The Rock to have a wrestling match in India? Jinder Mahal challenges The Great One

On Day 1 episode of Raw, WWE announced the return of the former WWE Champion. As the WWE Universe were extremely curious on who will be the mystery WWE Champion, Jinder Mahal made his surprise return to television. The WWE Universe were extremely upset, as they expected someone more legendary than him. Mahal addressed the disappointment and started disrespecting the fans.
As Mahal continued to disrespect people, The People’s Champ made his return and bashed Mahal with the microphone. As The Rock kept trash talking Jinder Mahal, he got pissed and turned it physical. Rock hit the spine burster and The People’s Elbow on Mahal to force him to retreat. Following this The Modern Day Maharaja issued a challenge to The Rock for a match in India.
Jinder Mahal challenges The Rock
“The Modern Day Maharaja” Jinder Mahal after sharing the ring with The Great One at Raw Day 1 appeared for an interview with Sony Sports Network and challenged The Rock for a match in India.
Mahal said,
“I had many good points before Rock even came out. I was feeling confident until I was on the receiving end of, you know, Rock gave me a spinebuster. Up until then, I really believed that I had The Rock. You know, I had his confidence choked. I could see the look in his eyes.”
“You know, I am the Modern Day Maharaja, he may be The People’s Champion, they were cheering him on. For someone who had no respect from the crowd, I think I did really well. I want to issue a challenge to The Rock. Anytime in India, you can step into the ring with The Modern Day Maharaja.”
We saw John Cena wrestle in India last year, could we be able to see The Rock wrestle in India this year?
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