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Big Cass

Big Cass is the ring name used by American professional wrestler William Morrissey, best known for his time in WWE as part of the tag team Enzo and Cass.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Big Cass is the ring name used by American professional wrestler William Morrissey, best known for his time in WWE as part of the tag team Enzo and Cass. He later wrestled under other ring names, including W. Morrissey and Big Bill, across WWE, Impact Wrestling, and AEW.

Early life and background

William Morrissey was born in Queens, New York, and played college basketball at New York University, according to ESPN. His wrestling presentation has consistently emphasized his size and Queens background.

WWE career

Morrissey became known in WWE as Big Cass after previously using the ring name Colin Cassady. He gained prominence as one half of the tag team Enzo and Cass and received NXT Tag Team of the Year honors in 2015.

Later ring names

After WWE, Morrissey used the names W. Morrissey and Big Bill in later appearances for Impact Wrestling and AEW. These names reflect the same wrestler across different promotions.

In-ring style

WWE describes Big Cass as a large, powerful wrestler with surprising agility and a punishing style. His listed signature moves include the East River Crossing and the Empire Elbow.

Key facts

  • Big Cass is one of several ring names used by William Morrissey in professional wrestling.
  • WWE lists him as being from Queens, New York, and billed at 7 feet tall and 276 pounds.
  • He is best known for teaming with Enzo Amore in WWE as Enzo and Cass.
  • WWE credits him with the 2015 NXT Tag Team of the Year award.
  • After WWE, he wrestled under the names W. Morrissey and Big Bill in other promotions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Big Cass?
Big Cass is the ring name of American professional wrestler William Morrissey, best known for WWE and later appearances under other names.
What is Big Cass’s real name?
His real name is William Morrissey.
What is Big Cass best known for?
He is best known for teaming with Enzo Amore as Enzo and Cass in WWE.
How tall is Big Cass?
WWE lists him at 7 feet tall.
What are Big Cass’s signature moves?
WWE lists the East River Crossing and the Empire Elbow as his signature moves.

References

  1. WWEhttps://www.wwe.com/superstars/big-cass
    Supports: Ring name Big Cass, billed height and weight, hometown, signature moves, and NXT Tag Team of the Year award.
  2. Wikipedia (German)https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Cass
    Supports: William Morrissey’s real name, birth date, and use of the Big Cass ring name in WWE.
  3. Sportskeedahttps://www.sportskeeda.com/player/big-cass
    Supports: Real name, birth date, and professional wrestling identity under Big Cass and W. Morrissey.
  4. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17148550/wwe-profile-page-big-cass
    Supports: Billed height/weight, hometown, signature moves, NXT Tag Team of the Year, and college basketball background.
  5. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_and_Cass
    Supports: Big Cass’s association with the tag team Enzo and Cass and the timing of the ring name change.
  6. Cagematchhttps://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=11618
    Supports: Alternative ring names and aliases used by William Morrissey.