WORTHING’S St Paul’s Centre will be transformed into a wrestling arena for the first time on October 26.

In a unique “premier” tie-up, leading UK matchmakers Premier Promotions, whose shows thrilled fans at the Assembly Hall for 23 years, are moving to the venue known as the town’s premier community hub.

Among the big names appearing on next Thursday’s debut show will be former American TNA superstars Doug Williams and Mark Haskins, two of the biggest performers on the European stage who have wrestled all over the world, including the United States and Japan.

Promoter John Freemantle believes the switch to the St Paul’s Centre will herald a new era for wrestling in Worthing and is expecting a sell-out crowd for the opening half-term grappling spectacular.

Tickets, priced £10 in advance, are available in person from the St Paul’s Centre or via their website stpaulsworthing.co.uk. Admission on the door will be £15 if any spaces remain.