From wrestling global icons like John Cena to sweeping the roads of Vrindavan, Rinku Singh’s journey feels straight out of a spiritual movie. Once known for his raw power and larger-than-life persona in the WWE ring, the former wrestler has taken a path few could imagine. A viral video now shows him trading fame for faith, and muscles for humility, at Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram — a transformation that has deeply moved fans across the internet.
In the clip, Rinku can be seen dressed in monk attire, a tilak shining on his forehead, as he sweeps the streets of the ashram as part of seva. It’s a striking image — a man who once commanded roaring crowds now quietly bowing in service. The video, shared widely on social media, traces his remarkable shift from the world of sports entertainment to a life of spiritual grounding.
A caption accompanying the video reads, “Baseball, WWE to Vrindavan — Rinku Singh’s Spiritual Turn.” The montage includes glimpses from his action-packed career, where he took on some of the biggest names in wrestling — including John Cena and The Great Khali. With his forehead marked with a tilak, dressed in a dhoti-inspired outfit, and wearing a rudraksha mala, Rinku’s desi avatar stood out even in the flashy world of global wrestling.
His life changed forever in 2008 when he won The Million Dollar Arm, a reality TV contest that earned him a spot with the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation. Rinku became the first Indian to play professional baseball, spending several seasons in the minor leagues and inspiring the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm.
After baseball, Rinku’s journey took another unexpected turn when he joined WWE in 2018. Performing under the ring names Rinku and later Veer Mahaan, he became known for his fierce presence and athleticism.
In the clip, Rinku can be seen dressed in monk attire, a tilak shining on his forehead, as he sweeps the streets of the ashram as part of seva. It’s a striking image — a man who once commanded roaring crowds now quietly bowing in service. The video, shared widely on social media, traces his remarkable shift from the world of sports entertainment to a life of spiritual grounding.
A caption accompanying the video reads, “Baseball, WWE to Vrindavan — Rinku Singh’s Spiritual Turn.” The montage includes glimpses from his action-packed career, where he took on some of the biggest names in wrestling — including John Cena and The Great Khali. With his forehead marked with a tilak, dressed in a dhoti-inspired outfit, and wearing a rudraksha mala, Rinku’s desi avatar stood out even in the flashy world of global wrestling.
What did Premanand Ji Maharaj say to Rinku Singh?
During a serene exchange in the viral video, Premanand Ji Maharaj tells him that if he feels ready to face the world again, he should return. His exact words were, “Agar tumko lagta hai ki tum ho gaye ho is sansaar ke layak toh ajao." Rinku folds his hands, smiles softly, and simply says that he’s beginning to feel it. He said, "Lagne laga hai." The moment, small yet profound, captures the essence of his spiritual awakening.Rinku Singh’s journey: From small-town boy to global athlete
Born in Gopiganj, Bhadohi, Rinku Singh Rajput’s life has been a tale of grit and grace. The son of a truck driver, he grew up in a one-room house with eight siblings. The family had electricity but relied on well water. As a child, Rinku threw javelins and played cricket, even winning a junior national medal in javelin. He later graduated from Guru Gobind Singh Sports College, Lucknow — the launchpad for his sporting ambitions.His life changed forever in 2008 when he won The Million Dollar Arm, a reality TV contest that earned him a spot with the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation. Rinku became the first Indian to play professional baseball, spending several seasons in the minor leagues and inspiring the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm.
After baseball, Rinku’s journey took another unexpected turn when he joined WWE in 2018. Performing under the ring names Rinku and later Veer Mahaan, he became known for his fierce presence and athleticism.