Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones faced off against fellow cobbles legend Steven Arnold in the wrestling ring.
Les Battersby actor Bruce, 71, made a sensational switch to the world of professional wrestling last year and has proved to be a big draw in the ring. He clashed with another cobbles legend, Ashley Peacock star Steven, 49, inside Manchester’s Trinity Sports Centre.
When Bruce made his debut for SOVPRO (Sovereign Pro Wrestling) earlier this year, the promotion declared: “They don’t call him Batters-by for nothing!”
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Appearing in front of 200 people, Bruce soaked up the atmosphere as he arrived in Les’s classic double denim jeans and jacket combo and a black promotional T-shirt.
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Steven’s cameo appearance came after it was revealed he is a case of real life imitating art; he is working as a butcher, just like his character Ashley. The star, who appeared in Corrie from 1995 to 2010, is currently an employee of Bennett’s of Yorkshire Quality Butchers and has been spotted on numerous occasions working shifts at their high street shop
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There was bad blood between the pair in the build up to the bout. In a promo video, Steven said: “Les – you can run and hide all you want. We both know what you’ve done and I’m not having it. Don’t dare say it wasn’t you, because I know it was’ Ashley began.
“You think you’ve got a gang? You think that the LBWO (Les Battersby World Order) is a gang? Well I’ll show you a gang Battersby, bank holiday May 6th – get ready for the Butcher Club you cheeky little monkey.”
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Bruce couldn’t resist getting stuck in and was pictured roaring and manhandling bigger wrestlers. Ever the showman, he lapped up the applause and even had a go on the mic, much to the delight of the crowd. Elsewhere Steve was backed by one of the wrestlers, opting for a Burberry shirt and also denim.
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