 Yokozuna – 589 lbs

Weighing in at almost 600 pounds, Yokozuna was literally a mountain of a man. Even though the man was from Samoa, he was portrayed as a sumo wrestler in wrestling even though he wasn’t one and wasn’t of Japanese descent.

Yokozuna was managed by Mr. Fuji who followed him into the ring throwing rice and waving a Japanese flag. He found an unlikely partner in Owen Hart and won two tag team championships with the superstar. He also won the World Heavyweight Championship twice.

Apart from that, he was the Royal Rumble 1993 winner and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2012. Yokozuna tragically passed away in a hotel room at the age of 34.