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From Rinku Singh to Sameera Sandhu, Indians who hogged the limelight at WWE’s Superstar Spectacle

On India's 72nd Republic Day, WWE featured a special two-hour episode 'Superstar Spectacle', an event aimed at promoting the talents of India. The show featured several WWE superstars, including WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte, as they shared the ring with the Indian wrestlers. 

WWE Superstar Spectacle

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WWE Superstar Spectacle

Dilsher Shanky: The 7ft tall wrestler comes from Jagadhri, who is currently being groomed under the supervision of Khali. Shanky, who is also an experienced cricketer and actor, was working as an accountant before shifting his focus towards wrestling.

Giant Zanjeer: The 7ft-2inch wrestler, weighing 340 pounds, is a disciple of former WWE superstar The Great Khali. Zanjeer, who hails from Jagraon, Punjab, is a former basketball player and is now looking to gain fame in the WWE industry. (Twitter/WWEIndia)  

WWE Superstar Spectacle

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WWE Superstar Spectacle

Sareena Sandhu: Indian American Sareena Sandhu teamed up with Charlotte Flair for a tag-team action against Bayley & Natalya. Surprisingly, the team of Flair and Sandhu returned victorious despite Natalya locking in the family Sharpshooter on Sandhu. However, as soon as the tag was made, Flair, also known as The Queen, entered the ring and hit The Queen of Harts with Natural Selection from out of nowhere, thus leading them to an impressive win. (Twitter/WWEIndia)  

WWE Superstar Spectacle

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WWE Superstar Spectacle

Rinku: Renowned for his pitching abilities, Rinku Singh hails from Bhadohi, India. He is 6ft 4inch and weighs a solid 275 pounds. He also was a pitching prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the inspiration for the Disney movie “Million Dollar Arm” starring Jon Hamm. (Twitter/WWEIndia)  

WWE Superstar Spectacle

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WWE Superstar Spectacle

Jeet Rama: Born and brought up in Haryana, Rama is a two-time Kushti National Heavyweight Champion and three-time winner of the Hind Kesari award. Rama already made a lasting impression back in 2016, when he defeated WWE superstar Chad Gable. (Twitter/WWEIndia) 

WWE Superstar Spectacle

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WWE Superstar Spectacle

Guru Raaj: The wrestler currently trains in WWE's performance center in Orlando after being selected at the WWE India Tryout in 2019. Raaj, who is a former farmer, was trained by The Great Khali. He is also the first Indian-born high-flyer in WWE. (Twitter/WWEIndia) 

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