It is no secret that pro wrestling matches have fixed outcomes. However, that doesn’t stop mishaps from happening. There have been matches in the past where pro-wrestlers have performed impromptu after being legitimately injured during the event. However, certain injuries leave no room for an alternative ending. A former WWE Champion, who suffered a major health scare during a match in 2022, has now provided a positive update, much to fans’ delight.
Big E says he has no functional issues as he discusses the injury and his pro-wrestling future
Big E suffered a broken neck after directly landing on his head during a match on 11th March 2022. The injury was a result of a suplex gone wrong. The former WWE Champion has been out of in-ring action since.
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However, he gave a positive update about his health during a chat with the hosts of Battleground Podcast. The 37-year-old said he needs to sit down with doctors and figure out his next step, adding, “…but from my perspective, I feel great. I have no functional issues, no pain issues. I’ve been in the gym since two weeks after I broke my neck. I’m feeling great.”
Big E gives a positive update on his health 🙏
"We need to sit down with the doctors at some point and figure out what the next step is, but from my perspective, I feel great. I have no functional issues, [and] no pain issues. I've been in the gym since two weeks after I broke… pic.twitter.com/z09yoC8spi
— Wrestlelamia.co.uk (@wrestlelamia) April 19, 2023
“I’m really grateful for all of that. Obviously, your neck has to be in a certain condition to deal with the rigors of being in the ring on a nightly basis,” The New Day member added.
Several fans said they were happy with the update, but also asked the WWE superstar to recuperate fully.
This user reminded Big E of Kurt Angle and the latter’s neck injury.
Bruh don’t rush this Kurt Angle did this and broke his again trying to get back too early
— Anthony Davis (@Anthony79694905) April 20, 2023
Another used an old adage to drive home the point.
glad to hear he's healthy. hoping he'll eventually get cleared, until then, health is wealth
— Erwin (@erwin217_) April 19, 2023
Fans also shared storylines for the superstar and demanded a better run.
Maybe we see The New Day vs Imperium at SummerSlam and that's where Big E returns. With Xavier Woods facing Gunther this Friday it has potential to be a hilarious storyline.
— Isaac (@IsaacLegendTV) April 19, 2023
Wonderful news. Hopefully he can finally return to the ring and we see him wrestle again
— GG 🌷Resident of the Island of Relevancy🎗🐕🦺🏝 (@SmallcageGG) April 19, 2023
We better get a big e push
— Ya Boi Fóxstaa 🍀 (@Foxstaaa) April 19, 2023
Big E needs to get his Big Ass back in the squared circle‼️💯
— Connor💀 (@Connor___939) April 19, 2023
Meanwhile, Big E has now announced a new gig that will see him expand his territory outside pro-wrestling.
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USFL’s Michigan Panthers names the former WWE star as its in-game host for home matches
The injury has proved to be bittersweet for the 285 lbs WWE superstar. While on one hand, it has kept him out of in-ring action, on the other, he now has an opportunity to dabble in a new role and show off his mic skills.
Big E is admittedly an American football fan. So, it is no surprise that when the Michigan Panthers approached him; he said yes. While the WWE superstar will not be passing and kicking the ball, he’ll welcome Panthers fans at Ford Field. The USFL team has signed Big E as its new home game emcee.
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The new gig will cover five games between April 30 and June 18. The superstar has previously proved his mic skills with humor-filled promos and Panthers faithful will hope that he brings that to the game as well.
