Making Gains: Episode Two

Big E

In the second episode of 'Making Gains with Radzi', Radzi speaks to the reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion and former Tag Team Champion, NXT Champion, and National Champion Powerlifter, Big E about his time before he entered wrestling, his personal bests in weightlifting, who he aspires to be like and lots more.

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I learned how to do everything the right way and within a couple of weeks I noticed a change in my body and as soon as that happened I was hooked. As soon as I saw that little lump of muscle starting to grow, I said this is my thing.

Big E
WWE International Champion

Episode Two: Big E

Big E talks about how he entered the world of WWE, his dream as a football player, his training schedules, and to top it off his top five rappers. Watch now.

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