On February 17th, 2008, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather confronted the Big Show at the WWE No Way Out pay-per-view. Mayweather delivered a string of solid punches to the 7ft Giant, making him bleed visibly. This left fans questioning the authenticity of the punches. In a TalkSPORT interview, The Big Show said he actually told Floyd Mayweather to hit him for real.

Furthermore, he advised Mayweather not to restrain himself and credited Shane McMahon for checking up on him. He also commended Mayweather for his professionalism and understanding of the entertainment factor. In a recently resurfaced video, ‘Pretty Boy’ himself has spilled beans about what transpired in the match. The clip has since attracted the attention of fans who rushed to share their opinion of the clip.

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Floyd Mayweather revealed that WWE stood out for him. He expressed his inhibitions by saying, “It’s a little bit different than what I thought. I thought it was just like fake punches, but not at all. They slap and hit for real, and I thought it was like, “Do I punch him and stomp?” They’re like, “No, you punch him for real.” Fans often contend that the WWE is fake, but after listening to Mayweather’s experience, there seems to be enough reality for it to be dangerous. Reflecting on it, one fan nostalgically mentioned the days when wrestling was a must-watch. The fan wrote, “Back when you can actually watch wrestling.”

Another viewer emphasized that while WWE may not be “real” in the traditional sense, it still requires a unique blend of athleticism, training, and personality. The viewer wrote, “WWE is not exactly “real” but its not as easy as people think. You gotta train, be athletic and also have a personality.”

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Transitioning to the specific event, a fan expressed deep respect for The Big Show’s dedication to the art and willingness to take a genuine punch to enhance the pay-per-view experience. Thus, the fan noted, “Wow that’s dedication to the art and selling the pay-per-view respect to show for agreeing to take a punch like that he didn’t have to he could of just sold the punch how Shawn Michaels did years ago with Mike Tyson.”

Additionally, another fan argued with the notion that WWE is “fake” just because it’s scripted. The fan says, “People think because it’s scripted its fake. No, WWE wrestlers are strong and tough as nails hitting each other with real chairs.”

Then, a follower recalled the memorable event, noting how the Big Show was overpowering Rey Mysterio until Floyd Mayweather intervened to halt the one-sided battle. The fan wrote, “I remember this so vividly big show was rag dolling Rey mysterious around and Floyd stepped in to stop the massacre.”

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