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.