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Former Port Vale goalkeeper joins WWE
Former goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson has revealed he has joined America's World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) franchise in hope of carving out a career as a wrestler.
Tomlinson, who retired from professional football in July after suffering a knee ligament injury, announced on Twitter he is swapping goal posts for ring posts.
The ex-Port Vale and Crewe keeper had previously worked as a male model, but has now signed a developmental contract with the entertainment company.
Looking forward to a new job @WWE Swapping two posts and a net, with four posts & ropes- USA bound as of Tomorro #GIZTHAT #tomoOnTour
— Stuart (@stutomo) December 6, 2013
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