THIS Recent WWE Champion "Wasn't Happy" With His Title Run
Nobody can blame this former WWE Champ for being less-than-satisfied with his reign.
Big E has admitted that his recent WWE Title run "fell a bit short" of his own expectations.
The New Day man told Sports Illustrated that the reign was an "appetiser" when it should've been a "five course meal". That's what he wanted to have going in, but WWE pulled the rug out from beneath E's feet by putting the belt on Brock Lesnar at Day 1.
That, in fairness, was a last-minute plan when Brock's own bout (for the Universal Title) was pulled - Roman Reigns was removed from the card due to COVID concerns, and Lesnar was hastily inserted into the WWE Title mix before taking the belt.
E wasn't in the mood to keep quiet whilst chatting to SI.
He said he's always "overly critical" of his work, and he can't say with any sincerity that he was happy with the 110-day stint on top. Most fans would likely agree that the title reign felt largely pointless, but E is keen to "climb back" and cherish a longer, more satisfying run as WWE Champ.
His honesty during the interview was refreshing, at least.