Badshah Khan (wrestler) explained
Arif Saleem Bohru,[2] is an Indian professional wrestler better known by his ring name Badshah Khan. Bohru is also the first professional wrestler from Jammu and Kashmir region of India. He currently works in The Great Khali's Continental Wrestling Entertainment where he is the current CWE World Heavyweight Champion. In 2021, Arif is expected to take part in the WWE India tryouts at Mumbai.[3] [1] [4] [5]
Bohru is currently among the top five wrestlers in India.[6]
Professional wrestling career
First wrestler from Jammu and Kashmir
Badshah Khan became the first professional wrestler from Jammu and Kashmir.[7] He is also the first person from Jammu and Kashmir to train under The Great Khali at CWE academy in Jalandhar.[8]
Continental Wrestling Entertainment (2016-present)
In 2016, Arif Bohru entered wrestling through the promotion from The Great Khali's Continental Wrestling Entertainment. Arif began his training as a professional wrestler. In 2016, Arif Bohru made his wrestling debut under the ring name "Badshah Khan" given to him by The Great Khali.[9] Arif won the Tag Team Championship twice.[10] [11] On 18 March 2018, he won his first CWE World Heavyweight Championship.[10] [11] In 2021, Khan is set to debut in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).[6] [12]
Personal life
Arif Bohru hails from Neel,Banihal Ramban district. His father, Mohammed Saleem Bohru,[13] is a CRPF sub-inspector.[6]
Notes and References
- News: Noronha. Karen. Who is Arif 'Badshah Khan'? The Great Khali of Jammu and Kashmir who is dreaming to become next WWE superstar. 27 Jan 2021. DNA India. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Following his path of dreams, Badshah Khan has won the Ultimate 2020 World Heavy Weight Championship. 21 Aug 2020. The News Minute. 16 Dec 2020. en-US.
- News: Badshah Khan's journey from a child labourer to WWE wrestler. 16 Dec 2020. Rising Kashmir. 16 Dec 2020. en-US. 16 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216014813/http://risingkashmir.com/home/news_description/370744/Badshah-Khans-journey-from-a-child-labourer-to-WWE-wrestler. dead.
- News: Trained by 'The Great Khali', J&K's 'Badshah Khan' sets eyes on WWE. 7 Dec 2020. Kashmir Monitor. 16 Dec 2020.
- News: Meet Arif Bohru 23 Year Old First Professional Wrestler From Kashmir. 23 Sep 2020. Kashmir Today. 16 Dec 2020.
- News: Arif 'Badshah' Khan: The Great Khali of J&K likely to become India's next big entry in WWE. 27 Jan 2021. Zee News. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Arif Saleem Bohru (Badshah Khan) first professional wrestler from Jammu and Kashmir. 31 Oct 2020. Preet Nama. 18 Jan 2021.
- News: Hussain. Aasif. J&K's Khali eyeing for WWE. 27 Jan 2021. Hindustan Times. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Abrol. Vikas. The Great Khali ने जम्मू-कश्मीर के आरिफ को बनाया बादशाह, WWE रिंग में उतरने की कर रहे हैं तैयारी. hi. 23 Jan 2021. Jagran. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Ganaie. Aasif. Arif Saleem Bohru aka Badshah Khan — Defying odds to be J&K's first profession wrestler. 15 Jan 2021. www.digpu.com. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Arif Saleem Bohru (badshah khan) an emerging wrestler won world heavy weight championship. 21 Nov 2020. RightNowTimes. 18 Jan 2021. 18 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118192005/https://rightnowtimes.com/arif-saleem-bohru-badshah-khan-an-emerging-wrestler-won-world-heavy-weight-championship/. dead.
- News: Badshah from Ramban set to debut in WWE. 26 Oct 2020. The Northlines. 28 Jan 2021.
- News: Badshah Khan's journey from a child labourer to WWE wrestler. 16 Dec 2020. Rising Kashmir. 2 Feb 2021. 16 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216014813/http://risingkashmir.com/home/news_description/370744/Badshah-Khans-journey-from-a-child-labourer-to-WWE-wrestler. dead.
