Rinku Singh (WWE) Age, Height, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rinku Singh

• Rinku Singh, an Indian wrestler, showcases his skills in the WWE. In addition to his wrestling talent, he has achieved success as a junior national level medalist in javelin throw in India. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the pioneering Indian to participate in the American major league baseball.

• During his upbringing, his family faced significant financial hardships. With three sisters and four brothers, they all resided in a rented one-bedroom house. Although they had access to electricity, their water supply heavily relied on a well.

• During Rinku’s childhood, he had a very thin physique.

• Due to his lack of funds, he resorted to fashioning bamboo into the shape of a javelin for his javelin throw practice.

• took part in a reality TV show called “Million Dollar Arm” in 2008. The show, developed by American sports agent JB Bernstein and his associates Ash Vasudevan and Will Chang, aimed to discover the person in India with the ability to throw baseballs both quickly and accurately. Throughout his developmental years, Rinku Singh was a participant on this show.

• After showcasing his impressive ball-throwing skills at a staggering speed of 87 miles per hour, Rinku emerged as the victor of the highly competitive “Million Dollar Arm” contest, surpassing 37,000 other contestants. This tremendous achievement not only secured Rinku the opportunity to pursue his passion for baseball in America but also granted him the generous prize money of $100,000.

• With his “class X board exams” just around the corner, he found himself torn between heading to America to pursue baseball or staying to attend his examinations. Despite his family’s opposition to the idea, coach Jasvinder Singh Bhatia from the Sports Authority of India encouraged him to seize the opportunity and take the risk of going to America.

• Rinku and Dinesh Patel, the runner-up of the “Million Dollar Arm” contest, embarked on a journey to America to train under Tom House, the pitching coach at the University of Southern California. Additionally, both Rinku and Patel dedicated themselves to learning the English language during their time in America. In the picture, Dinesh Patel is seen on the left, while Rinku Singh stands on the right.

• In November 2008, Rinku and Dinesh auditioned for 20 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. Rinku showcased his impressive pitching skills, with his pitches reaching a speed of 92 miles per hour (148 km/h). The news of Rinku’s exceptional performance quickly reached the manager of the “Pittsburgh Pirates” baseball team, prompting him to sign both Rinku and Dinesh to join the team. Rinku Singh is pictured alongside his teammate, Dinesh Patel.

• He has become the inaugural Indian to ink a deal with a prominent American major league baseball team.

• Rinku Singh made history on July 4, 2009, as he became the first Indian to step onto a professional baseball field in the US. He pitched the seventh inning of a game, and it was the Pittsburgh Pirates who had the privilege of witnessing his debut.

• Singh achieved his initial victory in American baseball on July 13, 2009, by striking out the sole batter he faced. Throughout the season, he played a total of 11 games, concluding with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 5.84. Notably, in his last six appearances, he only permitted a single run on three hits.

• Disney released a movie called “Million Dollar Arm” in 2009, focusing on the remarkable journey of Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel. The film showcased their inspiring story of coming from India and earning an incredible chance to play professional baseball in the major leagues. In the image, Dinesh Patel is seen standing on the right side of Rinku Singh.

• For a duration of eight years, he participated in major league baseball in America.

• In order to enhance his knowledge and skills, he diligently documents all the occurrences and recollects every event and conversation at the end of each day. In a previous interview, he mentioned that…

I am a firm believer in the practice of taking notes as it reinforces the power of active listening. Once I return home, I diligently jot down every detail, read through my notes, and commit them to memory. I visualize myself successfully implementing the newly acquired knowledge before going to sleep. Upon waking up, I review my notes to ensure that I avoid repeating any mistakes made during my initial encounter with the subject matter.

• In 2010, Rinku traveled to India prior to participating in a baseball league in Australia. During his time in India, he witnessed an incident where several individuals were chasing a chicken intended for a restaurant meal while he was riding his bike. Intrigued by this sight, he paused and contemplated the potential consequences of being pursued by five individuals with the intention to harm him. This experience led Rinku to make the decision to renounce non-vegetarian food. As a result, Rinku Singh adopted a vegetarian diet.

• Despite living in America, he dreams of marrying an Indian girl in the future.

• Rinku Singh officially joined the WWE on January 13, 2018, having secured a contract following a rigorous tryout in Dubai. Out of the 40 athletes participating, Rinku Singh was chosen as one of the select few. Presently, he is undergoing training at the esteemed WWE Performance Center, situated in Dubai.

• On May 31, 2018, Rinku Singh made his debut in WWE NXT. He chose to wear traditional Indian attire, including a dhoti, rudraksha beads, and chandan (sandalwood paste). As a gesture of respect, he greeted his opponents by folding his hands and saying “Namaste.”

• Rinku Singh aspires to achieve two major goals: becoming an esteemed “WWE Tag Team Champion” in India and establishing a free education center for underprivileged children within the country. Rinku Singh was recently spotted in the company of Triple H.

• Rinku looks up to WWE superstar John Cena as his ultimate role model. He admires Cena’s wrestling style and diligently watches his videos to study his impressive moves. Additionally, Rinku greatly appreciates Cena’s commitment to engaging in social work for the betterment of underprivileged children.

• Someday, he aspires to be part of Bollywood.

• Rinku has a strong passion for dogs.