Jinder Mahal Critiques WWE's Diversity Efforts

Jinder Mahal, the former WWE Champion, has publicly criticized WWE for its lack of South Asian representation, highlighting that there is currently only one South Asian talent signed with the company despite a population exceeding two billion. His comments come in response to reports about WWE's struggle with diversity, particularly regarding black male wrestlers. Mahal emphasized the need for WWE to recruit more South Asian talent and allow them to represent their identities authentically, rather than conforming to imposed stereotypes. He also pointed out the stark decline in South Asian representation in WWE, mentioning that there were ten signed talents in 2021 compared to just one in 2024. Mahal's remarks have sparked discussions about the importance of diversity in wrestling and the potential for untapped talent from the South Asian community. This call for change echoes sentiments previously expressed by other former WWE wrestlers about the company's recruitment practices.