Quotes from Jinder Mahal

When I am on 'Raw' and 'Smackdown,' I try to make the best of it.

When I originally debuted in 2011, I was on 'SmackDown.' At the time, they were separate from 'RAW,' so I feel at home on 'SmackDown.'

I want to retire, when it's all said and done, as one of the greats.

I am first one in the gym, I do cardio before I have breakfast, and I am training hard every day.

Every time I write down my goals, I realize that I have to hit the gym. I have to eat right. I have to improve in the ring. I have to give it 100%. I have to improve on my promos. These are the things that go through my head daily because I work hard on them.

I take a magnesium supplement before my workout because it prevents cramping.

I behave. I lock myself in my hotel room every night.

I was on 'SmackDown' TV when I was 24. I was released when I was 27 and came back at 29.

I'm very proud to represent the great nation of India.

My favorite growing up was Bret Hart. I just idolized him when I was a child; he was my hero.

WrestleMania is amazing.

Wrestlemania 34 was a huge moment for me both professionally and personally.

Being part of 'Raw 1000' in the same ring with Undertaker and Kane leading an army of young hungry wrestlers was amazing.

I was really into sports, playing track and field, amateur wrestling, volleyball, and soccer. I was a very active kid and teenager.

When I started wrestling, I was still in high school.

Calgary prides itself on being a wrestling town.

The most passionate fans are from India, and I hope that I can motivate more Indians to pursue wrestling - or any athletics, for that matter - and become champions.

Two months before I re-signed with WWE, I decided just out of nowhere that I will start dieting, to work on my body and train harder. I started focusing more. Two months later, WWE called me back to re-sign. That was not a coincidence but the universe telling me that I am ready.

I have no problem with Brock Lesnar being a part-timer, because he's earned that spot. He's a multiple time champion in WWE, a former UFC Champion, NCAA amateur wrestling champion, so his accolades speak for themselves.

When I came to WWE - I got signed when I was 23. When I was on 'SmackDown' roster, the main roster, I was 24. I wasn't ready for those responsibilities. I wasn't - I wasn't seasoned enough as a wrestler, as an in-ring performer.

I know the way WWE works. Things change last minute.

In order to succeed in WWE, you're responsible. If you put in 100 percent, you get back 100 percent.

I'm an example that, in the WWE, there are opportunities for people who work hard, improve constantly.

There was originally no plan in place for me to become WWE champion. It felt like I became the No. 1 contender out of nowhere. I call what I did forcing the results. I wasn't happy with my position. I was putting in the work, but I wasn't getting the results. I was going to force the result no matter what the cost.