Mahabali Shera
| Mahabali Shera | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 17, 1990 Ferozepur, Punjab, India |
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) |
Mahabali Shera Mahabali Veera Khoya |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Billed weight | 265 lb (120 kg)[1] |
| Billed from | Pune, India |
| Debut | 2011 |
Amanpreet Singh (born October 17, 1990) is an Indian professional wrestler and competing in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Mahabali Shera.
Professional wrestling career
Ring Ka King (2011–2012)
In December 2011, Shera took part in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's India project, Ring Ka King.Shera competed in the RKK World Heavyweight Championship tournament to crown the inaugural champion, He defeated Dr. Nicholas Dinsmore in the quarterfinals of the tournament before being defeated by Scott Steiner in the semifinals.[2][3] During the final week of tapings, On 21 April 2012, Shera defeated Sir Brutus Magnus to become the final RKK World Heavyweight Champion.[4]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
The Revolution (2014–2015)
On 22 September 2014, TNA announced the signing of their first Indian wrestler Mahabali Shera.[5] On 12 November 2014, episode of Impact Wrestling, Manik attempted to introduce Shera to the leader of The Revolution stable, James Storm, before Storm demanded Manik to send Shera away.[6]
On 7 January 2015, Shera changed his name to Khoya and officially joined James Storm's Revolution. On 23 January 2015, episode of Impact Wrestling, Khoya made his in-ring debut as a heel, defeating Tigre Uno.[7] On 10 April, Khoya defeated Manik and 'The Monster' Abyss in a Triple Threat match to join James Storm in a qualifier match to participate in the Fatal-4 Way Tag Team Ultimate X Match for the vacant TNA World Tag Team Championships to a losing effort.
On 26 June 2015, Khoya turned face when he was beaten by James Storm, changing his name back to Mahabali Shera and entered in a feud.[8] On 30 July 2015, Shera defeated Storm with the help of the members of The Revolution. On 5 August TNA Impact taping, he stands up on James Storm and hit him with his finisher (Sitout spinebuster) and says "My name is not Khoya, my name is Mahabali Shera", officially turning on James Storm. [9] on 19 August episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera stood up to James Storm and left The Revolution. on 16 September episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera defeated Abyss in a No DQ match. on 30 September episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera defeated James Storm in a No DQ match.
Singles competition (2015–present)
On 4 October 2015, at Bound For Glory, Shera competed in a 12-man Bound for Gold Gauntlet match but was eliminated by Tyrus who went on to win the match.The next major step in Mahabali Shera's career to win the World Heavyweight Champion in TNA World Title Series. Shera was the member in Group Wild Card along with Kenny King, Crazzy Steve and Aiden O'Shea. he ended first of his block when he became victorious in receiving 9 points. thus advancing to the Round of 16 where he defeated Eli Drake in the First round match. On the next week's edition of Impact Shera lost to Lashley in the quarterfinals, failing to advance the round of 4 and being eliminated.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Sky High (Sitout spinebuster) – 2014 – present
- Veera Bomb (Thrust spinebuster)[10] – 2011 – 2012
- Entrance themes
- "Cut You Down" by Serg Salinas and Dale Oliver[11] (2015, used while apart of The Revolution)
Championships and accomplishments
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- Global Impact Tournament (2015) – with Team International (The Great Sanada, Drew Galloway, The Great Muta, Tigre Uno, Bram, Rockstar Spud, Magnus, Sonjay Dutt and Angelina Love)
References
- ↑ "Mahabali Veera/Shera profile".
- ↑ "Ring Ka King #1 results".
- ↑ "Ring Ka King #4 results".
- ↑ "Ring Ka King #25 results".
- ↑ "TNA Announces the Signing of First Indian Wrestler: Mahabali Shera".
- ↑ "TNA IMPACT RESULTS 11/12: The Wolves "defend" TNA Tag Titles, Samoa Joe announces X future, Aries vs. Lashley, more".
- ↑ "TNA Impact Wrestling Results For 1/23".
- ↑ "Impact Wrestling results".
- ↑ MAIN EVENT SET FOR BOUND FOR GLORY – 7/30 TNA TAPING SPOILERS FROM ORLANDO, FL. PWInsider.com (31 July 2015). Retrieved on 2015-12-05.
- ↑ Killam, Mike (21 April 2012). "4/21 Ring Ka King Results -Ladder Match, New Champion". WrestleZone. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ↑ "Evolution XIV". Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ↑ Awards « Mahabali Shera « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database. Cagematch.net. Retrieved on 5 December 2015.
- ↑ "RKK World Heavyweight Championship history".
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