WWE personality Big E delivered one of the most emotional moments during a recent panel discussion when he opened up about the mental health struggles he battled long before becoming a champion in WWE. The conversation took place during a panel featuring Big E and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and was later uploaded to YouTube by Adrian Hernandez of Unruly. While the discussion focused on mental wellness and coping strategies, Big E took the opportunity to speak honestly about his own experience with depression and psychosis during his college years. After introducing himself and mentioning that he is now working as a WWE broadcaster following the neck injury that ended his in-ring career, Big E explained how important mental wellness has become in his life. He then revealed that during his younger years he experienced severe mental health struggles and even went through a period of psychosis that left him feeling hopeless about his future. Later in the panel, Big E went deeper into the practices that helped him stabilize his mental health over time. He explained that meditation and mindfulness became critical tools for him, especially because he grew up in a sports culture where men were often discouraged from talking about emotional struggles. Big E said he didnt even know those resources existed until a friend recommended a meditation app. Once he started practicing regularly, it slowly helped him change the way he processed stress and negative thoughts. Big E explained that the importance of those practices became even more clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Living alone and suddenly being cut off from normal social interaction made him realize he needed to actively protect his mental health. He also explained how meditation helps bring his mind back to the present moment instead of being overwhelmed by past regrets or future worries. Big Es comments provided a rare glimpse into the personal challenges many performers deal with away from the spotlight, and his willingness to discuss therapy, meditation, and mental health openly struck a powerful chord during the panel discussion. What do you think about Big E sharing such a personal story about his battle with depression and psychosis? Do you think conversations like this help break the stigma around mental health in wrestling and sports? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
