Archive · 26 May 2025
Jinder Mahal Doesn't Want to Turn Heel Like John Cena
Jinder Mahal, a former WWE champion, talked about John Cena's recent change to a 'bad guy' role in wrestling.
Mahal shared his excitement but said he wouldn't do the same at this point in his career.
Instead of being a bad guy, Mahal wants to focus on helping wrestling and winning championships the fair way.
He's now wrestling in new places outside of WWE, like in India.
Jinder Mahal, also known as Raj Dhesi, expressed excitement over John Cena's recent heel turn.
Mahal stated he would not pursue a heel turn at this stage in his career.
Mahal aims to win a championship 'the right way' and give back to the business.
Mahal was released from WWE in 2024.
Mahal is now wrestling in the independent circuit, recently in Mumbai for Wrestling Xtreme Media (WXM).
- Who
- Jinder Mahal, a former WWE Champion.
- What
- Jinder Mahal discussed John Cena's heel turn and his own career aspirations.
- When
- During WXM's debut event.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, at WXM's debut event
- Why
- Mahal wants to give back to wrestling and win championships without resorting to underhanded tactics.
- Wrestler
- Jinder Mahal (Raj Dhesi)
- Event
- WXM's debut event
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Cena's Heel Turn
- 2025
- WWE Release
- 2024