The Great Khali - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Great Khali, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Dalip Singh Rana was born in Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India on August 27, 1972, and he is currently 52 years old.

He is currently a Promoter and Coach,.

He is the founder of CWE.

The Great Khali was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Dalip Singh Rana
  • Ring Names
    • The Great Khali ( April 7, 2006 - Present)
    • Giant Singh ( October 8, 2001 - January 19, 2003)
    • Dalip Singh ( July 10, 2000 - August 18, 2001)
  • Born August 27, 1972 (age 52)
  • Nationality Nationality: IndiaIndia, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Billed From
    • Punjabi, India
  • Height 7 ft 1 in (216 cm)
  • Weight
    • 347 lbs (157 kg) ( October 6, 2011 - Present)
    • 420 lbs (191 kg) ( April 7, 2006 - October 5, 2010)
  • Nicknames The Punjabi Monster/Nightmare/Titan/Playboy
  • Notes He is the founder of CWE.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Promoter, Coach ( February 1, 2015 - Present)
    • Wrestler ( October 7, 2000 - April 27, 2018)
    • Actor ( May 27, 2005 - April 4, 2012)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE August 29, 2011 November 13, 2014
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 26, 2011 August 28, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 27, 2010 April 25, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 11, 2007 April 26, 2010
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw January 8, 2007 June 10, 2007
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW October 31, 2006 January 7, 2007
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 7, 2006 October 30, 2006
    Promotion Deep South WrestlingDSW February 2, 2006 June 9, 2006
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 8, 2001 August 29, 2002
  • Images History

    Feb 2021
    Feb 2021
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Apr 2007
    Apr 2007
    Apr 2006
    Apr 2006
    Oct 2001
    Oct 2001
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face January 29, 2012 November 13, 2014
    Heel May 27, 2011 January 28, 2012
    Face October 13, 2008 May 26, 2011
    Heel April 7, 2006 October 12, 2008
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Low Card November 2, 2012 November 13, 2014
    WWE Injured Pituitary gland tumor surgery July 13, 2012 November 1, 2012
    WWE Low Card January 29, 2012 July 12, 2012
    WWE Inactive Kayfabe fibula fracture October 1, 2011 January 28, 2012
    WWE Mid Card January 30, 2011 September 30, 2011
    RAW Inactive Reality show filming September 26, 2010 January 29, 2011
    RAW Mid Card June 7, 2010 September 25, 2010
    RAW Inactive Vacation April 3, 2010 June 6, 2010
    SD Mid Card December 14, 2009 April 2, 2010
    SD Injured Knee surgery September 19, 2009 December 13, 2009
    SD Mid Card August 23, 2008 September 18, 2009
    SD Upper Card April 30, 2007 August 22, 2008
    RAW Mid Card December 19, 2006 April 29, 2007
    ECW Inactive August 19, 2006 December 18, 2006
    SD Upper Card April 7, 2006 August 18, 2006

  • Finishers

    • Punjabi Plunge/Khali Bomb - Two-Handed Chokeslam ( October 31, 2006 - November 13, 2014)
    • Khali Vise Grip - Two-handed Clawhold ( January 8, 2007 - September 30, 2011)
    • Giant Bomb - Powerbomb ( October 7, 2000 - October 31, 2006)
    • Chokeslam ( October 7, 2000 - October 31, 2006)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Land of Five Rivers" by Panjabi MC - Single ( October 13, 2008 - November 13, 2014)
    • Theme Song "Da.ngr" by Jim Johnston - Single ( April 7, 2006 - October 12, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2021, Individual
  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Continental Wrestling Entertainment

    • 2 CWE Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Teisen Hall Six-Man Tournament Winner (2002 - with Masahiro Chono & Giant Silva)
    • WWE Slammy Award - "Damn!" Moment of the Year 2008 - (for Khali Kiss Cam)

Teams & Relations

The Great Khali Games Appearances (11)

WWE Main Series (7/24)

Other Games (4)

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