Both athletes were signed to NXT, WWE's developmental division this past June and trained out of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fl.
"WWE is a global, family-friendly entertainment company committed to serving the passionate fan base in India," said Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative.
"We are delighted the fans in India will have the opportunity to witness history with the first live matches for Lovepreet and Satender."
Satender Ved Pal, 6-4 and 235 pounds, was a standout in Indian wrestling. He was also a two-time national heavyweight champion in Kushti.
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