First Four Official Participants in the “Mae Young Classic” Revealed

 

Fans all over the world have been debating about the competitors they want to see in the upcoming ‘Mae Young Classic’ that is to happen over the coming months. Today, WWE has really started to hone in with teasing fans about the tournament which draws closer by the day.

WWE.com today revealed the first four official participants in the upcoming ‘Mae Young Classic’ set for later this year and their impact is being felt.

As an update to a story we ran yesterday where PWInsider confirmed several participants expected to appear in the ‘Mae Young Classic,’ today WWE have announced their own initial four participants that will undoubtedly appear in the women’s tournament. Here are a list of the competitors and the information provided by WWE via their official website.

Toni Storm

“Twenty-one-year-old Toni Storm (pictured above) is the first and reigning PROGRESS Women’s Champion in the United Kingdom. Already an eight-year veteran, Storm has carved out a reputation worldwide: Born in New Zealand, raised in Australia and based in the U.K., she wrestled in 13 countries before age 20, capturing championships along the way. With an aesthetic flair that finds inspiration in ‘80s rock, plus a ring style that is equal parts technical and hard-hitting, Storm looks to impress on her biggest stage yet in the Classic.”

Lacey Evans

“Lacey Evans, of Parris Island, S.C., is a familiar face to WWE Network subscribers. A newcomer inside the yellow ropes of NXT, Evans joined the WWE Performance Center in April 2016. Prior to pursuing sports-entertainment, she served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years, including time spent as military police and a member of the Special Reactions Team, which is the Marine equivalent of a SWAT Team. Nicknamed “The Lady of NXT,” Evans has said she hopes to use her platform in WWE to show women all over the world, including her 4-year-old daughter, that there are no limits on what you can achieve.”

Sarah Logan

“Hailing from Louisville, Ky., Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud,” as she puts it. Like Evans, Logan is an NXT competitor and recruit at the Performance Center. She began her in-ring career on the U.S. independent scene in 2011, and quickly gained notoriety for her rough-and-tumble fights. She refined her skills in Japan under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku before signing with WWE in October 2016. Logan, who has also won Olympic powerlifting competitions, made her NXT TV debut earlier this year.”

Princesa Sugefit

“One of the most esteemed grapplers in Mexico, the masked Princesa Sugehit, from Monterrey, brings 20 years’ experience to the Classic. Since turning professional in 1996, Sugehit has earned countless accolades while competing in her home country’s top organizations, CMLL and AAA. Not only that, but she has claimed the masks of numerous rivals over the year, which is considered the ultimate sign of triumph in lucha libre. She is also the current Mexican National Women’s Champion.”

It is expected that WWE will reveal more participants over the coming weeks, possibly four at a time leading up to the actual show. We have noted several participants that may potentially appear in the tournament, but as of now these are the only four WWE has confirmed themselves.

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Editor’s Note:

Four great participants to start the official confirmation. I am particularly interested in seeing Logan and Storm. It should be a great tournament with many amazing participants but until they are confirmed, we can for the most part only speculate on who will be involved. I hope Kay Lee Ray and Candice LeRae are both in the tournament. They are two of my favorite independent female wrestlers.

Which participant confirmed so far are you most looking forward to seeing compete? Who do you want to be included in the tournament as the announcements continue to roll out? Let us know in the comments below or over on our Facebook page or Twitter account. Additionally, you can find me on Twitter at @SOSNH1995.