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Big E Prefers Hall of Fame Induction with The New Day

Published 10 February 2026

Former WWE Champion Big E expressed a strong preference for being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of The New Day stable rather than as a solo performer, highlighting the group's transformative impact on his career during a recent interview on radio station 107.7 The Bone.

Big E, whose real name is Ettore Ewen, shared these thoughts amid reflections on his professional journey, which he confirmed last week has reached its end in terms of in-ring competition. Nearly four years after sustaining a severe neck injury during a SmackDown match in March 2022, the wrestler stated he considers himself retired, though he leads a pain-free life outside the ring. The injury, which prevented proper bone regrowth in his neck, ended his active wrestling days but has not halted his involvement with WWE.

In the interview, Big E acknowledged his individual accomplishments, including his reign as the second-ever NXT Champion, a WWE Championship title win, and two Intercontinental Championship victories. "I feel like I've had some really great highs as a singles superstar, as far as being NXT Champion, the second-ever NXT Champion, also getting to be WWE Champion, two-time IC Champion,"...

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