Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Big E spoke out against the double standard about age in women’s wrestling.
On the WWE Backlash Post-Show, Big E said that female wrestlers deserve the same respect as male wrestlers. He pointed out that many people ask women in their thirties if they are “winding down” or ready to quit.
“For a lot of women who are in their thirties it’s ‘Oh are you winding down? When are you ready to get out?’ But look, it feels like 75% of the male side is 38, 39, 40, 45 … so let’s give the women the same honor and the same grace as well.” [H/T: WrestlingInc]
Several stars like Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Asuka, Iyo Sky, Naomi, Nia Jax, Bayley, and others are in their 30s and 40s. All of these performers compete at the highest level in WWE, from main eventing weekly shows to headlining premium live events. The women’s division deserves respect regardless of age, as they continue performing at the top of the roster.
Big E says MMA was never part of his plans
In an interview with Kevin Iole, Big E said that he never thought of stepping into the octagon, mainly due to the size disadvantage he would have against other people in his weight class.
“No. Not once. Mind you, I’m maybe 5’11’ and about 255,” said Big E. “As far as MMA, you’re fighting Stefan Struve, who is a seven-foot fighter at heavyweight. Daniel Cormier was able to do it around my height, but you’re talking about one of the best American wrestlers of the last 10-20 years. As much as I love the sport, I wrestled in high school, I was never enough of an elite wrestler or an elite striker to think, ‘I could really make a go of this.’”
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