Jinder Mahal Addresses ‘Racist’ Comments in “Smackdown Live” Promo

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal was recently interviewed by Sports Illustrated to promote his title match with Shinsuke Nakamura this Sunday at “Hell In A Cell.” He discussed a number of topics, including the negative criticism from his ‘racist’ promo a few weeks ago, challenging Rob Gronkowski and more.

Below are some highlights from the interview:

On Rob Gronkowski:

“Rob Gronkowski cost me the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and I haven’t forgot that,” said Mahal. “There is definitely unfinished business between myself and Gronkowski, and I can guarantee he’ll be getting his receipt.”

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On his recent “Smackdown Live” promo that was perceived as ‘racist’:

“Every day in WWE is also an opportunity,” said Mahal. “I have to rise to the occasion every time I am given that opportunity, and that includes every promo on SmackDown, too.”

On being WWE Champion:

“There was originally no plan in place for me to become WWE champion. It felt like I became the number one contender out of nowhere. I call what I did forcing the results. I wasn’t happy with my position. I was putting in the work, but I wasn’t getting the results. I was going to force the result no matter what the cost.”

They also discuss who he watched growing up, the Singh Brothers and more.

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