Preorder Big E's new book "How I Got Over" at https://howigotover.com Ettore Ewen is a former WWE Champion and panelist best known as Big E. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Oakland, CA to discuss his upcoming memoir titled How I Got Over, why now was the right time to write the book, overcoming many physical and mental struggles over the course of his career, winning Money in the Bank and then the WWE Championship, his career-ending injury that occurred during a match on SmackDown, being kicked out of The New Day and the follow-up, KofiMania, original plans for The New Day, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leaving WWE, and more! SEAT GEEK: Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/CVV Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌏 Upgrade your online protection with an all-in-one security app! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/cvv It’s risk free with NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee! CALDERA LAB: Go to https://calderaLab.com/CHRIS and use code CHRIS for 20% off your first order. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Writing his new book 'How I Got Over' 06:16 Wrestling is for everybody 07:30 Therapy & meditation 11:14 Powerful excerpt from his book about depression 16:47 How meditation helps him 19:15 The outpouring of love and support after his injury 22:13 From WWE Champ to neck injury in just a few months 26:45 Reflecting on the night he got injured 32:10 Explaining his neck injury 35:40 Talking to Ridge Holland afterwards 38:14 All neck injuries are different/why he won't wrestle again 44:10 Transitioning into new role with WWE 48:13 What his career looks like without The New Day 51:55 Original plan for The New Day 01:00:15 Finding their stride as The New Day 01:07:13 The GIF of him covering himself of oil 01:09:09 "Don't you dare be sour!" 01:12:49 The New Day turning heel on him 01:19:59 Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods' departure from WWE 01:24:04 Rumors of him becoming WWE Champion before Kofi 01:26:39 WWE Title win 01:32:21 Accidentally hitting AJ Lee in the chest 01:36:09 575lb Bench Press at John Cena's gym 01:40:59 Big meaty men slappin' meat! 01:47:59 Reflecting on his career 01:59:39 Losing Jon Huber 02:02:04 Big E is a ball of joy! 02:03:19 His new book is great 02:06:24 3 things Big E is grateful for Subscribe to http://youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet Listen to "Insight with Chris Van Vliet": https://chrisvanvliet.com Get awesome CVV t-shirts & merch: https://cvvmerch.com Email me: cvv@chrisvanvliet.com Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Like me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Follow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet #wwe #thenewday #wrestling #chrisvanvliet