Kavita Dalal (born 20 September 1986) is an

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professional wrestler who performed in the

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under the

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Kavita Devi, on their

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between 2017 and 2021. Devi is the first female professional wrestler of Indian nationality to wrestle in WWE. Devi previously wrestled on the

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under the ring names Kavita and Hard KD, most notably for

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in India.

Personal life

Kavita Devi Dalal, one of the five siblings, was born in Malvi village of

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state of India. She got married in 2009 and gave birth to a child in 2010, after which she wanted to quit sports but inspired by her husband she continued playing. she joined Aam Aadmi Party in April 2022

Weightlifting and powerlifting career

Devi has represented India in international competition, she won gold in the 75 kg category at the 2016 South Asian Games.

Awards

* 12th South Asian Games ** Gold in women's weightlifting 75 kg

Professional wrestling career

On 24 February 2016, Kavita Dalal entered the promotion of

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named Continental Wrestling Entertainment, to begin her training as a

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. Devi made her debut for the promotion in June 2016, under the ring name Kavita, accepting the "Open Challenge" of B. B. Bull Bull before attacking her. On 25 June, she appeared with a new ring name, Hard KD, teaming with Sahil Sangwan in a losing effort against B. B. Bull Bull and Super Khalsa in the first

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in promotion. Kavita cites her trainer

as her main inspiration to become a professional wrestler. On 13 July, she was announced as one of the participants for the

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tournament. On 28 August, Kavita was eliminated in the first round by

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. On 15 October 2017, WWE announced that Devi had signed a contract, and will start training at their Performance Center in January 2018. On 8 April 2018, Devi made her first appearance as part of the company while also making her

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debut at

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competing during the inaugural

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in which she was eliminated by

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. On 19 April, Devi made her NXT

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debut as a heel, teaming with

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against

and Steffanie Newell in a losing effort. She participated in the

2018 but lost in the first round against a returning Kaitlyn. On 19 May 2021, it was announced that Devi was released from WWE.

Business ventures

In January 2019, she started trials for selecting players to launch a WWE Super League in India.

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Devi, Kavita 1986 births Living people Indian female professional wrestlers Indian female weightlifters Weightlifters from Haryana Sportswomen from Haryana Sport wrestlers from Haryana People from Jind district South Asian Games gold medalists for India South Asian Games medalists in weightlifting 21st-century Indian women 21st-century female professional wrestlers