On the March 11, 2022 episode of WWE SmackDown, Big E suffered a neck injury when he landed on his head following a belly-to-belly suplex from Ridge Holland. Big E fractured his C1 vertebrae and C6 vertebrae, but didn't suffer any ligament or spinal cord damage.
Big E has said that he would have to wait a year for another check-up to see how his neck is progressing and if he could potentially return to the ring.
Speaking to TMZ, Big E commented on how he's feeling as he prepares to see the doctors.
"I just want to make the best decision. I have to see what the scans say, talk to doctors, go from there. Right now, before I know anything, I'm not going to make any rush to judgments. Just see how everything looks. No anxiety. Everything is in permanent. If it comes to an end, cool, if it doesn't, cool. What will be, will be. I'm good with whatever," he said.
Big E close the conversation by delivering a message to fans.
"Life will always give you twists and turns that you don't anticipate. It's about doing the best you can with what you got. Life is gift. If you're here, if you're walking, if you're healthy and have your family and friends, you're blessed. Focus on what you do have and not what you don't have," he said.
Big E has continued to work with WWE while sidelined, scouting and recruiting as part of their NIL program.
Fans can find his comments regarding the NIL program by clicking here.
Fightful will continue to update fans on Big E's progress as more is known.
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