Big E confirms horror injury after breaking his NECK in WWE Smackdown match against Ridge Holland in Birmingham, Alabama

WRESTLER Big E confirms he has sustained a broken neck following a WWE Smackdown match against Ridge Holland in Birmingham, Alabama.

The wrestler shared the update via video on his social media accounts after being taken to the hospital following the Friday Night SmackDown incident.

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“I can’t thank all of you beautiful people enough for all of your concern and your messages. It’s very heartwarming,” he started.

“I can move all of my digits — you see that, that’s nice, that’s always a good thing. Strength feels fine.

“But unfortunately right now, they tell me my neck is broken. So there’s that. But, once again, thank you everybody, I’m going to be all right.

“I’ll be good, don’t worry, go to sleep, don’t worry about old me. But, for real, thank you. And I appreciate all of you, for real.”

Big E and Kofi Kingston were facing off against Sheamus and Ridge Holland.

Big E, whose real name is Ettore Ewen, allegedly received a belly-to-belly suplex from Ridge Holland.

But it went wrong and Big E landed directly on his head.

The incident occurred during the show’s opening match, according to CBS Sports.

Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, and Charlotte Flair were also scheduled to appear during the SmackDown event Friday night.

WWE has not yet released a statement regarding the incident.

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