Last week, Tony Khan, who is the founder and CEO of All Elite Wrestling, criticized WWE’s decision to have Jinder Mahal face Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the upcoming episode of WWE Raw.
Khan’s comments came after some fans criticized HOOK for challenging AEW World Champion Samoa Joe despite not being worthy, while Mahal, who has not won a match in the WWE in a long time, was given a title shot. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, on his “Hall of Fame” podcast, emphasized the importance of Mahal in WWE and credited him for a successful segment of The Rock.
Booker T credits Jinder Mahal for the pop Rock received
An intense conversation on Twitter involved Jinder Mahal, Tony Khan, and other well-known figures. The response from Jinder Mahal to Tony Khan’s comments received significant backing from fans, resulting in it trending on Twitter. After Khan’s social media incident, Booker T spoke out in support of Mahal.
Jinder Mahal recently responded to Tony Khan in a witty manner, questioning the identity of FTW Champion Hook and promoting WWE’s Monday Night Raw on the USA Network. However, he later deleted the tweet, realizing it may not have been the best decision.
Jinder was proud of how popular he was on Twitter after the event, though. Given the upcoming World Heavyweight Title match on Raw next week, it would be wise for Mahal to prioritize his preparation for this crucial opportunity rather than getting involved with Tony Khan. However, Khan’s actions have unintentionally boosted Jinder Mahal’s status in the wrestling industry.
During a recent episode of the “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T. spoke about Tony Khan’s Twitter outburst and his criticism of Jinder Mahal. Booker T. defended Mahal, stating that many people had done so for good reason. He also praised Mahal for his segment with The Rock, giving him massive props.
”That’s so funny to me being an insider, man. Being a guy that’s been in this business for more than 30 years and to hear someone like Tony Khan talk about a 28-1 winning streak like, Bro, come on, we all know what this business is, okay? Jinder Mahal is doing some of his best work. He’s believable; he’s playing a role; he’s been put in that position for a certain reason, to spark a certain reaction. The pop The Rock got it because Jinder Mahal had a huge part of that,” said Booker T.
Jinder Mahal to Challenge Seth Rollins on WWE RAW
Two weeks ago, WWE brought The Rock back for a special surprise appearance on Monday Night Raw. To create a bit of drama, they trolled their audience by first introducing Jinder Mahal, who had been rumored to appear as the “former WWE champion.” This segment gave some entertaining pictures and videos of the contrasting reactions to both entrances, making it a great swerve, and fans are making memes about it.
Mahal was essentially used as a tool by Rock, who subjected him to both verbal and physical abuse. His sole purpose was to elevate The Rock’s image, and he fulfilled his role admirably. However, he has now earned the position of being the top contender for the world heavyweight championship.
In the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Jinder Mahal interrupted Seth Rollins and expressed his frustration about being disrespected and underestimated. Rollins challenged him by offering a free shot, but Mahal only accepted it when Rollins turned his back on him, leading to a beatdown. It was later announced that they would face each other in a match for the world heavyweight championship this week.
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