Big E: Suicidal Thoughts Despite New Day Success
- WWE star Big E (Ettore Ewen) revealed a long struggle with mental health, including suicidal ideation, even while achieving mainstream success with The New Day.
- Known for his infectious energy and positive attitude as a member of The New day, Big E shared a deeply personal account of his mental health journey during...
- "I still struggled with suicidal thoughts, even at the height of The New Day, when we're taking off," Big E confessed."So many times I didn't know why I...
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Big E Opens up About battling Suicidal Thoughts even During WWE Success
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WWE star Big E (Ettore Ewen) revealed a long struggle with mental health, including suicidal ideation, even while achieving mainstream success with The New Day. He credits daily meditation with considerably improving his well-being.
Known for his infectious energy and positive attitude as a member of The New day, Big E shared a deeply personal account of his mental health journey during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” podcast. He disclosed that despite the group’s rising popularity and accomplishments, he continued to grapple with dark thoughts.
“I still struggled with suicidal thoughts, even at the height of The New Day, when we’re taking off,” Big E confessed.”So many times I didn’t know why I was here. I didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.” He explained that these feelings persisted despite outward appearances of success and happiness.
Seeking Help and Finding Solace
Big E revealed that he previously sought treatment at a psych ward at the University of Iowa.However, it wasn’t until the forced introspection brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic that he fully committed to a daily meditation practice. This decision, he says, “vastly changed my life.”
The pandemic provided a unique opportunity for self-reflection, removing the constant travel and performance schedule that often consumed his life as a professional wrestler. This allowed him to focus on his mental well-being and explore practices like meditation.
Ongoing Recovery and Continued Impact
Big E is currently recovering from a broken neck sustained in March 2022 during a WWE smackdown match. While his future as an in-ring performer remains uncertain, with indications he may never be medically cleared to wrestle again, he continues to be a popular figure and ambassador for WWE.
Despite the career challenges, Big E remains actively involved in the wrestling community and uses his platform to advocate for mental health awareness.