Wrestling
Pro Wrestling League Auction Highlights: Yui Susaki most expensive player; Aman, Sujeet, Antim earn big
Catch the Live updates from the auction of Pro Wrestling League 2026 in New Delhi.
Two-time World championship medalist Antim Panghal and Japanese women’s wrestling legend Yui Susaki are likely to raise the bar in women section.
Pro Wrestling League 2026 Auction Highlights: Japan's Yui Susaski emerged as the most expensive player at Rs 60 lakh at the 2026 Pro Wrestling League auction on Saturday.
The trio of Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal, and Sujeet Kalkal were the most sought after Indian players, pocketing in excess of Rs 50 lakh each.
Robert Baran for Rs 55 lakh was the other buy over Rs 50 lakh.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 3 Jan 2026 1:54 PM GMT
74kg category: Turan Bayramov (Azerbaijan) goes to Delhi Dangal Warriors for Rs 34 lakhs. The base price was Rs 18 lakh.
- 3 Jan 2026 1:31 PM GMT
The six franchises set to compete in the upcoming Season Five are Haryana Thunders, Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, Punjab Royals, Maharashtra Kesari, Delhi Dangal Warriors, and UP Dominators.
- 3 Jan 2026 1:23 PM GMT
A look at team's composition
Each franchise must build a squad of 9 to 12 wrestlers. The squad must include at least 5 men and 4 women. Four overseas wrestlers are mandatory in every team: 2 men and 2 women. Each squad must include at least one Category C wrestler.
- 3 Jan 2026 1:13 PM GMT
6 franchises, 250 players pool and Rs 12 crore to spend!
The auction pool is divided into four categories based on a wrestler’s performance and international reputation. Each category comes with a fixed base price:
A+ (Marquee): ₹18 lakh
Category A: ₹12 lakh
Category B: ₹8 lakh
Category C: ₹3 lakh.
- 3 Jan 2026 1:07 PM GMT
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