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Dalip Singh is an Indian power-lifter, and a wrestler who currently works for the World Wrestling Entertainment. He wrestles under the developmental territory Deep South Wrestling, LLC. He's listed at 7 ft 3 inches*, and weighs 408 lb. He was a officer in the Punjab (India) state police, champion bodybuilder, and a Pehlwan athlete.

Dalip Singh was born into a poor family in the village of Dhirana in Himachal Pradesh of Punjab, India and 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.

Dalip is very religious and adamant in his stance against ethnic violence. He is a true humanitarian. His goal in life is to support his family and aid the entire village that is his home. He hopes to benefit the welfare of disabled persons and children born into poverty. He is an active mentor to young people, encouraging them to stay away from drugs and urging them to find discipline, health and success by taking up sports. Dalip was married February 27, 2002 to Harpinder Kaur in a Hindu ceremony with the blessings of his Guru, Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji. He still serves as a member of the police force having recently been promoted to Sub Inspector of Punjab Police. Dalip is proud to make his debut as an actor in the US with a role in “The Longest Yard.”, and currently is with the WWE.

Wrestling

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. In August, 2001, he was brought into New Japan 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 & Wataru Inoue in a Handicap Match when Silva pinned Tanahashi AND Inoue at the same time. The two continued to roll through wrestlers, often winning Handicap Matches against young lions. 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. An absolute monster of a man, Singh is a sight to behold, one of the tallest men in wrestling history.

On January 2, 2006, WWE announced that Dalip would be an employee to the company, and was assigned to Deep South Wrestling for training.On January 26, 2006, Dalip Singh made his debut for Deep South Wrestling. Later, he saved Tommy Dreamer from an attack by Palmer Canon and Freakin' Deacon. It is rumored that when he debuts on the Smackdown roster that he would fight with the Undertaker, but those plans have set aside for later. Rumor says he might appear after Wrestlemania 22.

Acting

He played the role of Turley in the 2005 remake of the motion picture The Longest Yard
, making the character of Switowski played by Bob Sapp (amongst other wrestlers and mixed martial artists) look tiny.

Finishing Manuvers

Giant Powerbomb
Giant Chokeslam

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