WWE Champion Jinder Mahal recently did an interview with Ottawa Citizen to talk about his professional wrestling career and much more. “The Modern Day Maharaja” was asked about his release from WWE back in 2014, having pride for Calgary and bringing the WWE title back, as well as being proud of his Indian heritage. Check out some of the highlights here:
Being released from WWE back in 2014:
“I had a lot of regrets. I felt like I didn’t give it my all. I said, if I ever get a second chance I’ll do everything in my power. I’ll give it 110 percent. I’ve taken full advantage of that opportunity. I was working hard to become WWE champion, but now that I am WWE champion, I’m putting in even more work.”
Having pride for Calgary and bringing the WWE Championship back:
“Calgary prides itself on being a wrestling town. I was very proud to bring the championship back to Calgary. It’s a huge deal for not only my family, but Calgary as a city.”
Being proud of his Indian heritage:
“Every day is a blessing in WWE, and I keep reminding myself of that. That’s my character. I’m very proud of my Indian heritage; I’m very proud of my Canadian heritage, as well, and I think, when the time is right, we’ll show that side, too. But, right now, I’m having fun representing the 1.3 billion people of India.”
You can read Mahal’s full interview with Ottawa Citizen at this link.
