Jinder Mahal Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth In 2025

Jinder Mahal, also known as the “Modern Day Maharaja, is a Canadian professional wrestler of Indian descent, currently signed with WWE. Though born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he is billed from India in WWE and enjoys a massive fan following there. Once a WWE Champion, Jinder has experienced a roller-coaster career filled with success, setbacks, and comebacks.

Early Life and Background

• Full Name: Yuvraj Singh Dhesi
• Date of Birth: July 19, 1986
• Age (in 2025): 38 years
• Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Ethnicity: Indian Punjabi Sikh
• Religion: Sikhism
• Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
• Current Residence: Tampa, Florida
• Education: Attended St. Cronan’s School (Further education details not publicly available).

Jinder Mahal is the nephew of wrestling legend Gama Singh, which provided him early inspiration to enter the world of professional wrestling.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
• Weight: 238 lbs (108 kg)
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Dark Brown

Professional Wrestling Career

Early Career (2002 - 2010)

Jinder began his wrestling journey in 2002 on the independent circuit, wrestling under ring names such as Tiger Raj Singh. He built a really strong reputation by working in big promotions like Stampede Wrestling and some others too, like PWA and ASW.úngua.

WWE Debut and Early Years (2010 - 2014)

Mahal signed with WWE in 2010 and debuted on the main roster in 2011. He initially portrayed a villainous Indian aristocrat character and feuded with The Great Khali. Despite being mostly a lower mid-carder, he remained a regular figure in WWE programming.

3MB Era

In 2012, Jinder became part of the rock band-themed stable 3MB alongside Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre. Though the band mainly went out making comedy sketches and doing bit parts a lot, viewers fell for them as cult favorites.

Release and Return (2014 - 2016)

Mahal was released from WWE in 2014. He returned to the independent scene and enjoyed success before being re-signed by WWE in 2016 with a drastically transformed physique and attitude.

Main Event Push & WWE Championship Reign (2017)

In 2017, Mahal shockingly won a six-pack challenge and earned a WWE Championship shot. He defeated Randy Orton at Backlash 2017, becoming the first WWE Champion of Indian descent.

• Title Held: WWE Championship
• Duration: Nearly 6 months
• Top Rival: Randy Orton

His reign was part of WWE's effort to grow its Indian market and remains one of the most memorable title runs of that year.

Later Career and Manager Role

Post his WWE title reign, Mahal also won the WWE United States Championship and 24/7 Championship (2x). However, frequent injuries derailed his push. Currently, as of 2025, he works as the manager of the Indus Sher tag team, transitioning from an active wrestler to a mentor role.

Signature & Finishing Moves

• Signature Moves: Yakuza Kick, Neckbreaker, Multiple Knee Drops
• Finisher: Khallas
• Theme Song: Sher

Championships and Accomplishments

WWE Titles

• WWE Championship – 1 time
• WWE United States Championship – 1 time
• WWE 24/7 Championship – 2 times

Outside WWE

• ASW Tag Team Championship – 1 time
• PWA Heavyweight Championship – 2 times
• PWA Canadian Tag Team Championship – 1 time
• Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Championship – 2 times
• CWE Heavyweight Championship – 1 time

Awards

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated Most Hated (2017), Most Improved (2017), Ranked #14 in PWI 500 (2018).
• Rolling Stone – Comeback of the Year (2017)
• Wrestling Observer – Most Overrated (2017)
• WrestleCrap – Gooker Award (2017)

Net Worth and Salary in 2025

• Net Worth: Approximately $1 Million
• Annual WWE Salary: Around $100,000
• Brand Endorsements: WWE merchandise
• Sponsors: Not publicly known

Personal Life

Despite being super famous these days, Jinder Mahal has a strong preference for keeping his personal life very close to the vest, really.

• Relationship Status (as of 2025): Single
• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Girlfriend: None confirmed publicly
• Hobbies: Watching movies, playing video games
• Tattoos: None publicly known

Acting Career

Jinder Mahal appeared in the ABC drama Big Sky, where he played the character Dhruv across 9 episodes. This marks his only known television acting role.

Social Media Presence

• Instagram: @jindermahal (Verified, 638K+ followers)

Interesting Facts

• Jinder has frequently spoken about keeping a journal and writing down goals daily.
• He believes his transformation and WWE return in 2016 were guided by the universe after he focused more on discipline and fitness.
• He dreams of bringing the WWE to India again and inspiring young people.

Conclusion

Jinder Mahal’s career is a testament to perseverance and transformation. From jobber status to WWE Champion, he has gone through every phase of a wrestler’s journey. While he may no longer be a main event star, his legacy, especially for Indian fans, remains significant. As of 2025, he continues as a mentor for WWE, and he inspires the next generation of the wrestling business on a hands-on basis.