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Great Khali Opening Promotion in India
Posted By James Walsh on 10/16/16
The Deccan Herald reports that WWE�s head of talent development, Canyon Ceman, recently met with Indian Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar about possibly signing with WWE. Kumar is the only Indian wrestler who has medaled twice in the Olympics.
Kumar stated on meeting Ceman: �I had a very good meeting with the head of the WWE talent development and I am exploring a lot of options as I just want to continue wrestling. I would not say that I am leaving the amateur arena. I am just keen to explore other avenues.
Kumar�s agent Raman Raheja noted that WWE wants to expand in India, and WWE has been in talks with Kumar for the past four months. He added: �Something is going to materialize soon� in about a month or so we will finalize something. Like WWE, there are other professional wrestling bodies like TNA, so we are looking at a number of other options as well. But I am still not saying that amateur doors are closed as yet.�
India Today recently spoke to former WWE Superstar Great Khali, who commented on Kumar possibly joining the WWE roster. Khali stated the following:
�It will be good if Sushil goes to WWE,� Khali said. �It is my thought nothing personal about it but I think it will be late for Sushil to join WWE. One has to join at an early age and the chances of success increase. WWE is very difficult so I still feel it is a bit late for Sushil to join WWE. I would personally like to see someone in WWE after me.�
� Regarding Khali, the Business Standard reported on a press conference where the former WWE Superstar discussed his plans for his Continental Wrestling Entertainment promotion in India.
Khali stated on the promotion: �My aim is to take the WWE kind of wrestling to every city in the country. I returned from the United States last year because I wanted to do something which would provide new platform to the wrestlers in my country.�
� The Ringer published an article on WWE expanding into China, with comments on the subject by WWE executives and also new WWE recruit Ho Ho Lun. The WWE officials discussed how the company can grow and become successful in the Chinese market.
Speaking on the subject, WWE Chief Financial Officer George Barrios said he believes WWE will be popular in the country, noting, �If you look across the globe, every culture has the same story archetype. A hero emerges. A hero is challenged. A hero finds a mentor. A hero finally overcomes. � We see the same thing in China.�
WWE Vice President of Greater China Jay Li added: �Everybody loves a good story. You pick up the books, you forget about your homework because you just got drawn into the story line. And WWE is no different. I think the Chinese fans respond to this: good versus evil, the turncoats, the betrayals, the loyalties, and the underdog stories.�
Barrios added in the article, �Whether it�s Star Wars, Hunger Games, kung fu, or WWE, that story resonates. Our fans get it.�
Great Khali Opening Promotion in India
Posted By James Walsh on 10/16/16
The Deccan Herald reports that WWE�s head of talent development, Canyon Ceman, recently met with Indian Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar about possibly signing with WWE. Kumar is the only Indian wrestler who has medaled twice in the Olympics.
Kumar stated on meeting Ceman: �I had a very good meeting with the head of the WWE talent development and I am exploring a lot of options as I just want to continue wrestling. I would not say that I am leaving the amateur arena. I am just keen to explore other avenues.
Kumar�s agent Raman Raheja noted that WWE wants to expand in India, and WWE has been in talks with Kumar for the past four months. He added: �Something is going to materialize soon� in about a month or so we will finalize something. Like WWE, there are other professional wrestling bodies like TNA, so we are looking at a number of other options as well. But I am still not saying that amateur doors are closed as yet.�
India Today recently spoke to former WWE Superstar Great Khali, who commented on Kumar possibly joining the WWE roster. Khali stated the following:
�It will be good if Sushil goes to WWE,� Khali said. �It is my thought nothing personal about it but I think it will be late for Sushil to join WWE. One has to join at an early age and the chances of success increase. WWE is very difficult so I still feel it is a bit late for Sushil to join WWE. I would personally like to see someone in WWE after me.�
� Regarding Khali, the Business Standard reported on a press conference where the former WWE Superstar discussed his plans for his Continental Wrestling Entertainment promotion in India.
Khali stated on the promotion: �My aim is to take the WWE kind of wrestling to every city in the country. I returned from the United States last year because I wanted to do something which would provide new platform to the wrestlers in my country.�
� The Ringer published an article on WWE expanding into China, with comments on the subject by WWE executives and also new WWE recruit Ho Ho Lun. The WWE officials discussed how the company can grow and become successful in the Chinese market.
Speaking on the subject, WWE Chief Financial Officer George Barrios said he believes WWE will be popular in the country, noting, �If you look across the globe, every culture has the same story archetype. A hero emerges. A hero is challenged. A hero finds a mentor. A hero finally overcomes. � We see the same thing in China.�
WWE Vice President of Greater China Jay Li added: �Everybody loves a good story. You pick up the books, you forget about your homework because you just got drawn into the story line. And WWE is no different. I think the Chinese fans respond to this: good versus evil, the turncoats, the betrayals, the loyalties, and the underdog stories.�
Barrios added in the article, �Whether it�s Star Wars, Hunger Games, kung fu, or WWE, that story resonates. Our fans get it.�