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WWE: Rugby league star Luke Menzies handed try-out in Scotland

Northern Irish strongman also looked at by WWE officials

Last Updated: 15/11/16 8:59am

Prospective WWE talents listen to William Regal (bottom right)
Prospective WWE talents listen to William Regal (bottom right)

English rugby league star Luke Menzies was invited to a WWE try-out during the wrestling company's visit to Scotland.

The 28-year-old Yorkshireman, whose former clubs include Hull Kingston Rovers and Salford Red Devils, was one of more than 30 athletes to be sought out by WWE.

Menzies was joined by Ulsterman Sean O'Hagan, the winner of Ireland's Strongest Man 2015.

A series of British wrestlers were also given a chance to impress, including Pete Dunne, who competed in this summer's Cruiserweight Classic, 19-year-old Tyler Bate and Trent Seven.

British star Neville is already established in WWE
British star Neville is already established in WWE

Over a dozen female wrestlers were also assessed by WWE scouts, such as Wales' Nixon Newell, England's Lana Austin and Italy's Queen Maya.

Also See:

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WWE held Monday's episode of Raw and Tuesday's edition of Smackdown inside Glasgow's SSE Hydro as part of its autumn tour of the United Kingdom and Europe.

The company will return next spring, with Raw and Smackdown to be held at London's O2 Arena on Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 9 respectively.

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