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Vince McMahon is a wise business strategist who has turned WWE into a worldwide brand. The company is no longer exclusive to the United States and has expanded its market all over the world. The craze for professional wrestling is ever-increasing, and Vince knows it very well. That's why WWE has live events (pre-pandemic, of course) in different countries to target new wrestling audiences.
India is another big market for pro wrestling. Over the years, WWE has done many shows in the country. Earlier this year, WWE held Superstar Spectacle on India's Republic Day to celebrate Indian culture. The event also featured several Indian talent mixing it up with top stars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT.
In addition to these live events, superstars have also participated in many other activities in India. From tasting their delicious cuisines to playing their popular sports, superstars seem to have a lot of fun with their Indian fanbase.
In this article, let's take a look at five crazy things WWE Superstars did in India.
#5. WWE COO Triple H performs the Bhangra
2017 was the best year of Jinder Mahal's career. He moved to SmackDown after WrestleMania 33 and quickly became a top superstar. The attempt to target the Indian wrestling market led to Mahal becoming the WWE Champion. He was a decent champion and kept the title for almost six months.
During WWE's trip to India in 2017, Mahal was scheduled to go one-on-one with The Game, Triple H. It was a marquee match for the Indian audience, who were thrilled to see their beloved superstar colliding with Triple H. The match was decent, filled with hard-hitting strikes from both sides. However, Jinder couldn't break the hometown curse and lost the bout.
However, the big moment came after the match when The King of Kings performed the traditional Indian dance, the Bhangra. It was a light-hearted moment that received one of the loudest pops of the night.
#2 WWE Superstar Sasha Banks tries out the Indian sari
In 2017, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks toured India for the first time in her life. She was already a great admirer of the Indian culture and was overwhelmed by the love and support from her fans.
At the New Delhi live event, she was booked to face the then WWE RAW Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss. Before the show, Banks went shopping with Indian WWE wrestlers Kavita Devi and the Singh brothers. They visited a wardrobe showroom in Delhi, where Sasha tried the famous Indian apparel, the sari.
The Boss looked classy in her red sari. She also learned some new dance steps from the Singh brothers. Although she lost her match against Alexa, Sasha certainly took back many unforgettable memories from India.
#3 The New Day had the time of their life in India
In March 2019, WWE held their first tryouts in India. WWE Superstars Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E (collectively known as The New Day) were also sent to India as part of a promotional tour.
The three superstars had a lot of fun during this unforgettable tour. They went to Mumbai, where they tried various traditional cuisines and took part in numerous Meet & Greet events.
They also appeared on a famous TV reality show, The Super Dancer. During this time, The New Day also learned a lot about the Bollywood movie industry. They also gained knowledge about various cricketing skills. Speaking of cricket, The New Day weren't the only WWE Superstars to try out this popular game.
#2 WWE Superstars Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte Flair learned a lot about cricket
WWE Superstars Superstars Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte Flair visited India in 2016. During their visit, they couldn't resist playing India's most popular sport, cricket.
In 2016, WWE organized a couple of live shows in India. Before the grand event, both of the individuals decided to learn more about Cricket. They were dazzled by the popularity of the game in India. Fortunately, they got the best possible mentor in Indian cricketing legend, Virender Sehwag.
Sehwag taught them the basics of the game and also gave them a chance to play. Dolph looked really good with the bat, while Charlotte also performed decently. Sehwag appeared quite impressed with their performance.
#1 Braun Strowman had a great time with different Bollywood celebs in India
Soon after his 2018 MITB victory, Braun Strowman went on a solo trip to India. He began his tour by meeting the well-known Indian actor Varun Dhawan. Dhawan himself is a big WWE fan and has said numerous times that he is a big fan of The Rock.
Strowman then met some young athletes from the Special Olympics International. However, the most memorable moment of Braun's journey came when he arrived on the Indian reality show Dus Ka Dum (Indian version of the show, Power of Ten).
The show's host was none other than Salman Khan, a popular Indian actor. Braun received a warm welcome from the audience, who couldn't believe to see Strowman along with their favorite Bollywood superstar.
The Monster among Men talked about his incredible physique on the show and even squashed a frying pan with bare hands. This monstrous act received a loud pop from the show's audience. Braun also tried some famous Bollywood catchphrases before thanking the Indian wrestling audience for their love and affection.
Which of these WWE Superstars would you like to see in India again? Sound off in the comments below.
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