DOUG WILLIAMS, arguably the biggest name in UK wrestling in the last two decades, is swapping the rings of America and Japan for Peacehaven’s Meridian Centre.

The globe-trotting superstar is lined up to appear on the next grappling spectacular in aid of the mayor’s charity fund-raiser on Saturday March 24.

John Freemantle, boss of Premier Promotions, who present the Meridian shows, says the booking of Williams, a former American TNA and Ring of Honour champion, represents a massive coup for Peacehaven.

As well as his championship triumphs in the States, which earned him global recognition, Williams has held Japanese and European titles, while in this country he is a former British judo champion, seven-times Wrestler of the Year and multi-winning Premier Wrestling Federation title-holder and trophy winner, including the current PWF heavyweight championship.

Tickets for the show are available from the Information Office at the Meridian Centre, telephone 01273 585493, priced £10 for adults and £9 for concessions. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs £36.