Jinder Mahal has shocked the wolrd, as he beat Randy Orton to win the WWE World Championsip at Backlash. The WWE Universe cannot believe Jinder Mahal is Champion, as the era of the Maharaja has officially begun.
Mahal was floundering in the mid-card not too long ago, but his recent surge as a main event star has surprised the WWE Universe. Many people thought that this was just a phase, due to a lack of credible challengers for Randy.
But incredibly, Jinder Mahal shocked the world and beat the iconic Viper to capture the gold, leading to widespread celebrations among his fans.
Here are the Twitter reactions as the WWE Universe cannot believe Jinder Mahal is Champion.
https://twitter.com/CjMatlock/status/866548033613385729
https://twitter.com/MDoidge23/status/866546068724613120
Congratulations to @JinderMahal for winning the @WWE world title. You made mother India proud mate. "ਹੁਣ ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ੇਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਣ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖਾਂਗਾ"
— Too⚡Sweet (@toosweetshop) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/WWEFutureLive/status/866537986808098817
Can said here on the show that he thought @JinderMahal would win a single title on #SDLive and tonight at #WWEBacklash he did. Congrats!!!!!
— BehindTheBarricade (@BTBwrestlingpod) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/ClintTheBoxer/status/866529546862039041
Yes we're okay.
Yes, a country of a BILLION people are celebrating!
And yes, there is a NEW @WWE Champion, @JinderMahal! #JaiHind 🇮🇳
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/ProWrestlingBro/status/866526936000081921
#WWEBacklash recap:
The era of "The Maharaja" begins as @JinderMahal shocks @RandyOrton https://t.co/p5Ow8cBbuY pic.twitter.com/sqm8Y7fsHw
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/s_avigne/status/866488184997388288
Jinder Mahal beats Randy Orton and the Celtics beat the Cavs…. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/Xo8iF09YV3
— Zac (@DCzWall) May 22, 2017
Avery Bradley prevented the Celtics from getting swept, and Jinder Mahal is WWE Champion. pic.twitter.com/3UZJcBB7oU
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) May 22, 2017
Jinder Mahal won a world title before Sami Zayn did. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/Jc3QyMwGka
— Zack (@TheZackLethal) May 22, 2017
Congrats @JinderMahal. Top lad. 👊🏼
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) May 22, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: The new @WWE Champion @JinderMahal has a message for the @WWEUniverse. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/oqkwQXJOYA
— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/StokelyHathaway/status/866489817277886464
Congrats to the New @WWE Champion @JinderMahal on your victory tonight Proving That Anything is possible when the Goal is Made Possible 💯👍🏽
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 22, 2017
Congrats to the NEW @WWE Champion @JinderMahal. Enjoy this moment fella cause you worked ure ass off to get it. #WellDeserved #champ pic.twitter.com/MN40cLMNXn
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) May 22, 2017
@JinderMahal you deserve every piece of this! Such a hardworking man! Congrats #beastmode #wwe #Backlash
— Ash By Elegance (@Ashamae_Sebera) May 22, 2017
Fact:
If you drive the #GoodBrothers while they #Brother you have a good chance you'll be #WWE Champion.#AjStyles#JinderMahal
Who's next?— The Machine Gun (@MachineGunKA) May 22, 2017
#SDLive truly is the land of opportunity, congratulations @JinderMahal #WWEBacklash
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) May 22, 2017
Jinder Mahal is the WWE champion. Jinder Mahal is the WWE champion. Jinder Mahal is the WWE champion.#WWEBacklash
— Adam Pacitti (@adampacitti) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/ryansatin/status/866485868164374529
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!! @JINDERMAHAL FREAKING DID IT!!!!#WWEChampionship #WWEBacklash
— Ellis Mbeh (@EllisMbeh) May 22, 2017