A few weeks back, we covered reports of a new NXT off-shoot being in the works. This would be NXT India, which was spurred from WWE making moves in the region with a new content partner. Now, we have a teaser for the first event of this new deal, which is being called Superstar Spectacle.
This event was announced by WWE India Twitter account to mild fanfare. Let’s unpack what information we got from this first announcement.
Jinder Mahal Resurfaces In This Teaser For Superstar Spectacle
The event will be happening on Republic Day in India, that being January 26th. Superstars such as former WWE & United States Champion Jinder Mahal, Indus Sher, Bollywood Boyz, Jeet Rama, and Kavita Devi all being shown. Mahal in particular got most of the screen-time in the twenty second ad, likely being their most recognizable star for the region.
Mahal has been out with an injury since suffering a knee injury in the spring, his last match being against Akira Tozawa on Main Event in April. He was set to face former 3MB member Drew McIntyre before the injury, with the WWE Championship on the line. After two back to back injuries, it will be very nice to see Mahal back in action, and perhaps carrying a brand as a top star.
Similar to the NXT UK Tournament?
With this seeming to be the start of the much rumored NXT India, it’s easy to see the similarities between this and the first NXT UK Tournament. That was a two night event which saw Tyler Bate become the first ever NXT UK Champion. Superstar Spectacle might be a simple showcase show of the indian talent in WWE, or it could be a one night tournament to name the NXT India Champion. Names like Mahal & Rinku Singh will likely be involved. We can also hope to be introduced to promising new talent WWE might have signed during tryouts.
It will be aired in India through the new deals with Sony, and likely globally through the WWE Network. Are you excited for Superstar Spectacle? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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