Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Big E and Sheamus.
• Sidelined since early 2022 due to a neck injury, Big E’s future in WWE remains uncertain, with rumors suggesting his contract might expire soon or new terms could be under discussion.
In 2019, WWE announced that Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods signed matching five-year contracts, set to end in late 2024. According to Fightful Select, WWE sources believe no injury time has been added to Big E’s deal, as he has continued fulfilling his contractual obligations through non-wrestling roles, such as digital content and public appearances.
The report also suggests WWE likely wouldn’t extend the contract for injury time, given it was signed with the assumption of in-ring performances. Whether Big E has re-signed or is negotiating new terms remains unknown, though sources note, “As of this summer, that was the word,” leaving room for developments since then.
Big E returned to WWE TV on this week’s RAW and was kicked out of The New Day by Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods, who turned heel.
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• Sheamus sustained a cracked rib during his grueling triple threat match at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 against Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker and Ludwig Kaiser, as announced on this week’s episode of RAW.
The match saw Sheamus pushing his limits in his pursuit of the Intercontinental Championship—the one singles title missing from his Grand Slam collection.
Despite delivering hard-hitting Brogue Kicks and enduring punishing attacks, including a brutal shillelagh strike from Kaiser, Sheamus fell short. Breakker retained his title after a spear, capitalizing on Kaiser’s interference.
Jimmy Uso and “Big” Bronson Reed also suffered injuries at Survivor Series.
