Just over 2 years ago, Big E broke his neck during a live episode of WWE SmackDown and the latest update on his wrestling future is not good.
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Big E has been a member of the WWE universe for about 16 years, if you count his time in developmental. He is best know for being the enforcer to Dolph Ziggler and then part of the New Day, alongside Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Some thought he deserved to be WWE Champion and that is exactly what happened. He won Money in the Bank and then successfully cashed-in against Bobby Lashley during RAW in September 2021.
He defended the title several times, before dropping it to Brock Lesnar at the first, and only, Day 1 pay per view. A few months later, in March 2022, Big E was teaming with the New Day against Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch). On the outside, Holland connected with a belly-to-belly suplex on Big E. The spot saw the former WWE Champion land on the top of his head and bounce. He was stretched to the back as everyone feared the worst. Big E confirmed later that evening he broke his neck, but was not paralyzed.
In-Ring Career Seems Over
After two years, there has been no indication of when Big E might wrestle again. He noted how Twitter, how he feels healthy, but he might never be cleared by doctors to wrestle again. Big E tweeted, “Two year neck scans are in. Things are unchanged. My C1 has healed fibrously but has not formed new bone. I’m not medically cleared and truthfully, I may never be cleared. But I am blessed to be free of pain, immensely happy and otherwise healthy. Life is good.”
He might have to accept competing inside a ring is no longer possible. Still, WWE will certainly keep him around. Even though he is unable to wrestle, he continues to represent WWE in an ambassador type role. If anything, thankfully he is not in pain as he continues to live a somewhat normal life. So, with the latest update from Big E about his pro wrestling future, have we seen his last WWE match?
