Watch: Indian WWE woman wrestler Kavita Devi steals hearts, gets lauded on Twitter
Mumbai: Major international wrestling events may be filled with many stars from American and European nations, but Indians have also shown they’re not short on talent. While Indian superstars such as The Great Khali and Jinder Mahal have made an impression and earned much fame, WWE’s woman wrestler Kavita Devi is a new star in the making.
By the look of her stint at Mae Young Classic, a WWE women's event, the 2016 Asian Games power lifting gold medallist is destined for greatness.
Ditching the traditional and fancy wrestling attire with a simple Salwar-kameez paired with boots and with a dupatta tied around her waist, the Haryana girl gave her opponent Dakota Rai a good taste of the desi power.
The former Haryana police officer became the first Indian woman to compete in the WWE and was part of the tryout in Dubai where she made an instant impression.
Although Kavita lost the match eventually, the Indian Nari was lauded for her performances on Twitter:
They can go ahead and get rid of Jinder now because Kavita Devi is here for that Indian market
— Leo Gao fan account (@JoseLothario) August 28, 2017
The first #Indian Woman #KavitaDevi to fight #WWE Matches In #Salwakurti ðŸ'¥ðŸ‘ðŸ'ªðŸ‘ pic.twitter.com/mx9MGXX7YV
— ðŸ"´Sunikar Reddy✨ (@SunikarReddy) September 5, 2017
Kavita Devi
— Rakh Haj (@TheGreatMizard) August 28, 2017
Really strong.
Has a nice look.
Can be a star.
Will only get better and improve. pic.twitter.com/goajyovDKV
#KavitaDevi 1st Indian woman wrestler 2 compete in #WWE .Former powerlifter nd SouthAsian Games gold medal
— sanjana (@beingsanjana11) July 21, 2017
We r proud of U#MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/pqs2NhxiRh
Finally my wait is over.
— Bithal Vishal (@vishalsinha1810) July 15, 2017
She is the first and only Indian woman wrestler in the wwe.
We are proud of you.#KavitaDevi #wwe#MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/1dp5lk7eg2