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Bam Bam Bigelow
Bigelow passed away on January 19, 2007. He was 45 years old. He may be best
remembered for head being tattooed with flames. Bigelow is highly
regarded as one of the best big men the wrestling world has ever seen.
Even before he entered the ring,
Bam Bam was a star. In his first match, Bam Bam wrestled at Studio 54. Bigelow
received huge press because of his look. In the mid 1980's, he wrestled with
Hulk Hogan in the WWF. In 1987, he signed with New Japan Pro wrestling. In his
Japan career, he pinned both Tatsumi Fujinami and Akira Maeda. Bigelow made his
name in Japan. In the highlight of Bigelow career, He wrestled Lawrence Taylor
at Wrestlemania 11. He was credited for getting a decent match with a
inexperienced
LT. Bigelow was always willing to make his opponent look good.
Later in his career, he joined the ECW promotion. Bigelow would participate in one of ECW
most legendary spots, which is when Bam Bam picked up Spike Dudley and threw him into the
crowd. Later, Bam Bam would beat Taz to win the ECW TV title in his hometown of Asbury Park. Bam Bam Bigelow would end his career in WCW. Bigelow will be
remembered for being agile and having a unique look.
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