THE stars of wrestling are coming to Preston to strut their stuff thanks to a determined college student.

Jon Farrer, 19, of Beech Drive, Longridge, has been passionate about wrestling since he was six years old after watching wrestling champ Hulk Hogan grapple in the ring and rip his T-shirt off in the middle of a bout.

Now the Preston College student has flexed his muscles to organise the Guild Hall event and is preparing to greet the American stars of the World Wrestling Federation as they fly over to England to perform later this year.

And The Citizen has got two pairs of tickets to see the show -- organised by Jon -- when it opens in Preston on July 6.

The 'Global Wrestling Force' will showcase British and American talent including a female challenge with Taylor Matheny, the runner-up of the World Wrestling Federation's 'Tough Enough' competition.

And Jon will be interviewing the stars for the glossy Power of Wrestling magazine.

As well as studying A-levels in English and Psychology Jon has now set up his own business organising wrestling bouts -- with the Guild Hall event being his inaugural show.

"I'm now really busy studying, writing and organising events," said Jon.

"My aunt and uncle Judith and Michael Kerrigan have been very supportive and have helped me out to put on this event."

But this is not the first time Jon has played host to a big wrestling champ. Last year he rolled out the red carpet for American Wrestler Blue Meanie who was on a visit to England.

And he's hoping for big crowds at the forthcoming show. "It is the real thing," Jon said. "I think kids will love it and their dads.