WWE Champion Raj Dhesi, fka Jinder Mahal, on Watches, Acting, Fitness, and Building Real Wealth
Release Date: 07/16/2026
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In this raw, eye-opening episode, I bring you former WWE Champion, actor, and entrepreneur Raj Dhesi, better known to millions as Jinder Mahal. We shine a light on the brutal price he paid to go from being out of shape, drinking every day, and released from WWE to completely reinventing himself, earning Vince McMahon’s trust, and becoming world champion. Raj exposes the lies behind overnight success, the danger of letting a company own your entire personal brand, and why earning more money means nothing if you never learn how to manage it. This is a wake-up call for anyone who knows they are capable of more but keeps waiting for the perfect moment.
Expect brutal truths on building discipline when nobody is watching, creating structure after your career changes, turning your name into an asset you actually own, and using investing to create real freedom instead of looking rich. Raj also takes us behind the scenes of working with The Rock, acting on ABC’s Big Sky, nearly being fired by Vince McMahon, and making the sacrifices that transformed his body, career, and entire identity. The life you want may be possible, but the old version of you cannot come with you.
🔥 Top Highlights
00:20 The Push-Up Bet Gets Paid in Pain
08:00 How Raj Went From WWE to ABC’s Big Sky
19:10 The Identity Crisis Nobody Warns Athletes About
26:40 The Personal Brand Mistake Raj Wishes He Never Made
48:10 The Diet Transformation
53:40 The Unseen Price Raj Paid to Reach the Top
1:24:45 The Mistake That Nearly Got Him Fired by Vince McMahon
1:31:05 Inside Raj’s Legendary Promo With The Rock
1:40:20 How High Earners Go Broke and the Rules That Prevent It
2:07:10 Chris Surprises Raj With an Epic Gift for His 40th Birthday
🔗 Resources
Follow Raj on IG: https://www.instagram.com/themaharaja/
Raj appears in Season 2 of the ABC series.
Strong Son
Raj’s upcoming film.
Books Mentioned:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Connect with Chris @chriscavallini on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and his website.
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