WWE 'plotting UK SummerSlam return' - 30 years after legendary Wembley event - with Cardiff leading race to host it

WWE are reportedly plotting a UK SummerSlam return with Cardiff's Principality leading the race to host it.

It would come 30 years after Wembley famously hosted the 1992 instalment of SummerSlam.

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That night, 80,000 fans packed in to watch The British Bulldog defeat brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental title.

WWE regularly tour the UK, up to twice a year, but are yet to return with a marquee PPV.

But according to talkSPORT, talks took place when the WWE came to Britain this month.

And it is understood Wales' national stadium - which has hosted two Anthony Joshua's fights before - is the targeted venue.

Scotland's Drew McIntyre hinted to fans during WWE's latest tour of London that a UK PPV will follow next year.

He said: "Next year is a very special occasion.

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"I don't know if you all know, some of you weren't born at time, but next year is the 30-year anniversary of SummerSlam 1992.

"I've been talking about this non-stop because I'm gonna make it happen one way or another.

"I'll say it once, I'll say it a million times, the UK is going to get a significant pay-per-view if it's the last thing I do."

The WWE have also recently announced a second set of UK dates in November.