On the first episode of The Ariel Helwani Show, new WWE champion Big E joins Ariel to talk about the mental health struggles he dealt with as a kid, the benefits of meditation and the challenges he still faces today as one of the faces of WWE. Plus, he offers some advice to Ariel and anyone else who's struggling with their mental health (39:10).

Ettore Ewen, also known as Big E, is the current WWE champion. He is also the co-host of The New Day podcast. You can follow him on Instagram @WWEBigE.

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