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 WWE News: NASCAR driver celebrates his win with a replica WWE Title belt WWE News: Supposedly deeply offended victim Mr. Lobo issues a challenge to "wrassle" Chris Jericho WrestleMania 26 pay-per-view price revealed, more notes on the other pay-per-view prices increasing Shore's WWE Smackdown Hitlist: John Morrison and Cryme Tyme vs. Dolph Ziggler and The Hart Dynasty, Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox, C.M. Punk vs. R-Truth, and Batista vs. Matt Hardy WrestleMania 26 tickets on sale today WWE announces a Survivor Series match (minor Smackdown spoiler - no match results)