With Kevin Owens out of action due to neck surgery, Randy Orton suddenly finds himself without a WrestleMania 41 opponentand fans are scrambling to guess who could step in. But dont count on Big E making a surprise return, despite some playful speculation during a recent Fanatics Live signing.
While chatting with Tyler Breeze, Big E addressed the growing whispers that he might be cleared for an in-ring comebackespecially with a big slot like Ortons now wide open.
Look, Im not cleared, Big E stated plainly when the idea was floated. But Breeze wasnt ready to let it go just yet.
Thats not what I heard, Breeze replied with a smirk. Big E shot back, You dont know, keeping it vague before Breeze joked that Big E himself may have been the one spreading the rumor. Did you hear that from me? E asked, deflecting the comeback talk with a laugh.
Big E has been sidelined since March 2022, when he suffered a broken neck after a suplex gone wrong on SmackDown. Hes since remained active with WWE in other roles, including on-panel work and media appearances, but hasnt stepped foot in the ring.
His most recent on-screen WWE appearance came on the December 2 episode of Raw, where New Day ousted him from the group in an emotional segment. Since then, fans have continued to wonder ifor whenBig E will ever be back in action.
As for WrestleMania 41, the clock is ticking. With Orton still unbooked, WWE could pull a last-minute swerve. But dont expect Big E to be the one answering the call at least not yet.
Do you think Big E is trolling us with a surprise return? Or is he really not ready for in-ring action? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let us know who YOU want to see face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41.
