Former WWE Superstar Bautista to hype MMA debut with a full weekend of events in Providence, R.I.

Former WWE Superstar Bautista will be at several events this weekend as he runs up to his MMA debut in Providence, R.I. On Friday, he will host a town hall meeting from 3:30 to 5:00 to address the value of physical fitness and education at The Madeline Rogers Recreation Center. Following the Town Hall Meeting, Bautista will participate in a special autograph signing beginning at 5:30 at Cerrone Chevrolet GMC Buick, located at 68 Washington St., in Attleboro, Mass. Bautista’s tour will conclude with an exclusive appearance at Vanity Restaurant & Lounge, located at 566 South Main St., in downtown Providence, beginning at 10 p.m. All events Friday are open to the public. The weekend is meant to hype Bautista's October 6 MMA debut when he faces Rashid Evans at the Dunkin Donuts Center.

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