AEW’s roster might boast some of the best high-flying stars in the business such as Rey Fenix and Will Ospreay, but that doesn’t mean the company is lacking in the heavyweight division. Tony Khan has brought together plenty of bigger wrestlers who are happy to throw down in a physical encounter that feels like a legitimate fight.
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The roster has some heavy wrestlers, but that doesn’t mean they can’t move either. The business has developed now, and even some of the heavier stars can get around the ring with pace and agility, all while bringing real power and destruction at the same time.
10 The Butcher Is Billed At 273lbs
He’s Primarily Been A Tag Team Wrestler In AEW
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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November 27, 2019 |
N/A |
The Butcher might not be someone that fans instantly think of when it comes to the heaviest wrestlers in the company because he has leaned down from how he debuted in AEW, but he remains one of the bigger wrestlers on the roster.
He doesn’t often get the chance to dominate like some of the other heavier stars in AEW, simply because he’s normally in a tag team that the company doesn’t push as heavily as others. However, The Butcher can be effective in that role if allowed to do so.
9 Nick Comoroto Is Billed At 273lbs
He’s Often A Forgotten Man In AEW
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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October 2020 |
N/A |
Nick Comoroto isn’t booked regularly on AEW television, but he is one of the heaviest on the roster. Comoroto can be imposing whenever he’s inside the ring, and because of his size, he always catches the attention of fans which is why people want to see more from him.
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He knows how to intimidate his opponents, which is crucial for a wrestler of his size. Comoroto’s in-ring style is certainly physical which goes alongside his weight, ensuring that he feels like the overall package.
8 Big Bill Is Billed At 276lbs
His Name Is A Giveaway To His Size
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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May 4, 2022 |
1x AEW World Tag Team Champion |
Anybody who is going to have ‘Big’ as part of their name is going to be on the heavier side as that is a major part of his gimmick. That is the case when it comes to Big Bill, who weighs 276 pounds, and has become very effective at using his weight in an advantageous manner inside the ring.
He’s one of the tallest stars in AEW as well, which makes him an impressive figure to look at, and Tony Khan has tapped into that with his booking. Bill knows how to be an imposing figure in matches, and that is crucial for him to get over with the crowd.
7 Samoa Joe Is Billed At 282lbs
He Has Been A Prominent Figure In AEW
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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April 1, 2022 |
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Samoa Joe has always been a heavier wrestler, and that’s something that he has used to his advantage over the years. Joe can be intimidating, and his move set works perfectly to help get his size over even more as he dominates people with hard-hitting moves and his classic jabs.
However, unlike a lot of people his size, he can move with real speed, which helps him feel even more intense inside the ring. Joe will happily dive outside the ring to attack his opponents, and his ability to do that makes Joe a lot of fun to watch.
6 Brody King Is Billed At 285lbs
He Is The Muscle In The House Of Black
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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January 12, 2022 |
1x AEW World Trios Champion |
Brody King is a heavy hitter, and someone who brings a classic heavyweight style to the ring. He’s less about pretty moves and more focused on smashing through his opponents, and that is effective due to him being one of the heaviest people on the roster.
Fans can believe that being hit by King would truly take the wind out of you, and that’s why he’s been able to enjoy so much success throughout his time with the company so far.
5 Lance Archer Is Billed At 289lbs
He Has Jake Roberts By His Side As A Manager
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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February 26, 2020 |
N/A |
Lance Archer is a veteran of the wrestling world, and someone who knows exactly how to get the best out of his in-ring style. He’s a heavyweight wrestler and he certainly leans into it with an aggressive attitude that focuses on simply running through his opponents to leave them laying.
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He works well with that due to his size and strength, and that allows fans to really sink their teeth into his matches. While he’s not booked as often as his talent deserves, whenever a big man is needed he can easily be plugged in.
4 Miro Is Billed At 304lbs
He Can Blend His Physicality With Comedy When Needed
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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September 9, 2020 |
1x AEW TNT Champion |
Miro might not be one of the tallest wrestlers in AEW, but he’s certainly one of the heaviest and that allows everyone to take him seriously. He hits hard, but also has fantastic technique with his wrestling style, and that is why he’s consistently been one of the most popular wrestlers in the business.
With ‘meat’ being something that AEW has pushed at times, Miro certainly has a role in the company. But his heaviness and hard-hitting nature is often overlooked due to how charismatic and funny he can be at the same time.
3 Keith Lee Is Billed At 340lbs
His AEW Run Has Been Hit-And-Miss
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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February 9, 2022 |
1x AEW World Tag Team Champion |
There was a lot of excitement when Keith Lee was first signed by AEW due to the unique talent that he has. While he’s a superheavyweight who has incredible power, the Limitless One is also capable of incredible athletic feats that people his size typically cannot perform.
It makes him a ton of fun to watch inside the ring, and while he’s dealt with several injury problems during his time with AEW, Lee always feels special whenever he performs.
2 Satnam Singh Is Billed At 360lbs
He’s Still Developing His In-Ring Work
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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September 23, 2021 |
N/A |
At over 300 pounds Satnam Singh is certainly one of the heaviest wrestlers in AEW, and the entire business generally. The former basketball star is a giant, and with that brings plenty of weight which is something that can be beneficial in this business.
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Singh has been able to use his weight advantage to be dominant whenever he has wrestled, with people often bumping off him to help push his physical dominance even more.
1 Paul Wight Is Billed At 383lbs
He’s AEW’s Heaviest Wrestler
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AEW Signing Date |
AEW Titles |
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February 24, 2021 |
N/A |
Unsurprisingly, it is Paul Wight who is AEW’s heaviest wrestler, which has been the case throughout the majority of his career wherever he’s worked. One of the reasons he’s had such a lengthy career in the business is because he’s a genuine attraction, with fans wanting to see him for the sheer spectacle.
Wight is a legitimate giant, therefore being heavy is always going to come naturally as part of that. He has been much bigger at different points in his career, but he’s landed on a healthy weight right now as he is far leaner than he has been which looks great.
