As unbelievable as it may seem, not everyone will rejoice if John Laurinaitis loses to John Cena at WWE Over the Limit. In fact, it’s not a stretch to think a few Superstars – and one power-hungry Diva – could join the Raw and SmackDown General Manager on the employment line.

In his tumultuous tenure as Raw and SmackDown GM, Laurinaitis has no doubt amassed a list of detractors, but there is a fair share of people who have supported his reign, either to stay in his good graces or to be an integral part of his administration. On the flip side, there are individuals who may reap big dividends of Laurinaitis’ potential termination.

WWE.com presents a list of eight people who should definitely keep their eyes peeled on Laurinaitis’ match against Cena at WWE Over the Limit, because the GM’s fate also might determine their future in WWE.

Big Show got down on his knees, apologized right from the heart and shed tears for the whole WWE Universe to see. None of it was enough to spare The World’s Largest Athlete his job in WWE. Now, the 7-foot tall, 441-pounder is looking for work instead of doing what he loves most in this world: performing as a WWE Superstar.

Judging from the outpouring of backlash from the WWE Universe, Laurinaitis’ decision to fire Big Show was an extremely unpopular one. But if The World’s Largest Athlete is ever to get his job back in WWE, he’ll need the General Manager to get the boot. Another GM could potentially realize Big Show’s massive value and rehire him. And if not, there is always WWE.com’s list of employment ideas for a 7-footer.

Kane def. Big Show; John Laurinaitis fired Big Show!
Right in the middle of a battle between two of WWE’s behemoths, John Laurinaitis ordered Big Show to apologize to him. The distraction opened the door for a chokeslam victory for Kane over The World’s Largest Athlete.

Laurinaitis fired Big Show
After the match, the GM demanded an apology for Big Show making fun of his voice or he would be fired. With the ominous warning, Show took an emotional trip down the memory lane of his career and asked the GM to let him keep doing what he loves. When the GM was adamant that Show make a clear apology, Show obliged.

Next, the GM demanded Show get on his knees and beg to keep his job. But the visibly shaken and emotional World’s Largest Athlete couldn’t bring himself do it and begged not to be made get on his knees. Saying he’d do what is right for business, Laurinaitis said he reconsider Show’s fate.

But as the GM walked away from the ring and appeared ready to fire the veteran Superstar, Show finally gave in, dropped to his knees and apologized for making fun of the GM’s voice. When he asked the GM if he was happy, he got the news that stunned the WWE Universe. “No I’m not. As General Manager of Raw and SmackDown, I wish you the best in your future endeavors. And Show, you’re fired,” leaving The World’s Largest Athlete weeping on his knees.

For Raw and SmackDown General Manager John Laurinaitis, the emotional apology offered by Big Show simply wasn’t enough to spare his job as a WWE Superstar.

In a shocking move, Laurinaitis fired The World’s Largest Athlete on Raw SuperShow for making fun of him on repeated occasions, putting an end to an illustrious WWE career that included three World Championships.

With tears streaming down his face, Big Show passionately explained to Laurinaitis why performing in WWE means so much to him and expressed what he loves most about being a WWE Superstar. However, the General Manager wasn’t satisfied and demanded that The World’s Largest Athlete get on his knees and beg Laurinaitis to save his job. Reluctant at first to comply with the humiliating request, Big Show kneeled down as Laurinaitis was walking away and pleaded for the GM to show mercy, but the longtime WWE veteran was dealt a devastating pink slip anyway.

On last week’s Raw, Big Show was caught by Eve, the Executive Administrator for Laurinaitis, when The World’s Largest Athlete poked fun at the GM’s voice with an impersonation backstage. Eve later demanded an apology from Big Show, ridiculing him in the process. The World’s Largest Athlete said he was sorry, but was caught by Eve a second time while he shared a laugh at Laurinaitis’ expense.

Laurinaitis then interrupted Big Show’s match against Daniel Bryan on SmackDown to deliver a stern warning: Be ready to sincerely apologize again on Raw or face the consequences. Now, the entire WWE Universe knows just what those twisted consequences are.

Under Laurinaitis’ tumultuous reign, Big Show and The Bella Twins have both been handed their walking papers. If Laurinaitis continues to serve as the GM of Raw and SmackDown, one can only wonder who might be next to face his wrath.

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Big Show def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes via Count-Out
Before Big Show’s match, he accidentally bumped into an irate John Laurinaitis, who chastised The World’s Largest Athlete for not looking where he was going. Big Show was then caught red-handed by Executive Administrator Eve while he made fun of Laurinaitis’ voice.

Still upset by his loss to Cody Rhodes at Extreme Rules, Big Show unleashed on the Intercontinental Champion with a flurry of slaps and punches. Rhodes wriggled out of trouble with a Disaster Kick, but soon found himself on the receiving end of more of Big Show’s punishment. Looking for an easy escape, Cody rolled out of the ring, asked for his Intercontinental Title and headed back up the entrance ramp.

Following Big Show’s victory by way of count-out, Eve came out to reprimand him for making fun of Laurinaitis’ voice and demanded an apology from The World’s Largest Athlete. Big Show apologized for mocking Laurinaitis, but Eve wasn’t satisfied there, and proceeded to humiliate Big Show before he apologized a second time for his actions.

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Despite a tag team win on SmackDown, The World’s Largest Athlete plummets out of the top five after losing his Intercontinental Championship to Cody Rhodes at WWE Extreme Rules on Sunday, and then losing to Chris Jericho on Raw.

Randy Orton & Big Show def. Kane & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes
“Extreme” fallout hit SmackDown in a big way, as the competitors of two of last Sunday’s explosive showdowns joined forces.

Just when Big Show looked poised to hit the chokeslam on Cody Rhodes, Kane knocked him off his game with a fierce attack off the top rope. Moments later, The Big Red Monster was taken out by Randy Orton’s RKO. Rhodes recovered, though, hurling The Viper into the steel ring post. But, when he attempted the Disaster Kick on Show, the recovered giant stopped him with a powerful hit to the chest – setting up the WMD on the Intercontinental Champion for the victory.

On the heels of triumph, The World’s Largest Athlete looked fully prepared for his Intercontinental Title rematch, which the SmackDown announce team declared would take place during a WWE Live Event this weekend.

Thanks to Daniel over at The-Miz.com for letting us have scan of Big Show from the 2012 Roster Magazine Scan. Check it out in our gallery right now.

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Chris Jericho def. Big Show – Beat the Clock Challenge
With both Superstars coming off losses at Extreme Rules, Big Show and Chris Jericho feverishly battled to top The Miz’s time in the Beat the Clock Challenge. As the clock ticked away, Jericho tried to land the Codebreaker, but Big Show caught him in the air and they tumbled over the top rope. While brawling on the outside, Big Show missed his mark and lunged over the barricade, allowing Jericho time to scramble back into the ring. However, Jericho was unable to get back in time to beat The Miz’s mark.

Less than one month after he put his best foot forward at WrestleMania, Big Show took one errant step that ultimately cost him his championship gold.

The title reign of The World’s Largest Athlete came to an abrupt end at Allstate Arena in Chicago on Sunday night as Cody Rhodes came away victorious from their Tables Match at WWE Extreme Rules to become the Intercontinental Champion for the second time. Big Show appeared in total control from the bout’s outset, but a timely dropkick by Rhodes caught the champion off-guard and sent the sizable Superstar reeling as his leg crashed through a ringside table for a shocking result.

Both competitors showed no difficulty in reigniting their heated rivalry despite being unaware of the Tables Match stipulation until the WWE Extreme Rules Pre-Show on WWE.com. John Laurinaitis, the General Manager of Raw and SmackDown, ordered that a spin of the wheel during the Pre-Show would determine how Big Show and Rhodes would contest the rematch from their Intercontinental Championship clash at WrestleMania XXVIII.

Though neither Superstar has competed in a Tables Match in recent memory, the stipulation initially appeared to favor The World’s Largest Athlete by virtue of his size advantage. For the technically-proficient Rhodes to win, he would somehow need to overcome his 441-pound opponent’s size advantage and put him through a wooden table.