WWE Smackdown Survivor Series, MEN Arena

The spills, choreographed violence and soap-opera-style plots that have made the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) such spectacular entertainment come to Manchester this October for the Smackdown Survivor Series Tour.

The show, which is the second longest running par per view broadcast in WWE history, features appearances from a number of the federation's leading lights including Batista, King Booker, Kane, Finlay, Mr. Kennedy, Boogeyman, Paul London, Brian Kendrick, MVP and Ashley.

Previous winners of the event, in which the last man standing is declared the victor, include some the WWE's most popular wrestlers such as Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan and grappler-turned-movie-star the Rock.

Tickets are at three price points: £25, £35 and £45 (not including booking fee).

The event takes place on October 17 at 19:30 BST.

Address: Victoria Station Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR.

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