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WWE: After Tim Wiese, which footballers could become wrestlers?

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Former German soccer goalkeeper Tim Wiese celebrates after the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Six-Man-Tag-Team-Match at the Olympic Hall in Munich, so
Image: Tim Wiese celebrates his debut WWE win in Munich.

Tim Wiese united the sports of football and professional wrestling when he made his in-ring debut for WWE in Munich on Thursday night.

The former Germany goalkeeper has made the move from pitch to ring after calling time on a footballing career, which included spells at Werder Bremen, Kaiserslautern and Hoffenheim, in 2014.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney made waves in WWE last year, when he slapped British wrestler King Barrett at an episode of Monday Night Raw in the United Kingdom.

WWE - Wayne Rooney slaps King Barrett
Image: Wayne Rooney slapped WWE star King Barrett last year

Rugged Chelsea centre-forward Diego Costa could also have the strength to make it as a WWE Superstar, while Sky's Football League expert Ian Holloway would make a quick-witted manager.

But we want you to vote for your favourite wrestling-related footballers in our pun-laden vote below - is Stone Cold Charlie Austin, a play on WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin, your favourite?

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Make your selections using the up and down votes - and if you think we have missed someone off the list, let us know on Twitter @SkySportsWWE.

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