Bridgette Duty is headed to India. And she's the lone American making the trip.

The UP Dominators selected the 2021 NAIA champion to participate in the 2026 Indian Professional Wrestling League from January 15 to February 1. The league returns following a four-year run from 2015-19. 

The former University of the Cumberlands star joins a men's and women's roster with domestic and international talent. Most notable is 2020 Olympic gold medalist Yui Susaki, who was selected by the Haryana Thunders.

"I was working with a coach, and he recommended I throw my name out there," Duty said. "I got the message on Saturday that I got selected, and I'm going to India in a week. I was at work, and I got a text that I got picked."

The competing teams are the Delhi Dangal Warriors, Haryana Thunders, Tigers of Mumbai Dangals, Maharashtra Kesari, Punjab Royals, and UP Dominators. 

Matches are streaming live on the SonyLiv app.

Listen to the above interview with Duty to learn more about competing in the Indian Professional League and her unique wrestling journey.