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  • Jim Cornette Refutes Claim Of Death In OVW By WWE Alum

    Jim Cornette has refuted a shocking claim that a prospect was killed in OVW by a future WWE World Heavyweight Champion. During a recent interview with TMZ\’s Inside the Ring, David Otunga made the claim that The Great Khali killed someone using a two-handed chokeslam during his days training in OVW.

    \”Khali had another finisher, which was like this two-handed chokeslam. Now I don\’t know if you guys know this, but he killed somebody with that in OVW by accident. I was well aware of that.”

    While one of the hosts seemed aware of this incident, sharing \”I forgot about this,\” Cornette is refuting the claim. On X, Cornette made clear that nobody died at the hands of Khali, or anybody, in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Cornette even stated that Khali never even attended OVW.

    Otunga\’s claim is certainly shocking, though it is one that struggles to hold up to scrutiny. A wrestler dying at the hands of Khali in OVW when the promotion was WWE\’s developmental territory would almost certainly be known about, yet an internet search cannot find any proof that such an incident occurred.

    Otunga\’s in-ring career came to an end in 2015 and he would spend several years in various non-competitive roles in WWE before his eventual exit. While his claim about Khali may be shocking, it remains to be seen if any evidence backs up what has been said.

  • The Great Khali Doesn\’t Want Full Time WWE Return

    WWE Hall of Famer The Great Khali has recently ruled out a full-time comeback to WWE.

    \’The Punjabi Nightmare\’ has been away from the company for seven years and it doesn\’t seem like he is returning for full time schedule anytime soon. However, he might make one-off appearance.

    During an interview with Rewind, Recap, Relive, Khali was questioned regarding a possible comeback to the company. The 7 feet tall powerhouse revealed that he was lots of projects outside of wrestling including a restaurant business. He replied:

    “I don’t think so, going back to WWE. I’m doing so many things. CW, I have a restaurant business. I have lots of commercials. So many events in India. I’m busy all the time.”

    He reiterated that he won\’t return permanently but to check in on the company. He added:

    “I don’t want to come back to WWE. I want to come and just say, ‘Hello. Hi.’ Check in a little bit. Royal Rumble. Not permanently. Permanently? No. I’m doing so many things.”

    The Great Khali\’s run with WWE went on for eight years in the WWE during which he became the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. However, he has not competed inside the ring since the Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018. The former World Champion was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2021. His last appearance in WWE took place a couple years back at WWE Superstar Spectacle.

    During a recent interview, The Great Khali had also recalled a real life altercation with a former WWE star. Check it out below:

    The Great Khali Claims He Made Big Show Cry In Real Life Altercation

  • The Great Khali Claims He Made Big Show Cry In Real Life Altercation

    The Great Khali has claimed that he made Big Show cry during a real-life altercation.

    The former World Champion recently had a lengthy interview with Indian publication The Lallantop. He talked about things such as his political career, his social media posts, life after wrestling and more.

    During the talk, Khali was also asked about his real-life altercation with Big Show. He mentioned that the fight happened after a six-man tag in Puerto Rico. Show was apparently mad at Khali for doing his move where the Giant chopped his opponent after shoving them into the ring corner:

    \”We had a match in Puerto Rico, we had a six-man tag. The reaction I got for my corner chop; he didn\’t get it. So he thought that it was because I did his move. He started arguing with me when we got back into the locker room. I said let it go, it\’s not what we\’re after. People do each other\’s moves every day.\”

    This fight has also been detailed in Chris Jericho\’s Best In The World autobiography. Y2J corroborates most of the details given by Khali, although with a more neutral stance. He even mentions Khali withstanding the first punch thrown by Show that caught the Indian star right in the Jaw.

    He Started Crying: The Great Khali

    The details vary when it comes to the ending of this brawl, however. While Jericho says that Big Show tripped over a chair, Khali claims that he knocked the fellow Giant out and the loss got him crying:

    \”I started saying things back to him. I took off my shoe, and then he came to punch me. I leaned back. I got up and leaned again for the second punch. When I punched him, he got knocked down and I got on top of him.

    After 2-3 punches, all the people in the locker room pulled us apart. Afterward, he started crying. He thought he could impress the young talent by taking me out, but it backfired on him.\”

    The true account of the backstage altercation will probably never be known as each person telling the story has his own biases. The different perspectives of any backstage incident makes it hard to come up with one coherent narrative that fits all accounts.

    It\’s still fascinating to know that among the many backstage altercations WWE locker room has witnessed over the years, there was one that included two of the biggest heavyweights the sport has ever seen.

    The quotes in this article have been translated from Hindi and edited for clarity

  • The Great Khali Gives His Perspective On Debate Of Wrestling Being Fake Or Real

    The Great Khali is not interested in engaging in debates of wrestling being fake or real and he believes that if you\’re a fan you should ignore others and just enjoy the sport.

    The Punjabi Playboy recently sat down with RJ Rohan for an interview. He discussed topics such as if he misses the life of WWE, his new restaurant in Punjab, and more.

    When asked about the constant debate about wrestling being fake vs real, Khali said that it all depends on your own mindset. He explained that wrestlers have to train for years and they go through many hardships. If someone still calls it fake, you should ignore them and enjoy the sport:

    \”What do you think? I believe it is as you think it is. If you think it\’s fake then it\’s fake. It\’s fake for you but for me it\’s real. If you think it\’s fake then I\’m saying it\’s fake. See you have to spend many years on this. You have to spend a lot of time; a lot of injuries happen. It\’s the toughest game. I say it\’s alright if people still think it\’s fake, just enjoy it.\”

    I Can\’t Change Your Perspective: The Great Khali

    The former World Heavyweight Champion mentioned how it\’s fruitless to try to convince someone that wrestling is real. He explained that wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the world watched by millions.

    Even if you think it\’s fake, you should leave the wrestlers who make their livelihood from it and fans who enjoy it alone. He also joked that anyone who is still not convinced can get into the ring with any of his CWE wrestlers and find out:

    \”If you think it\’s fake then I can\’t change your perspective. I have CWE. My wrestler will come and powerbomb you four times. He\’ll give you a tombstone like Undertaker. If you still get up it\’s fake, if you stay down then it\’s real. It\’s simple.\”

    Continental Wrestling Entertainment or CWE is a wrestling school and independent promotion in Punjab, India which was founded by the WWE alumnus in 2015 after he returned from America.

    The former WWE star has also gotten into politics and acting since returning to his home country. He has starred in a number of Bollywood and regional movies since retiring from active competition.

    If you use any quotes from the article please credit Anutosh Bajpai of SEScoops.com for transcription and translation

    This article has been edited for clarity

  • The Great Khali Stars in Sci-Fi Sequel ‘Raduaa Returns’ This November

    Dalip Singh, best known to wrestling fans as The Great Khali, is a time-traveling, sword-wielding warrior in the upcoming Indian sci-fi film, Raduaa Returns.

    The storyline draws inspiration from classic science fiction tales, including H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. The movie follows a group of characters as they journey through time, from 1955 to the distant future of 2255, and back into the past.

    Scheduled for release on November 22, 2024, the highly anticipated sequel will see Khali taking on a significant role. Khali plays the character Mohd. Khan in the film, which is written and directed by Nav Bajwa.

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    Raduaa Returns is the sequel to Bajwa’s 2018 film Raduaa, which combined comedy and time travel in a story where the characters found themselves trapped in 1955 after an experiment gone wrong. In this new installment, the original cast, including B.N. Sharma, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and Satinder Satti, reunites for another adventure through time.

    A Blueprint for WWE Stars to Follow

    The film marks another chapter in The Great Khali’s successful post-WWE career, further highlighting his popularity in the entertainment world. Since leaving WWE in 2014, Khali has built a strong fanbase in India, where he is widely recognized as a national icon.

    According to his IMDB page, Khali has four other acting gigs in the works. As you can see, he\’s such a recognizable figure that he portrays himself in several of these projects:

    • Zombie Brothel: Role: Brothel Security | Status: Post-production
    • Awara Pagal Deewana 2: Role: Hawa | Status: Pre-production
    • Necromancer: Role: The Great Khali | Status: Pre-production
    • Zombie Rome: Role: Gladiator Giant Singh | Status: Pre-production

    The Great Khali, along with stars like Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista and John Cena, have created the blue print for today\’s WWE Superstars to transition to a thriving acting career after they hang up their boots.

    Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Damian Priest, Liv Morgan and Tiffany Stratton are all represented by the Paradigm agency to help them further branch out into the entertainment world.

  • Watch: The Great Khali Rivals Cody Rhodes With New Neck Tattoo

    The Great Khali has joined the neck tattoo club of wrestling.

    The former World Champion has been going viral in India recently for his involvement in the ongoing general elections and his collab with the world\’s shortest woman Jyoti Amge.

    One development fans may have not expected to see however is Khali getting a neck tattoo rivaling that of the current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

    The former WWE star real name Dalip Singh Rana visited famous Delhi artist Karan for this tattoo of a tiger. This is a play on his real name Singh, which is a word describing the king of the jungle:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C7Ls2uKR5j0

    The neck tattoo wasn\’t the only ink Khali got done on his visit to Karan. He also got a full right arm tattoo as a tribute to his mother.

    The Great Khali\’s Post WWE Career

    The Great Khali has continued being a celebrity in India following his exit from WWE in 2014 after a successful run with the company.

    The Giant opened his own wrestling school dubbed Continental Wrestling Entertainment in Punjab. Wrestlers such as Dilsher Shanky and Kavita Devi have been signed by WWE after beginning their careers with CWE.

    The WWE Hall of Famer joined the current ruling party of India, BJP in 2022. He has been active in the ongoing general elections, making appearances to promote local candidates for BJP in the states of Punjab and Haryana.

    He also recently went viral for his video with Jyoti Amge. Amge is the world\’s shortest living woman according to the Guinness World Records and Great Khali was seen lifting the record holder in a video he shared on Instagram.

  • MVP Thinks It\’s \”Foolish\” to Compare Omos to The Great Khali

    Omos is a far different kind of WWE Superstar to The Great Khali, at least according to his manager MVP.

    At over seven-foot-three and weighing over 400lbs, it\’s hardly surprising that fans have compared Omos to Khali, who was also seven-foot-three and tipped the scales at 420lbs.

    Fans have often been critical of Khali\’s wrestling ability, and on Twitter, MVP made the clear distinction between Omos, Khali and Giant Gonzalez, who was also limited in the ring due to his size.

    Omos So Far

    In January 2019, Omos was signed to a contract and was part of a class of seven athletes to train at the Performance Center.

    The former basketball player made his NXT debut at a July 2019 Live event, and would debut on the main roster in June 2020.

    Aligning with AJ Styles in October that same year, the two would capture the Raw Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 37, in Omos\’ first televised match and his seventh match ever.

    After losing to Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 38, Omos would enlist the services of MVP, who manages him to this day.

    What\’s next for Omos?

    Despite a loss to Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel, the future looks very bright for Omos.

    At last year\’s Survivor Series, the Nigerian Giant won The Rock 25th Anniversary Battle Royal, a celebration of the silver anniversary of the Brahma Bull\’s WWE debut.

    WWE higher-ups are said to be pleased with the improvements Omos has made since coming to the main roster, and it is believed that he is getting better the more matches he has.

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  • The Great Khali Accused of Slapping Toll Worker

    Former WWE talent Dalip Singh Rana (The Great Khali) is accused of slapping a toll worker in India.

    Tribune India reports that the incident occurred on July 11 as Khali was traveling from Jalandhar in Punjab to Karnal, Haryana. The publication also has a video of the incident, but it doesn\’t show that Khali attacked the toll worker.

    However, the video does show Khali confronting two toll workers as they try to put a barricade in front of his car. Khali takes it upon himself to stop them so that he can leave.

    Khali is accused of attacking the worker for asking him for his ID to pass the toll when asked by police. The former wrestler shared his side of the incident and accused the toll worker of blackmailing him for a selfie.

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    Photo Credit: WWE.com

    The report states that both Khali and the toll worker deny wrongdoing towards each other. Khali also shared his experience in an Instagram post and felt that people that mistreat celebrities should be punished.

    Tribune India translated Khali\’s Instagram post.

    \”…Yesterday, while going to Karnel, tax toll employee of Phillaur stopped my car and misbehaved for selfie. When I denied selfie, he ruthlessly passed racist comments and used bad words. That\’s all I want to say,\” said Khali.

    What\’s Next for The Great Khali?

    It doesn\’t seem like either side will move forward with the police about the incident.

    The reports shared, \”Ladhowal police station on Tuesday said no complaint was lodged by either of the two sides.\”

    The situation could change, and SEScoops will provide an update if it does. As of now, it doesn\’t appear either Khali or the toll worker is interested in revisiting the situation.

    The former wrestler is also looking to put his focus on helping the Bharatiya Janata Political Party. He joined the party earlier this year and expressed how he is impressed with the work India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done.

    Despite the accusation and the video, Khali hasn\’t admitted that he assaulted the worker.