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West Ham get heavyweight boost from WWE legend Triple H ahead of Manchester United clash

Hammers face a tough trip to Old Trafford to battle Jose Mourinho's powerhouse side on their opening day

WEST HAM and Slaven Bilic have received a much-needed boost for their opening clash with Europa League champions Manchester United by WWE boss Triple H.

The wrestling legend is a Hammers fan and has sent the East London side a good luck message as they prepare to begin their Premier League campaign.

 WWE legend Triple H is a massive West Ham fan and has sent them a message
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WWE legend Triple H is a massive West Ham fan and has sent them a messageCredit: WWE
 This is a big season for West Ham manager Slaven Bilic
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This is a big season for West Ham manager Slaven BilicCredit: PA:Press Association

The London Stadium side travel to Old Trafford to face Jose Mourinho’s powerhouse side, complete with big-money Paul Pogba and big-muscles Romelu Lukaku.

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But the WWE icon tells fellow Hammers that a result over a heavyweight will taste even better than a win over a smaller rival.

Triple H said: “I am not going to lie, this is a big week. It’s game time!

“This Sunday West Ham kick-off the season at Manchester United, live on Sky Sports in the UK.

“It does not get tougher than that.

"But every Hammers fan knows victory is sweeter when it is hard-earned.

“And then next Sunday it is WWE SummerSlam, live from Brooklyn, New York. The question is; are you ready? I said; ARE YOU READY!”

 Javier Hernandez will be heading back to Old Trafford with new club West Ham
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Javier Hernandez will be heading back to Old Trafford with new club West HamCredit: Reuters
 A fit Andy Carroll could make all the difference for West Ham this season
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A fit Andy Carroll could make all the difference for West Ham this seasonCredit: Rex Features
 West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart impressed on tour in Iceland
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West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart impressed on tour in IcelandCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The WWE icon and boss was also promoting SummerSlam
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The WWE icon and boss was also promoting SummerSlamCredit: WWE
 Triple H reckons a win over Manchester United will taste extra sweet for the Hammers
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Triple H reckons a win over Manchester United will taste extra sweet for the HammersCredit: WWE

The Hammers have already enjoyed a huge boost this week with the news Manuel Lanzini is ready to sign a new £85,000-a-week contract.

West Ham have been desperate to tie their Argentine playmaker down on a new deal to ward off interest from other clubs.

Liverpool have been tracking the 24-year-old, who since the departure of  Dimitri Payet last season has established himself as the creative force in the Hammers side.

 The Game has backed the Hammers to go and upset the Europa League champions
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The Game has backed the Hammers to go and upset the Europa League championsCredit: WWE

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