WWE Live India 2017: 5 things fans can expect

We're slowly counting down the days to the mega event!
We're slowly counting down the days to the mega event!

WWE has a massive fan base in India and indeed, all across the Indian subcontinent. So much so, that most of their social media interactivity comes from India.

To satiate the appetite of the 1.4 billion people of the country, WWE is heading to New Delhi for a massive 'Supershow' on December 9th. While it is technically a RAW Live Event, Jinder Mahal is a featured attraction for the show, in a main event match against Triple H.

At Sportskeeda Wrestling, we're proud to say that we've come on board as official media partners for the show. We'll be present on ground, bringing you the hottest sports entertainment action, as it happens.

We can only speculate for now, but here are five things we expect at WWE Live India. Do let us know in the comments if you believe there are certain points that we may have missed out on, in our feature. Presenting our exclusive countdown...


#5 Babyface reaction for Roman Reigns

Those who were present at the previous edition know what we mean
Those who were present at the previous edition know what we mean

Roman Reigns may be a universally despised character in the United States and quite honestly, in many parts of the world. Even though he plays a babyface on screen, his entrance is accompanied by a chorus of boos, every time he makes his way to the squared circle.

However, those of our readers who were present at the previous edition of WWE Live India in New Delhi last year, will remember how Roman Reigns was hailed as a hero as he made his way to the ring, with loud cheers. In India, Reigns is the ultimate 'good guy'!

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Just watch this video and check out the 'Roman' chants if you do not believe our testimony. Reigns and Cena are two of the biggest stars among the Indian members of the WWE Universe.

When Reigns looks up at the sky and screams the Samoan 'Ooooaaaaahhh' war cry, charging down at his opponent in Delhi, expect the crowd to go wild!

#4 A massive surprise (or two?)

It would be surprising to not see Khali at the event
It would be surprising to not see Khali at the event

While Jinder Mahal may be the biggest star of Indian origin at the moment, The Great Khali is perhaps the biggest star to have come out of the country. He even made a special appearance during the Punjabi Prison match between Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton earlier this year, where he helped his countryman retain the championship.

We wouldn't be surprised to see Jinder Mahal seek a little assistance from his best friend, when he's down in India. How cool would it be to see these two men reunited again? The pop would be absolutely massive.

Of course, yet another special appearance that could happen at the event is from a student of the Great Khali. Kavita Devi set the internet on fire earlier this year, when she competed in the Mae Young Classic.

These are just two of the many surprises that could occur at WWE Live India, come December in India.

#3 An appearance from a cricketing icon

This would be a really huge deal indeed
This would be a really huge deal

For those of our international readers who may be unfamiliar with the man, Sachin Tendulkar is probably the most famous cricketer of all time. He is more than just a sportsman to many Indians, and is revered as a true deity.

Jinder Mahal had invited the master blaster to attend the Supershow, and if he does walk along side the Maharaja to put him over, the pop would indeed be massive. Sachin Tendulkar is almost as popular in India, as Hulk Hogan was during the Golden Age of Hulkamania.

There could be other special celebrities who could join in the party. After all, who wouldn't want to be part of these special evenings?

We cannot wait to see who shows up at WWE Live India.

#2 Triple H working as a heel

It seems unlikely that he will reunite with The Shield in India
It seems unlikely that he will reunite with The Shield in India

We recently reported that Triple H had challenged Jinder Mahal to the biggest match in Indian wrestling history, and Jinder Mahal had responded positively to the same. We know that the two men are on a collision course for New Delhi.

Even though we've seen Triple H work as a babyface in recent times, we're certain he'll be working as a heel when he comes to India, considering Jinder Mahal is the hometown hero in New Delhi. Triple H is, after all, one of the best heels in modern wrestling.

It would be very surprising to not see Jinder Mahal as the victor when he faces The Game. Despite his reputation with the shovel, nobody puts over younger talent like Triple H does.

#1 A loud and raucous WWE Universe

Jinder Mahal promotes the upcoming Live Events
Jinder Mahal promotes the upcoming Live Events

If you've never been to a wrestling event, WWE or otherwise in India, know that the fans are loud, whether they are cheering or jeering the performers in the ring. They respond to everything that happens and are some of the most passionate fans in the entire wrestling fraternity.

It will be a night of intense action, in front of an audience that only gets to watch their favourite stars live, only once a year. The atmosphere will be electric and the crowd is guaranteed to be on fire, for the duration of the entire night.

How many of you will we see at the show in New Delhi? If you spot us in our trademark red Sportskeeda shirts, do come and say hi!

See you at the show!

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