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".
