Wrestle Square
Founded2015
StyleProfessional wrestling
HeadquartersNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Founder(s)Vinayak Sodhi
Owner(s)Vinayak Sodhi

Wrestle Square[1] is an Indian professional wrestling promotion[2][3] founded in 2015 by Vinayak Sodhi[4]. Wrestle Square also operates a wrestling school called JWS, with Vinayak Sodhi and Jeet Rama as coaches.[5][6]

History

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Formation and Early Years (2015-2017)

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Wrestle Square was established in Noida, Uttar Pradesh,[7] with the aim of providing a platform for Indian wrestlers and promoting professional wrestling as a mainstream sport in India. The promotion's inaugural event in 2015 was well-received, laying the foundation for future events. Baliyan Akki[8] was a founding member until he pursued a wrestling career in Japan.[9][10][11][12]

Roster

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  • Baliyan Akki (Ankur Baliyan)[13]
  • Mona (Mona Gupta)
  • Neal The King of Biceps (Navneet Gujjar)
  • Shane the Insane (Gulshan Dahiya)

Championships

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  • Wrestle Square Cruiserweight Championship
  • Wrestle Square Hardcore Championship
  • Wrestle Square Intercontinental Championship
  • Wrestle Square Tag Team Championship
  • Wrestle Square Women's Championship

References

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  1. ^ https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wrestle-square-a-story-of-grit-and-perseverance
  2. ^ Blogger, Guest (2020-08-26). "Wrestle Square India's Promotion On The Rise | A Brief History Of". prowrestlingpost.com. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  3. ^ Faria, Colby (2022-04-08). "Jeet Rama Partners With Indian Wrestling Promotion To Open 'Jeet Wrestle Square Academy'". Wrestlezone. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  4. ^ https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/there-is-a-huge-world-outside-of-wwe-that-wrestling-fans-should-explore-says-vinayak-sodhi-as-he-discusses-bangkok-showdown-aew-star-and-more-exclusive
  5. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/stop-drop-and-roll-inside-india-s-pro-wrestling-academies/story-Q1aUj4FXrwbIRpHgn3CqyI.html
  6. ^ Narang, Gaurvi (2023-03-05). "India's got WWE talent but future John Cenas and Great Khalis struggle without sporting infra". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  7. ^ "Deep Randhawa: The Farmer's Son From Jalandhar Who Reached The Pinnacle Of Pro Wrestling". MensXP. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  8. ^ Sutter, Robbie (2020-05-24). "Indie Watch: Baliyan Akki". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  9. ^ https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-former-wwe-superstar-jeet-rama-partners-indian-wrestling-promotion-wrestle-square
  10. ^ "WrestlePosium II: Professionals and the Pandemic, Professional Wrestling Studies Association". Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  11. ^ Ramakrishnan, C. L. (2021-08-17). "'It's Clobberin Time': Pro wrestling analysts and fans pumped up for CM Punk's 'return to squared circle'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  12. ^ Boone, Matt (2024-05-10). "WWE Holds WrestleMania-Themed Party At WWE HQ On Friday, Update On SmackDown At MSG, Bobby Lashley". Wrestling Headlines. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  13. ^ Sutter, Robbie (2020-05-24). "Indie Watch: Baliyan Akki". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-06-25.