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After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) as his unwitting accomplice. Walter's orphanage -- the only home he's ever known -- also needs funds desperately. Upon overhearing Walter's predicament, Eddie convinces the no-nonsense head nun, Sister Francesca (Malick), that Walter can win the money as a fighter and pay off the church's debts. Eddie's plan: travel from town to town with Walter and enter small, unsanctioned fighting competitions for prize money Sister Francesca dispatches Mary (Hardin) as a chaperone for both Walter and the money and gives Eddie a week - and a prayer - to make it happen. During their journey across the south to the annual Pro-Am MMA tournament in New Orleans, Walter discovers what life is like outside the orphanage, while Eddie becomes morally conflicted over whether to take all the loot for himself or keep his promise to Walter, the one person he can actually call a friend.
Saving St. Thomas Orphanage has become one heck of a fight. When overgrown orphan Walter (WWE Superstar Paul "Big Show" Wight) accidentally burns down his orphanage, the school finds itself in desperate need of cash. Enter low-rent con artist Eddie (Mark Feuerstein, Royal Pains), who sees enormous opportunity for the gentile giant in the underground MMA circuit. Only problem is, Walter's never harmed a fly. Hilarious adventures ensues as Walter battles suburban backyard brawlers and an unpredictable slew of zany opponents for a chance at big money - and even bigger lessons about life and friendship.
