National and international wrestling stars will soon be descending on Melksham in what promises to be one of the events of the year.

The Outrage 2004 event will feature six wrestling bouts including an All Nations Heavyweight Championship match between reigning champion Odyssey and Melksham's own Eliminator, also known as Stuart Natt.

Mr Natt said: "I am going to get my head kicked in. He has done it to me so many times before."

The event, which is suitable for all the family, is being organised by the Combat Sports Federation.

It will also feature the legendary Blondie Barrett, half of the famous tag team with Kendo Nagasaki, who is coming to the town specially for the event. There are 20 other top wrestlers taking part, including 5 Star Flash, Dave Mercy, Alex Stelle. The Governor, Andy Noble and Jake Jeckle.

Mr Natt said: "Each bout is different and we have some really big, fantastic names in the ring."

The event, which is sponsored by ANS Mould Tools of Bowerhill and The Tavern Inn, Melksham, is at 5.30pm on February 15 at Melksham Assembly Hall.

Tickets cost £6 and are available from the Assembly Hall on (01225) 709887, DJ Sports in Melksham High Street, or by calling (01225) 703612.

A post-event party, with some of the wrestlers, is being held at The Tavern and ticket holders can get a drink for £1.