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  • South cinestar Karthi captures the stories of WWE ‘Heroes & Villains’ and ‘Strength & Stunts’ in the latest Sony Sports Network films

    South cinestar Karthi captures the stories of WWE ‘Heroes & Villains’ and ‘Strength & Stunts’ in the latest Sony Sports Network films

    Mumbai: Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster of WWE in India, has launched two blockbuster films featuring WWE fan and South cine superstar Karthi, further strengthening its commitment to customized and locally curated content around WWE in the South markets. The actor has delivered his own ode to WWE’s unique 100% pure sports entertainment by portraying “Heroes and Villains,” who complement each other along with their extraordinary “Strength and Stunts”.

    WWE has been embraced by the fans with open arms, consistently delivering high viewership and fostering an ever-growing fandom in the South market. Sony Sports Network remains committed to offering more than just WWE broadcast, and these films are an addition to their efforts in keeping the fans closer to their favourite WWE Superstars and all the mind-blowing action they bring week after week.

    Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer –  Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Rajesh Kaul said, “WWE has a strong fanbase in South India and the region contributes to 41% of its reach in the country. As the home of WWE in India, we are thrilled to collaborate with Karthi and continue our efforts to narrate extraordinary stories in Tamil & Telugu that resonate with the audience. These films revisit the appeal of WWE that is driven by compelling characters along with high-octane stunts and we remain committed to bringing the best of pure sports entertainment to our viewers.”

    Karthi said, “Portraying the roles of WWE’s Heroes and Villains was definitely a memorable experience for me and it was exhilarating to watch them in action. WWE has a huge following in India, especially in the South market, and as a fan myself, I am thrilled to be collaborating with Sony Sports Network and WWE”

    Having assumed the roles of both heroes and villains in Indian cinema previously, Karthi perfectly blends into the characters and translates the power of WWE’s protagonists as well as antagonists. With his sheer passion and immaculate role play, Karthi has brought to life Sony Sports Network’s

    campaign for the WWE dedicated fanbase in the South market. The creative concept and the direction of the films was executed inhouse by Sony Sports Network.

    Film: Heroes and Villains

    Karthi leads us through the stories of WWE’s heroes and villains. WWE is a destination where different people with various personalities, styles, and attitudes come together, and aim to reach their ultimate goal. The film shows that heroes and villains co-exist to make WWE the greatest in the world.

    WWE Extraordinary Heroes & Villains ft. Karthi | Sony Sports Network (Tamil)

    WWE Heroes and Villains ft. Karthi (Telugu) | Sony Sports Network (Telugu)

    Film: Strengths & Stunts

    This film, featuring Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, showcases incredible feats inside the WWE ring. The film captures high-class action, drama, and awe-inspiring displays of strength. Owens, Zayn, and Karthi express gratitude to fans for their unwavering support, inspiring WWE Superstars to provide thrilling entertainment.

    Strength & Stunts ft. Karthi, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn | WWE | Sony Sports Network (Tamil) WWE Strength and Stunts ft. Karthi (Telugu) | Sony Sports Network (Telugu)

     

  • John Cena meets Rajesh Kaul and Karthi ahead of WWE Superstar Spectacle in Hyderabad

    John Cena meets Rajesh Kaul and Karthi ahead of WWE Superstar Spectacle in Hyderabad

    Mumbai: WWE today returns to Indian shores with a live event for the first time since 2017 with WWE Superstar Spectacle at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

    WWE Superstar Spectacle also marks the return of arguably the biggest WWE Superstar of his generation, John Cena, who has come to India to perform for the first time ever. The thirteen-time WWE world champion met Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer – distribution & international business and head – Sports business Rajesh Kaul in Hyderabad ahead of the sold-out show. Cena and Rajesh Kaul interacted about WWE Indian fans, Cena’s return to the ring and his first visit to India with WWE.

    Cena also met celebrated actor and South superstar, Karthi who posed for pictures together ahead of the show. Karthi was also seen recently filming a secret project with WWE Tag Team Kevin Owens and Sami Zayne.

    Along with Cena, WWE Superstars such as Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, Jinder Mahal, Natalya, Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and ‘The Ring General’ GUNTHER have made their way to India to participate at the event as they look to put on an exciting showcase of matches.

  • Dean Ambrose won the ‘Money in The Bank Ladder Match’

    Dean Ambrose won the ‘Money in The Bank Ladder Match’

    MUMBAI: The 7th edition of WWE Money In The Bank Ladder Match was held on Sunday, 19th June, 2016 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2016 edition saw eleven gripping matches as a part of their pay per view broadcast.

    On June 19, the seventh annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view took place in Las Vegas. For the traditional Money in the Bank ladder match, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Cesaro, Chris Jericho, Alberto Del Rio, and Dean Ambrose all won their qualifying matches on the May 23 episode of Raw to become entrants into the match. Originally slated to be a 7-man ladder match, the seventh slot was later removed. Ambrose won the match and received a WWE World Heavyweight Championship contract. Later in the night after the conclusion of the main event match, he cashed in the contract to challenge Seth Rollins and become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

  • Dean Ambrose won the ‘Money in The Bank Ladder Match’

    Dean Ambrose won the ‘Money in The Bank Ladder Match’

    MUMBAI: The 7th edition of WWE Money In The Bank Ladder Match was held on Sunday, 19th June, 2016 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2016 edition saw eleven gripping matches as a part of their pay per view broadcast.

    On June 19, the seventh annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view took place in Las Vegas. For the traditional Money in the Bank ladder match, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Cesaro, Chris Jericho, Alberto Del Rio, and Dean Ambrose all won their qualifying matches on the May 23 episode of Raw to become entrants into the match. Originally slated to be a 7-man ladder match, the seventh slot was later removed. Ambrose won the match and received a WWE World Heavyweight Championship contract. Later in the night after the conclusion of the main event match, he cashed in the contract to challenge Seth Rollins and become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.