Explained: Why The Great Khali grew taller than normal?

The Great Khali grew taller than normal right from his childhood. The reason behind his height is a medical condition named Acromegaly which further led to giganticism and chin protrusion. Khali with his height has made a name for himself across different parts of the globe. But the reason behind it is Acromegaly which became a part of his life.

According to Wikipedia, "Acromegaly is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the human body. It is caused by excess growth hormone (GH) after the growth plates have closed." In Khali's case, his height grew. It became an advantage for him, as The Great Khali could do things normal being could not.

Khali made the height his own and became one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. He was a part of the different promotions likw APW, NJPW, WCW, and WWE. After being released by WWE, Khali started his own Wrestling company named CWE in Jalandhar. 

The Great Khali's impact on Wrestling

In his stint with WWE, Khali became highly popular in India. He became the first Indian wrestler to win the world title. It inspired a lot of wrestlers in Asia to become a wrestler. It led to the emergence of new stars like Jinder Mahal, Kavita Dalal, and many others who made a name for themselves in Wrestling.

With CWE, Khali has ensured the growth of Wrestling in India. Many upcoming superstars train in Jalandhar and credit Khali for providing them an opportunity. Khali recently returned to his company and interacted with some of the emerging wrestlers. It helped the youngsters a lot.

His last appearance in a WWE show was during the live event last year in Hyderabad. He interacted with the fans and the wrestlers backstage in the event. Khali claimed he had one final match beforr retirement. It is to be seen when Khali would make his appearance on WWE. In 2021, the star wrestler was incducted into the elite class of the WWE Hall of Fame.