10 Most Powerful People in the Pro Wrestling Business

Cody Rhodes and Vince McMahon.
Cody Rhodes and Vince McMahon.

#8 David Kapoor

David Kapoor (portraying the character Ranjin Singh) with the Great Khali.
David Kapoor (portraying the character Ranjin Singh) with the Great Khali.

Who is he?

David Kapoor is a former on screen talent and current senior Vice President of WWE Creative. His job is to oversee the various soap opera esque tangled story lines which weave throughout the WWE's on screen product.

David Kapoor was brought in to act as both the manager and translator for the Great Khali when the Indian juggernaut was on tour with the WWE. After Khali's departure, Kapoor stayed on as a creative writer.

He worked his way up through the ranks to become the senior VP of Creative, a hefty title with a lot of responsibility and power.

Influence he's had on the pro wrestling industry: David Kapoor was in charge of the WWE's creative division during such momentous events as the Shield break up and the Women's Evolution. He continues to guide WWE's writers as they navigate the new challenges facing the venerable sports entertainment company.

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