How tall is WWE Hall of Famer The Great Khali? Is he actually 7’5? | WWE News – Times of India

The Great Khali lived his astounding WWE career as one of the most prominent superstars in the company. With a monstrous physique, Khali usually dominated his opponents in the ring. The Hall of Famer is incredibly tall and every other superstar had to look up to him. But what is the reality, is he actually 7 and a half feet tall? Let’s find out.
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The incredible height of The Great Khali

WWE Hall of Famer The Great Khali has an incredible height of 7 feet and 1 inch complemented with a stunning 157 kg body weight which makes him one of the tallest superstars in the history of WWE.Previously, he was rumored to be 7 and a half feet tall giant, however, the rumor is not true as per the official website of WWE where Khali’s bio is listed.
The superstar was a powerhouse with his moves including Big Boot, Head butt, Brain chop, Nerve hold, Short-arm clothesline, Forehand chop to a cornered opponent’s chest, and so on.
Following his one-year tenure in New Japan Pro Wrestling from 2001 to 2002, Khali joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 2006 to become the first Indian professional wrestler to be signed to a contract in the company. Khali’s birth name is Dalip Singh Rana and initially, he wrestled with his birth name which was later changed to the ring name that everyone in the wrestling community knows.

The Great Khali made a remarkable career for himself in WWE. With his in-ring prowess and dominant physical force, he faced off against many superstars. He even shared some historic moments with other WWE legends like The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, John Cena, and Shawn Michaels during his career.
Further, Khali had some of the most memorable moments in his career, such as winning a 20-Man Battle Royal back in 2007 on SmackDown, when he won the World Heavyweight Championship.
Khali’s accomplishments in the ring also brought him significant fame outside of WWE. In India, he became a national icon inspiring the young generation. Further, beyond the shade of the WWE’s umbrella, The Great Khali has made a series of cinematic appearances in Bollywood and Hollywood, including notable parts in The Longest Yard (2005), Get Smart (2008), and MacGruber (2010). He also made appearances on popular television shows like Outsourced and Pair of Kings.
Khali hung up his wrestling boots in 2014 as he announced his retirement. However, he returned in 2017 to assist Jinder Mahal during a Punjabi Prison match at WWE Battleground (a special match type Khali himself introduced to the company). But after his in-ring career, he shifted focus to training future wrestlers in India.
In 2002, Khali married Harminder Kaur with whom he shares a daughter and a son.
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