The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), a franchise-based professional wrestling competition sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), has announced the participation of all six franchises and their ownership structures for the upcoming fifth season.
The teams include Delhi Dangal Warriors (EaseMyTrip), Haryana Thunders (Vikas Parasrampuria), Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals (Aspect Group and APCO Group), Maharashtra Kesari (Sanraj Group), Punjab Royals (CDR Group) and UP Dominators (Rubics Realty).
The Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals franchise is jointly held by the Aspect Group, through its sports vertical, Aspect Sports, led by Aksha Kamboj, and the APCO Group under the leadership of Anil Singh. Aspect Sports has previously managed teams such as the Tiigers of Kolkata in the Indian Street Premier League and the Amravati Gladiators in the Pro Govinda League.
Maharashtra Kesari is led by the Sanraj Group, represented by Rajdip Gupta, Khistij Thakur and Dipesh Nirupam.
The Delhi Dangal Warriors franchise is represented by online travel technology platform EaseMyTrip, led by its Founder and Chairman, Nishant Pitti.
Representing a traditional powerhouse of Indian wrestling, the Haryana Thunders franchise is spearheaded by industrialist and philanthropist Vikas Parasrampuria.
The Punjab Royals franchise is acquired by Dharam Pal Singh Rathi through the CDR Group.
The UP Dominators franchise is led by design-driven real estate firm Rubics Realty under the leadership of its Founder and Managing Director, Suhan Shetty.
The Pro Wrestling League is scheduled to return in January 2026, featuring top Indian and international wrestlers.
Akhil Gupta, CEO, PWL, said, “The upcoming season represents an important phase in the Pro Wrestling League’s evolution. With strong and diverse ownership across all six franchises, we are reinforcing our commitment to professionalism, structured development and long-term growth. Together, we are building a league that places athletes at the centre and elevates Indian wrestling on the global stage.”
