A look at WWE champion, former Iowa Hawkeyes football player Ettore 'Big E' Ewen

WWE champion Ettore "Big E" Ewen reacts after pinning Bobby Lashley, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

WWE champion Ettore "Big E" Ewen reacts after pinning Bobby Lashley, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Aug 21, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Big E (blue attire) is introduced during SummerSlam 2021 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 21, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Big E celebrates with the Money in the Bank briefcase during SummerSlam 2021 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeye defensive lineman Ettore Ewen puts pressure on Montana quarterback Josh Swogger in the first half, Saturday Sept. 2, 2006 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa.

WWE wrestler Big E

Xavier Woods, from left, Big E and Kofi Kingston of The New Day enter the ring at WWE's SummerSlam at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on Aug. 23, 2015 in New York City.

WWE tag team, New Day, featuring Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E, are one of the most popular acts in wrestling.

WWE superstars, from left, Nia Jax, Tamina, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Ember Moon and Natalya pose for a photo with children from The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis at the National Civil Rights Museum Monday.

January 14 2019 - WWE Superstar Big E listens to a recording inside of the National Civil Rights Museum during a tour on Monday morning. The WWE Superstars were in town for the the WWE Monday Night Raw at the FedExForum.

Iowa Quarterback Drew Tate (5), linebacker Mike Humpal (44), backup quarterback Cy Phillips (12) and defensive lineman Ettore Ewen (93) celebrate with fans after their victory over the LSU Tigers during the Capital One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. Iowa defeated LSU 30-25.

Apr 11, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Apollo Crews (white/green attire) and Big E (orange/silver attire) during their Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania 37 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Big E holds up his Intercontinental Championship belt before a match at WrestleMania 37, April 11, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

WWE wrestler Big E, top, reacts during a match against Baron Corbin during SummerSlam, Aug 21, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

WWE wrestler Big E, left, gets his head slammed into a pole during a match against Baron Corbin during SummerSlam, Aug 21, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports