Big E

Ettore Ewen, known professionally as Big E, made his formidable WWE main roster debut on December 17, 2012, aligning with AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler. Before this, Ewen established himself as a dominant athlete, becoming a USA Powerlifting champion and setting multiple state and national raw powerlifting records in the 275-pound class in 2010, and winning the 2011 USAPL Raw Nationals. His professional wrestling journey began in WWE’s developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), debuting as Big E Langston on December 17, 2009, and winning the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Calvin Raines on May 12, 2011. He then made his NXT debut on August 1, 2012, becoming the second NXT Champion in 2013.

This victory led to him successfully cashing in his contract to become the WWE Champion on September 13, 2021, solidifying his status as a main event performer and the 33rd Triple Crown Champion in WWE history. While a cervical fracture sustained on March 11, 2022, led to his formal announcement of retirement from in-ring competition on October 9, 2025, Big E continues to contribute to WWE in prominent non-wrestling roles. Beyond his athletic prowess, he has become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, openly sharing his own struggles and championing personal growth. His journey exemplifies resilience and a multifaceted commitment to entertainment and impactful social advocacy.