Big E Discusses Today's WWE Embracing Diversity

This year's Money in the Bank winner, Big E, spoke with Graham GSM Matthews of Bleacher Report about not only the increasing diversity in WWE these days, but representation being seen at the top of the company with individuals like WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks, and The New Day.

"I really think we're in a good position as far as seeing more diverse faces," Big E said. "What I love, too, is when you watch Bianca and Sasha, when I watched that match, I didn't think, 'Oh, they thought it was time to have two Black women in a World Title match at WrestleMania, so they picked two they thought could do a decent job and put them in there.' No! To me, it felt very clear: These are two of the best women in the world at what they do and they are beyond deserving. They just so happen to be Black women. That is my hope and that's where we're at."

Big E also made a point that representation is not just occurring on-screen in WWE, but behind-the-scenes, as well.

"When I look around, I see so many incredible Black performers, inside and outside of our company," Big E continued. "It feels like a really great time for Black wrestlers, and there are so many Black wrestling fans that I feel are starting to see themselves on screen. I really do believe that representation matters in media. When you see people that look like you, especially as a kid, you can think, 'Oh, that's something I can do because there are people that look like me that have done it in the past.'

"We're starting to get on a good path as far as seeing diverse faces and even beyond that. Backstage, we have so many ... there are at least four or five Black women who are writers, working in positions backstage and just in the office. On-screen and off-screen in WWE, seeing people reflect what our world looks like, that's the goal, and I'm excited to be a part of that."

Earlier this week, Big E also appeared on WWE After the Bell to discuss his thoughts on cashing-in on either WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns or WWE Champion Bobby Lashley.