He was crowned the tallest across the globe at his first world championship event in Belgium, where he towered over the previous title holder, an American who was 6ft 6in.
Since then, he has become somewhat of a local celebrity in Shrewsbury, Shrops, where he is recognised everywhere he goes.
"Standing at 7ft 2in and with a big beard I am instantly recognisable," he said.
"I get a lot of attention and am very well known in the community. Even when I am not in my regalia people come up to me in the street. It is quite a cudos."
The 52 year-old, who towers over tourists whilst conducting tours of the town, is also an official body double for Harry Potter character Hagrid.
He was a body double for the British actor Edward Woodward in the 1984 film A Christmas Carol, playing the character The Ghost of Christmas Present.
He has since signed up to a look-a-like agency in London and has appeared at charity events and functions as the big, hairy groundskeeper.
"It is great fun," said Mr Wood, who has been the town's crier for 25 years. "I just enjoy making a fool of myself. If anyone every needs a 7ft 2in hairy giant I am your man.
"My height is an advantage because I can shout over the crowds but it does not really matter how tall you are. You have just got to have a good voice."
He added: "There is quite a lot to being a town crier. Most people think all you do is open your mouth and shout, but there is more to it than that such as where you are standing, if there is a gale blowing and all sorts of things."
Being the town crier has taken him all over the world, competing in championships and competitions, where he is judged on his poise, cry and other aspects of the job
"It is amazing fun. No two days are ever the same. It is one of those jobs where I love getting up in the morning. I never get bored," he said.
Mr Wood, who splits his time between his town crier duties and caring for his disabled wife, also conducts ghost tours around the town and talks with local school children.
He also attends events held by businesses in the town.
Businesses in Shrewsbury have helped fund a new uniform, which will be ready in eight weeks, after he wore the same outfit for more than a decade.
Mr Wood will compete in his second world championships in Chester over eight days in June.
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