Big E

“On screen and off screen in WWE, seeing people reflect what our world looks like, that's the goal, and I'm excited to be a part of that.”

“NXT was the first time I knew I could be a player.”

“This is something that's been on my radar for quite some time actually, voice acting.”

“It's always hard for me to go to sleep after a show, just because you still have adrenaline going.”

“My whole time on the main roster was me being a stoic bodyguard, and I was still pretty stoic during the Intercontinental Title run. A lot of the promos didn't feel like me, and I didn't feel like I was captivating any attention.”

“I try to get about 300 grams of protein a day, and I carry probably about a half-pound of whey protein on the road to supplement in-between meals. For the most part, I try to keep my carbs down and eat a decent amount of protein.”

“One of the things that resonated with me is that 'Schoolhouse Rock' started in the 1970s, but there are so many people, regardless of age, who can still recite the jingles and know things about bills and laws because of that show.”

“Curt Hawkins gave me the Big Ending. That's been my finish for 12 years because of him.”

“After George Floyd's murder, we had a conversation on our podcast where the underlying message was about being empathetic. We wanted people just to truly listen. We're not here to point fingers or label people as racists. I'm here to tell you our experiences and how we feel.”

“I don't think you can find someone who has my combination of look, talking ability, presence. I don't think you can find an exact copy to fill my shoes.”

“That's the essence of pro wrestling to me, is the traveling, the road, going from Kalamazoo to the next random town.”

“It was my time with The New Day that allowed me to be free and to be uninhibited. I just learned to trust myself, trust my instincts, and be unafraid.”

“I preach the gospel of meditation now to anyone who'll listen. It has helped me appreciate the small things. It helps me be present and stay grounded every day.”

“I really do believe that representation matters in'media. When you see people that look like you, especially as a kid, you can think, 'Oh, that's something I can do because there are people that look like me that have done it in the past.'”

“I played youth football through the fifth grade and really enjoyed it, but Tampa Prep doesn't have a football program. Wrestling was the only hard physical contact sport there, so I tried it.”

“I had no business even getting to WWE, but I've been blessed along the way to get to this point, and I'm so thankful.”

“I think back to Michael Tarver, who would sit down with me in FCW when I was super green and didn't know what I was doing. He helped me understand how to carry myself and connect with people in the ring.”

“I never want to be the most experienced or the smartest person in the room.”

“There's no replacement for a live crowd. The fans are our barometer - whether they love something or hate it, they will let you know.”

“I've taken a lot of pride in that, and not feeling any pressure to yield or to bend to what someone else's imagination of who I should be is. I'm grateful for that, and I still want to continue to do that. It can sound cliche, 'be true to yourself,' but that does mean something.”