The Mae Young Classic is a special event, promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion, WWE. It will be constituted by a 32 competitor tournament exclusively for women from both NXT and the independent circuit. The tournament will take place on July 13, July 14, and September 12, 2017.
Rising star Rachel Evers recently spoke with Bleacher Report to discuss her participation in the Mae Young Classic, if she feels pressure being a second generation wrestling star and making appearances in NXT. Highlights of the interview below. On making appearances at NXT: “It’s an honor to be there. You learn so much being in … Read more
During the premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic, the company have announced the signing of two new females: Kacy Catanzaro and Shadia Bseiso. Kacy Catanzaro gained attention on NBC’s American Ninja when she became the first women to ever complete the show’s qualifying course and has made Sports Illustrated’s “Fittest 50” list. Back in January, she tried out for … Read more
WWE makes history today by presenting its first women’s tournament, the Mae Young Classic. The premiere event debuts on the WWE Network today at 9 am ET. We’ll be working hard this week on presenting reviews of the first four episodes. Feel free to follow along here in this thread and check back later today … Read more
TV Insider recently spoke with Shayna Baszler ahead of the premiere of the Mae Young Classic to discuss the tournament. Highlights of the interview below Being motivated after receiving a WWE callback: “WWE is something I’ve had my eye on. After the call, I said to myself, ‘All right, it’s time to get it in … Read more
Last week, the WWE announced that Asuka had suffered a collaborate injury and, as a result, relinquished her NXT Women’s Title during WWE’s latest tapings of NXT. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio (via Wrestling INC) is reporting there are ongoing plans being discussed in WWE of having the winner of the Mae Young Classic to be crowned the … Read more
We’re just a few days away from the premiere of the Mae Young Classic! Triple H recently promoted the landmark event in an interview with NBC Sports. Highlights include the revelation that the tournament was going to be half as big as it is now, who he sees standing out from the pack, and more: … Read more
One year ago, Mia Yim (then known as GFW Knockout Jade) shared her story of domestic violence with the Huffington Post. Since then, Mia has been an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and has continuously supported organizations such as Safe Horizon. In a new follow-up interview with Huffington Post, Mia looks back at how much … Read more
For those who may have missed Sunday’s special airing of WWE’s Mae Young Classic Bracketology, we have some good news! Ahead of the much anticipated Mae Young Classic tournament, WWE have uploaded the full episode of the special from their YouTube channel. The special features interviews with some of the competitors, breaks down the brackets … Read more
During a conference call to help promote NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III today, Triple H discussed details behind the Mae Young Classic, WWE experimenting their idea of releasing multiple shows of the tournament instead of airing weekly one hour shows on the WWE Network and the chance of an-all women show coming to the WWE. You … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Lita recently spoke with Jim Varsallone at Florida Supercon in Fort Lauderdale to discuss various topics including getting started with the WWE, her reaction to the Mae Young Classic and which NXT Superstar stood out to her in the tournament. Highlights of the interview below. Starting her pro wrestling journey: “So … Read more
We are less than a month away from the premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic! To help hype up the much anticipated event, the WWE have released several videos of some of the participants of the tournament to share their stories of their wrestling careers and what the Mae Young Classic means to them. Sage … Read more
Warning: This post contains a spoiler to the upcoming Mae Young Classic Tournament! According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Mae Young Classic competitor and newly signed WWE NXT talent Kairi Sane has been sidelined due a concussion she suffered during the Mae Young Classic tapings. It’s unclear how the injury occurred but Kairi is also … Read more
The countdown to the premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic Tournament is on! As we approach the August 28th air date, WWE.com spoke with NXT Assistant Head Coach Sara Amato, praised for her backstage contributions and the development of WWE Women’s division, to discuss the significance behind historic the event, participants she looks most forward … Read more
By Dan Murphy and Matthew Hollie Princesa Sugehit 5’1’’, 121, Monterrey, Mexico 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: n/a Previous wrestling identity: Princess Sugey Bio: Lucha libre star is the “grizzled vet” of the field, having made her pro wrestling debut in 1996. A lucha fan since childhood, she trained under Bello Kalifa, Carnicero Aguilar, and … Read more
Last week, WWE officially revealed the names of all 32 participants to their Mae Young Classic tournament. Since then, former Knockouts Champion Taylor Wilde has revealed via Twitter that she almost came out of retirement as she was considered to partake in the women’s tournament. However, due to an injury she suffered while training, she … Read more
WWE has taped the second half of their Mae Young Classic Tournament. Spoilers below. Click here to view the non-spoiler brackets of the Mae Young Classic Tournament
WWE has taped the first four episodes of their Mae Young Classic Tournament. Brackets and spoilers below. Mae Young Classic Brackets: Princesa Sugehit vs. Kay Lee Ray Vanessa Borne vs. Serena Deeb Zeda vs. Shayna Baszler Piper Niven vs. Santana Garrett Mia Yim vs. Sarah Logan Xia Li vs. Mercedes Martinez Rhea Ripley vs. Miranda … Read more
By Dan Murphy Jazzy Gabert 6’2’’, 190, Berlin 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: NL Previous wrestling identity: Alpha Female Bio: The Berlin-born “Alpha Female” made her pro debut in 2001, training under Joe. E. Legend and Murat Borporus. An absolute powerhouse of a competitor, she thrived in numerous European promotions, including Pro-Wrestling EVE, where she … Read more
Tonight via Facebook Live, WWE have officially announced the names of all 32 competitors to the Mae Young Classic: Representing Japan: Kairi Sane Representing United States of America: Tessa Blanchard Representing United States of America: Abbey Laith Representing Brazil: Taynara Conti Representing Germany: Jazzy Gabert Representing India: Kavita Devi Representing Australia: Toni Storm Representing Mexico: … Read more
Two more names have officially been announced for WWE’s Mae Young Classic, just one day shy of the first set taping. International stars Kay Lee Ray and Ayesha Raymond now join the growing list of the already announced competitors which include Kairi Sane, Tessa Blanchard, Abbey Laith, Taynara Conti, Jazzy Gabert, Kavita Devi, Toni Storm, … Read more
Women wrestling fans are all anticipating the summer premiere of WWE’s Mae Young Classic Tournament! Tapings for the 32-women tournament are set to take place later this week on July 13th and 14th at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. So far, fifteen names have been officially announced for the tournament which include Kairi Sane, Tessa … Read more
Bianca Belair 5’7”, 125, Knoxville 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: N/A Previous wrestling identity: N/A Bio: An All-American and All-SEC track-and-field performer in hur dles at the University of Tennessee, Bianca Belair was trained by Sara Amato (Sara Del Rey) at the WWE Performance Center. She competes in NXT, facing off with the likes of … Read more
The competition is heating up as WWE adds two more competitors to the Mae Young Classic. Sage Beckett, formerly known as Andrea or Rosie Lottalove, and Rhea Ripley, aka Demi Bennett, will join the 32-women tournament. WWE had this to say about the participants: Just 20 years old and already sporting a resume full of … Read more
Abbey Laith 5’3”, 125, Seattle 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: 17 Previous wrestling identity: Kimber Lee Bio: A former dancer, Laith was trained by Drew Gulak at the Combat Zone Wrestling Academy. She competed in CZW and WSU, frequently wrestling against male opponents, earning respect from fans – and her fellow wrestlers – for her … Read more
Tessa Blanchard 5’5’’, 125, Charlotte 2016 PWI Female 50 Ranking: 38 Previous wrestling identity: n/a Bio: Third-generation grappler is the daughter of Four Horseman Tully Blanchard and the granddaughter of wrestler/promoter Joe Blanchard, though she was raised by her stepfather, wrestler Magnum TA. That’s a lot of wrestling in the family, and Tessa has absorbed … Read more
To prepare for the Mae Young Classic, WWE is holding a few qualifier matches allowing up and coming talent from NXT to join the 32 women tournament. This week WWE uploaded its first qualifying match pitting NXT rising talent Aliyah against newbie Bianca BelAir. The match also introduces to new female referee Kennadi Brink. The … Read more