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WWE.com announced Sunday that The Great Khali suffered a fractured fibula following a brutal attack by World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry on SmackDown Friday night. The angle was orchestrated to remove the "The Punjabi Playboy" from television since his contract is set to expire and will likely not be renewed.
Many employees feel that the one-time World Heavyweight Champion will head back to India to focus on acting. There is talk, however, that he will maintain a relationship with WWE to work on film projects and other endeavors.
source: PWInsider.com
End of an era? Good riddance?
Lara Emily
10-05-2011, 03:32 AM
Meh
Wishbone
10-05-2011, 03:54 AM
You know Khali has never really been interesting to me and I never cared about what he was doing but I'm actually a little sad to see him go now. I don't know it just seems that a lot of guys I thought were gonna be the mainstays of the current era have fizzled out or left (Kennedy, MVP, and Lashley just to name a few). Seems that things are never quite as they seem I mean if you had asked me if by now who would be in the main event MVP or Miz a couple years ago I would have answered "Seriously? MVP no contest." but look where that went.
Waylander
10-05-2011, 05:27 AM
I groaned every time I saw him limp his broken-down body to the ring for a match.
It's too bad that Khali never really accomplished anything in the WWE. Yes, I know he was World Heavyweight Champion, but really, who respects that reign he had?
A guy as big as he is should've been built and maintained as a monster. Instead he was more or less cannon fodder for Batista and others, and is/was a mid-card comedy act.
Onto the next big man, Vince.
Rammsteinmad
10-05-2011, 09:05 AM
Remember when he debut, and he pinned the Undertaker with a foot on his chest?!!!
From THAT to three-minute squash matches... :lol:
Innovator
10-05-2011, 09:56 AM
Fuck about time, let's celebrate:
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Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 09:58 AM
I'd say it's more of a, will anyone even notice he's gone really?
The Jayman
10-05-2011, 10:02 AM
He was Ermaximus' #1 guy
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 10:06 AM
Not hardly Jayman. My #1 guy was Christian. On my list, Khali was #35 or so.
The Jayman
10-05-2011, 10:09 AM
Don't you lie to me. We all know the truth
JERRY
10-05-2011, 10:13 AM
KHALI GREAT IN DREAMS ONLY IN REAL LIFE SACK OF TURDS
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 10:14 AM
JERRY gets it Jayman, so why don't you bro?
The Jayman
10-05-2011, 10:16 AM
But JERRY dosn't know the real Ermax
Remember the last time he said he was leaving? Yeah, that worked out.
The Jayman
10-05-2011, 10:17 AM
Didn't he leave to get his knees fixed? Yeah, that worked out
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 10:21 AM
Didn't he leave to get his knees fixed? Yeah, that worked out
You're thinking of Mysterio.
JERRY
10-05-2011, 10:22 AM
You're thinking of Mysterio.
FIRE REY MYSTERIO
Triple Naitch
10-05-2011, 10:25 AM
I don't mind Khali, but it was depressing watching him limp to the ring every week.
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 10:27 AM
FIRE REY MYSTERIO
He'll retire within a year or so. I don't see him, Taker, Kane, or even Big Show honestly having that many matches left in them.
JERRY
10-05-2011, 10:35 AM
He'll retire within a year or so. I don't see him, Taker, Kane, or even Big Show honestly having that many matches left in them.
MEXICO HOBBIT MAKE TOO MUCH MONEY NEVER RETIRE !
The Jayman
10-05-2011, 10:40 AM
You're thinking of Mysterio.
I was thinking late 2009 ;)
You're thinking of Mysterio.
Khali should have a leg made of Rey Mysterio.
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 11:13 AM
If Khali had a Mysterio leg, would that make Khali a quarter luchador?
Innovator
10-05-2011, 11:18 AM
Khali is Scuzzlebutt?
jskinnyg
10-05-2011, 11:39 AM
Mmmm, buh-bye!
Whilst I won't miss him personally, I do kinda feel bad for Khali. Must suck to be so immobile at a relatively young age. That said, he's made a fortune because of his size...
Nightwing
10-05-2011, 01:16 PM
He was still around?
Ermaximus
10-05-2011, 01:51 PM
Whilst I won't miss him personally, I do kinda feel bad for Khali. Must suck to be so immobile at a relatively young age. That said, he's made a fortune because of his size...
He was brought in as an attraction to begin with really.
They should have pushed the fact that he killed a guy in the ring. Would have made him .3 times more over.
He was brought in as an attraction to begin with really.
That's kinda what I was getting at.
Droford
10-05-2011, 02:24 PM
I wish they'd have given him a Bollywood Bodhan gimmick
Droford
10-05-2011, 02:25 PM
take that back..dont actually wish they had..
addy2hotty
10-05-2011, 03:25 PM
In honour of this news, it's time for a 'Khali Says' moment:-
KHALI EAT ALL MEN BEAT HIM SELF TO YOU! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!
BollywoodSingh
10-05-2011, 05:09 PM
I'd say it's more of a, will anyone even notice he's gone really?
Domestically, no. But pretty much all of South Asia will notice.
I expected Khali to fail and be released within a few months of his debut. He may not have done much in our eyes but I think many people underrate his star power in India and surrounding countries. He has more mainstream star power there than John Cena has in North America.
Because of his international star power, I always thought Khali had a safe job with WWE, so I'm thinking this is more Khali's decision than it is WWE's.
LewisTheTruest
10-05-2011, 05:31 PM
He was ok for a bit but when his knees were shot and he was put into the nice guy role he sucked.
As for acting?.....
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Nuff said. Good riddance.
Lock Jaw
10-05-2011, 06:38 PM
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That's a shame.
Triple Naitch
10-05-2011, 06:46 PM
Khali will probably still be friendly with WWE for the movie roles and do some ambassador work in India for them.
Rollermacka
10-05-2011, 06:59 PM
Next TNA world champion. We will finally get to see that Abyss vs Great Khali match we've all been dreaming of :y:
dhellova guy
10-05-2011, 07:47 PM
Next TNA world champion. We will finally get to see that Abyss vs Great Khali match we've all been dreaming of :y:
I'd rather boil my eyes inside their sockets then watch that match
Don't worry, after Abyss Khali will move onto five star matches with Rob Terry.
Rob Terry vs. The Great Khali
And I mean, shit, Khali never got his heat back from this:
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There's a ready made money feud.
Nightwing
10-06-2011, 02:42 PM
i enjoyed nodding my cranium to his music.
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I liked those skits w/ Hornswoggle, but guy was trash doing anything else.
Mr. Nerfect
10-07-2011, 03:08 AM
I personally won't miss Khali at all, but I understand that this is a loss for the WWE in India. The most I cared about Khali was his pairing with Jinder Mahal earlier this year, but that didn't really matter. Someone obviously has a big hard-on for Mahal (he has relatives in the business), but the kid just isn't ready, in my opinion. He's got presence that you can't teach, but yeah -- didn't really get into their stint together beyond the theory of it.
Also, the idea of Khali not having any money after winning the World Title in the WWE is kind of ridiculous. Would Mahal divorcing his sister really make a big difference? I still think they should have Mahal bring out a hot Indian chick that he claims to be Khali's sister. Now that Khali is hurt, Ranjin Singh tries to make the save, but he gets his ass beaten down. This leads to Singh managing babyfaces to try and take down Mahal.
Would at least make me interested in Mahal. Oh, we were meant to be talking about Khali? Never mind.
DAMN iNATOR
10-07-2011, 10:21 AM
Good fucking riddance.
I personally won't miss Khali at all, but I understand that this is a loss for the WWE in India. The most I cared about Khali was his pairing with Jinder Mahal earlier this year, but that didn't really matter. Someone obviously has a big hard-on for Mahal (he has relatives in the business), but the kid just isn't ready, in my opinion. He's got presence that you can't teach, but yeah -- didn't really get into their stint together beyond the theory of it.
Also, the idea of Khali not having any money after winning the World Title in the WWE is kind of ridiculous. Would Mahal divorcing his sister really make a big difference? I still think they should have Mahal bring out a hot Indian chick that he claims to be Khali's sister. Now that Khali is hurt, Ranjin Singh tries to make the save, but he gets his ass beaten down. This leads to Singh managing babyfaces to try and take down Mahal.
Would at least make me interested in Mahal. Oh, we were meant to be talking about Khali? Never mind.
All your storyline does is set up a return of Khali. Even you have to admit that's a terrible thing.
Mr. Nerfect
10-08-2011, 07:55 PM
All your storyline does is set up a return of Khali. Even you have to admit that's a terrible thing.
No. No Khali. Ever.
Except even in your world WWE logic bleeds through, and this is one of those times. If you book it, he will return.
Make your choice.
Shisen Kopf
10-08-2011, 10:17 PM
Khali was ok. Kind of a big goon with no real talent but he was tall and being taller makes a better rassler.
Vastardikai
10-09-2011, 04:47 AM
I will say this about Khali, he was a physical presence.
Was he a good wrestler? Fuck no. But he did put a LOT of money into the village he was from using his proceeds from wrestling. That alone makes him a good person.
If nothing else, as far as his personal career goes, he can almost certainly continue to get work in Hollywood. Need a Physically Imposing Bodyguard character? He is that in spades.
Mantas
10-09-2011, 05:19 AM
What a great way to end a career though he added to Henry's momentum by getting brutally squashed and now has a guaranteed cameos in WWE's shitty movies. :shifty:
Pintint
10-09-2011, 10:38 AM
Its a shame. Guy was limited in the ring, but I loved seeing him as the dominant head squashing heel. Was boring as a face, but cant complain really, he did get a run as world champ...
XCaliber
10-09-2011, 11:37 AM
i enjoyed nodding my cranium to his music.
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If Mahal turned face and came out to this music he would be so over quickly and it's too bad for Khali there's no doubt he was misused at times particularly when he was WHC but even as big as he was he never seemed as imposing as a Big Show or Andre the Giant that may be cuz he walked down to the ring as if his legs were getting crippled by his own upper body weight.
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