Big E Confirms In-Ring Retirement, Xavier Woods Reacts

Professional wrestler Big E in the ring with an orange cape and the WWE Championship belt around his waist.

The reality that his in-ring career as a wrestler is completed is now confirmed by Big E who disproved months of rumors. The news and the reaction of the wrestling world were not hyped and the reaction was calculated right after it was received. Fans, fellow wrestlers and long-time supporters of The New Day shared career-related messages that made millions of people rejoice.

Neck Injury Ends Career

The ex-WWE champion was not able to wrestle because he was extremely injured in his neck in March 2022. In the olden days, information about his condition was never very abundant or efflorescent. Although, Big E was reinvigorated in his normal life, the medical fraternity never recommended him to proceed to play in an active competition. That fact was gradually acquiring power over the difficult decision which he has just unveiled.

But in the recent interviews, Big E said that he is not under stress of leaving the ring. He also valued those who have stood by him as he acclimatizes in the other realms besides wrestling. These are his close individuals who have said that it was quality and no regrets in making the decision.

Woods’ Two-Word Reaction

Shortly after the news was disseminated, Xavier Woods published a short statement in social media. He wrote, “Told ya.” In the two words, the message was immediate attention grabbing particularly to the long time fans of The New Day. The intention of this response was not in vain, as there was the history of the group on-screen.

New Day Fracture Storyline

Big E acknowledged the claims when second-generation wrestler Woods and Kofi Kingston accused him of abandoning the competitive arena due to the New Day tenth anniversary storyline in 2024, stating that he became discouraged when he learned that the winning streak had become a habit. The position left one of the most unified organizations in WWE at a split. It was also an emotionally loaded scene which was questionable to the audience who identified the three to loyalty and friendship.

Big E Content with Official Retirement from In Ring Competition After Neck Injury

According to that scenario, the latest commentator by Woods was understood in a different manner. Certain fans viewed it as being playful based on the characters they portrayed. Some thought it was an indirect reference to the tale which divided them. This time and humor mix was enough to make a simple post a shred of conversation.

However, no matter how it may seem, the response has emphasized the fact that their career lives cannot be separated. The retirement of Big E marks the end of the great era in the history of WWE. It also strengthens the long time relationship of the members of The New Day as they stare on the screen and into the hearts of their fans.

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