MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) and sports entertainment brand WWE have announced that WWE Superstar Braun Strowman will be making his second trip to India straight from his cage match versus Kevin Owens at the special ‘Extreme Rules’ next weekend.
This special will air live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 channels.
Following his demolition of Kane at the WWE live event in New Delhi last December, the 6’8″ Strowman aka “Monster Among Men” will travel to Mumbai to meet with fans from 19-20 July and then on to Hyderabad on 21 July for his first appearance in the City of Nawabs.
Strowman’s busy schedule of activity includes a major appearance with “one of the biggest names in Indian entertainment”, the details of which are being kept under wraps ahead of the “big reveal” that will happen “soon”.
Strowman will also be a guest on WWE Sunday Dhamaal, airing on Sunday, July 22nd, as well as meeting young athletes from the Special Olympics International, contest winners, and children’s hospital patients.
He will also be talking about how WWE is stepping up its talent recruitment strategy to find the next Indian WWE Superstar.
“After the overwhelming love I received from my fans in India, I’m excited to be coming back for more,” said Braun Strowman. “Brace yourself WWE Universe India. The Monster is coming!”
“WWE has always had overwhelming support in India and the continuous interaction with fans through collaborative initiatives over the years has contributed to the growth of its audience,” said Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer, Distribution & head, SPN Sports. “Our on-air initiatives to engage our viewers include WWE Sunday Dhamaal and live Hindi commentary for RAW & Smackdown on a weekly basis. Braun Strowman’s visit to India will further amplify the fan engagement.”
“Braun Strowman is one of the most successful WWE Superstars today who is literally powering his way to the top,” said Sheetesh Srivastava, vice president & general manager, WWE India. “In the last couple of months, the “Monster Among Men” has won the Greatest Royal Rumble and the Money in the Bank contract. Given that India has one of the largest WWE fanbases in the world, we are excited to bring Braun Strowman here to engage with the WWE Universe.”
