Tiger Jeet Singh, Chairman
Birthplace: Sujapur, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Height: 6’2” Weight: 250 lbs.
Tiger Jeet Singh came to Canada in 1970 with only $6.00 in his pocket. Shortly after arriving, he met Frank Tunny of Maple Leaf Wrestling and found a career in the wrestling ring. Tiger’s unrelenting work ethic, honesty and innovative approach quickly garnered a huge fan base and he soon became a top draw. He set the highest attendance record for any event at the famous Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada with 18,000 spectators inside and 10,000 fans being turned away outside. From his success in Canada, Tiger went on to reach iconic stature and become a household name in Japan, Asia and the Middle East.
While blazing a trail of innovation in wrestling and entertainment, Tiger also successfully invested in several businesses. He became an extraordinarily successful real estate developer, entrepreneur, and branched out from this solid base into farming, hospitality, entertainment, and import/export.
A wrestling legend, humanitarian and philanthropist, Tiger Jeet Singh appreciates the fact that he has been tremendously blessed in being able to surpass all of his childhood dreams he once set for himself as a boy growing up in Punjab, India. His wrestling achievements and accolades would be far too many to list here, but to name a few, he has been crowned World Champion; he has a public school named after him; he has been appointed as an honorary police officer and as an ambassador for hospitals and cities throughout the world; he has raised millions of dollars for charity; and he has been honoured by various heads of state, a common theme for Tiger whenever he would visit any given country.
Although now retired, he is still active as a philanthropist and as Chairman of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation and the Tiger Jeet Singh Corporation; all while still being recognized globally as a respected business advisor and ambassador.
Now with a little more than $6.00 in his pocket, Tiger remains the same humble person he has always been and is always looking to extend his philanthropy to those less fortunate.
Milestones
Wrestling Achievements
Milestones
September 25, 2024
A conferment ceremony of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, for Tiger Jeet Singh, was held at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Toronto.
June 24, 2024
What started off by selling out in a record 2-days in early April, ended in dramatic fashion with a record raise of over $220,000 at the 9th annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ charity golf tournament in support of families living in need.
April 29, 2024
The Japanese government announced on Monday that former professional wrestler Tiger Jeet Singh has been confirmed to be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, as part of the Spring 2024 Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. It is the highest honour the Japanese government can bestow on a foreigner.
December 9, 2023
June 29, 2023
What started off by selling out in a record 2-days in late March 2023, ended in dramatic fashion with raising a record $210,000 at the 8th annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ charity golf tournament in support of families living in need.
December 10, 2022
The Miracle on Main Street toy drive initiative returned in-person after the pandemic hiatus to raise over $1,000,000 in combined donations and sponsorships and distributed to families in need
October 18, 2022
The Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation was presented to wrestling legend and philanthropist Tiger Jeet Singh in recognition for Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s support of children in Japan.
June 17, 2022
A record $110,000 was raised at the 7th annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ in support of charity. The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s (TJSF) charity golf tournament sold out five days!
December 25, 2021
It was that time of year again when families were thinking about the holiday season. There are many families that are less fortunate and struggle to provide their children with an enjoyable Christmas, and some who are simply not able to buy their children a toy. This year the struggle was even greater for more families because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
February 26, 2021
Japan presented the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation with the Consul-General’s Commendation in recognition of its contributions toward strengthening friendship with their country , including its support of relief efforts following the 2011 earthquake.
December 25, 2020
The partnership of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation and Halton Police was not going to allow Covid 19 put a headlock on the Miracle on Main toy drive and instead laid the smackdown on the pandemic by raising $275,000 in combined donations and sponsorships in support of youth, women and families in need.
December 9/11/13, 2019
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation combined forces with Halton Police and Peel Police with the goal of assisting more families and children during the holiday season than ever before. As a result of this joint effort, close to $800,000 in donations and sponsorships was raised and donated back to the community.
June 14, 2019
A whopping $100,000 was raised at the 6th annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ in support of charity. The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s charity golf tournament sold out within a record three days!
Proceeds from the tournament will go towards supporting families experiencing hardships via the Salvation Army and Halton Women’s Place; children suffering from illness at SickKids and McMaster Children’s Hospital; and supporting local school initiatives such as mental health, breakfast programs, literacy and inclusive classrooms.
March 7, 2019
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF) and Halton Regional Police Service made a $28,000 cheque presentation to Halton schools. Since 2015, TJSF has donated over $100,000 to local schools in support of initiatives such as mental health, inclusive classrooms, breakfast programs, literacy, coding, art workshops and classroom technology.
December 10, 2018
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s Miracle on Main Street initiative and Halton Regional Police Service’s Toys for Tots campaign combined forces with the goal of assisting more families and children during the holiday season than ever before. As a result of this combined effort and with the support of presenting sponsors Deloitte and Accenture, nearly $700,000 in toys and cash were collected and donated back to the community.
June 15, 2018
The 5th annual TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE charity golf event drew golfers from a number of countries outside of North America and raised $105,000 for the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation. The event would not have been a success, without the overwhelming support of our friends, volunteers, sponsors, and players.
February 17, 2018
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation donated $20,000 to Halton Learning Foundation. The funds will be directed to support five elementary and two high schools in Milton and one elementary school in Acton to support initiatives such as mental health, coding, wellness rooms, art workshops, breakfast programs, literacy, classroom technology and inclusive classrooms. Since 2015, TJSF has donated $50,000 to public schools in support of similar initiatives.
December 11, 2017
The 9th annual Miracle on Main Street toy drive charity event was an overwhelming record-breaking success, raising over $300,000 in combined donations and sponsorships, led this year by presenting sponsors, Deloitte and Accenture. The festivities started with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation donating $20,000 to six elementary and two high schools in support of mental health, coding, wellness room, art workshop, breakfast program, literacy, classroom technology and inclusive classrooms.
June 16, 2017
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s 4th annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ charity golf tournament was a tremendous SOLD OUT affair raising $80,000 for charity.
February 6, 2017
Japan’s leading broadcast company TV Asahi visited Tiger Jeet Singh and his family today to film a day in the life of the wrestling legend, humanitarian and philanthropist. Tiger was chosen by TV Asahi as being one of the top ten most famous celebrities ever in Japanese history. Other notables that made the top ten list was boxing legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.
December 12, 2016
The 8th annual Miracle on Main Street toy drive charity event was a resounding success having raised over $200,000 made up from donations and sponsorships during the early morning hours.
November 8, 2016
The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) was pleased to announce the appointment of its first‐ever Ambassadors, Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Ali Singh, “the Tigers”.
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September 19, 2016
The Halton Regional Police Service named local Milton residents, wresting living legends and humanitarians, Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Ali Singh, as honorary police officers. Police Chief Stephen Tanner presented the Tigers with their honorary police officer badges and officially welcomed them as police ambassadors with the Halton Regional Police Service.
Press Release
June 17, 2016
The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s 3nd Annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ golf tournament was a tremendous SOLD OUT affair raising over $75,000 for charity!
Press Release
December 14, 2015 – Over $200,000 was raised for charity and $15,000 donated to five local public schools in support of mental health, literacy and breakfast programs; this was the overwhelming success of the 7th Annual Miracle on Main.
November 20, 2015 – TIGERS help raise over $100,000 in support of Noor! Wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh and his son former WWE wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh were overwhelmed with the out pour of support from the community, which rallied together in the effort to help save a child’s life.
June 19, 2015 – The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s 2nd Annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ golf tournament was a tremendous SOLD OUT affairraising awareness and over $50,000 for charity!
Press Release
February 15, 2015 – On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Lisa Raitt accompanied by Milton Mayor Gord Krantz, presented Tier Jeet Singh with a commemorative Canadian flag in recognition of his outstanding contributions to his hometown of Milton and to Canada. The Prime Minister commissioned 50 Canadian flags to be awarded to individuals across the country who best embody the Canadian identity.
Press Release
December 15, 2014 – Sports celebrities, train rides and another grand show of generosity. All were part of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s 6th Annual Miracle on Main Street, which drew over $200,000 in donations, bring the total of over $1 million raised over the course of the past six events.
Press Release
September 12, 2014 – The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s 2nd Annual ‘TEEING OFF for a MIRACLE’ golf tournament was a tremendous success raising awareness and thousands of dollars for charity!
The event was in support of the Foundation’s upcoming 6th annual ‘Miracle on Main Street’ winter charity event scheduled to take place on December 15th, 2014. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go towards the purchase of toys, food and life essentials for families experiencing poverty via the Salvation Army, Halton Women’s Shelter and children suffering from sickness at SickKids and McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Press Release
July 1, 2014 – TigerFest draws massive crowd, Tiger goes Hollywood!
Because of its significant South Asian population, Canada Day celebrations in Brampton, Ontario have a very unique flavour. One of the main ingredients in that flavour is TigerFest, the annual event presented by the City of Brampton and vision of the legendary Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh that perfectly blends the glamour of Bollywood and the spectacle of professional wrestling. This year’s event on July 1st, in support of the Osler Foundation’s Etobicoke General Hospital, Brampton Civic Hospital, and Peel Memorial Hospital, was an tremendous success, with thousands of fans in attendance to see some of wrestling’s biggest names square off in a hardcore war.
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March 31, 2014 – The Tigers help the Holi Gala raise $150,000 for Brampton hospitals. Both Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Ali Singh were asked to be the Honorary Co-chairs for this year’s Holi Gala – Festival of Colours in support of the Osler Foundation’s Etobicoke General Hospital, Brampton Civic Hospital and Peel Memorial Hospital.
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December 9, 2013 – Wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh, along with his son wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh and their close friend Troy Newton spearheaded another successful effort in raising awareness for charities the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation supports. Sports celebrities, train rides and another grand show of generosity were all on display. All were part of the annual Miracle on Main Street, organized once again by the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation.
This year’s event collected more than $200,000 in toys, cash, non-perishable food and life essential products in support of the Salvation Army, Halton Women’s Shelter and children at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children and McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton.
Press Release
July 1, 2013 – When you mix a beautiful day, a national holiday, and pro wrestling with a great mix of superstars, the result is a huge turnout at TigerFest. A record shattering number of over 100,000 spectators attended this year’s Canada Day festivities throughout the 10-hour day event put on by the City of Brampton, which was headlined by TigerFest and the Canadian rock band Hedley.
The crowd was massive and as far as the eye could see for TigerFest. The official count was in the neighbourhood of over 30,000 people watched the wrestling action! The City took all the required safety precautions in closing down major road arteries leading into the park area, leaving people to walk several miles to the venue.
But the appeal of both Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh far surpassed the boundaries of Brampton with dignitaries and fans coming in from different parts of the world and ten television networks recording the wrestling action, to be broadcast in over 100 countries. TigerFest was in support of the William Osler Health System Foundation which oversees the thre local hospitals in Brampton.
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April 20, 2013
The Halton Multicultural Council held their 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala and Community Leadership Award Ceremony and this year the Council honoured Tiger Jeet Singh with presenting him the 2013 Community Leadership Award for his humanitarian work and philanthropy.
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December 17 & 19, 2012
Wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh, his son wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh and their dear friend Troy Newton spearheaded the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s efforts in raising awareness and a record setting $250,000 in donations made up from food, toys, life essential products, and corporate sponsorships as a result of Miracle on Main Street in Milton and Hamilton; more than doubling the amount raised from last year’s event.
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July 18 2012
Tiger Jeet Singh, Tiger Ali Singh and George Chuvalo to be inducted into Walk of Fame
“It’s important that this event appeals to everyone,” said Albion Islington Square BIA Chairman Shamsher Singh. “In Toronto, we say that diversity is our strength. There is so much happening at this year’s festival with the highlight marking the induction of legendary professional wrestlers, humanitarians and philanthropists Tiger Jeet Singh, his son Tiger Ali Singh and Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo to the Albion Islington Square Walk of Fame at 3:00 pm with an autograph session shortly thereafter with the Tigers.”
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July 11 2012
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference welcomes wrestling legend, humanitarian and philanthropist Tiger Jeet Singh and his son, wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh to be motivational speakers on the success of their partnership at this year’s convention.
“I am absolutely humbled to have been invited by Microsoft to be one of the guest speakers alongside such motivational legends as Deepak Chopra,” said Tiger Ali Singh, “I will be honored in sharing what a great role model and partner my Father has been towards the success I’ve experienced both inside and outside of the wrestling ring.”
Press Release
July 1 2012
Charity the name of the game at TigerFest
A record shattering number of over 100,000 spectators attended this year’s Canada Day festivities put on by the City of Brampton, which was headlined by TigerFest, rock bands Marianas Trench and April Wine at Brampton’s all-day Canada Day party, held on the grounds at the Powerade Centre entertainment complex.
Press Release
June 2012
Tiger Jeet Singh was named one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants by Canadian Immigrant Magazine and RBC. The fourth annual awards program honours Canada’s top immigrants through online voting in which tens of thousands of Canadians participate.
May 2012
Tiger Jeet Singh along with his son, Tiger Jeet Singh Jr. were awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Halton MPP Lisa Raitt for their philanthropy and charitable services.
December 19, 2011
Every year at about this time, a jolly man delivers toys to children all over the world. He’s known by many names: Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Pere Noel, and, in Milton, Ontario, anyway, Tiger Jeet Singh. The wrestling legend teamed up once again with his son wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh and their dear friend Troy Newton, as the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation raised a staggering $100,000 during their annual Troy’s Toy Drive. Donations collected will go towards supporting children and families of all faiths and religions via the Salvation Army, Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster Children’s Hospital and Halton’s Women Place.
September 24, 2011
Over 20,000 fans rumble into Brampton for TigerFest. While the day saw a number of entertainment events, the real highlight was – given Tiger Jeet Singh’s background – wrestling action. The wrestling was greeted with tremendous enthusiasm by the huge crowds and was brought to a climax during the main event when Tiger Ali Singh and his tag partner Shawn Daivari had their hands raised in victory. Both Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and Tiger Jeet Singh presented the two former WWE Superstars with a championship trophy. $45,000 was raised in support the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s initiatives and throughout the campaign awareness was raised for the Japan Relief, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health & Wellness and local food banks.
June 4, 2011
Throughout his legendary career, Tiger Jeet Singh and his son former WWE Superstar Tiger Ali Singh faced off against a number of hard opponents. However at this year’s TigerFest in Milton, they faced one of their toughest yet in the form of Mother Nature. With the Town of Milton shutting down their annual Street Festival due to high winds and heavy rainfall, the Tigers along with their close friend Troy Newton carried on with their plans and were able to come up with another victory, ensuring that TigerFest 2011 was a major success in raising over $50,000 for local charities.
A formal cheque presentation of $15,000 was made on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 to Milton District High School towards the purchase of fitness equipment. Tiger Jr. is a former student of Milton District H.S. In addition, over $10,000 has been donated already towards the purchase of food for the Salvation Army and other local charities.
December 20, 2010
Wrestling Legend Tiger Jeet Singh, his son former WWE Super Star Tiger Ali Singh and their dear friend Troy Newton spearheaded the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s effort in raising over $60,000 worth of food and toys as part of the second annual Troy’s Toy Drive doubling the $30,000 raised at the event held the previous year.
October 22, 2010
Shouting “TJS, TJS, TJS”, students at Tiger Jeet Singh Public School officially celebrated the grand opening of their new school. Celebrations began on the school playground with two special events. Roger Hadfield, father of NASA Astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield, flew his bi-plane over the school, followed by a presentation by a Bhangra dance group. Students, staff and guests proceeded to the school’s gymnasium for the formal opening ceremonies, which were hosted by students and included a performance by the school choir. Among the 1,500+ attendees included members from three levels of Canadian government and a large media scrum made up of all major television networks, including as far as Japan.
June 5, 2010
Marked an important day in history as the inaugural Tigers WrestleFest hit the streets of Milton. A staggering number of over 50,000 people attended with the addition of TigerFest. A festival within a festival to showcase local amateur athletes while promoting health and fitness. All proceeds from the event went towards supporting the Milton District Hospital Foundation.
March 6, 2010
The Halton District School Board unanimously votes to name a new elementary school in Milton, Canada as Tiger Jeet Singh Public School. This is the first time in the world where a public school is named after a Sikh Punjabi Canadian.
December 22, 2009
Through their leadership, both Tiger and his son Tiger Jr. assist Troy’s Diner located in Milton, Ontario, Canada with raising well over $35,000 in donations and toys for the local Salvation Army and the Sick Children’s Hospital.
October 29, 2009
Both Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh have their names Unveiled at the Official Grand Opening of Milton’s Walk of Fame in Canada. Each Walk of Fame inductee is recognized in the glass corridor linking Town Hall West (built in 1855 and renovated in 1985) with Town Hall East (opened in 2009).
It is truly an historical event because it is the first time that a father and son have been recognized together in any similar fashion throughout the world.
July 1, 2007
The City of Milton recognized and honoured both Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh by inducting them into Milton’s Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame honours those individuals which have achieved success and notoriety on both the national and international levels.
April 16, 2005
A one-hour documentary film on the life of Tiger Jeet Singh entitled ‘Tiger’ premiered with rave reviews at Toronto’s Reel World Film Festival. The film was awarded the ‘Best’ Canadian Documentary Film by the National Film Board of Canada.
April 13, 2003
Canada’s Deputy Minister and Heritage Minister Sheila Copps, honoured Tiger by awarding him with Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
July 23, 2002
During a New Japan Pro-Wrestling event in front of 60,000 spectators within the Tokyo Dome, Tiger was presented the award as being recognized the most popular foreign wrestler in Japanese wrestling history. Tiger beat out fellow wrestling superstar’s Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant to win the coveted honour.
2000
Tiger was appointed as an official NGO Delegate for the United Nations.
January 1997
The Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Vince McMahon appointed Tiger as the company’s International Ambassador.
1994
The Mayor of Milton, Gord Krantz appointed Tiger as the Town’s Goodwill Ambassador.
1992
The Mayor of Brampton, Peter Robertson appointed Tiger as the City’s first official Business Ambassador.
1977
Pakistan’s President, General Zia presented Tiger with the ‘Key’ to the country for restoring the pride and honour back to the nation of Pakistan after defeating Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki in Karachi, Pakistan in front of a sold out cricket stadium of 60,000 spectators.
1976
The late Emperor of Japan presented Tiger with an island off the shores of the country of Palau as a gift after defeating Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki for the World Heavyweight Championship in Tokyo, Japan.
Wrestling Achievements
All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW) – Asian Heavyweight Champion
All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW) – World Tag Team Champion
International Wrestling Alliance (IWA) – World Tag Team Champion
International Wrestling Alliance (IWA) – International Heavyweight Wrestling Champion
National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) – Canadian Tag Team Champion
National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) – International Tag Team Champion (twice)
National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) – North American Tag Team Champion
National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) – United States Heavyweight Champion
National Wrestling Federation (NWF) – World Heavyweight Champion
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) – World Heavyweight Champion
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) – North American Heavyweight Champion
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) – North American Tag Team Champion
Universal Wrestling Association (UWA) – World Heavyweight Champion (twice)
Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW) – World Heavyweight Champion