Former WWE Champion Big E is out of action for more than a year with a severe neck injury that he picked up last year just before WrestleMania 38. It was pretty unfortunate that he got out of action just when WWE was building him as a potential main event star and just on the previous year he won the WWE World Championship.
The team of The New Day was involved in a feud with The Brawling Brutes and they were even rumoured to have a six man tag team match at WWE WrestleMania 38. But a botched Belly to Belly Suplex from Ridge Holland broke his neck and he is out of action since. The good news is, he is feeling pretty good and he might return to action soon. Speaking on After The Bell recently, Big E revealed;
The Comeback is On: Former WWE Champion Set for In-Ring Return, Feeling 100%
“I feel great. Unfortunately, I don’t have a timetable. The great thing is, I feel 100%, I don’t even feel like someone who broke their neck. My mobility is incredible and great. My strength is great, I have no issues whatsoever. I wish I had some answers on returning to the ring. I have nothing, unfortunately, but the beautiful thing is I feel great, my body feels great, I’m really thankful for that. Life is good. I’m blessed. I can walk around and touch my toes, go to the gym, all those things. Really grateful.
“I want to say thank you to the EMTs who were there, very timely. I thought it was a contusion, I didn’t think my neck was broken at all. Thankfully, people got to me before I could do that. So thankful for the people in Birmingham, Dr. (Jeffrey) Dugas, who took great care of me. Everyone who was just there for me. People texting me, emailed me, all the people who checked in.
Big E Is Out Of Action With A Neck Injury Since last Year
“Fans, peers, family, loved ones. Oftentimes, we look at the internet and Twitter, we think of wrestling Twitter, the community, sometimes it can be a dark place and be less than ideal. For me, I just saw a very beautiful community that reached out, wanted to support me, that was there for me, not just the day of or the day after, but weeks and months after.
“I am so proud to be part of this community and part of this industry because of that. I’m really grateful for all those things. Thank to everyone, I love you guys. I appreciate the love and support. I am doing beautifully. Mind, body, soul, all those things are incredible. Fortunate and blessed to be alive. Tip your waiters. Pay your taxes.”
Big E could be a great addition on the WWE roster on either brand of the show. A full fledged feud between him and Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship would be amazing to witness. We really hope to see him getting back to action stronger than ever.
(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)