WRESTLING fans will have the chance to meet a former WWE champion at an exclusive signing event at the Stretford Extra Tesco store.

WWE Superstar Rusev, known as the ‘Bulgarian Brute’, will be greeting fans and signing autographs in store from 4pm on Tuesday April 19, ahead of the WWE Live Wrestlemania Revenge Tour at the Manchester Arena that evening.

The event will be free of charge but entry will be limited to those wearing a wristband.

Queueing for wristbands will begin at 3pm on Tuesday at the Chester Road store. A limited number are available and the event is expected to reach capacity. Wristbands will be limited to one per person.

The WWE Superstar, known for signature moves such as the body block and the fallaway Samoan drop, will also be meeting a contingent of special guests.

David Cardew, store manager at Stretford Tesco, said: “We are really proud to host this event and engage with the WWE fans, we carry a great variety of WWE products within store. There is a real buzz amongst colleagues as we count down to the arrival of Rusev.”

Khalil Butt, who has co-ordinated the event at Stretford Tesco, said: “This is a hugely exciting event for fans of the WWE universe. WWE has very close links with the city of Manchester and we are thrilled to be supporting their visit to the area.

“Thanks to incredible support from WWE, Mattel, FBF Sports and Topps Trading Cards, we will have some fantastic giveaways planned for the afternoon and many fans will leave with extra treats and surprises.”