Archive · 8 Jan 2026
PWL Announces Franchise Line-Up for 2026 Season
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) has announced the teams and owners for its fifth season, which will start in January 2026.
There are six teams: Delhi Dangal Warriors, Haryana Thunders, Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, Maharashtra Kesari, Punjab Royals, and UP Dominators.
Each team is owned by different groups and individuals.
The league aims to focus on professionalism, athlete development, and making Indian wrestling more respected worldwide.
The owners include business groups and well-known leaders.
The PWL chairman said they want to put wrestlers first and raise the standards of the sport.
Six teams announced for the fifth season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL).
Teams represent strong wrestling regions in India.
Ownership includes diverse business groups and individuals.
Season scheduled to start in January 2026.
Focus on professionalism, athlete development, and global positioning of Indian wrestling.
- Who
- Pro Wrestling League (PWL) and six franchise owners
- What
- Announcement of franchise line-up and ownership for the fifth season
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- India (six wrestling regions)
- Why
- To enhance professionalism, athlete development, and global positioning of Indian wrestling
- Number of Teams
- 6
- Season Start Date
- January 2026
- Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals Owners
- Aspect Group and APCO Group
- Maharashtra Kesari Owners
- Sanraj Group (Rajdip Gupta, Khistij Thakur, Dipesh Nirupam)
- Delhi Dangal Warriors Owner
- EaseMyTrip (Nishant Pitti)
- Punjab Royals Owner
- CDR Group (Dharam Pal Singh Rathi)
- UP Dominators Owner
- Rubics Realty (Suhan Shetty)
- Haryana Thunders Owner
- Vikas Parasrampuria