Jinder Mahal accuses WWE of wasting his talent under Triple H’s leadership

Recently, former WWE champion Jinder Mahal has broken his silence about his career in the company, expressing deep frustration over the lack of utilization and subsequent release under Triple H's creative direction. In an interview with Inside The Ropes, Mahal didn't hesitate to contrast his experience in the two eras, pointing out that with Triple H, for the first time, he felt his talent was being wasted.

Mahal highlighted that under Vince McMahon's leadership he was always on screen, albeit in secondary storylines: "With Vince, yes I was used, mostly in the background most of the time, but still, I was being used." However, Jinder shared that this utilization disappeared with the change in leadership, to the extent that WWE would cancel his travel plans: "Sometimes, six weeks in a row without television... They just cancel your flight and save the money."

The wrestler confessed that this inactivity took a toll on him mentally. "It's great to get paid, but it's a terrible feeling when you're not earning your money," Mahal stated, adding that the situation left him with great uncertainty about his future in the company. Attributing this drastic difference in treatment to the lack of a personal relationship with Triple H, admitting he never sought that connection.

Additionally, Mahal debunked one of the biggest myths about his career: that his WWE Championship victory in 2017 was an attempt by the company to expand in India. He assured it was a direct reward from Vince McMahon for his physical transformation. Furthermore, he revealed that WWE "made zero money" from the tours in India during that period, as restrictions in their television deal prevented them from promoting the WWE Network.