Jinder Mahal Discusses His Motivation to Return to WWE

Orton climbs the Punjabi Prison to issue a warning to Mahal: SmackDown LIVE, July 18, 2017

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal was recently interviewed by PhillyVoice.com to promote “Battleground” this Sunday. He discussed a number of topics, including his Punjabi Prison Match with Randy Orton, the reason for his return to WWE and more.

Below are some questions along with the “Maharaja’s” answers:

PV: The rules of the match are a bit different than standard cage matches. Do you like that aspect of the match or would you prefer a more traditional way to end it like a pinfall or submission?

JM: I like the rules. It’s something unique. It’s something different. Like I said, it’s been 10 years since it last happened. It’s not a match you see every day. It’s not a match you see every month. The first cage has four doors which are opened, each for a minute, so once they all are locked, you have no choice but to climb the first cage. Then you have to climb the second cage because there’s no doors on the second cage. So, you know, I like the rules and I think me and Orton with our styles and our size it’s going to really be a match that hasn’t happened before.

The structure is very unpredictable and it is a risky match, but I’m looking forward to it. It’s no joke and I’m not taking it lightly. I’m focused and driven. It’s going to be a breakout match for me. This is my match. I look forward to bringing this match back just like Undertaker sort of introduced Hell in a Cell. I think Punjabi Prison is my match.

PV: What was your motivation to return to WWE?

JM: Even before my return, I was focused on getting better and better and better and better. I haven’t hit my prime yet. I’m constantly improving. I haven’t even hit my peak. I’ve got many years ahead of me. There’s more title runs. I will one day become a WWE Hall of Famer. I want to be one of the all-time greats and that’s based on hard work and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be the best.

Mahal also discusses his time in NXT, his future and more.

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