UPDATED: WWE Confirms Injury to Big E, Not Cleared For Action

UPDATE: Well, that’s official. WWE has confirmed that Big E. is out with a knee injury, and is not medically cleared. There are no details on how long he will be out.

The full statement from the company reads:

Big E suffers torn meniscus
Big E of The New Day has suffered a torn meniscus, according to a tweet from the Superstar posted Thursday afternoon.

He is not currently medically cleared for action.

Stay with all of WWE’s digital platforms for more details on Big E’s status as they become available.

ORIGINAL: Big E seemed to suggest he’s dealing with a meniscus injury after a post on his Twitter account earlier today. Big E wrote, “Making mincemeat of my meniscus. Crossbody cooked the cartilage. Bye for a bit.” You can check out that tweet below.

The former tag team and Intercontinental champion took part in a tag team match on Tuesday’s edition of Smackdown Live. The New Day defeated the team of The Bar and Drew McIntyre. Additionally, PWInsider reports that his knee buckled on him during his Smackdown match.

WWE has not yet confirmed if The New Day member is dealing with an injury yet. 411mania has reached out to WWE for confirmation on his injury status following his Twitter statement.

Making mincemeat of my meniscus
Crossbody cooked the cartilage
Bye for a bit

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 11, 2019