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PWL Auction Sets Record as Yui Susaki Tops Bids at ₹60 Lakh

Women wrestlers drew the most aggressive bidding, reshaping squads ahead of the mid-January kickoff.

Overview

  • Japanese star Yui Susaki went to Haryana Thunders for ₹60 lakh, the highest bid in league history, with Poland’s Robert Baran the top-priced male at ₹55 lakh for Maharashtra Kesari.
  • UP Dominators bought Antim Panghal for ₹52 lakh, Delhi Dangal Warriors secured Sujeet Kalkal for ₹52 lakh, and Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals landed Aman Sehrawat for ₹51 lakh.
  • The Pro Wrestling League returns after six years and is scheduled to run from January 16 to February 1 with six franchises.
  • Teams spent from a total purse of ₹12 crore, with ₹2 crore each to build 9–12 member squads across nine weight categories.
  • Roster rules require five men and four women, four overseas athletes split equally by gender, and at least one Category C wrestler, with notable signings including Olympic medalist Iryna Koliadenko to Haryana for ₹44 lakh.