Big E: Why I'm Glad WWE Championship Win Took As Long As It Did

Big E says that he is glad his WWE Championship victory took as long as it did because he feels like he has truly earned it.

Big E cashed in his Money In The Bank contract on the September 13 episode of Monday Night Raw, defeating Bobby Lashley to lift his first World Title.

The 35-year-old was joined by his New Day brothers, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, to celebrate the moment, and E is thrilled with how his career has played out after 12 years in WWE.

Speaking to WWE's YouTube Channel, he said: "It's the moments I really treasure. I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about the moment I go out, the music hits and that crowd, even though they've seen me a dozen times tonight. To have your peers, fans, these two jackasses (New Day) to have every one of their support, it means the world to me.

"I think the dream for anyone in any vocation or craft is getting to do cool things at the top of your craft, but getting to do it with your friends. I will always remember the three of us fighting to get on TV, and we've been able to do so many cool, incredible things. I've been able to grow so much as a person and a performer because of these guys. I could not have written a better career for myself.

"I'm glad in many ways that it took so long, because it feels earned. I'm glad I wasn't handed things right away. I got to live the dream and be WWE Champion, and my best friends came out and celebrated with me. I'll never forget it."

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