Mahabali Shera

Mahabali Shera
Shera posing post-event at a show in September 2017
Birth name Amanpreet Singh Randhawa
Born (1990-10-17) 17 October 1990
Firozpur, Punjab, India
Residence Detroit, Michigan, U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Amanpreet Singh
Khoya
Mahabali Shera
Mahabali Veera
Shera
Billed height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[2]
Billed weight 268 lb (122 kg)[2][3]
Billed from Punjab, India
Debut 2011

Amanpreet Singh Randhawa (born October 17, 1990) is an Indian professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with Impact Wrestling under the ring name Mahabali Shera and Shera.

Professional wrestling career

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling (2011, 2014–2017)

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.[4][5] During the final week of tapings, On 21 April 2012, Shera defeated Sir Brutus Magnus to become the final RKK World Heavyweight Champion.[6]

On 22 September 2014, TNA announced the signing of their first Indian wrestler Mahabali Shera.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] 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 disqualification match and James Storm on 30 September episode of Impact Wrestling, also in a no disqualification match.

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 nine points. thus advancing to the Round of 16 where he defeated Eli Drake in the First round match. On the 9 December edition of Impact Wrestling, Shera lost to Lashley in the quarterfinals, failing to advance the round of four and being eliminated.

After 2 month's hiatus from television, on the 16 February edition of Impact Wrestling, Shera returned to TV and formed a new tag team Grado. On the 15 March 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 TNA roster. On the 29 March episode of Impact Wrestling, he was taken out by Al Snow who attacked Grado and broke his arm. on the 12 April 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, 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 Snow on 10 May episode of Impact Wrestling, Grado came back and distracted Snow, allowing Shera to win.

After teaming with Grado, Shera began wrestling on Xplosion, winning in matches against the likes of Fallah Bahh and Marshe Rockett. He also had a shot at the Impact Grand Championship in a losing effort against then champion, Drew Galloway on February 9 edition of Impact Wrestling. In May 2017, Shera became involved in a storyline between Braxton Sutter and Kongo Kong. He saved Sutter and Allie from Kong, Sienna, Laurel Van Ness and KM on the May 18 edition of Impact Wrestling.[12] On the June 15 episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera won a Gauntlet match for the inaugural Sony SIX Invitational Trophy, last eliminating KM. On the June 22 episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera defeated KM. On the June 29 episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera, Alberto El Patrón, Eddie Edwards and James Storm defeated Davey Richards, Ethan Carter III, Kongo Kong and Lashley. At Slammiversary XV, Shera, Allie and Braxton Sutter defeated KM, Kongo Kong and Laurel Van Ness in a Six-person tag team match. On the September 21 episode of Impact Wrestling, Shera lost to Kongo Kong. His last two matches were on the November 4 episode of Xplosion, Shera defeated X-Division champion Trevor Lee in a non-title match and on the November 11 episode of Xplosion where Shera defeated Caleb Konley both of these matches were recorded months before his departure. On November 13, 2017, his profile was officially removed from Impact Wrestling's website, confirming his departure from the company. According to Pro Wrestling Insider, Shera had quietly left the company about two months earlier.[13]

WWE NXT (2018)

On February 14, 2018, Singh signed a contract with WWE, and reported to the Performance Center.[14] He wrestled several matches at NXT live events until September 18, when WWE released Singh.

Personal life

Shera is a big fan of Bollywood. Amitabh Bachchan is his favorite actor from the industry.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. Meltzer, Dave (30 May 2016). "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.
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  5. "Ring Ka King #4 results".
  6. "Ring Ka King #25 results".
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  11. 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.
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  13. "ANOTHER IMPACT DEPARTURE, NASHVILLE OFFICE UPDATE AND MORE - PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com.
  14. http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/indian-wrestler-amanpreet-singh-reports-to-wwe-performance-center
  15. "Interview of Mahabali Shera by Renjith Ravindran for The Fan Garage". The Fan Garage.
  16. "Pro Wrestling All-Stars of Detroit". www.facebook.com.
  17. Awards « Mahabali Shera « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database. Cagematch.net. Retrieved on 5 December 2015.
  18. "RKK World Heavyweight Championship history".
  19. "Instagram post by Mahabali Shera • Mar 19, 2017 at 4:47pm UTC". Instagram.
  20. http://impactwrestling.com/mahabali-shera-earns-sony-six-invitational-trophy-impacticymi/


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