Top 10 Super Heavyweights in WWE History: Part 1

9. Rikishi

Rikishi

For fans who thought big men fighting in the ring was fascinating enough, Vince McMahon had something better to show. He wanted big men to do much more than squash smaller wrestlers and brought out Rikishi (Solofa Fatu Jr.). This big samoan was mainly known for his dancing moves inside the ring. He became an instant sensation as he danced after each of his match. This was something no one had seen a big man do in the ring. His finisher stink face was something fans adored and fellow wrestlers loathed.

Fatu started his career in WWE as a part of the Headshrikers where he helped his cousin Yokozuna. He then held the Tag Title and was involved several storylines before losing the title to Shawn Michaels and Diesel. He was then reintroduced as a singles star. He took up several gimmicks during his initial stint as a singles wrestler. WWE gave him the Fatu and the Sultan gimmick where he even challenged Rocky Mavia for the Intercontinental Title.

After taking some time off for training, he returned to WWE and took up the Rikishi gimmick which meant sumo wrestler in Japanese. He was paired along with Too Cool comprising of Scotty 2 Hotty and Grand Master Sexay. It was during this time that Rikishi gained immense popularity. His dance routines during the end of each match made fans go crazy. Rikishi then went on to turn heel and be strongly involved in the corporation storyline. He then returned from an injury and was drafted to SmackDown. He was then released in 2004.

8. Akeem/One Man Gang (George Gray)

Akeem

Any list without Akeem in it is incomplete. Better known as One Man Gang, Gray had a lot of memorable moments in WWE. His early life had him work in several independent circuits where he gained a lot of popularity for his size. His One Man Gang gimmick is considered one of the ridiculous gimmicks in WWE.

His career in WWE generally saw him on the losing side. But having faced the likes of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage one can say he had a memorable run. He was also part of the first Survivor Series PPV that saw Andre The Giant’s team take on Hulk Hogan’s. He was also part of the first Royal Rumble where he made his entry at 19 and was one of the last two to remain in the ring. He then was repackaged as Akeem and teamed with Big Boss Man to form the Twin Towers which lasted for about two years. He then went to WCW where he continued the One Man Gang gimmick.

Akeem was one of the most talked about big men in WWE mainly because of his gimmicks. He is also known for his famous controversial promo as Akeem which involved him speaking in a typical black accent and dancing like an American.