Tim Wiese to make WWE live debut on Saturday, according to reports in Germany
Former Germany international set to make wresting bow, according to Bild
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former German international goalkeeper Tim Wiese is set to make his first appearance in the WWE on Saturday, according to reports in Germany.
Newspaper Bild state that Wiese, who played for Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim and won six caps for Germany, will appear at a live event in Frankfurt.
However, the paper reports that Wiese, 32, will not actually wrestle and that his role in the show is so far unknown.
Wiese shocked the world with his new physique when images of him went viral after he put himself through a vigorous bodybuilding regime.
Speaking in September, Wiese said: "I have an official enquiry from the WWE. It's about working for them as a wrestler. I will listen.
"I don't s*** my pants. Why should I immediately say no? Wrestling is very popular, especially in the States. I will go through the enquiry with my agent next week."
It was reported back then that the former goalkeeper would spend a year training in Orlando, Florida, before becoming a lead part in the WWE's plans for expansion in Germany.
Events are now being broadcast on freeview television there for the first time in more than a decade.
Wiese won six caps for Germany between 2008 and 2012 and was the nation's third choice goalkeeper for the 2010 World Cup. He also won the DFB-Pokal Cup with Werder Bremen in 2009.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments