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Ring Ka King
India professional wrestling tournament
India professional wrestling tournament
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | Ring Ka King | |
| logo | [[File:Ringkaking.png | 200px]] |
| logo_caption | Logo of Ring Ka King | |
| producttype | Professional wrestling | |
| Sports entertainment | ||
| currentowner | Endemol India | |
| producedby | Jeff Jarrett | |
| Dave Lagana | ||
| Sonjay Dutt | ||
| Jeremy Borash | ||
| country | India | |
| introduced | ||
| discontinued | ||
| website | http://www.colorstv.in/rkk/ |
Sports entertainment Dave Lagana Sonjay Dutt Jeremy Borash (45 minutes and commercials) Ring Ka King () is an Indian professional wrestling television series that was originally broadcast from January 2012 to April 2012 by Endemol India on Colors TV, consisting of 26 episodes. Filming for the series began in December 2011.
The series was heavily affiliated with the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion, using some of its personnel and performers. However, due to the existing Indian television broadcasting obligations TNA had with Star Sports at the time, the Ring Ka King series could not contain any references to the "TNA" name. The "Ring Ka King" name is owned outright by Endemol India.
History
In 2011, TNA Entertainment announced an affiliate project in India, later revealing it to be an original televised wrestling program series intended for the Indian market, titled Ring Ka King. Endemol India were in charge of the project, placing TNA founder Jeff Jarrett as director of the series, with Dave Lagana, Sonjay Dutt and Jeremy Borash as producers. Savio Vega and Nick Dinsmore were responsible for training the Indian talent at Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Ring Ka King was taped in India, and featured both Indian and non-Indian wrestlers performing on the show. A majority of the non-Indian wrestlers were under contract with TNA; this included Zema Ion, Scott Steiner, and Abyss, among others. There were also independent wrestlers such as Sonjay Dutt, Isaiah Cash and American Adonis that were featured in the series.
Championships
RKK World Heavyweight Championship
The RKK World Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling heavyweight championship and the highest ranked title in the promotion. RKK hosted a tournament to crown the first champion.
Title tournament
| RD1-team1=Dr. Nicholas Dinsmore | RD1-score1= | RD1-team2=Mahabali Veera | RD1-score2=W
| RD1-team3=Scott Steiner | RD1-score3=W | RD1-team4=Max B | RD1-score4=
| RD1-team5=Matt Morgan | RD1-score5=W | RD1-team6=Sir Brutus Magnus | RD1-score6=
| RD1-team7=Chavo Guerrero | RD1-score7= | RD1-team8=Sonjay Dutt | RD1-score8=W
| RD2-team1=Mahabali Veera | RD2-score1= | RD2-team2=Scott Steiner | RD2-score2=W
| RD2-team3=Matt Morgan | RD2-score3=W | RD2-team4=Sonjay Dutt | RD2-score4=
| RD3-team1=Scott Steiner | RD3-score1= | RD3-team2=Matt Morgan | RD3-score2=W
| + | Indicates the current reign is changing daily |
|---|
| # | Wrestler | Reign | Date | Days | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| held | Location | Event | Notes | Ref(s) | ||||||||||||||
| Defeated Scott Steiner in the finals of an eight-man tournament to become the first champion. This episode aired on tape delay on 5 February 2012 | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/02/06/19343266.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120716084349/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/02/06/19343266.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 16 July 2012 | title = Matt Morgan wins Ring ka King Championship | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=6 February 2012 | access-date=24 February 2012 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | |||||||
| This episode aired on tape delay on 4 March 2012 | url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/07/19469821.html | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115115236/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/07/19469821.html | url-status=usurped | archive-date=15 January 2013 | title=Ring ka King: Magnus the new champ thanks to the B-O-double-S | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=2012-03-07 | access-date=2012-03-08 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | |||||||
| This episode aired on tape delay on 21 April 2012 | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/25/19680731.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120714093331/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/25/19680731.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 14 July 2012 | title = Ring ka King: It all works out India end | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=25 April 2012 | access-date=28 April 2012 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | |||||||
| — | 22 April 2012 | — | Pune, Maharashtra, India | — | Deactivated when Ring Ka King ended | — |
RKK Tag Team Championship
The RKK Tag Team Championship was a professional wrestling tag team championship in the Ring Ka King promotion. RKK hosted a tournament to crown the first champions.
Title tournament
| score-width=5% | team-width=25%
| RD1-team1=Pathani Patthe | RD1-score1= | RD1-team2=The Sheiks (Sheik Mustafa Bashir and Sheik Abdul Bashir) | RD1-score2=W
| RD1-team3=Bulldog Hart and Chavo Guerrero Jr. | RD1-score3=W | RD1-team4=Broadway and Hollywood | RD1-score4=
| RD1-team5=Sir Brutus Magnus and Sonjay Dutt | RD1-score5=W | RD1-team6=Jimmy Rave and Zema Ion | RD1-score6=
| RD1-team7=The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra) | RD1-score7=W | RD1-team8=Mumbai Catz | RD1-score8=
| RD2-team1=The Sheiks (Sheik Mustafa Bashir and Sheik Abdul Bashir) | RD2-score1= | RD2-team2=Bulldog Hart and Chavo Guerrero Jr. | RD2-score2=W
| RD2-team3=Sir Brutus Magnus and Sonjay Dutt | RD2-score3=W | RD2-team4=The Bollywood Boyz(Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra) | RD2-score4=
| RD3-team1=Sir Brutus Magnus and Sonjay Dutt | RD3-score1= | RD3-team2=Bulldog Hart and Chavo Guerrero Jr. | RD3-score2=W
| + | Indicates the current reign is changing daily |
|---|
| # | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| held | Location | Event | Notes | Ref(s) | ||||||||||||||
| and | Hart and Guerrero defeated Sir Brutus Magnus and Sonjay Dutt in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural champions. This episode aired on tape delay on 19 February 2012 | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/02/22/19408151.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120802082350/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/02/22/19408151.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 2 August 2012 | title = Ring ka King: Tag tourney ends; Morgan defends; fat guy bends (and breaks) | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=22 February 2012 | access-date=24 February 2012 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | ||||||
| RDX | ||||||||||||||||||
| ( and ) | This episode aired on tape delay on 11 March 2012 | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/14/19499766.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120716025643/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/14/19499766.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 16 July 2012 | title = Ring ka King: Coronations and championships - Jarrett's control quest continues | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=14 March 2012 | access-date=14 March 2012 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | ||||||
| The Bollywood Boyz | ||||||||||||||||||
| ( and ) | This episode aired on tape delay on 14 April 2012 | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/17/19646711.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115092259/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/17/19646711.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 15 January 2013 | title = Ring ka King: Bollywood Boys become champs, Jarrett becomes a chump | last=Kapur | first=Bob | date=17 March 2012 | access-date=18 March 2012 | work=Slam! Sports | publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} | ||||||
| — | 22 April 2012 | — | Pune, Maharashtra, India | — | Deactivated when Ring Ka King ended | — |
Alumni
Male wrestlers
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | ||
| Producer/Trainer | ||
| American Adonis' translator/Wrestler | ||
| Producer/Trainer |
Female wrestlers
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As Raisha Saeed, manager of The Sheiks (Sheik Abdul Bashir and Sheik Mustafa Bashir) |
Management
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Head writer | ||
| Trainer | ||
| Interviewer | ||
| Ring announcer | ||
| Commissioner (kayfabe) | ||
| Commentator | ||
| Producer | ||
| Ring announcer | ||
| Director | ||
| Referee | ||
| Referee | ||
| Interviewer | ||
| Commentator | ||
| Promoter | ||
| Trainer |
International broadcasters
| Country | Network | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | ||||
| United States |
References
References
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- Caldwell, James. (2012-01-19). "TNA News: TNA announces partnership to produce India TV series, details strategy behind new wrestling project". Pro Wrestling Torch.
- (2012-01-29). "Ring Ka King TV Debut – January 28, 2012 – It's Better Than ROH".
- (2012-01-17). "INDIA & ASIA".
- Private Limited, Endemol India. (December 26, 2011). "Ring Ka King Registered Trademark".
- My World With Jeff Jarrett. (2022-11-22). "My World #82: Creating Ring Ka King".
- "PWTorch.com - TNA News: TNA announces partnership to produce India TV series, details strategy behind new wrestling project".
- Martin, Adam. (2011-12-09). "More details on TNA's upcoming India TV project". WrestleView.
- Tedesco, Mike. (2011-12-10). "Details on the "TNA India" project". WrestleView.
- Dickinson, Martin James. (2021-11-24). "TNA's Often Forgotten About Indian Promotion Ring Ka King, Explained".
- "RKK World Heavyweight Championship history".
- Kapur, Bob. (29 January 2012). "A first, positive look at TNA's Ring ka King". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (30 January 2012). "Tag teams featured on Ring ka King's second show". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (6 February 2012). "Matt Morgan wins Ring ka King Championship". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Caldwell, James. (2011-12-20). "TNA News: Updates on TNA India project - first champion crowned, near-riot, former WWE wrestlers involved". Pro Wrestling Torch.
- Kapur, Bob. (2012-03-07). "Ring ka King: Magnus the new champ thanks to the B-O-double-S". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (25 April 2012). "Ring ka King: It all works out India end". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (13 February 2012). "Ring ka King: Tournament time - top tag teams take to TV". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (22 February 2012). "Ring ka King: Tag tourney ends; Morgan defends; fat guy bends (and breaks)". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (14 March 2012). "Ring ka King: Coronations and championships - Jarrett's control quest continues". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
- Kapur, Bob. (17 March 2012). "Ring ka King: Bollywood Boys become champs, Jarrett becomes a chump". [[Canadian Online Explorer]].
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