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Holt Hogan! Former Premier League striker wins 40-man Royal Rumble on wrestling debut

Grant Holt was once accustomed to grappling with Premier League defenders, but he is now a wrestling star in the making after emerging victorious in a 40-man Royal Rumble.

The 37-year-old took the decision to hang up his boots back in August after enjoying a 15-year professional career.

His footballing ability took him to the very top of the game, with a breakthrough spell at Rochdale ultimately leading him to the Premier League with Norwich and Aston Villa via the likes of Nottingham Forest and Wigan.

Holt became something of a cult hero during his time at Carrow Road, and is now involved with the Canaries in a coaching capacity.