The Pro Wrestling League initial auction on January 3, 2026, revolved around one name more than any other Aman Sehrawat.
When the Olympic bronze medallist in the 57 kg category entered the bidding arena, the tone of the auction shifted instantly. What followed was a fierce bidding war that underlined not just Aman’s growing stature in Indian wrestling but also his emergence as the most bankable Indian male wrestler in the league today.
In the end, it was Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals who secured Aman’s services for a staggering ₹51 lakh, the highest bid of the auction and the benchmark figure for Season Five. The price was well above the Category A+ base price of ₹18 lakh and firmly established Aman as the marquee face of the league. No other wrestler, Indian or foreign, crossed that figure, underlining the value franchises now attach to proven Olympic pedigree combined with youth and consistency.
Aman’s valuation is no coincidence. At just 21, he represents a rare combination of present success and future dominance. His Olympic bronze medal at Paris 2024 was not just a personal milestone but a statement performance, achieved through aggressive wrestling, relentless pace, and tactical maturity beyond his years. Long before that, his gold medal at the U23 World Championships in 2022 had marked him out as a generational talent, one groomed through India’s evolving wrestling ecosystem.
At the PWL auction, Aman became the defining moment of Category A+ (Marquee Male), a bracket that also featured international stars across weight categories. Yet while several overseas wrestlers found buyers at base price or modest increments, Aman alone triggered a bidding battle that escalated rapidly. It was a clear signal: Indian franchises are willing to invest heavily in Indian Olympic medalists who can anchor a team both competitively and commercially.
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The Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, by committing ₹51 lakh to Aman, have effectively built their squad around him. In a league where each franchise must assemble 9 to 12 wrestlers including a minimum of five men, four women, and four overseas athletes allocating such a significant portion of the ₹12 crore purse to one wrestler is a bold strategic call. But Aman is not a gamble. In the 57kg category, his ability to control tempo, score early, and defend leads makes him one of the most reliable point-earners in the league format.
The rest of the auction only reinforced Aman’s standing. Heavyweight Polish wrestler Robert Baran (125kg) fetched ₹55 lakh from Maharashtra Kesari, the only bid that came close in headline value. Yet even that was framed in comparison the highest bid after Aman Sehrawat. Several notable names, including world-level wrestlers like Zelimkhan Abakarov and Murazi Mchedlidze, went unsold, highlighting how selective franchises were and how sharply Aman stood apart from the rest of the pool.
International wrestlers in the 65kg and 74kg categories such as Arman Andreasyan (₹30 lakh to UP Dominators) and Turan Bayramov (₹34 lakh to Delhi Dangal Warriors) attracted healthy bids, but none commanded the kind of universal interest Aman did. Even within India’s own ranks, no other domestic wrestler came close to triggering that level of competition among franchises.
For Indian wrestling, Aman’s auction moment is symbolic. For years, the Pro Wrestling League relied heavily on foreign stars to drive value. This auction suggested a subtle but important shift. Indian wrestlers, particularly Olympic medallists, are now being seen as the league’s primary assets rather than supporting acts. Aman’s rise reflects that transition from a promising junior to a global performer, and now to the most sought-after name in Indian professional wrestling.
Beyond the numbers, Aman’s signing also brings pressure. Expectations at the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals will be immense. As the most expensive buy, he will be expected to deliver consistency, leadership, and momentum through the season. But if his international career is any indication, pressure is where Aman thrives. His calm execution in high-stakes bouts has already become a defining trait.
As Season Five approaches, the narrative is clear. The Pro Wrestling League has its new standard-bearer. Aman Sehrawat is no longer just India’s next big thing he is now its most valuable wrestling property.
And at ₹51 lakh, the message from the auction floor was unmistakable: the future of Indian wrestling has arrived, and franchises are ready to invest in it.
