Complete roster analysis for the WWE Live Event in India

WWE arrives in India with a roster that is surprisingly stacked and the recent move to merge both protracted days of the event into one mega event on the 9th of December will ensure that we'll get to see all of them at one go.

And unless you live under a rock, you'd have heard by now that Triple H will be lacing up his boots and stepping into the ring against Jinder Mahal in a dream main event.

The rest of the card isn't too shabby either, featuring the likes of the Shield taking on the dangerous team of Samoa Joe and the Bar, Braun Strowman squaring off against Kane and Finn Balor resuming his rivalry against Bray Wyatt.

But before we tuck in for what promises to be an entertaining night of hostilities, join us as we preview the entire roster that is making the trip to India this time around.

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Triple H

The COO of the WWE continues the trend of performing in Live Events of late by taking to the mat against the Modern Day Maharaja for a dream match in India.

Indian fans will be understandably chuffed with the prospect of witnessing an all-time great in action, only adding glitz to the one-day extravaganza on December 9th.

Jinder Mahal

India's prime representative in the WWE may have recently lost his WWE Championship to AJ Styles, but remains strongly entrenched in the hearts of the fans.

Expect another sizeable contingent to travel to New Delhi just to watch Mahal in action against the King of Kings.

With the Modern Day Maharaja without the title, WWE was forced to get The Game in action to make up for the changes.

The Shield

Thankfully, the Hounds of Justice reforming their dominant stable wasn't a one and done that tided over after TLC and has continued even until Survivor Series.

India will also get to witness them raising hell as they come together yet again to meet the combined might of Samoa Joe and the Raw Tag Team Champions, Sheamus and Cesaro.

Samoa Joe

The Samoan Submission Machine has chosen to take his place opposite the Shield and in conjunction with the Bar, evening out the quota for bada** Samoans in the match.

As ever, he will be intent on imposing his will in an attempt to counter the influence of Roman Reigns.

RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus

Cesaro and Sheamus are one of the most well-rounded duos in the WWE today and it is no surprise that they found a way to win the Raw Tag Team Titles yet again.

A victory over the Shield in India will only further enhance their burgeoning reputation and legitimacy at the top of the Tag Team division.

Braun Strowman

The Monster among Men has had his hands full with the returning Kane, who seems intent on challenging that moniker to the best he can.

And having already deposited the Big Red Machine into the ring on an episode of Raw, Strowman will be looking to make a similarly bruising statement in India too.

Kane

Kane returned to WWE citing his wish to re-establish himself as the monster-in-chief in the roster but got Power Slammed to hell for his troubles.

But rising from the depths, as India will no doubt witness, has always been Kane's trademark claim to fame, has it not?

Finn Balor

Finn Balor has competed as the man and the Demon King against Bray Wyatt but just can't seem to exorcise the Eater of Worlds from his life.

As he clashes with him again on December 9th, he must be hoping that he can - once and for all - put Wyatt and the sinister driving force behind him to rest.

Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt may have been defeated by the man that is Finn Balor and the Demon King that resides within him, but Sister Abigail has not.

And India -- the land of all things mystical -- could yet bring her out in all her ominous glory as he seeks to one better the Extraordinary Man and even the score.

RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss

Whether you like Alexa Bliss or not, you can't fault her gumption in hanging on to that Raw Women's Title by hook or by crook.

She's negotiated the challenge of Bayley, Mickey James and indeed Sasha Banks before, and will be looking to pull another rabbit out of the hat against the Boss in India.

Sasha Banks

The 4-time Raw Women's Champion has been itching to get her hands on the Raw Women's Title ever since she lost it back to Alexa Bliss a while back.

And while Live Event victories don't pull as much weight as the ones on television, it's still a nice to be able to put one over on the Champion, isn't it?

Jason Jordan

The Gold Blooded Superstar hasn't had the best of luck on Raw of late, getting cut from the Survivor Series team and eating a Pedigree for good measure.

But as ever, with Kurt Angle's backing, he will look to bounce back stronger against the dangerous Elias in India.

Thankfully, this is a country where he will find no shortage of grocery, should he need it.

Elias

The guitar-strumming maverick has found, much to his displeasure, that Jason Jordan has developed a nasty habit of cutting short his soulful performances.

Will he come prepared to deal with the interruptions this time around? Or are we in for another train-wreck of a concert when December 9th swings by?

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore

The loud-mouthed Superstar may rub some people the wrong way but you can't deny that he's brought all sorts of eyeballs to the Cruiserweight division by doing what he does best: talking.

This time, however, just talk won't cut it for Enzo as he has to put his money where his mouth is against Kalisto.

Let's just hope he doesn't have zero dimes.

Kalisto

The thrill-a-minute Luchador won the Cruiserweight Title from Enzo, only to lose it back promptly and has been chasing it again ever since.

Although the match in India won't be for a Title, notching up another victory against the Champion will stand him in good stead for the future...and shut Enzo up for the time being.

Win, win.

Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil

Titus Brand Worldwide will finally touch down in India and unlike in the USA, we can at least give them a full-house press conference, can't we?

All jokes aside, they had better be ready to face the stiff challenge of the Good Brothers in Delhi. As we know, Gallows and Anderson don't exactly play around.

Gallows and Anderson

The former Raw Tag Team Champions haven't had much luck in their pursuit of the Titles of late and will be looking to make a statement with a resounding defeat of Titus and Apollo.

But being the well-travelled veterans that they are, they will know that each fight is different and that they can't take their light-hearted opponents lightly at all.

Jeet Rama and Kishan Raftar

Jeet and Kishan are the other two Superstars that complete the visiting Indian contingent along with Jinder Mahal and will be looking to have a strong showing in their home country.

Currently practising their trade in NXT, Rama and Raftar will have to punch above their weight when Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel stand opposite them in the ring.

Much easier said than done...but having a raucous home crowd cheering on your every move certainly helps.

The Miztourage

Miz's sidekicks may not be at their belligerent best without the Hollywood A-lister by their side, but they've still got plenty of experience and the know-how to make it count.

Will it be enough against a buoyant team spurred on by a frenetic crowd?

Join us on December 9th to find out as we enter the trenches to bring you all the live action from WWE Live Event India!

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