Several former WWE stars -- along with the pro wrestling debut of a former UFC fighter -- are advertised for Wrestling Entertainment Series' debut show.
Wrestling Entertainment Series is a new promotion that's being launched by the tag team formerly known as The Authors of Pain. Its debut show is taking place at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England on Saturday, June 4. The event will air live via Fite TV.
In the main event of the show, former UFC star Alistair Overeem will make his in-ring debut against Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman). It's advertised that the match will be to crown Wrestling Entertainment Series' first World Champion.
The full card is listed below:
This will be the first time Fanene, Perry, Selmani, Dhinsa, and Muhtadi have wrestled since their WWE releases.
Selmani & Dhinsa are going by the name "Legion of Pain." They'll be managed by their former NXT manager Paul Ellering.
When the launch of Wrestling Entertainment Series was announced, it was stated that the promotion has "several yet-to-be-revealed dates across Europe & the Middle East" scheduled for 2022.
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