More importantly, the Extreme Giant said that in his conquests, hes had the extraordinary opportunity to have battled the biggest icons in sports-entertainment including Hulk Hogan, Triple H, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Undertaker and countless others.

Its bittersweet; this business is a family. Ive been traveling and Ive been in this business for 11 wonderful years, stated a passionate Big Show. Ive been able to work with almost every top Superstar in this business thats ever meant anything& Ive had some very memorable matches and Im thankful for it.

Whether cheered or jeered by WWE fans, Big Show has always been respected and kept audiences in sheer awe. Now, the seven-footer is anxious to take some time away from the spotlight, though that spotlight shines extra bright upon an individual of such mammoth size.

Being this big, you can never hide, he admitted with a large grin. Im thankful for it but right now I just want some time for myself. Im thankful for the fans and I hope that they can respect this decision and can be supportive too.

While Big Show hopes to recover and refresh himself, he discussed his possible involvement in a future WWE Films release.

I want to reinvent myself if possible, and find out who Big Show really is, he admitted. Id like to do a WWE movie  a comedy  because I have a pretty good sense of comedic timing. Im a pretty humble, lovable, funny, easy-going guy with a short fuse. Then again, like Chris Rock said, nobody wants to laugh at a big guy who could beat your ass.

Until then, itll be a big, bad show tonight and every other night until the Extreme Giant makes his way back home to the squared circle.

Im thankful for everything, asserted Big Show. For every man who has stepped in the ring with me and trusted me with their bodies. For WWE officials who have been so supportive of my decision when I basically went to them in tears and told them I was burnt out.

In addition to these very genuine words, Big Show also had a message for ECW and WWE fans alike.

Id like to give a special thanks to ECW fans, he added. I wasnt a part of the original ECW, but I gave all I had for them and I hope solidified my part in ECW. For anyone who has cheered me, loved me, hated me and booed me: thank you.