Bess Katramados: All you need to know about Big Show’s wife

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Bess Katramados: All you need to know about Big Show’s wife

Kolawole Babatunde 00:05 - 21.08.2023

Bess Katramados is an American professional model and TV personality whose fame rose after she got married to Paul Donald Wight II (The Big Show), the WWE star, professional wrestling commentator, and actor. Bess is Big Show's second wife, and they have been married since 2002.

Bess has stood by Big Show through his wrestling career and has birthed two children with the WWE star. The couple has a sitcom called "The Big Show Show", a sitcom that revolves around the activities of the WWE star’s family. Here is all you need to know about the retired model, including her background and her road to fame as Big Show’s wife.

Who is Bess Katramados?

Bess Katramados is an American, born in Illinois, United States. She was raised in the Midwest of the United States with her family. She is of Caucasian ethnicity, and she practices Christianity. The celebrity wife has always been outspoken about her faith in God, a belief she is instilling in her children. Based on available knowledge, Bess does not have many academic qualifications, as she took an early interest in modeling due to her height.

However, she attended Lutheran High School in Illinois, a Lutheran church-owned Christian school. There are speculations that she graduated in 1991, after which she began her modeling career. Bess has done well for herself through her modeling career, earning millions of dollars.

How old is Bess Katramados?

The Big Show’s wife, Bess Katramados, was born on July 13th, 1973, in Illinois, USA. The former model is 50 years old as of 2023, but her radiant skin and young looks don’t give off her age. The mother of two is quite active, and she exercises often.

Bess Katramados career

According to various sources, Bess Katramados went into modeling on a part-time basis during her senior year of high school. Her elegant build and lovely face made her a hit with modeling agencies. Sources also revealed that she worked as a part-time model during school breaks. Upon graduation from high school, she began working as a model on a full-time basis and traveled to several countries for work.

Bess lived a life away from the spotlight, which meant the agencies she worked with were not in the public eye. When she became a wife, the TV personality quit her job as a model to focus on her family. However, she has maintained her model body despite quitting the job and continues to look stunning even at 50.

Bess Katramados height

Bess Katramados' height is 5 feet, 8 inches (172 cm). The celebrity wife is on the tall side, which is no surprise since she went into modeling. Bess’ husband, the Big Show, is a gigantic man who is 7 feet tall. She weighs 142 pounds, while her husband weighs 383 pounds. 

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Bess Katramados and Paul Donald Wight (The Big Show)

Bess Katramados and Paul Donald Wight, better known as the Big Show, have become one of the most admirable couples in the wrestling world. Bess and Big Show have been married since 2002, and their love looks to be growing stronger even after 21 years. However, Bess is not Big Show’s first wife, as the WWE champion got married to Melisa Ann Piavis in 1997, and their marriage lasted for five years. Piavis and Big Show have a daughter named Cierra Wight, born on November 28, 1998. The former couple got divorced in February 2002, after which he got married to Katramados five days later.

The Big Show met Bess when he was still married to Piavis. After a while, he fell in love with the former model, which ultimately affected his marriage with his first wife. The Big Show and Bess got married on February 11, 2002. The couple is blessed with two kids, a son and a daughter, but Bess has kept them away from the media.

Bess has been very supportive of the Big Show’s life and career. From being his personal instructor to his fitness trainer, she has always made sure the WWE star felt the level of support he needed. Bess is present in most of Big Show’s wrestling competitions and has always shown up to most of his events. Big Show left the WWE in 2021 and signed for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a wrestler and commentator for their YouTube show "AEW Dark: Elevation."

The Big Show with his wife Bess Katramados
The Big Show with his wife Bess Katramados. Source: @cenacrush/(Instagram)

Bess Katramados Instagram

Bess has a very private lifestyle and does not have an active social media account. The celebrity wife cannot be found on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Bess’ public appearances have only come when she is out with her husband at events.

Bess Katramados and Big Show's net worth

Bess Katramados has a net worth of $3 million, with most of her income coming from her modeling career and several endorsement deals.

Her husband's net worth is $20 million, which is mainly from his wrestling career. The iconic WWE star earned around $2 million annually throughout his career. The Big Show got a 20-year contract from the WWE, worth $1 million annually. He also earned from endorsements, merchandise sales, and PPVs. The WWE star began to earn $1.5 million in 2015, but it reportedly dropped to $1.2 million in 2017 when he began working part-time. His WWE earnings dropped to $850,000 a year in 2018.

The Big Show during the WWE Live Tour, 2016.
The Big Show during the WWE Live Tour, 2016. Source: Imago

Where do Bess Katramados and Big Show live?

Bess and Big Show own a $680,000 home in Odessa, Florida, a town near Tampa Bay. They also own a 9,589-square-foot mansion in Miami, Florida.

Is Bess Katramados in The Big Show Show? 

The Big Show made the decision to give his fans a comedy sitcom called The Big Show Show in 2020, in which he stars as himself. Naturally, fans expected his family to be a part of the sitcom. However, this was not to be so, as Alisson Munn played his wife while Lily Brooks O'Briant, Juliet Donenfeld, and Reylynn Caster played his kids. Bess may not have appeared in the Big Show Show, which could be explained by her low-key lifestyle despite being the wife of a celebrity.

The Big Show Show
The Big Show Show. Source: @paulwight/(Instagram)
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