WWE star Big E on 'good news' after suffering broken neck during live televised match

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WWE Champion had been in the midst of a tag team match on the most recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown when the incident took place.Teaming with Kofi Kingston on the blue brand, the 36-year-old was facing off against Sheamus and Ridge Holland when the battle spilled outside the ring.The powerhouse fan favourite steadied himself to take a suplex from Holland on the padded ringside floor, but looked to land awkwardly on his neck in a scary looking landing.Worried fans watched on at ringside as the grappler received instant medical attention at the ringside area before being taken away on a stretcher.A larger-than-life character, ‘E’ soon posted an update on social media having been admitted to hospital, urging fans not to worry about him.Further news then followed and appeared to paint a relatively positive picture for the much-liked athlete, who followed up with an additional posting days later.Explaining that he’d escaped the need for surgical intervention, he said: He said: “I’ve got some really good news, all things considered.“The C1 and C6 [vertebrae] are indeed fractured.

No displacement though, which is a very good thing.“I also don’t have damage to my spinal cord. No ligament damage and no surgery, which I’m very thankful for.”Appearing in good spirts and sat up, he went on to thank fans and colleagues for their well-wishes, adding: It has meant a ton to me that so many of you have been so kind and reached out, stopped in to see me, text me.“I know I sound like a broken record, but I am very grateful, and we’ll be alright.

God bless.”Holland was reportedly among those to pay a visit to the stricken Big E, though there appeared to be very little blame placed the way of the Yorkshire-born star.To stay up to.