"Congrats, guys" - Renee Paquette, Brian Cage, and more AEW names react as Big E is set to marry WWE star's sister

Former WWE Champion Big E, who’s been sidelined with a serious neck injury since 2022, recently revealed on Instagram that he is now engaged to Kris Yim. Many AEW stars reacted to his post.

E’s fiancée is the sister of SmackDown star Mia Yim. Kris isn't actively involved in the industry. However, in December 2024, she publicly defended The Powerhouse of Positivity following an on-screen betrayal by his former New Day teammates, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

The former WWE Champion recently posted multiple pictures with Yim on Instagram. He also shared the following message:

"I can’t wait to be your husband, @krisyim. Thank you, @lastsuppersociety, for making this day perfect," wrote Big E.

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The engagement news quickly became a mini wrestling world celebration. Many stars from the Tony Khan-led promotion, including Renee Paquette, Brian Cage, and Amanda Huber, congratulated the WWE star in the comments section of the post, with Shelton Benjamin and Saraya also showering love.

AEW stars congratulate Big E [Screenshots from Big E's post on Instagram]

Big E, who is yet to be medically cleared for in-ring action, has continued to stay active on WWE programming as a host and analyst. Whether or not he ever returns to the ring is shrouded in mystery, but he has found something amazing to fight for in real life.

Top AEW champion has a bone to pick with WWE star Big E

Big E announcing his engagement had many AEW names react with love. However, a top talent from the Tony Khan-led promotion recently brought up a painful memory involving E.

Bobby Lashley, now one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, disclosed that one of the worst bumps of his career was given to him by Big E. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet last month, Lashley revealed that during their brutal match on RAW in 2021, E slammed him onto the steel stairs in a "nasty” spot. The sequence left The All Mighty briefly worried about a serious injury.

Although he came out unscathed, Lashley said the spot was so jarring that he posted it on Instagram as a moment to remember.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Pratik Singh