WWE News Great Khali discusses names that were pitched before he started in WWE, claims he can't afford a customized car May 6, 2008 - 11:30 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Great Khali is featured in a BBC News article that reveals some of the names that were pitched prior to his WWE debut. He proposed the name Big Bhima, which is taken from an Indian movie. Giant Singh and Lord Shiva were rejected due to concerns that they would offend Indians. The story notes that Khali ended up taking his name from Kali, an Indian goddess with destructive powers. Khali also claimed that he lives a modest lifestyle, yet he claimed he can't afford a customized car. "I have no fancy villa or cars," he said. "I live in a simple home and do not have the money to order a customized car that would fit my size." Khali also claims that Americans had a hard time with his character at first. "Americans could not imagine someone from India in WWE," Khali said. "They are now actually having a lot of fun." Powell's POV: Let me get this straight. WWE showed restraint and didn't want to offend Indians? I guess Michael Hayes must have been out of the office when that brainstorming session went down. He can't afford a custom car even though he lives a modest lifestyle? I think this guy needs a new accountant given how long he's been working for WWE now. I'll let my fellow Americans determine whether they're having fun watching Khali wrestle. Me? I haven't had this much fun since El Gigante was tearing it up in WCW. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles Jim Ross shoots down talk that he's targeting WrestleMania 26 for his return, comments on his current contractual status with WWE Shore's WWE Superstars Hitlist: Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder, Eric Escobar (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang, and Mark Henry vs. Cody Rhodes 11/20 WWE Smackdown preview: The complete lineup for tonight's show headlined by Undertaker and Kane vs. Chris Jericho and Big Show, plus a hot Intercontinental Title match (no spoilers) 11/20 WWE Smackdown spoilers: Full results of the show that airs tonight with John Morrison defending the Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler in a best of three falls match (spoilers) Where Are They Now: Former WWE wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese WWE "ECW on Syfy" rating: How did the return of C.M. Punk to the Tuesday night show perform in the ratings?