IPL 2026: WATCH- “Chosen One”- WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre workouts in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR jersey

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 583 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2026, with one century and 3 fifties.

By Jatin Sharma - 27 May, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the greatest success stories from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener has been a sensation since his debut for the RR franchise in IPL 2025. He started with a six on his first ball and even scored a century in his debut season.

The 15-year-old has continued to do well in the IPL 2026, scoring 583 runs with a strike rate of 232.27 in 14 games, with one century and 3 fifties, with the best score of 103. He is the youngest and fastest in IPL to score 500 runs. He has also hit 53 sixes and is in touching distance of Chris Gayle’s record of 59 maximums, the most in a single IPL season.

Discussions about the 15-year-old's brave batting have only become louder with each innings, from cricket gurus to former players worldwide. However, the Sooryavanshi obsession has already spread to the WWE in addition to cricket.

WWE star Drew McIntyre posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday in association with the Rajasthan Royals. The Scottish wrestler was seen working out in the gym while sporting an RR jersey with the words "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi" emblazoned on the back.

The caption simply read: “Chosen One.” 

 
 
 
 
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Sooryavanshi has not yet responded, but RR captain Riyan Parag joined in the fun right away by referring to McIntyre's famous WWE finishing move, the Future Shock DDT.

Omgggggg don’t remember how many future shock ddt’s I’ve hit on 2k,” Parag commented.

The Royals franchise, meanwhile, seemed to fully endorse McIntyre’s verdict.

Certainly,” the franchise replied. 

By Jatin Sharma - 27 May, 2026

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