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WWE officially announces all 32 competitors to Mae Young Classic

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

Mae Young Classic profiles and analysis: Toni Storm, Bianca Belair

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

Mae Young Classic Qualifier: Aliyah vs Bianca BelAir

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

More names, including Kairi Hojo, announced for the Mae Young Classic

Additions for the Mae Young Classic are picking up steam. Today WWE announced the inclusion of Kairi Hojo, Evie, Viper, and Bianca Belair. WWE had this to say about the participants: Twenty-eight year-old Kairi Sane, nicknamed “The Pirate Princess” in her home country of Japan, where she is one of the most celebrated women’s wrestlers … Read more