Former WWE Champion and fan-favorite powerhouse Big E is preparing to step back into the spotlight — not with a slam, but with a story.
After a life-altering neck injury in 2022 that forced him away from in-ring action, Big E, born Ettore Ewen, is turning the page—literally. The charismatic WWE star, best known for his booming laugh, immense strength, and decade-long run with The New Day, has officially confirmed that he is working on a personal memoir.
A New Arena: The Written Word
While no title has been announced yet, the memoir promises to delve deep into Big E’s real-life journey—beyond the bright lights of the squared circle. Fans know him as a magnetic presence on WWE television and a humorous panelist, but this book will reveal what happened when the lights faded and the cameras stopped rolling.
According to sources close to the project, Big E will chronicle everything—from his days as a standout football player at the University of Iowa to his meteoric rise in WWE as an NXT Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and eventually, the 33rd WWE Triple Crown winner.
But more poignantly, he will share what it was like facing the reality that he might never wrestle again.
From Slam to Soul: Wrestling With Change
In December, The New Day storyline wrote Big E off as a manager and host, further signaling the possibility of a permanent shift in his WWE role. While he may not be trading blows in the ring, his presence still dominates the WWE universe—from pre-show panels to backstage segments, Big E remains a vital part of the company’s personality-driven programming.
His memoir will give fans a raw, emotional, and unfiltered view of what it means to lose your life’s passion overnight—and how to find meaning again.
This isn’t a typical behind-the-scenes exposé; it’s a deeply personal evolution told with the same blend of humor, hope, and heart that made Big E one of the most beloved wrestlers in recent WWE history.
More Than Muscle: Love, Loss, and Laughter
Big E’s memoir will also shine a light on personal milestones, such as his recent engagement to longtime partner Kris Yim in May. These new life chapters underscore his ongoing transformation—not just professionally, but personally.
He’s no longer simply the man who could lift cars; he’s now the man lifting himself through reflection, growth, and vulnerability.
The Next Act Begins
Big E isn’t retiring—he’s reimagining his role. He’s shifted from body to mind, ring to reflection, pain to purpose. In this upcoming memoir, readers will discover the real man behind the singlets, the screams, and the suplexes.
In doing so, Big E offers a fresh kind of power—one that comes from within.
