More than 20 of the world’s most-loved WWE Superstars from Smackdown are heading to Manchester's Co-op Live for the first time next month.

Bosses have announced the highly anticipated match card for WWE Live at the impressive multi-million-pound venue on Wednesday, October 16.

The show will be headlined by a special attraction bull rope match for the Undisputed WWE Championship between “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa.

Gunther will take on “Main Event” Jey Uso in a World Heavyweight Championship street fight, while Nia Jax faces Bayley in a WWE Women’s Championship Match.

Others taking part include Randy Orton, LA Knight, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, #DIY, Santos Escobar, Andrade.

There will also be appearances from Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. 

Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 8pm. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets for WWE Live in Manchester on Wednesday, October 16, are available now from ticketmaster.co.uk.

(*Appearances can be subject to change)