The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana (born August 27, 1972) is an Indian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name The Great Khali. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment wrestling on its SmackDown! brand, where he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. Before embarking on his professional sports career, he was an officer in the Punjab state police.Dalip Singh Rana (born August 27, 1972) is an Indian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name The Great Khali. He is currently signed to World WrestlinG Entertainment wrestling on its SmackDown! brand, where he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. Before embarking on his professional sports career, he was an officer in the Punjab state police.
Under the ring name "Giant Singh", Dalip Singh became a pro wrestler for All Pro Wrestling in the United States of America, making his first appearance in October 1996, when teaming with Tony Jones against the West Side Playaz.On May 28, 2001, Brian Ong died after receiving a flapjack from Singh. Ong had suffered a previous concussion during the session, but the trainers gave him a lower evaluation for not avoiding injuries and told him to continue training. In addition, it was proven that Ong did not receive any protective gear or supervision by APW staff. This second concussion ultimately proved fatal for him. As Singh inadvertently caused his death, Ong's family brought a lawsuit against All Pro Wrestling. They were found liable for recklessness after less than a day of deliberations, awarding the Ong family for damages of over $1.3 million.
World Wrestling Entertainment
On January 2, 2006, Singh was signed to a contract by WWE and assigned to the Deep South Wrestling developmental territory for training. With Daivari by his side, the un-named Singh debuted on WWE television on the April 7, 2006 episode of SmackDown!, attacking The Undertaker and leaving him out cold during his match with Mark Henry, and thus causing a no-contest.The next week he was introduced as "The Great Khali". Daivari explained that he now finally had a client that would destroy the Undertaker (after Muhammed Hassan and Mark Henry had failed previously). Khali made his in-ring debut on the April 21, 2006 edition of SmackDown!, defeating Funaki.On the May 5, 2006 edition of SmackDown, Khali signed a contract to face The Undertaker at Judgment Day on May 21, 2006. Later that night, he interrupted a WWE Cruiserweight Championship #1 Contender's Triple Threat Match between Super Crazy, Kid Kash, and Nunzio, and attacked all three men, as well as Vito.On the May 12, 2006 edition of SmackDown, JBL put Khali against then World Champion Rey Mysterio. Khali had a height advantage of almost two feet and a weight advantage of 250 pounds, and gained an easy victory over Mysterio. In his match against The Undertaker at Judgment Day 2006, Khali landed a series of blows on his opponent, and finally defeated The Undertaker with a kick to the head after receiving some illegal help from Daivari during the phase when the Undertaker had him under control. Khali continued on a rampage for several weeks, winning handicap matches, beating superstars up in a display of power, and mocking the Undertaker's signature pin and victory pose.
He also helped the Big Show beat down the Undertaker (who was challenging Show for the ECW World Championship) with a Double Chokeslam through the announcer's table, continuing his feud with The Undertaker.Khali then challenged the Undertaker to a Punjabi Prison Match. The two were scheduled to meet in such a match at The Great American Bash, but Khali was removed from the match due to elevated liver enzymes and replaced by the Big Show. (In the storyline, TheodoreLog replaced Khali with Big Show as punishment for an attack on The Undertaker shortly before the match.)Khali later received a clean bill of health, and the August 4, 2006 episode of SmackDown would see Khali being challenged by The Undertaker to a Last Man Standing match at SummerSlam. However, the match was moved to the SmackDown just prior to SummerSlam and won by the Undertaker, giving Khali his first loss in the WWE.By October of that year news came that Khali would return to WWE, along with Daivari, to join its revived ECW brand.On the October 31, 2006 edition of ECW, Khali and his manager Daivari made their on-screen debuts, with Daivari defeating Shannon Moore, while Khali took on the role as Daivari's enforcer for the match. Khali then assaulted Moore after the match. Khali continued manhandling Daivari's opponents after Daivari had defeated them.Khali then feuded with Tommy Dreamer, where Khali would assault Dreamer and choke drop him on a regular basis. Sometimes it would be on the steel entrance stage, a steel chair, or the padded floor outside the ring.On the December 19, 2006 edition of ECW, Khali faced Shannon Moore in his first match in ECW. Khali easily defeated Moore, but it was on a disqualification. Tommy Dreamer came in to interfere, but ended up being choke dropped by Khali onto the steel steps. Khali finally faced Tommy Dreamer on the January 9, 2007 edition of ECW in an Extreme Rules match. He easily defeated Dreamer, which turned out to be Khali's last ECW match.On the January 8, 2007, episode of RAW, Jonathan Coachman announced that Khali's contract with ECW had expired, he had signed with RAW (without his manager Daivari), and would battle John Cena in the main event. Khali won by disqualification after Cena took a steel chair held by Armando Estrada and hit Khali with it. After the match, Khali choke slammed Cena to the mat and left the ringside area, leaving Cena prone to an attack by Umaga.On the February 23, 2007 episode of SmackDown!, the Great Khali interfered in a Falls Count Anywhere, Money In The Bank qualifying match between Kane and King Booker. Khali cost Kane the match, leading to a match at WrestleMania. In his first appearance at the event, Khali defeated Kane at WrestleMania 23 after slamming him with a choke drop. Right after the match, Khali choked Kane with his own hook and chain.On the April 30, 2007 edition of RAW, The Great Khali attacked Shawn Michaels, Edge, and Randy Orton. He attacked WWE Champion John Cena as well, sending a message that he wanted Cena's title. The next week on RAW, Khali defeated Michaels in a No. 1 contender's match for the WWE Championship at Judgment Day. At the event, Khali's efforts came up short as he lost via submission for the first time ever, tapping out to John Cena's STFU. However, at Judgment Day, Khali's foot was under the rope when he tapped out, which went unnoticed by the referee. The next night on RAW, Khali expressed his outrage via his translator over the outcome. At One Night Stand, Khali lost to John Cena after he was FU'd off a crane bed. This would be the first time that The Great Khali had ever been pinned.On the June 11 edition of WWE Raw, as part of the WWE Draft, Khali was drafted from Raw to SmackDown! as SmackDown's first draft pick. He would soon enter a feud with Batista in July before the Great American Bash. The two were scheduled for a match on PPV on Sunday, July 22, 2007. However, due to Edge vacating the World Heavyweight Championship due to a injury, Khali won a 20-man Battle Royal for the title on the July 20 (taped on July 17) edition of SmackDown!, eliminating both Kane and Batista in one move. Khali dominated and defeated both Batista and Kane that same week at "The Great American Bash".
He also helped the Big Show beat down the Undertaker (who was challenging Show for the ECW World Championship) with a Double Chokeslam through the announcer's table, continuing his feud with The Undertaker.Khali then challenged the Undertaker to a Punjabi Prison Match. The two were scheduled to meet in such a match at The Great American Bash, but Khali was removed from the match due to elevated liver enzymes and replaced by the Big Show. (In the storyline, TheodoreLog replaced Khali with Big Show as punishment for an attack on The Undertaker shortly before the match.)Khali later received a clean bill of health, and the August 4, 2006 episode of SmackDown would see Khali being challenged by The Undertaker to a Last Man Standing match at SummerSlam. However, the match was moved to the SmackDown just prior to SummerSlam and won by the Undertaker, giving Khali his first loss in the WWE.By October of that year news came that Khali would return to WWE, along with Daivari, to join its revived ECW brand.On the October 31, 2006 edition of ECW, Khali and his manager Daivari made their on-screen debuts, with Daivari defeating Shannon Moore, while Khali took on the role as Daivari's enforcer for the match. Khali then assaulted Moore after the match. Khali continued manhandling Daivari's opponents after Daivari had defeated them.Khali then feuded with Tommy Dreamer, where Khali would assault Dreamer and choke drop him on a regular basis. Sometimes it would be on the steel entrance stage, a steel chair, or the padded floor outside the ring.On the December 19, 2006 edition of ECW, Khali faced Shannon Moore in his first match in ECW. Khali easily defeated Moore, but it was on a disqualification. Tommy Dreamer came in to interfere, but ended up being choke dropped by Khali onto the steel steps. Khali finally faced Tommy Dreamer on the January 9, 2007 edition of ECW in an Extreme Rules match. He easily defeated Dreamer, which turned out to be Khali's last ECW match.On the January 8, 2007, episode of RAW, Jonathan Coachman announced that Khali's contract with ECW had expired, he had signed with RAW (without his manager Daivari), and would battle John Cena in the main event. Khali won by disqualification after Cena took a steel chair held by Armando Estrada and hit Khali with it. After the match, Khali choke slammed Cena to the mat and left the ringside area, leaving Cena prone to an attack by Umaga.On the February 23, 2007 episode of SmackDown!, the Great Khali interfered in a Falls Count Anywhere, Money In The Bank qualifying match between Kane and King Booker. Khali cost Kane the match, leading to a match at WrestleMania. In his first appearance at the event, Khali defeated Kane at WrestleMania 23 after slamming him with a choke drop. Right after the match, Khali choked Kane with his own hook and chain.On the April 30, 2007 edition of RAW, The Great Khali attacked Shawn Michaels, Edge, and Randy Orton. He attacked WWE Champion John Cena as well, sending a message that he wanted Cena's title. The next week on RAW, Khali defeated Michaels in a No. 1 contender's match for the WWE Championship at Judgment Day. At the event, Khali's efforts came up short as he lost via submission for the first time ever, tapping out to John Cena's STFU. However, at Judgment Day, Khali's foot was under the rope when he tapped out, which went unnoticed by the referee. The next night on RAW, Khali expressed his outrage via his translator over the outcome. At One Night Stand, Khali lost to John Cena after he was FU'd off a crane bed. This would be the first time that The Great Khali had ever been pinned.On the June 11 edition of WWE Raw, as part of the WWE Draft, Khali was drafted from Raw to SmackDown! as SmackDown's first draft pick. He would soon enter a feud with Batista in July before the Great American Bash. The two were scheduled for a match on PPV on Sunday, July 22, 2007. However, due to Edge vacating the World Heavyweight Championship due to a injury, Khali won a 20-man Battle Royal for the title on the July 20 (taped on July 17) edition of SmackDown!, eliminating both Kane and Batista in one move. Khali dominated and defeated both Batista and Kane that same week at "The Great American Bash".
Finishing and signature moves
Giant Chokeslam (Two handed choke drop)
Giant Chop (Brain chop)
Chokeslam
Headbutt
Big boot
Clothesline
Spin kick
Delayed scoop slam
Leg drop
Nicknames
The Indian Colossus
The Punjabi Giant
The Punjabi Warrior
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