Prayers up for Big E who is one of the most universally-beloved people in the wrestling world and amongst the fans.
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The in-ring career of WWE superstar Big E may come to an abrupt and premature end. That is the opinion of former WWE doctor David Chao.
The New Day powerhouse and former WWE champion suffered the injury on last week’s episode of Smackdown after landing awkwardly on his head from a suplex by Ridge Holland outside the ring. The 36-year-old was immediately rushed to a local medical facility where it was revealed that his C1 and C6 vertebrae were fractured, though he wouldn’t need surgery.
Dr Chao, in his latest column for Outkick, wrote that even though C-1 fractures don’t necessarily require surgery, they don’t always heal completely.
“The C1 fracture is most dangerous as the top cervical vertebrae is a ring and is commonly associated with immediate death or complete paralysis. Thankfully the fracture was not displaced and he will not need surgery. However, this type of fracture often heals incompletely and it may mean the end of his wrestling career.”
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On the C6 fracture, the doctor anticipates a three-month recovery time at the very least.
“The C6 fracture is likely a compression injury to the vertebral body. This likely requires immobilization but not surgery. One would anticipate a minimum of three-month recovery with a return to full function and activities for this lower cervical injury.”
Big E had an exciting run as the WWE champion towards the end of last year. It looked like he was finally starting to fulfil his immense potential and was loved by fans from all across the world. Prayers up for Big E who is one of the most universally-beloved people in the wrestling world and amongst the fans. Everybody at Sportslumo wishes Big E a speedy recovery.
