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Chat with Khoya
By: ChrissiCalvert Date: April 1, 2015, 3:24 pm
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Mahabali Shera (real name – Amanpreet Singh) is an Indian
Professional Wrestler who made his debut in TNA Impact Wrestling
on January 7, 2015 defeating Tigre Uno. After his debut, Shera
changed his ring name to Khoya.
The 24 year old TNA star from India uses Sky High and Veera Bomb
as his in-ring finishing moves. In spite of his busy training
schedule, Shera was beneficient enough to answer some of the
question put up by our correspondent Ratish Menon. Here is an
excerpt from the interview:
Q You are the first TNA star from India. Considering the
population, you represent a lot of people and its really a big
deal. How do you feel right now and what are your future plans
in TNA?
It feels great to be the first TNA star from India. I had worked
really hard to get myself in TNA and also been praying to God
for this. As i am the only person in TNA from India, I feel it
is my responsibility to take my country to the top of the TNA
Wrestling show. I just want to work hard as much as I can to be
on the top and to make my country proud.
Q What inspired you to take up professional wrestling in spite
of the famous ‘Akhara’ wrestling in your home state of Punjab?
Who have been your ultimate wrestling idol in India and
internationally?
From my childhood I had developed an interest in kabaddi which
was played near my locality. My parents also encouraged me to
play. Slowly I drifted to wrestling and realized the only way i
could make my parents, my village and my country proud was to be
an international star in wrestling So I have just followed my
dream since then.
I had been a great fan of Dara Singh. I followed him like an
idol.
Q. We all know you have a great interest in bodybuilding. How
did that start? Tell me something about your training regimen?
I started professional bodybuiding when I was 18 and soon
realized its importance. I came to know that if i want to be a
good wrestler, I need a good body. Right from then, I started to
train my body in gyms and other fitness centres.
Q Share your experience of the TNA so far. How do the other
wrestlers behave with you?
In the beginning I had a few problems like settling there in the
foreign land, going to such a big organization and greeting the
manager(laughs). But now everything is getting better day by
day. I had both kind of experiences – bitter and sweet.
Q Kurt Angle supposedly picked up the wrestling business quicker
than anyone. What do you think he saw in you as your main
qualities when he scouted and helped train you?
I really admire Kurt Angle, especially his wrestling career.
Apart from my luck, I believe its my focus and dedication which
attracted him and made him select me for TNA.
Q How has been your reception been at TNA so far by the fans and
do you see after your success TNA would look seriously to tap
into an Indian fan base in the future?
It has been great so far. I am really enjoying whatever I have
achieved. I think if there is anyone here in India who is a
potential candidate for TNA wrestling they will surely select
him. In fact, i know they(TNA) are serious about Indian
wrestlers.
Q You are a part of the Revolution stable who are a villainious
wrestling stable in TNA, but in real life you are so easygoing
and cheerful. How was your experience as member of that team?
How are you different from your character in the ring and
outside?
I am a cheerful person in real life but when I am in the ring, I
completely forget who I am. The crowd may abuse me or cheer for
me, I am just focussed on my target, which is to win every
single match.
Q Your next match is with Jeff Hardy who is known to be a
high-flying superstar, and you of course are a power-based
wrestler. What’s your take on Jeff Hardy and this upcoming
match?
I recently met Jeff Hardy face to face. I know he has been a
great wrestler but when it comes to fighting and winning, I
don’t care about anyone. I just need to win and nothing can
deter me.
Q Please describe how you came to be in the event Ring Ka King
in 2011.
I was in my hometown in 2011. I heard some auditions were been
held in Chandigarh as part of TNA India Project. A thought
crossed my mind that this might be a good career starter so i
gave the audition. There were around 15 boys who had come for
the audition.
After that, I competed in the RKK World Heavyweight Championship
tournament in which i made it to the quarterfinals, but got
defeated by Scott Steiner in the semi finals.
Q Would TNA consider doing house shows in India? What message
would you like to give the young Indian fans of the show? Can we
expect you at a live event in India?
Sure. TNA will soon come to India for live events.
I would just like to spur the young fans to follow their dreams
with passion and stay focussed. If TNA schedules an event in
India, I would be the first one to request a match for my
audience here.
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Re: Chat with Khoya
By: sharkboy1200 Date: April 4, 2015, 8:13 pm
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Good luck to Khoya, he's been in a rookie position, probably
learning about being in a new country, going on the road, and
now getting his first real match. If he simply manages to
continue learning, he'll be a nice acquisition for TNA, and
possibly a very profitable one when they tour in India.
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