Bam Bam Bigelow

Bam Bam Bigelow

Personal Information

Full Name Scott Charles Bigelow
Date of Birth September 1, 1961
Nationality USA
Height 6'4"
Family Dana Fisher (m. ?–2000)

Bam Bam Bigelow News

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Bam Bam Bigelow: A Brief Biography

Scott Charles Bigelow, better known as Bam Bam Bigelow on the ring, was hailed by WWE as “the most

natural, agile and physically remarkable big man of the past quarter century”. Born in New Jersey,

Bigelow took part in scholastic wrestling while attending Neptune High School in his hometown. He was

known for his huge nearly 400 pound frame and the trademark flame tattoo covering most of his bald

head.

Before joining WWE, Bam Bam Bigelow debuted as a heel in CWA of Memphis, Tennessee in 1986 and

earned names like “the Beast of the East” and “The Bammer”. Same year, he also wrestled in WCCW

with a Russian gimmick using the name Crusher Yurkof.

  1. WWE Career
  2. Interesting Trivia
  3. Bam Bam Bigelow Death

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WWE Career

A year later, Bam Bam Bigelow debuted in WWE defeating Sivi Afi. His storyline followed many heel

managers vying for him, but he started out as a babyface and made his mark among the fans with his

unique and agile style for a man of his mass. Bigelow was a part of Hulk Hogan’s team at the first

Survivor Series before having to leave WWE for a badly injured knee needing surgery.

Months after a successful surgery, he joined WCW for a short while before going to Japan and work

there as a tag team with Big Van Vader.

After 4 years of wrestling for New Japan, Bam Bam Bigelow came back to WWE in 1992. Here he was

part of a storyline with Luna Vachon who became his valet. Later he would be part of the Million Dollar

Corporation working for Ted Dibiase. There he won the tag team championships.

Interesting Trivia

One of the most notable angles Bigelow had during this time was with New York Giants linebacker

Laurence Taylor. The two had an altercation at ringside and faced each other in a highly publicised

match at WrestleMania. Shocking everyone Taylor won displaying amazing ability.

His teaming up with DDP and Chris Kanyon was a particularly high point of his career.

Bam Bam Bigelow would later work for ECW and WCW before WWE bought out the companies. He

wrestled in the Indies afterwards till 2006 and then retired.

Bam Bam Bigelow Death

On January 19, 2007, Bam Bam Bigelow passed away at 45 due to multiple drug overdose.

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People also ask

How did Bam Bam Bigelow die?

Drug overdose

When did Bam Bigelow die?

January 19, 2007

What was Bam Bam Bigelow real name?

Scott Charles “Bam Bam” Bigelow

How much does Bam Bam Bigelow weigh?

390 lbs