The Great Khali - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

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,.

The Great Khali is a 1-time World Champion.

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

He is the founder of CWE.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameDalip 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)
  • NationalityNationality: IndiaIndia, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceDhiraina, 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)
  • NicknamesThe Punjabi Monster/Nightmare/Titan/Playboy
  • NotesHe 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
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEAugust 29, 2011November 13, 2014
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 26, 2011August 28, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 27, 2010April 25, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 11, 2007April 26, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw January 8, 2007June 10, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW October 31, 2006January 7, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 7, 2006October 30, 2006
    PromotionDeep South WrestlingDSWFebruary 2, 2006June 9, 2006
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 8, 2001August 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

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJanuary 29, 2012November 13, 2014
    HeelMay 27, 2011January 28, 2012
    FaceOctober 13, 2008May 26, 2011
    HeelApril 7, 2006October 12, 2008
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Low CardNovember 2, 2012November 13, 2014
    WWE InjuredPituitary gland tumor surgeryJuly 13, 2012November 1, 2012
    WWE Mid CardJanuary 29, 2012July 12, 2012
    WWE InactiveKayfabe fibula fractureOctober 1, 2011January 28, 2012
    WWE Mid CardJanuary 30, 2011September 30, 2011
    RAW InactiveReality show filmingSeptember 26, 2010January 29, 2011
    RAW Mid CardJune 7, 2010September 25, 2010
    RAW InactiveVacationApril 3, 2010June 6, 2010
    SD Mid CardDecember 14, 2009April 2, 2010
    SD InjuredKnee surgerySeptember 19, 2009December 13, 2009
    SD Mid CardAugust 23, 2008September 18, 2009
    SD Upper CardApril 30, 2007August 22, 2008
    RAW Mid CardOctober 31, 2006April 29, 2007
    SD Upper CardApril 7, 2006October 30, 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

  • Career Awards

  • 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 (12)

WWE Main Series (8/26)

Other Games (4)

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