Cricketing fandom has officially breached the walls of professional wrestling. In a viral crossover moment that sent shockwaves across both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the sports entertainment universe, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre took to social media to show major love to Rajasthan Royals’ 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The Scottish Warrior, famous for his brutal physicality and intense conditioning routines, shared a gym video on Instagram featuring himself hammering through a heavy back workout. The twist? He was proudly wearing a personalized Rajasthan Royals jersey bearing Sooryavanshi’s name. Captioning the post with his iconic moniker, “Chosen One,” McIntyre ignited a massive social media firestorm just ahead of Rajasthan’s high-stakes IPL Eliminator match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rajasthan Royals and Riyan Parag React
It didn’t take long for the Jaipur-based franchise and its stars to take notice of the massive endorsement. The official Rajasthan Royals account quickly flocked to the comments, validating the post with a sharp one-word response: “Certainly.” It was a definitive nod acknowledging that their teenage opener is indeed the chosen prodigy of the 2026 season.
Royals skipper Riyan Parag, known for his avid gaming habits and pop-culture awareness, could not hide his excitement either. Geeking out over the viral interaction, Parag commented:
“Omgggggg don’t remember how many Future Shock DDTs I’ve hit on 2K.”
Parag’s reference to McIntyre’s signature wrestling finishing move highlighted just how surreal the moment felt for the young squad, seamlessly bridging the gap between professional sports and digital gaming.
The Phenomenal Rise of a 15-Year-Old Star
The WWE Superstar’s validation isn’t coming out of thin air. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has completely taken the IPL 2026 season by storm, establishing himself as a top contender for the Orange Cap. Showing absolutely zero fear against world-class pace attacks, the teenage prodigy has accumulated a stunning 583 runs across 14 innings, pacing his runs at an extraordinary, record-shattering strike rate of 232.27.
While Sooryavanshi is coming off a minor speed bump after a low score against the Mumbai Indians in the final league game, the immense global attention has only raised expectations. With a place in Qualifier 2 on the line and immediate elimination awaiting the loser, the Royals are heavily relying on their “Chosen One” to dismantle a lethal Sunrisers Hyderabad side in New Chandigarh.