‘No Timetable’ On Return For Top WWE Star

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Former WWE Champion Big E has been out of action after suffering a broken neck on the March 11, 2022 episode of SmackDown after a botched Belly to Belly Suplex by Ridge Holland.

Big E fractured his C1 vertebrae and C6 vertebrae, but didn’t suffer any ligament or spinal cord damage.

The New Day member appeared on WWE After The Bell, where he provided an update on his status.

E said that he feels 100%, but doesn’t have a timetable on a potential return.

He said:

“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. 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 has remained active in the company during his time away, helping out with tryouts and WWE’s NIL program.

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