Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Tampa, Florida, United States |
Latest News about Big E
18/02/2026
Big E said in a recent interview that he had already been leaning toward retirement shortly after his 2022 neck injury, even before making the decision public. He explained that doctors advised against an in-ring return because of the severity of his C1 fracture, and he now prefers to focus on his long-term health and work outside the ring.
06/02/2026
Big E formally confirmed that he is retired from in-ring wrestling after nearly four years away from competition following his March 2022 neck injury. He said he was at peace with the decision and emphasized that he is now focused on other pursuits while still remaining involved with WWE in non-wrestling roles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ettore Ewen |
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| Nickname | Master of the five count, (Alpha) Unicorn |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 129 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Iowa, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| School | Wharton High School, Tampa, Florida |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Eltore |
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| Mother | Margaret Ewen |
Career
| Wrestling |
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Favourites
| Favorite Wrestler | Bill Goldberg |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. 'Ettore Ewen' achieved state champion status in high school wrestling. | |
| 2. He played as a 'defensive lineman' for the Iowa Hawkeyes during his university years. | |
| 3. After graduating, Big E transitioned to 'Powerlifting' and set several state records. | |
| 4. In NXT, Big E requested referees to count to 5 for pinfalls instead of the standard 3 count. | |
| 5. John Cena is a close friend of Big E and is credited for his success in WWE. | |
| 6. Big E is well-known on Twitter for his witty and funny tweets. | |
| 7. He suffered a career-ending neck injury in March 2022 during a tag match on Friday Night SmackDown, breaking his C1 vertebra in two places. |