New Delhi: Prasar Bharati,india’s public broadcaster,has teamed up with AEx SPORT,teh sports innovation arm of UK-based AdiGroupe. This strategic partnership aims to bring the newly formed Global League Wrestling (GLW) to Indian viewers. The collaboration will see GLW broadcast on DD Sports and streamed across Prasar Bharati’s digital platform, Waves, as well as All India Radio.
Indian Pro-Wrestling set for Global Debut with GLW partnership
India’s first professional wrestling league, GLW, will debut September 17, 2025, promising family-friendly entertainment and a national platform for local talent.
Key Takeaways
- Prasar Bharati partners with AEx SPORT to launch Global League Wrestling (GLW).
- GLW is positioned as the first professional wrestling league in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
- The league officially launches September 17, 2025, with broadcasts beginning October 4.
- Former WWE Champion The Great khali is named Brand Ambassador and Talent commissioner.
What is the new Global League Wrestling (GLW) in India? GLW is poised to be India’s premier professional wrestling league, blending Indian cultural narratives with international production standards. Scheduled to officially unveil on September 17, 2025, its broadcast launch is set for October 4. The inaugural season will run for 40 weeks, featuring family-oriented programming.
this venture is heralded as a significant step for Indian sports entertainment. Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This marks a new era for Indian pro-wrestling. The idea is to catapult the Indian sports to the global standards.” He emphasized the broadcaster’s commitment to promoting diverse sports and providing a national platform for the next generation of athletes.
Gaurav dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, added that the partnership reinforces their dedication to delivering engaging and high-quality content. “GLW introduces a new genre of youth-led programming that combines traditional Indian storytelling with international sports entertainment standards,” he noted.
The league’s development has focused on integrating Indian cultural context with global production values, including narrative styles and character development. GLW is expected to feature original storylines and a production format designed for a broad audience.
sanjay Viswanathan, Chairman of AdiGroupe and AEx SPORT, highlighted the league’s mission. “GLW is part of AEx SPORT’s broader mission to build immersive and inclusive sports-based cultural experiences for sports fans worldwide,” Viswanathan said. He further stated, “we are dedicating GLW to India on the auspicious day of 17 September, to build Indian youth’s pride and self-confidence through competitiveness and excellence in sports entertainment, and provide an opportunity for Indian pro-wrestling talent to shine on a global stage.”
Adding star power and expertise,former WWE World Heavyweight Champion,The Great Khali,has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador and Talent Commissioner for GLW. In this pivotal role, he will champion talent development and contribute to the league’s creative direction.
The Great Khali shared his excitement for the initiative.”Wrestling transformed my life and gave me a global platform. GLW presents a serious, structured, and entertaining opportunity for the next generation of Indian athletes to follow that same path,” he stated. “GLW will help them shine on Indian and global stages, on our own terms.”
