TNA signs first Indian wrestler Mahabali Shera

TNA and broadcaster Sony Six today announced the signing of the first ever Indian wrestler Mahabali Shera on the global roster of the professional wrestling entertainment.
The announcement comes after a year-long search for an Indian wrestler which began with Hall of Fame star Kurt Angle's visit to India in 2013.
Angle, the TNA superstar, who was present at a media interaction at Chandigarh today, selected and mentored Mahabali Shera, welcoming him into the TNA roster.
24-year-old Mahabali will feature across TNA's programming line-up of TNA Impact Wrestling (Monday nights) in a bid to grow the popularity of the event in India.

"TNA is his dream and he has the capability to do it. It does not have to be a one-trip party for him. He can be a worldwide star," Angle told reporters.
"Mahabali Shera is a great athlete who has showcased tremendous potential and skill, which strengthens my belief that he has what it takes to become a champion," he further said.

Mahabali Shera said that his dream had been realised.
"I am proud that a Punjabi from India has been selected. TNA provides a platform for action fights, which has no parallel anywhere else in the world," he said.

"I have been training hard, I train for six hours daily and hit the gymnasium for four hours," he said, adding "it was my dream as I wanted to reach this stage one day".