The independent wrestler from India Amanpreet Singh reported to WWE Performance Center in Orlando on Thursday.
An independent Indian wrestler and bodybuilder from Punjab Amanpreet Singh has signed a developmental contract with WWE. According to WWE.com, Singh reported for his training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on Thursday. The 6’2 inch wrestler, who weighs around 240 pounds, was trained by the likes of Savio Vega and Al Snow, and built a successful reputation in India, before moving to the United States and the United Kingdom.
Speaking about the opportunity with the WWE, Singh said that he wished to make his country proud. “I came to the US with the dream that someday, I am going to make my country proud. I would consider myself fortunate if I am able to become a positive role model for the youngsters of my country and impact lives. I don’t think I can find a better platform than WWE to empower myself to empower others, especially those back at home,” he said in a press release.
The self-taught bodybuilder, who gained reputation by winning local competitions in India before he turned to wrestling in 2011, reported the Performance Center along TV star Saurav Gurjar and the former pro baseball player from India Rinku Singh. Mae Young Classic alumna Kavita Devi, who was the first Indian woman signed by WWE also joined him at the WWE PC.