Every #1 draft pick in WWE history: Where are they now?

#5 The Great Khali

When was The Great Khali drafted at #1?

WWE introduced a new approach to the draft in 2007 when Superstars from opposing shows faced each other in singles matches, with the winner’s brand gaining a Superstar from the loser’s brand.

SmackDown’s Edge defeated RAW’s John Cena in the first match on the night of the draft, meaning The Great Khali moved to SmackDown as the first pick in that year’s roster changes.

One month later, Edge was forced to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle injury, and The Great Khali took advantage by outlasting everybody in a 20-man Battle Royal to win the title on an episode of SmackDown.

Where is The Great Khali in 2019?

The Great Khali made a surprise appearance in the Punjabi Prison match at Battleground 2017 to help Jinder Mahal retain the WWE Championship against Randy Orton, while he also participated in the 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

Nowadays, the former World Heavyweight Champion runs the CWE (Continental Wrestling Entertainment) wrestling promotion in India.

The company’s YouTube channel, which boasts an impressive 2.26 million subscribers, often shows footage of Khali training with up-and-coming wrestlers.