Football and wrestling collide as the stars of the National Wrestling League come to Manchester for the very first time.
This is wrestling, reimagined. A spectacular new family-friendly event for 2026, suitable for all ages.
There are six teams, one league. You'll see six exciting National Wrestling League fixtures featuring wrestlers from hometown club Manchester Maniacs, plus Glasgow Hitmen, Yorkshire Titans, Midlands Destroyers, London Executioners and North East Outlaws. Come along and support your club!
This incredible event will feature a special appearance from Olympic Gold medallist and WWE legend Kurt Angle, former WWE Intercontinental Champion D'Lo Brown, and MMA fighter and former AEW and WWE wrestler Jake Hager (aka Jack Swagger) will be in action.
VIP Experiences
Kurt Angle Meet & Greet
The National Wrestling League are thrilled to offer an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Kurt Angle!
The WWE Hall Of Famer will appear in Manchester as a guest coach and also host a pre-show meet-and-greet.
Your VIP Ticket includes the following:
- Pre-show Meet & Greet (3—5pm, last entry strictly 4:15pm)
- Photo with Kurt (digital photo provided, printed upgrade available on the day)
- One autograph on any item (additional autographs can be purchased on the day)
- General admission entry to the National Wrestling League show at 5pm
Neil 'Razor' Ruddock photo op
The National Wrestling League are thrilled to offer an exclusive photo op with football legend Neil 'Razor' Ruddock.
The Liverpool legend will be meeting fans and posing for a photo op before the National Wrestling League event on September 27th.
Neil Ruddock is a Liverpool legend who is famous for his hard-hitting style – from headbutts to strong tackles – and was voted the 17th hardest footballer of all time back in 2013. During his career, Ruddock won the League Cup with Liverpool, the UEFA Intertoto Cup with West Ham in 1999 and capped for England. In the years since retirement, Razor has released a memoir, appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and has become a popular TV personality.
This VIP experience is an add-on. You MUST purchase a General Admission or Ringside ticket alongside this ticket.
General ticket information
Doors open at 5pm, for a 6pm showtime. The show will last for approximately 3-hours, including an interval.
Ringside Tickets - Priced at just £27.50 including fees, these tickets guarantee you a seat on the first two rows at ringside. Specific seats on each row will be on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the event.
General Admission - This gets you entry and a standard seat to The National Wrestling League event. Specific seats are on a first-come, first-served basis!