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Big E Signals His In-Ring WWE Career Is Behind Him

His remarks follow a 2022 broken neck that derailed a comeback, with his WWE work now focused on on-air panels.

Big E arrives for his match during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view in the Saudi capital Riyadh on October 21, 2021. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; WWE wrestler Big E Langston on the sidelines during the first half in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story podcast, Big E said, “My career is kind of behind me,” as he reflected on his future.
  • He has been out of action since March 11, 2022, when a ringside suplex on SmackDown fractured his C1 and C6 vertebrae without spinal cord damage.
  • Since the injury, he has remained active with WWE in non-wrestling roles, frequently serving on premium live event pre- and post-show panels.
  • The podcast conversation emphasized his mental-health journey, including earlier back-to-back ACL injuries in college that deepened his struggle with depression.
  • Multiple outlets interpret his comments as signaling little chance of an in-ring return, noting his decorated résumé that includes a WWE Championship, Intercontinental titles, and multiple tag reigns with The New Day.