Raj Dhesi, Once Jinder, Now Jumps into the Gold Rush
Folks, grab your popcorn because Raj Dhesi, who WWE fans fondly remember as Jinder Mahal, is back in the spotlight, and this time he’s not coming alone. After cutting ties with WWE and embarking on a whirlwind free agency tour, Dhesi has landed himself some prime real estate in the wrestling world—the AAA World Tag Team Championship.
From WWE Champion to Mexican Maestro
You heard it right, Dhesi and his colossal partner, AEW’s Satnam Singh, just steamrolled their way to victory in Mexico. They didn’t just win any match; they dethroned Negro Casas and Psycho Clown, a duo that could give the Road Warriors a run for their pesos. If that wasn’t enough, Dhesi and Singh also had to tango with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno Del Mal—veterans who don’t exactly hand out wins like candy on Halloween.
But let’s not forget the real MVP of this match: Jeff Jarrett’s trusty guitar. The weapon that’s seen more action than some WWE feuds made a surprise appearance, swinging the match in favor of Dhesi and Singh. For Singh, it’s his first-ever title win, a momentous occasion for the towering star who’s been wrestling since 2017, mostly under the AEW banner. As for Dhesi, this makes his second title win since leaving WWE, proving that he’s not just surviving—he’s thriving. Currently, he’s also holding onto the Black Label Pro Championship, which he pried from the hands of Kevin Ku back in July.
From WWE Release to a New Lease on Gold
Dhesi’s departure from WWE back in April, just after the WrestleMania 40 dust settled, might have seemed like a setback to some, but not to him. The former WWE 24/7 Champion and one-time World Heavyweight Champion contender took his release as a sign to explore new horizons. Sure, WWE didn’t capitalize on his unexpected surge in popularity following a title match against Seth Rollins in January, but Dhesi saw the writing on the wall. He’s not bitter, though. In fact, he’s been vocal about how this opens up more opportunities for young WWE talents like Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes to shine.
So, what’s next for Raj Dhesi? Well, with the AAA tag titles now in his grasp and the independent circuit lighting up at his feet, it’s clear that the former Modern Day Maharaja is far from finished. The man has gone from a palace in WWE to a kingdom of gold belts, and he’s only getting started.