Jinder Mahal recalls near firing after Finn Balor injury
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Jinder Mahal, formerly known as Raj Dhesi, revealed that Vince McMahon almost fired him after he accidentally injured Finn Balor during a match on WWE Raw. The incident occurred before Mahal transitioned to SmackDown, where he later became the number one contender and then WWE Champion. Mahal described the anxiety he felt during the week that followed, emphasizing the pressure he faced under McMahon's management. He expressed a willingness to accept any punishment should that have been necessary due to the incident.
- •Jinder Mahal injured Finn Balor in a WWE Raw match.
- •Vince McMahon threatened to fire Mahal after the incident.
- •Mahal faced significant anxiety following the accident.
- •One week later, Mahal became the number one contender on SmackDown.
- •Mahal went on to win the WWE Championship shortly after.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Jinder Mahal Says He Was Nearly Fired By Vince McMahon After Injuring WWE Star
"Former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal said Vince McMahon nearly fired him after he accidentally injured another star on an episode of "WWE Raw."
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