Kavita Devi Net Worth- Facts about Indian Wrestler Kavita Devi, earnings, career, personal life

The first female of Indian descent to wrestle in WWE, Kavita Devi is a prolific sportswoman who has accumulated a net worth of about $500,000 in her relatively young career. Kavita has been applauded by critics and fans alike to bring the Indian wrestling style to the world stage.

Income Sources and Earnings of Kavita Devi

Although the exact amount Kavita Devi earns in a year is unclear, industry claims and data suggest that she makes about $250,000 to $500,000 annually.  She apparently rejected to be a part of Bigg Boss, a popular Indian Reality TV Show based on Big Brother.

Career and Achievements of Kavita Devi

Kavita started her career as a weightlifter and has represented India in various international events.

Her professional wrestling career started when she entered the promotion of fellow Indian WWE veteran, The Great Khali called Continental Wrestling Entertainment. She made her debut in June of 2016 after accepting the “Open Challenge” by B.B “Bull Bull”. On the same month, she lost her Tag Team match against B.B. and Super Khalsa. Her partner for the match was Sahil Sangwan.

Kavita was one of the participants of the Mae Young Classic tournament but was eliminated after the first round after losing to Dakota Kai.

It was announced on 15 October 2017 that Kavita had signed a contract with WWE. A part of the announcement included information about her upcoming training session at WWE Performance Centre which began in January 2018. On April, she made both her WWE and Wrestlemania debut at WrestleMania 34. She competed against Sarah Logan during the first ever WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal but lost the match, leading to her elimination. Later in April, she made her NXT Live debut in a match against Dakota Kai and Stefanie Newell. She lost the match with her teammate Aliyah. Some of Kavita’s signature moves like Gorilla Press Slam and Armbar have gained popularity among WWE fans. After The Great Khali, Kavita Devi has been one of India’s very own prime jew in the wrestling world. Inspired by the tales of Kabita’s success, many Indian girls have found an idol to follow.

Her story from Haryana to WWE has been an inspirational tale for multiple Indian girls who try to break barriers in an industry that has been culturally dominated by men for decades.

Personal Life of Kavita Devi

Kavita was born to an Indian family on 20 September 1986. She had an underprivileged beginning like many others today who have made it to the top. Devi’s father was a police officer in Haryana and her mother was a housewife.

She attended Juliana's Girl Senior Secondary School and La Martinere College in Lucknow where she graduated with a B.A. Kavita has an elder brother named Sandeep.

Kavita Devi has frequently cited that her mentor Khali was her main inspiration to join the world of Professional Wrestling.

She is a practicing Hindu and always wears Salwar-Kameez with a Dupatta in the ring which proves that despite her big success, she is still well connected with her routes.  

Kavita is married to Volleyball player Gaurav Tomar. In 2012, the couple had a son, Abhijeet.