Whilst most players pick up a coaching badge after retirement, step into punditry, or disappear from the football world all together; Tim Wiese has taken a fresh new approach.
The former Germany goalkeeper decided on becoming a wrestler after hanging up his boots, and on Thursday night he made his WWE debut. Wiese – now known by his ring name “The Machine” – fought alongside Seamus and Cesaro.
The German enjoyed victory – against The Shining Stars and Bo Dallas – on his first ever fight, achieving pinfall after connecting his finishing move: the splash.
And all of this happened with former Werder Bremen team-mate Per Mertesacker in the crowd.
Stay loyal to your former teammates ! @Tim_Wiese pic.twitter.com/hrcBikyQyH
— Per Mertesacker (@mertesacker) November 4, 2016
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