Raj Dhesi [Jinder Mahal] Reveals the Story Behind His Segment With the Rock at WWE Raw Day 1

Final 12 months, on January 1, Monday Night time Uncooked created one of the viral moments in WWE historical past. It was a particular ‘Day 1’ version of WWE Uncooked. On that night time, followers noticed the return of the Folks’s Champion, The Rock. However earlier than his arrival, WWE teased the followers. Former WWE World Champion Raj Dhesi [Jinder Mahal] made his return first. This turned out to be a disappointment for the followers. However then, when the Nice One’s music hit, the sector erupted.

Throughout a latest interview with TMZ Sports activities’ Contained in the Ring, Raj Dhesi shared his ideas on the section and in addition shared what transpired behind the scenes. Dhesi revealed that when it was marketed {that a} former WWE Champion was returning, he was sure that it was not going to be him. He was questioning if it will be somebody like Massive E or Goldberg making a comeback. He then shared how a WWE author received in touch with him and instructed him what the plan was. Dhesi stored the plan a secret; he didn’t even inform his fiancée.

“Once I landed, I known as the author, and he instructed me, he’s like, ‘Hey, so that you in all probability seen on Twitter a former WWE Champion, sure, it’s gonna be you and… it’s gonna be The Rock. However hey, kayfabe, tremendous kayfabe, don’t inform anyone something. And I didn’t inform anyone something. Truly, I didn’t even inform my fiancé.”

However Dhesi didn’t memorize the script on the time of rehearsal and admitted that he was a bit embarrassed about that. However he assured everybody that when it was ‘go-time’, he will probably be prepared.

“Rock had really his half…already memorized his script. I used to be a little bit bit embarrassed, as a result of let’s rehearse, and I hadn’t actually memorized the script. So I’m referring to the web page… I’ve an actual massive downside doing that, so I simply want bullet factors. However I instructed them, like, ‘Guys, I promise within the ring, I’ll have it,’” Raj Dhesi stated. [H/T WrestlingNews.co]