7 amazing facts about The Great Khali

Modified Jul 29, 2017 11:17 GMT

The Great Khali has led an interesting life, both inside and outside the ring

#1 Khali abhors beef, alcohol, and cigarettes

Despite being on the road with 'the boys', The Great Khali never picked up any of the habits that come with being a sports entertainer. A devout, religious man hailing from a small town in Himachal Pradesh in India, he has shunned tobacco and alcohol and finds his peace in meditation and spirituality instead.

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Hornswoggle tells the story of him accidentally being served a hamburger and refusing to eat it, as only Khali can. Khali holds the love for his home country and its values very close to his heart and is never willing to compromise.

Hope you were entertained by this countdown, dear reader. We leave you with an enduring visual of The Great Khali wishing John Cena a very happy birthday.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram