The Great Khali: “The WWE Has Failed in India”

Former WWE superstar The Great Khali was recently interviewed by The New Indian Express and discussed a number of topics. Among them were the future of professional wrestling, using illegal substances, how WWE did in India and more.

Below are some highlights from the interview:

On the future of professional wrestling:

“The future of wrestling is very bright and it can be better if handled in a better way like if a coach is provided or if the facility of ground is given. The mentality of the Indian sportsmen is very weak. Many of them depend upon drugs. They feel that the consumption of drugs will help in enhancing their performance and will help them in clinching a medal. They receive too much of love after winning a medal that they forget to concentrate on sports,” Khali said.

On the use of illegal substances:

“Sportspersons compete because they believe they will get a job after winning a medal for the country. Secondly, they do so just to get a medal for once and do not think about long-term. By consuming a drug, a sportsperson can reach heights only for a limited time-period. I urge sportsperson to not engage in doping and concentrate on having a proper diet and getting proper coaching,” he said.

The Great Khali's WWE Debut: SmackDown, April 7, 2006

On WWE’s presence in India:

“The WWE has failed in India. They thought they would use the Great Khali fully and then leave him. But I have been trying hard for long to leave WWE, but they kept on offering me contract. Finally in 2014, I have decided I will leave once my contract ends and will not work with them ever again. Then I came back and opened CWE in Punjab which is doing well.”

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