Former WWE wrestler Great Khali accused of slapping toll worker in India

The Great Khali has issued a statement regarding an altercation he had on Monday with toll workers in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. 

A video of the incident was published on social media in which Khali can be seen arguing with several toll workers. According to a translation of the video by the Tribune, one toll worker can be heard asking Khali why he slapped one of the other employees. The video does not show Khali slapping the person, however. 

“‘You were asked to show your ID card, show the ID card,’ the toll employee tells Khali to which he replies, ‘You are blackmailing me.’ The employee then says, ‘We are not blackmailing you. Why did you slap him? Show the ID card if you have it,'” the Tribune’s translation reads.

Khali was reportedly traveling from Jalandhar in Punjab to Karnal, Haryana at the time. 

Khali then took to social media on Tuesday and stated that the toll worker made racist comments toward him after he denied taking a selfie with them.

“Hello Friends,” Khali wrote on Instagram. “Yesterday while going to karnal, toll tax employee of Phillaur stopped my car and misbehaved for selfie. When I denied selfie, he ruthlessly passed racist comments also used bad words. That’s all I want to say. Thank you.”

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According to police, neither party has filed a complaint regarding the incident. 

Kane and The Great Khali to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

WWE has revealed two new members of their 2021 Hall of Fame class.

It was announced today that Kane and The Great Khali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame over WrestleMania 37 week. The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for Tuesday, April 6. It will air on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network everywhere else.

Kane was a guest on this morning’s episode of WWE’s The Bump. During the segment, The Undertaker surprised Kane by appearing and announcing that Kane is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. The announcement of Khali going into the Hall of Fame was made via a video from WWE Now India where Khali’s former manager Ranjin Singh informed him of the news.

The Undertaker also tweeted: “@KaneWWE has been a brother to me on and off screen for over 25 years. Hardworking, loyal, and dedicated I was honored to be the one to announce he is the newest member of the #WWEHOF Class of 2021! #BrothersofDestruction”

Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs) most recently wrestled when he made an appearance as a surprise entrant in this year’s men’s Royal Rumble match. Jacobs is the current mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Earlier this week, Jacobs announced that he’ll be running for re-election to serve a second term as mayor.

Khali (Dalip Singh) last wrestled as an entrant in WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia in 2018.

With last year’s ceremony having been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 WWE Hall of Fame classes will both be inducted during this year’s ceremony. Here’s the updated list of announced members for the classes:

2020 Hall of Fame class —

  • The nWo (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Sean “X-Pac” Waltman)
  • Nikki & Brie Bella
  • JBL
  • British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
  • Jushin Thunder Liger

2021 Hall of Fame class —

  • Molly Holly
  • Eric Bischoff
  • Kane
  • The Great Khali

Batista was originally set for the 2020 WWE Hall of Fame class, but he announced yesterday that he won’t be able to take part in this year’s ceremony and will instead be inducted in the future: “To the @WWEUniverse Unfortunately due to previous obligations I am unable to be a part of the @WWE #HOF this year. By my request they have agreed to induct me at a future ceremony where I’ll be able to properly thank the fans and people who made my career possible #DreamChaser”