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'''Dalip Singh''' is an [[India]]n [[Powerlifting|powerlifter |
'''Dalip Singh''' is an [[India]]n [[Powerlifting|powerlifter]] and [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], currently working for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] in the [[United States|United States of America]]. Before embarking on his professional sports career, Singh, who stands 7 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 408 pounds, was an officer in the Punjab state police, champion [[Bodybuilding|bodybuilder]], and an [[Pehlwani|Pehlwan]] athlete. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Dalip Singh was born into a poor family in the village of Dhirana in Himachal Pradesh |
Dalip Singh was born into a poor family in the village of [[Dhirana]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]]. He is the third of eight siblings. At a young age, he earned a daily wage as a roadside stone breaker to help provide for his family. |
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In 1993, Dalip was still working as a road laborer in the Himalya Hills when his life’s circumstances began to change. By this time he had tried his hand at many sports. He excelled in all of them, but showed exceptional talent in body building. The Director General of the Punjab Police Department took notice of Dalip and helped him join the police force. The change in employment allowed Dalip to further his body building training and he subsequently won titles of Mr. India in 1997 and 1998. His success and hard work led him to train as a wrestler in the U.S. in 1999, where he developed the skills necessary to compete on a global stage, enabling him to win numerous wrestling titles in Japan, where he is currently a very popular figure. Dalip’s training schedule consists of two hours of weight training, morning and evening, every day. His chest measures at 65 inches and he weighs in at approximately 400 lbs. Maintaining his size requires a strict and intimidating daily dietary regimen: one gallon of milk, five chickens, and two dozen eggs, along with chapatis, juice, and fruit. |
In 1993, Dalip was still working as a road laborer in the Himalya Hills when his life’s circumstances began to change. By this time he had tried his hand at many sports. He excelled in all of them, but showed exceptional talent in body building. The Director General of the Punjab Police Department took notice of Dalip and helped him join the police force. The change in employment allowed Dalip to further his body building training and he subsequently won titles of Mr. India in 1997 and 1998. His success and hard work led him to train as a wrestler in the U.S. in 1999, where he developed the skills necessary to compete on a global stage, enabling him to win numerous wrestling titles in Japan, where he is currently a very popular figure. Dalip’s training schedule consists of two hours of weight training, morning and evening, every day. His chest measures at 65 inches and he weighs in at approximately 400 lbs. Maintaining his size requires a strict and intimidating daily dietary regimen: one gallon of milk, five chickens, and two dozen eggs, along with chapatis, juice, and fruit. Dalip Singh said that other members in his family, including his parents and seven siblings, were all of normal height, though his grandfather was very tall. |
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Dalip Singh said that other members in his family, including his parents and seven siblings, were all of normal height, though his grandfather was very tall. |
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==Professional wrestling career== |
==Professional wrestling career== |
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[[Image:Dalip1.jpg|right|thumb|170px|Singh with [[Shawn Daivari|Daivari]], after attacking [[Mark Calaway|The Undertaker]].]] |
[[Image:Dalip1.jpg|right|thumb|170px|Singh with [[Shawn Daivari|Daivari]], after attacking [[Mark Calaway|The Undertaker]].]] |
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Dalip Singh became a pro wrestler for All Pro Wrestling in the USA, making his first appearance in October, 2000, when teaming with Tony Jones against the West Side Playaz 2000. On May 28 2001, |
Dalip Singh became a pro wrestler for All Pro Wrestling in the USA, making his first appearance in October, 2000, when teaming with Tony Jones against the West Side Playaz 2000. On [[May 28]], [[2001]], Singh inadvertedly caused the death of trainee wrestler [[Brian Ong]]. While executing a [[List of professional wrestling throws#Spinebuster slam|spinebuster]], Singh slammed Ong into the mat head-first. Ong had been suffering from a recent untreated [[concussion]], and this second injury proved fatal. |
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In [[August 2001]], Singh was brought into [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] by Team 2000 leader, [[Masahiro Chono]], along with another big man, [[Giant Silva]]. The two teamed for the first time at the Tokyo Dome in October, labelled "Club 7" by Chono, and they defeated Yutaka Yoshie, [[Kenzo Suzuki]], [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] and Wataru Inoue in a Handicap Match when Silva pinned Tanahashi Inoue at the same time. Singh suffered his first loss in a tag match at the [[Tokyo Dome]] in [[January 2002]], being cradled by [[Hiroyoshi Tenzan]]. He suffered another big tag defeat during March, being pinned by [[Manabu Nakanishi]], and falling to a German suplex hold. His most critical loss came in August at Tokyo Nippon Budokan though, when, after a falling out, he was pinned by Silva in a singles match. |
In [[August 2001]], Singh was brought into [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] by Team 2000 leader, [[Masahiro Chono]], along with another big man, [[Giant Silva]]. The two teamed for the first time at the Tokyo Dome in October, labelled "Club 7" by Chono, and they defeated Yutaka Yoshie, [[Kenzo Suzuki]], [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] and Wataru Inoue in a Handicap Match when Silva pinned Tanahashi Inoue at the same time. Singh suffered his first loss in a tag match at the [[Tokyo Dome]] in [[January 2002]], being cradled by [[Hiroyoshi Tenzan]]. He suffered another big tag defeat during March, being pinned by [[Manabu Nakanishi]], and falling to a German suplex hold. His most critical loss came in August at Tokyo Nippon Budokan though, when, after a falling out, he was pinned by Silva in a singles match. |
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*'''''Giant Chokeslam''''' / '''''Nodowa Otoshi''''' ([[Chokeslam]]) |
*'''''Giant Chokeslam''''' / '''''Nodowa Otoshi''''' ([[Chokeslam]]) |
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*'''[[Professional wrestling attacks#Big boot|Big boot]]''' |
*'''[[Professional wrestling attacks#Big boot|Big boot]]''' |
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*[[Head butt]] |
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==Acting career== |
==Acting career== |
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* [http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/deepsouth.html Deep South Wrestling results at ObsessedWithWrestling.com] |
* [http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/deepsouth.html Deep South Wrestling results at ObsessedWithWrestling.com] |
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* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040224/main10.htm ''Himachal’s towering Dalip has 200 WWF titles in his belt''] |
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040224/main10.htm ''Himachal’s towering Dalip has 200 WWF titles in his belt''] |
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* [http://www.eastbayexpress.com/issues/2004-01-14/news/feature_4.html Article about Brian Ong, who suffered fatal injuries |
* [http://www.eastbayexpress.com/issues/2004-01-14/news/feature_4.html Article about Brian Ong, who suffered fatal injuries from a move performed by Singh in training] |
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*[http://www.longestyard.com/longestyard.php Dalip Singh Bio - Under "Meet The Cast"] |
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*[http://headlines.sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13525396&headline=WWF~mania~grips~'giant'~Punjab~cop Article on Dalip Singh - WWF Mania Grips 'Giant' Punjab Cop] |
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==External link== |
==External link== |
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Dalip Singh | |
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File:Longestyardsingh.jpg.JPG | |
Born | August 27, 1972 Dhirana |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Giant Singh |
Billed height | 7 ft 3 in (221 cm) |
Billed weight | 408 lb (184 kg) |
Billed from | India |
Trained by | APW Boot Camp |
Debut | October 7, 2000 |
Dalip Singh is an Indian powerlifter and professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment in the United States of America. Before embarking on his professional sports career, Singh, who stands 7 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 408 pounds, was an officer in the Punjab state police, champion bodybuilder, and an Pehlwan athlete.
Biography
Dalip Singh was born into a poor family in the village of Dhirana in Himachal Pradesh. He is the third of eight siblings. At a young age, he earned a daily wage as a roadside stone breaker to help provide for his family.
In 1993, Dalip was still working as a road laborer in the Himalya Hills when his life’s circumstances began to change. By this time he had tried his hand at many sports. He excelled in all of them, but showed exceptional talent in body building. The Director General of the Punjab Police Department took notice of Dalip and helped him join the police force. The change in employment allowed Dalip to further his body building training and he subsequently won titles of Mr. India in 1997 and 1998. His success and hard work led him to train as a wrestler in the U.S. in 1999, where he developed the skills necessary to compete on a global stage, enabling him to win numerous wrestling titles in Japan, where he is currently a very popular figure. Dalip’s training schedule consists of two hours of weight training, morning and evening, every day. His chest measures at 65 inches and he weighs in at approximately 400 lbs. Maintaining his size requires a strict and intimidating daily dietary regimen: one gallon of milk, five chickens, and two dozen eggs, along with chapatis, juice, and fruit. Dalip Singh said that other members in his family, including his parents and seven siblings, were all of normal height, though his grandfather was very tall.
Professional wrestling career
Dalip Singh became a pro wrestler for All Pro Wrestling in the USA, making his first appearance in October, 2000, when teaming with Tony Jones against the West Side Playaz 2000. On May 28, 2001, Singh inadvertedly caused the death of trainee wrestler Brian Ong. While executing a spinebuster, Singh slammed Ong into the mat head-first. Ong had been suffering from a recent untreated concussion, and this second injury proved fatal.
In August 2001, Singh was brought into New Japan Pro Wrestling by Team 2000 leader, Masahiro Chono, along with another big man, Giant Silva. The two teamed for the first time at the Tokyo Dome in October, labelled "Club 7" by Chono, and they defeated Yutaka Yoshie, Kenzo Suzuki, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Wataru Inoue in a Handicap Match when Silva pinned Tanahashi Inoue at the same time. Singh suffered his first loss in a tag match at the Tokyo Dome in January 2002, being cradled by Hiroyoshi Tenzan. He suffered another big tag defeat during March, being pinned by Manabu Nakanishi, and falling to a German suplex hold. His most critical loss came in August at Tokyo Nippon Budokan though, when, after a falling out, he was pinned by Silva in a singles match.
On January 2, 2006, Singh was signed to a contract by World Wrestling Entertainment and assigned to the Deep South Wrestling developmental territory for training. With Daivari by his side, Singh debuted on WWE television on the April 7, 2006 episode of SmackDown! as Giant Singh, attacking The Undertaker in the course of his match with Mark Henry.
Finishing and signature moves
Acting career
Singh played the role of "Turley" in the 2005 remake of the film The Longest Yard.
References
- Dalip Singh at AllProWrestling.com
- Dalip Singh at Cagematch.de
- Dalip Singh at ObsessedWithWrestling.com
- Deep South Wrestling results at ObsessedWithWrestling.com
- Himachal’s towering Dalip has 200 WWF titles in his belt
- Article about Brian Ong, who suffered fatal injuries from a move performed by Singh in training
External link
- Dalip Singh at IMDb