WWE News: Big Show responds to John Oliver
What's the story?
As reported by Fightful, The Big Show responded to John Oliver's criticism of WWE during a segment on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight.
In case you didn't know
Last week, John Oliver put out a lengthy criticism of WWE on his hit HBO show, Last Week Tonight. During the telecast, John Oliver spoke on the problems that WWE Superstars face working in WWE.
Some of these include lack of proper health insurance, breaking down the concept of an independent contractor, little to no time off and no payment scheme for wrestlers to enjoy in retirement. The segment was interspersed with humor as most of the criticism was directed at Vince McMahon.
WWE already has responded to John Oliver in an official statement stating the presentation is one-sided, doesn't provide an accurate representation of WWE, the progress made in the last 20 years and that their wrestlers are looked well after. They have even invited John Oliver to WrestleMania 35.
The heart of the matter
TMZ caught up with The Big Show in New York to get his point of view on WrestleMania, the WWE Hall of Fame as well as John Oliver's comments. On John Oliver, Big Show had this to say,
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Everyone has their own experiences of how they feel. I've had a hell of a career. I've had a lot of injuries. I knew from day one, stepping through the ropes that it was not an easy job, it was a job that I was gonna put myself at risk.
I took the paychecks, the fame, the fortune and those are the risks that happened. That's just part of the industry. The industry has changed. It's done everything it can to protect the athlete and create longevity for the athlete. I'm 47. I'm still rocking and rolling. They're doing something right.
The Big Show also spoke of his excitement that Brutus Beefcake being inducted into WWE Hall of Fame. He also says he predicted the women's main event months ago on a radio show and was complimentary of all the women in the main event.
What's next?
The Big Show is not scheduled to appear at WrestleMania 35.