Raj Dhesi discusses pressures of WWE Championship run during radio appearance
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Raj Dhesi, known as Jinder Mahal, reflected on his 170-day WWE Championship reign during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. He described the experience as highly stressful and addressed misconceptions about his return to WWE, stating he was not specifically brought back to win the title. Dhesi mentioned filling a roster gap initially due to Rusev's injury, which eventually changed the trajectory of his career. He expressed that achieving the championship was a culmination of hard work and mental preparation, contrasting current WWE booking as more predictable compared to his time. Dhesi's comments provide insight into the challenges and expectations faced by wrestlers in high-stakes positions.
- •Dhesi's championship reign lasted 170 days in 2017.
- •He emphasizes the stress of being WWE Champion.
- •Dhesi was initially brought back to fill an injury-related gap.
- •He contrasts his unpredictable rise with current WWE booking styles.
- •Achieving the title required a significant mental shift for Dhesi.
- 4:30 PMWrestling Inc — Raj Dhesi (FKA Jinder Mahal) Recalls WWE World Title Run
"Former WWE star Jinder Mahal has made it clear he was not brought back to the company in his second run specifically to win the world title.
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