Mansoor Al Shehail’s time in the WWE has come to an end.
The first Saudi Arabian wrestler to compete for the company, he simply went by the name Mansoor for the duration of his five-year career with the WWE.
Earlier this week it was announced that a UFC-WWE merger had been completed, resulting in layoffs on both sides.
However, Mansoor seemed to be in good spirits after uploading a video confirming his departure.
“My contract with WWE has been terminated,” he says. “But don’t fret and don’t cry, I’m incredibly excited for the future. … I had the time of my life with my best friend and I have no regrets.”
After being scouted at a tryout in Saudi Arabia, he signed a contract and made his first television appearance at the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah. He later made his in-ring debut at an NXT live event in a losing effort.
At Super ShowDown in Jeddah in 2019, he was thrown into the spotlight after winning a 51-Man Battle Royal and continued to be involved in events in Saudi Arabia. These included winning singles matches against Cesaro and Dolph Ziggler.
In May 2021, he was officially announced as signing onto the Raw brand that led to a singles match against then-US champion Sheamus. His most recent storyline saw him team up with wrestler Mace to be part of the Maximum Male Models stable, before his release from the company.
In a past interview with The National, Mansoor named fellow wrestlers Sami Zayn (of Syrian heritage), Mojo Rawley (of Palestinian and Syrian heritage) and Mustafa Ali (of Pakistani and Indian heritage) as his inspirations when it came to staying true to his identity. He also said how much he wanted to help others follow a similar path into the company.
“I think that representation is extremely important,” he said. “Until you see a successful example of who you are and what you want, in many cases, it doesn't seem realistic.”
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Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
The biog
Favourite colour: Brown
Favourite Movie: Resident Evil
Hobbies: Painting, Cooking, Imitating Voices
Favourite food: Pizza
Trivia: Was the voice of three characters in the Emirati animation, Shaabiyat Al Cartoon
The specs: 2019 Cadillac XT4
Price, base: Dh145,000
Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Power: 237hp @ 5,000rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 1,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 8.7L / 100km
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Premier League
Wednesday, June 17 (Kick-offs uae times) Aston Villa v Sheffield United 9pm; Manchester City v Arsenal 11pm
Friday, June 19 Norwich v Southampton 9pm; Tottenham v Manchester United 11pm
Saturday, June 20 Watford v Leicester 3.30pm; Brighton v Arsenal 6pm; West Ham v Wolves 8.30pm; Bournemouth v Crystal Palace 10.45pm
Sunday, June 21 Newcastle v Sheffield United 2pm; Aston Villa v Chelsea 7.30pm; Everton v Liverpool 10pm
Monday, June 22 Manchester City v Burnley 11pm (Sky)
Tuesday, June 23 Southampton v Arsenal 9pm; Tottenham v West Ham 11.15pm
Wednesday, June 24 Manchester United v Sheffield United 9pm; Newcastle v Aston Villa 9pm; Norwich v Everton 9pm; Liverpool v Crystal Palace 11.15pm
Thursday, June 25 Burnley v Watford 9pm; Leicester v Brighton 9pm; Chelsea v Manchester City 11.15pm; Wolves v Bournemouth 11.15pm
Sunday June 28 Aston Villa vs Wolves 3pm; Watford vs Southampton 7.30pm
Monday June 29 Crystal Palace vs Burnley 11pm
Tuesday June 30 Brighton vs Manchester United 9pm; Sheffield United vs Tottenham 11.15pm
Wednesday July 1 Bournemouth vs Newcastle 9pm; Everton vs Leicester 9pm; West Ham vs Chelsea 11.15pm
Thursday July 2 Arsenal vs Norwich 9pm; Manchester City vs Liverpool 11.15pm
The Settlers
Director: Louis Theroux
Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz
Rating: 5/5
