Great Khali's WWE Release Confirmed

Former WWE World Champion The Great Khali is finished with World Wrestling Entertainment. Sources say the "Punjabi Playboy's" contract has expired and the company decided not to renew his deal. Khali, now 42, first signed with WWE back in January 2006 when he was signed to a developmental deal. His career highlights include winning the Championship in July 2007 and being pushed as "monster" to feud with The Undertaker.

WrestleMania XXX Press Conference Set for NYC

WrestleMania Week officially kicks off with the WrestleMania 30 Press Conference, broadcast live on WWE Network this Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. ET from the Hard Rock Café in New York City. Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Hulk Hogan, Batista, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry, Big Show, The Great Khali, Michael Cole and the cast of Total Divas will be appearing

The San Francisco 49ers Hype WrestleMania 31, Notes From Today's Press Conference

WWE stars at today's WrestleMania 31 press conference in Santa Clara, California were John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Big Show, Fandango, The Great Khali, R-Truth, The Bella Twins and Summer Rae. Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and other WWE executives were also in attendance. Here is the official logo:

As noted, Vince McMahon says this will be the most interactive WrestleMania ever due to the technology that will be at Levi's Stadium.

Press Release: Silicon Valley to Host WWE WrestleMania 31

Press Release For E!'s "Total Divas:" Meet the Divas, Promo Videos, Show Details & More

E! AND WWE® TAKE VIEWERS INTO THE WORLD OF THE POP CULTURE PHENOMENON WITH “TOTAL DIVAS” PREMIERING SUNDAY, JULY 28 AT 10PM ET/PT

For the First Time Ever, WWE Favorites - The Bella Twins, Natalya, Cameron, Naomi, And Two Divas-In-Training - Bring The Fun, The Sexy And The Drama In And Out Of The Ring With This New Eight-Episode Docu-Series

WWE Superstars John Cena ®, Daniel Bryan ®, Jimmy Uso ®, Tyson Kidd ®, Fandango ®, The Great Khali ®, Hornswoggle ® And More To Appear In The Series’ Debut Season

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Superstars and Divas' Bodybuilding Pasts

Being in prime physical condition is a requirement for any Superstar or Diva mixing it up in the squared circle. But several competitors have also showcased their amazing physiques on the bodybuilding stage...More?

source: wwe.com

WrestleMania XXX to take place at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on April 6, 2014

It's official: WrestleMania XXX will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, April 6, 2014, as confirmed by New Orleans and WWE officials as well as a host of WWE Superstars in an all-star press conference live-streaming on WWE.com, WWE's Facebook page, and YouTube.com/WWE.

Joining New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu at the Superdome for the historic announcement are WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, WWE COO Triple H, Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon and a cavalcade of WWE Superstars, including WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, John Cena, Big Show, Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Brodus Clay and WWE Divas Layla, Cameron and Naomi.

Also taking part in the press conference are Rita Benson Leblanc, New Orleans Saints owner and vice chairman, Stephen Perry, President of New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, Jay Cicero, CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, and Alan Freeman, general manager of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and New Orleans Arena.

Aside from WrestleMania XXX itself, the monumental festivities in New Orleans will include WrestleMania Axxess, the annual, four-day fan festival, taking place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday Night Raw, be a STAR anti-bullying rallies, the WrestleMania Reading Challenge Finals, hospital visits and other pro-social activities designed to give back to the community.

The pay-per-view event will be televised to more than 100 countries. Last year, WrestleMania XXVIII in Miami generated more than $100 million in economic impact for Miami and Miami-Dade County, a new record for WrestleMania. This year, WrestleMania 29 takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, April 7.

Triple H was advertised for the event but did not appear.

Stats on RAW’s Switch to 3 Hours

With RAW going from two hours to three, matches now get 33% more time and there are 33% more matches per show. The amount of wrestling per show has doubled to 78%. Those benefiting with more TV time include Heath Slater, Alberto Del Rio, Primo, Epico, Sheamus, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, John Cena, The Miz, Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. Those who have received less TV time with the switch are Tensai, Zack Ryder, David Otunga, The Great Khali and Santino Marella.

J.R. Comments on Antonio Cesaro

"Antonio Cesaro delivering his finisher, the Neutralizer, to a behemoth the size of Khali was a jaw dropper. By the time that WrestleMania rolls around, I'm thinking that Cesaro will be a significant player on April 7. Cesaro is the type of in ring talent that would have been coveted in virtually any era and would never have had to look for work in the territory days."

WWE Raw Stars Go Off Message In Witty Ad

Who knew wrestlers could be this funny?

USA Network corralled a bunch of current WWE Raw players including Vince McMahon, John Cena, Triple H, CM Punk, Big Show and the Great Khali for a witty new promo that debuts on the show tonight. The network is spreading the message that WWE Raw will start airing a third hour (and begin an hour earlier, at 8 p.m.) on July 23. Fans know that’s also the date of the show’s 1,000th episode — amazing.

source: ew.com

Another Raw Guest Host Revealed

The cast of the MacGruber movie will host the April 19th edition of Monday Night Raw. Chris Jericho, The Great Khali, Mark Henry and MVP co-star in the movie.

Recap of Four WWE Wrestlers Appearing on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien"

Update on The Great Khali

KLQ Disciple Jatinder Dhoot sent this in... The Great Khali joined WorldBand Media for an interview. Here are the highlights:

Khali was involved in the filming of a movie starring Sean Penn and Brad Pitt, which is now in post-production.

When Khali went to India a few months back, he missed his opportunity to be written into the main storyline of WrestleMania.

The interview was conducted in Hindi. If you understand Hindi, you can listened to it here.

SmackDown House Show Highlights - Montgomery, AL

Fan report:

Triple H and The Undertaker defeated MVP and The Great Khali. No Khali can’t wrestle, as this match exemplified, but one look at him live and you see why WWE keeps him around – the guy is a monster. Triple H and The Undertaker got extraordinary reactions – the response to HHH in particular nearly bust my ear drums. There is no doubt who the stars were on this show.

Anyway, the match began with a lot of stalling by MVP and HHH – which was kind of old at this point as it had been used throughout the night. MVP unsurprisingly did the bulk of work for his team – firstly on the receiving end of HHH and Undertaker’s offence, then, after a brief Khali appearance, he was the guy to dish out most of the attack. Khali locked in the vice-grip which Taker powered out of before a hot tag to HHH who cleaned house. A stereo chokeslam to MVP and Pedigree to Khali finished the bout before Undertaker and HHH took turns posturing to the crowd as they began to file out of the arena.

source: prowrestling.net

SmackDown House Show Highlights - Jacksonville, MS

HHH & Undertaker vs. Khali & MVP. This match lasted a long time with Hunter and Taker getting about equal time in the ring. MVP obviously worked most of the match for his team given who his partner was. End sequence has Taker getting double teamed taking out MVP, HHH getting the hot tag and him and Taker double team Khali. Hunter pedigrees Khali while Undertake choke slams MVP. Hunter pins Khali at the 22:54 mark...More?

source: wrestleview.com

SmackDown House Show Highlights - Monroe, LA

The main event was Undertaker and HHH vs MVP and Khali. MVP came out and dissed on the Mailman Karl Malone who was in attendance in front row, basically saying MVP was FEDEX because he delivers. Taker was dominated for most of the match until the hot tag to HHH. Taker with the chokeslam to MVP and HHH pedigreed Khali for the win...More?

source: wrestlingnewsworld.com

SmackDown House Show Highlights - Jamestown, NY

In the main event, Kane, the Great Khali and MVP teamed up against Rey Mysterio, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and WWE Champion Triple H.

As each of the competitors made their way to the ring, the crowd seemed to get louder and louder, before finally erupting with the entrance of The Game, Triple H. As his music hit, people came rushing toward the ringside barriers, giving security a run for their money.

MVP took his time running around the ring and gesturing his usual taunt. The Game responded by mocking his taunt and ending with a DX chop, to which the crowd went wild.

It was an action-packed match with a lot of high flying and a crowd-pleasing finish, as Triple H led his team to victory...More?

source: post-journal.com

Fan Report

Scrambling for position

This Friday on SmackDown, WWE Champion Triple H will find himself staring up at The Great Khali as the two Superstars will go one-on-one just two days before The Game puts his gold on the line in the first-ever WWE Championship Scramble Match at Unforgiven. Can The Game overcome the Punjabi Giant and survive to defend his gold at Unforgiven?...More?

Triple H v. Shelton Benjamin - SmackDown 08/29

Excellent match

Steel City SmackDown

When you’re on top, everyone is gunning for you. This is exactly the position WWE Champion Triple H finds himself in.

The Game had to fend off United States Champion Shelton Benjamin in a Champion vs. Champion bout. The King of Kings was successful, using a Pedigree to down the Gold Standard. But after the bell, Benjamin stunned Triple H by hitting him from behind with his United States title. To add insult to injury, The Great Khali came to the ring and chokeslammed the vulnerable champion...More?

SmackDown/ECW House Show Highlights - Canton, PA

Main Event. The Great Khali and MVP vs Triple H(THE Biggest pop of the night!!!) and The Undertaker (a body chilling pop forth biggest behind Hardys and Triple H)

MVP and HHH started. HHH and Taker dominated the first part then MVP and Khali took over. They worked HHH for a bit until he makes a tag. Taker clean house hits old school but then misses a charge in the corrner on MVP then Khali comes in and works on Taker. MVP comes in to try and work Taker but then Taker fights back tries for snakeeyes but MVP counters. A double closeline happens. A hot tag to HHH. Khali gets tied up in the ropes MVP tries to cheap shot HHH but he hits a spinebuster. Tries to hit a pedigree on MVP but Khali blocks. Taker then comes in and sets up MVP for a chokeslam while HHH right next to him in the ring HHH hits a pedigree on Khali for the win. After the match HHH and Taker pose. Takers theme hits and HHH watches Taker leave while clappng. HHH theme hits and he panders to the crowd to cheer louder. Slaps hand all around the ring and leaves. They worked well together and the crowed loved them as a team...More?

source: wrestlingnewsworld.com