Big E has been on the sidelines after he suffered a neck injury when he landed on his head following a belly-to-belly suplex from Ridge Holland on an episode of WWE SmackDown in 2022.
The New Day member fractured his C1 vertebrae and C6 vertebrae.
While appearing on Busted Open Radio today, Big E gave the latest update.
“I wish I had more information for you. Right now, there is really no timeline. I’ve been to a few different doctors who have looked over my scans. I don’t have any issues, I feel great, but I broke my C1 in two different places, it’s called a Jefferson fracture and because of the nature of the fracture, it takes longer to heal.
Initially, they told me three months. I thought three months and I would be back to wrestling, but things ended up being more complex. There are chances I might take with a broken forearm or finger. An ACL (injury), I’ve had before. I started wrestling when I was 23, and at the time, I was like, ‘If I die in the ring, doing what I love, so be it.’ I’m 37 now and you see life differently and you have other things to think about. I’m trying to make the best decision for myself and my health moving forward. I don’t have any answers.”
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Big E, a prominent member of the WWE’s New Day faction, has been sidelined due to a neck injury he sustained in 2022. The injury occurred when he landed on his head following a belly-to-belly suplex from Ridge Holland during an episode of WWE SmackDown. The impact resulted in fractures to his C1 and C6 vertebrae.
In a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Big E provided an update on his condition. He expressed his wish to have more information to share but revealed that there is currently no timeline for his return. Despite feeling great and not experiencing any issues, the nature of his Jefferson fracture, which involves two breaks in the C1 vertebra, requires a longer healing process.
Initially, Big E was told that he would be out of action for three months. However, the situation turned out to be more complex than anticipated. He compared the potential risks of returning with a broken forearm or finger to his previous experience with an ACL injury. Reflecting on his age and perspective on life, he emphasized the importance of making the best decision for his health moving forward.
As fans eagerly await Big E’s return to the ring, he remains focused on prioritizing his well-being and making informed choices about his future. With no definitive answers at this time, it is crucial for him to take the necessary time to heal and ensure a safe return to the world of professional wrestling.
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