WWE is a team. Out of the billions of people on this planet, the

The words of Big Show echo with the gravity of a giant who has seen much and learned deeply: “WWE is a team. Out of the billions of people on this planet, the 75–80 men and women on the roster have the opportunity to call themselves WWE superstars. That’s a very small percentage of people. They are in a position to be thankful.” In these words lies not only a reflection on sport and entertainment, but on the rare nature of opportunity, the humility of privilege, and the eternal truth that greatness is both gift and responsibility.

To say “WWE is a team” is to strip away the illusion that glory belongs to one man alone. Wrestling may appear to be a spectacle of individuals, warriors clashing under bright lights, but in truth it is the harmony of many—athletes, trainers, writers, technicians, referees, fans—that brings the performance to life. The wrestler is not alone; he is part of a living tapestry where each thread strengthens the whole. Big Show reminds us that no matter how high one rises, they rise as part of a brotherhood and sisterhood, a fellowship bound in sweat, sacrifice, and story.

He then speaks of rarity: “Out of the billions of people on this planet…” Here we see the sobering perspective of numbers. To be one of fewer than a hundred chosen among billions is no accident, but a rare and fleeting privilege. Like the Spartan warriors who stood as a small band against overwhelming odds, or the chosen knights of a king’s table, these few carry a mantle that countless others dream of but never touch. The weight of such exclusivity is not meant to feed pride, but to awaken humility. They are not entitled to their place—they are entrusted with it.

History is filled with parallels. Consider the Roman legionary, chosen and trained among thousands, who carried not only his sword but the honor of Rome itself. Or think of the Apollo astronauts, only a handful out of millions, who bore the dreams of humanity as they walked upon the moon. These rare few, like the WWE superstars, stood not only as individuals but as representatives of something larger. Their achievements were personal, yes, but they were also communal, woven into the story of humanity itself.

Thus Big Show declares: “They are in a position to be thankful.” Thankfulness is the shield against arrogance, the reminder that privilege is fragile, and that opportunity is fleeting. Gratitude transforms status into service, fame into inspiration, and glory into legacy. Without gratitude, the superstar becomes hollow, consumed by ego. But with gratitude, he becomes a beacon, showing others that greatness is possible when humility and opportunity walk hand in hand.

The lesson here is profound: when you find yourself among the chosen few—whether in sport, in leadership, in art, or in life—do not be blinded by pride. Remember the billions who do not stand where you stand, and let that remembrance guide you into humility. Be thankful for your place, and honor it not by boasting but by giving your best to those who believe in you. In this way, your rare position becomes not a pedestal for yourself, but a light for others.

Therefore, let us take action in our own lives. Reflect on the opportunities you have—your work, your education, your relationships—and realize how rare they truly are in the expanse of humanity. Give thanks for them daily. And if you are entrusted with a role that others dream of, honor it with discipline and humility. For the wisdom of Big Show reminds us that to be among the chosen few is not to exalt oneself, but to stand in awe of the responsibility, and to be forever thankful for the chance to carry it well.