Everyone has been talking about wrestling retirements as of late as names like Goldberg, Hiroshi Tanahashi, John Cena and The Phenomenal AJ Styles have all retired from in-ring competition over the last year or so.
While speaking with Compas on the Beat at Super Bowl Radio Row former WWE Champion Big E also confirmed his retirement when he said, “I’m content. You know, in wrestling they always say ‘never say never.’ But right now I’m retired, and that for me is it. So I’m focused on other things right now.”
The announcement received quite the reaction from the wrestling, and Big E recently took to social media to thank everyone for their support when he posted the following:
“I entered the pro wrestling industry at age 23 with an injury history that included a Torn Left ACL, Torn Right ACL, Torn Left Pec, and a Broken Right Patella. At 39, I’m well aware, that I will one day have to pay the piper. I’ve put my body through a lot. And somehow, I feel great. I don’t battle daily pain. I’m able to function normally and healthfully. I’m eternally grateful for the wonderful career I stumbled into. I pray for all of my fellow athletes and performers who have not had the same good fortune. A sincere thank you to everyone who has taken the time to follow my in-ring career. It was an immeasurable gift to get to perform for you all.”
I entered the pro wrestling industry at age 23 with an injury history that included a Torn Left ACL, Torn Right ACL, Torn Left Pec, and a Broken Right Patella. At 39, I’m well aware, that I will one day have to pay the piper. I’ve put my body through a lot. And somehow, I feel…
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) February 6, 2026