The Worlds Largest Athlete has made his lifes biggest decision, and for now, WWE and ECW will be without a giant.

Not since Andre the Giant has there been a man of Big Shows stature whos made such impact on sports-entertainment. But, after more than seven years in WWE and a five-month reign of dominance in the reborn ECW, Big Show has decided to take time away from the ring.

Enduring not only one of the most physical confrontations in his career against new ECW World Champion Lashley on ECW on Sci Fi, but also experiencing the agony and misery within the torturous Extreme Elimination Chamber, it seemed that this week was the breaking point for the giant.

Some close to Big Show have said that his pride was lost after losing the ECW World Title. His lingering emotions and injuries, coupled with several tumultuous days contributed to his decision to step away.

Im a raw-boned bastard that breaks things and moves the immovable objects. When Im injured, I cant do those things, said the Extreme Giant. Im much more valuable healthy both mentally and physically, and this hiatus will help me to get there. According to Big Show, he has been plagued by a multitude of injuries from herniated discs to torn muscles, but has still competed through the pain. Bodily damage of this nature is something an ordinary individual (of far smaller size) could never endure, let alone carry the weight of the ECW World Title in a highly physical realm of hardcore.

Ive reached a point in my career right now where I am a little run down and hurt pretty bad physically, explained the Extremist. Ive been wrestling the past three months pretty much in pain every night. I cant compete at the level I want to compete at, and thats the most heartbreaking thing.

Despite his display of supremacy, Big Show claimed that his performance in the ring has not been at his full potential. It is this that has driven the immense competitor to step away from WWE for now.

I think every athlete reaches a point in their career when he really has to check himself and evaluate what is going on, said the 500-pound Extremist. Anybody who knows me knows I need a break. People go through life so fast sometimes they miss it; I just want to put on the breaks.

According to the Worlds Largest Athlete, the physical ache hes experienced doesnt compare to the emotional anguish thats accompanied his decision to take a break not just from his career, but also the familial lifestyle of sports-entertainment.