The Tall Tale Of Omos, The Nigerian Giant
Episode Details
On today's episode of Say Less, Kaz, Lowkey and Rosy are joined by WWE Superstar, the 7'4" Omos, The Nigerian Giant. As one of the largest men walking planet Earth, Omos has lived one of the most extraordinary lives at only 28 years of age. Omos, real name Tolulope "Jordan" Omogbehin, opens up about growing up in Nigeria. He also speaks about the rare condition that caused his immense size which was similar to WWE legend Andre The Giant. Omos also talks about his unique basketball recruitment to high school powerhouse, Montrose Christian, and his once clear path to professional basketball and playing against future NBA players. From there, we speak about his journey to the University of South Florida where his playing career hit a tailspin due to ACL surgery and two brain tumors as well as the journey that found him in front of WWE Legends and executives Triple H and Shawn Michaels and eventually his calling as a pro wrestling superstar. Last, but certainly not least, the battles are back as Rosy and Omos go head-to-head in the Best of Burna Boy.
4:30 Family heights
5:50 Going to school and playing basketball against NBA stars
6:23: Oak Hill Academy Rivalry
7:55-9:02 Recruitment in Nigeria
9:23-9: NIL and College basketball
10:45: “When did you stop playing basketball?”
13:50: We Hate Running
19:00: Shoe company sponsorships
19:51: Losing high school Championship in Hawaii
21:01 Michael and Marcus Jordan;
23:43 MRI/Surgery experience
34:00: Immigrating From Nigeria
36:11: Brain Surgery Puts Life On A Crossroads
37:50-38:15 HBCU worst experience
38:37 Accent came out (LOL)
38:50: Attending Morgan State
43:34: Omos Still Has A LinkedIn.
49:10: Getting The WWE Call
57:21 Raw Underground Felt Like BET Uncut
1:08:57 Nigerian Giant; Burna Boy
1:12:00 Rosy has a Type!!
1:21:00 - The Burna Boy Battle
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