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 revealed in an exclusive interview that his decision to retire came almost immediately after his neck injury, despite initially thinking he would recover. Doctors advised against returning to the ring due to the nature of his C1 vertebra fracture, which often heals with cartilage instead of bone, leading him to prioritize his long-term health.
06/02/2026
Big E officially announced his retirement from in-ring competition, nearly four years after suffering a severe neck injury in March 2022. He confirmed his decision on social media, stating he was content with his career and focused on other things, while continuing to contribute to 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
| Hometown | Tampa, Florida, United States |
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| School | Wharton High School, Tampa, Florida |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | N/A |
Family
| Father | Eltore | ||||
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| Mother | Margaret Ewen | ||||
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Career
| Wrestling |
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| Other Roles |
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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. |