Big E Reflects On Disappointing WWE Championship Reign As A Learning Experience

Big E's tenure as WWE Champion left many fans feeling disappointed, a sentiment that was shared by the wrestling star himself.

In 2021, Big E emerged victorious in the Money in the Bank contract match, which granted him the opportunity to challenge for the WWE Championship at any time of his choosing. He announced his intention to cash in on the same day he won the contract, waiting for the right moment to strike. He ultimately chose to cash in after Bobby Lashley successfully defended his championship against Randy Orton, seizing the title for himself.



However, Big E's reign was short-lived, as he lost the championship at the Day 1 event in January of 2022. Brock Lesnar was able to pin him in a grueling five-way match, putting an end to his time as WWE Champion. As a result of the loss, Big E was transferred to the SmackDown brand, where he joined forces with his longtime partners in The New Day.

While speaking with PopCulture, Big E looked back on the title reign:

“It was a great learning experience for me. It was one of those things where if I’m being honest, I wanted more. I didn’t feel like I had the best reign. I feel like there was a lot of meat left on the bone. A lot more that we could have done there,” Big E stated. “For me, I was really fortunate and really blessed to have that opportunity and really grateful for it as well.”

Really feeling like I’m meant to do this. For, for me, in many ways, even though I wanted more out of the reign and felt like a lot more could have been accomplished in-ring and on TV, SmackDown, Raw. As much as I have those feelings, I’m also so grateful for the opportunity and so grateful for so many doors that have opened because of that run.”

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