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Former Port Vale goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson quits football for WWE

Built: Stuart Tomlinson of Burton Albion (Picture: Getty Images)

Former Port Vale goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson is giving up a career between the sticks to take up fighting in the ring – as he jets off to join WWE.

The 28-year-old former body builder, retired from professional football in July because of a knee ligament injury, but it now looks like he’s been given a ticket to try his hand at wrestling with the American franchise.

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