Mahabali Shera
| Mahabali Shera | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Amanpreet Singh Randhawa |
| Born |
October 17, 1990 Ferozepur, Punjab, India |
| Residence |
Chicago, Illinois, United States[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) |
Mahabali Shera Mahabali Veera Khoya |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Billed weight | 242 lb (110 kg)[2] |
| Billed from | Pune, India |
| Debut | 2011 |
Amanpreet Singh Randhawa (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.[3][4] During the final week of tapings, On 21 April 2012, Shera defeated Sir Brutus Magnus to become the final RKK World Heavyweight Champion.[5]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
The Revolution (2014–2015)
On 22 September 2014, TNA announced the signing of their first Indian wrestler Mahabali Shera.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] 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 after being beaten and repeatedly insulted by James Storm, and entered in a feud with Storm.[9] On 5 August TNA Impact taping, he stood up to James Storm, hit him with his finisher (Sitout spinebuster) and said "My name is not Khoya, my name is Mahabali Shera", officially changing his name back and turning on Storm.[10] On 19 August episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera left The Revolution. Later on the 16 September episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera defeated Abyss in a No DQ match and James Storm on 30 September episode of Impact Wrestling, also 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. He then entered in the TNA World Title Series for the vacated TNA World Height Championship. Shera was a member in the 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 December 9 edition of Impact Wrestling, Shera lost to Lashley in the quarterfinals, failing to advance the round of 4 and being eliminated.
After 2 month's hiatus from television, on the February 16 edition of Impact Wrestling, Shera returned to TV and formed a new tag team Grado. On the March 15 live edition of Impact Wrestling from the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, he helped Grado in a contract ladder match against Eli Drake and prevented Jessie Godderz from interfering, allowing Grado to win the match and earn his place back in the Impact! roster. On the March 29 episode of Impact Wrestling, he was taken out by Al Snow who attacked Grado and broke his arm. on the April 12 episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera and Snow had a harsh conversation in which Snow apologized to Shera and shook his hand. However, after Shera was getting out of the ring, Al Snow assaulted Shera from behind, leaving him lying near the steel steps. A week later, Shera lost to Al Snow after receiving a knuckle to the head. In his rematch against Al Snow on May 10 episode of Impact!, Grado came back and distracted Al Snow, allowing Shera to win.
Independent Circuit (2015-Present)
On 06 Sep 2015, Shera made his debut for TNT All out event under the ring name Khoya where he defeated Ali Shabazz.On 07 feb 2016 he made his debut for NWA TCW Promotion where he was defeated by Devin driscoll. Shera returned to TCW Promotion on 05 May 2016 where he defeated Paul Jordane to become the #1 Contender for the NWA Throwback Heavyweight Championship.On 09 July 2016, Shera made his return to TNT Promotion where he was defeated by Chris Melendez in a Three way match also involving Tony Kozina.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Sky High (Sitout spinebuster) – 2014 – present
- Veera Bomb (Thrust spinebuster)[11] – 2011 – 2012
- Entrance themes
- "Cut You Down" by Serg Salinas and Dale Oliver[12] (TNA; January 23, 2015 – July 15, 2015; used as a member of The Revolution)
- "Bollywood" by Dale Oliver (TNA; August 5, 2015 – present)
Championships and accomplishments
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ring Ka King
- 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
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave (May 30, 2016). "May 30, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Return of Seth Rollins and the WWE brand split, plus tons of news". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 59. ISSN 1083-9593.
Mahabali Shera has moved from Nashville to Chicago to train in Lucha Libre under Skayde, who runs a school there.
- ↑ "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".