The Great Khali, who is known for his height of 7-foot-2, and is the tallest fighter in WWE, has long towered over other fighters. But this week, things have changed after Khali met 17-year-old Karan Singh, who is 8-foot-2 and still growing. The Great Khali has expressed his wish to train Singh to become WWE’s next superstar, calling him the tallest person he has ever stood beside.
Karan Singh Could Be WWE’s Next Star, Says Khali
Yesterday, Khali posted a picture with Karan on his Instagram. The duo posed at a wrestling training center. Khali, 51, WWE Hall of Famer, shared that while shaking hands, he had to tilt his head back to look at him. “For the first time in my life, I had to look up to talk to someone,” Khali said in one video. In another, he added, “He’s an incredibly tall kid. I want to train him and help him become a WWE superstar.”
Fans’ Reactions
The comment section was filled with reactions; some said, “Finally Khali has found his competition,” while others compared the duo to The Rock and Shaquille O’Neal. After meeting Khali, Singh shared the meeting clip on Instagram and captioned it, “The Great Khali 7.2 ft meets tallest Karan 8.2 ft.”
Who Is Karan Singh?
Karan is based in Meerut and has been popular for his height since childhood. In 2017, he grabbed global attention as the tallest kid of his age. He now stands at 8-foot-2. He is popular on social media, where he shares lifestyle and personal content and has a follower base of 66,000.
Khali Has Supported Young Talents
After leaving WWE in 2014, The Great Khali has remained involved in India’s wrestling scene. He founded the CWE Wrestling Academy, where he trains and guides young talent and mentors them. In 2021, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and makes occasional appearances as a guest.
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