Rohit Sharma named as co-owner of Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors
The inaugural edition of the Pro Wrestling League just got a substantial boost after Rohit Sharma was named the co-owner of the U.P Warriors team on Wednesday.
For a league in its first season, the inclusion of the Indian opener guarantees to garner much-needed attention from all quarters. He follows legendary yesteryear actor Dharmendra as the second big-name personality to co-own a team in the league, that promises to bring wrestling to the mainstream forefront.
“India has had a long and proud history with Wrestling. I am proud to come on board as one of the Co-Owners of the UP Warriors team at the Pro Wrestling League,” Rohit said on the new undertaking of his.
The swashbuckling right-hand batsman – by highlighting the celebrated wrestlers in his team, added,” Our team has the best line-up of wrestlers including India's most celebrated wrestler Sushil Kumar. We look forward to making it to the top of the league for the first season of the PWL."
Getting Sharma onboard is a great move to multiply the reach of the league, which it direly needs to ensure subsequent editions and profitability in the near future.
Vishal Gurnani, Director ProSportify, opened up about the promising development and said,“ Rohit Sharma is one of the appreciated cricketers in India today. We excitedly welcome him on board as one of the co-owners for the team UP Warriors. We look forward to a fruitful & long lasting association with Rohit."
The Pro Wrestling League, that kicks off on 10th December includes over 50 Olympic Gold Medalists and budding talents from across the world showing off their exceptional grappling skills.
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