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Mae Young Classic
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PromotionWWE
Date
  • July 13–14, 2017
    (aired August 28 and September 4)
  • September 12, 2017 (final)
CityWinter Park, Florida
Paradise, Nevada(final)
VenueFull Sail University
Thomas & Mack Center(final)
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The 2017Mae Young Classicwas a multi-night special event and tournament promoted by the Americanprofessional wrestlingpromotion,WWE.It was constituted by a 32-competitor tournament for women from WWE'sNXTbrand divisionand wrestlers from theindependent circuit.The majority of the tournament took place atFull Sail UniversityinWinter Park, Floridaand wastapedfrom July 13–14, 2017; these matches aired on theWWE Networkon August 28 (round 1) and September 4 (round 2, quarterfinals, and semifinals). The tournament final match airedliveon the WWE Network on September 12 and took place at theThomas & Mack CenterinParadise, Nevada.The event was named in honor ofMae Young.The winner of the inaugural tournament wasKairi Sane.

The 2017 Mae Young Classic also featured WWE's first full-time female referee,Jessika Carr.Asecond edition of the tournamentwas held in the summer and fall of 2018.

Background[edit]

Mae Young–WWE Hall of Famerand the tournament's namesake

At a press conference during the weekend ofWrestleMania 33,the Americanprofessional wrestling promotionWWEannounced that a women's tournament would be taking place in the summer of 2017, with a total of 32 wrestlers competing. It was also announced that the tournament would be among wrestlers from WWE'sNXTbrandand wrestlers from theindependent circuit.[1]The event was named in honor of the lateWWE Hall of FamerMae Young,who is considered a pioneer of women's wrestling. The first four wrestlers announced to be competing wereSarah Logan,Lacey Evans,Princesa Sugehit,andToni Storm,[2]with the rest revealed in the weeks leading up to the event.[3][4][5][6][7]On June 26, Hall of FamersLitaandJim Rosswere announced as the commentators for the tournament.[8]

On July 13, WWE held the Mae Young Classic: Parade of Champions, a pre-tournament event streamed live onYouTubeandFacebookand revealed the remaining tournament participants.[9]The Mae Young Classic also featured WWE's first full-time female referee,Jessika Carr.[10]Round 1 up through the semifinals of the tournament were taped atFull Sail UniversityinWinter Park, Floridaon July 13 and 14 and aired on theWWE Networkon August 28 (round 1) and September 4 (round 2, quarterfinals, and semifinals). The tournament final match aired live on September 12 from theThomas & Mack CenterinParadise, Nevada,and was also streamed on the WWE Network.[11]

Qualifying matches[edit]

The tournament consisted of various matches that resulted from scripted storylines and had predetermined results.[12][13]

NXTtapings– June 23 (Full Sail University–Winter Park, Florida)[14]
No.ResultsStipulations
1Bianca BelairdefeatedAliyahMae Young Classic Qualifying Match
2Vanessa Bornedefeated Jayme HacheyMae Young Classic Qualifying Match

Participants[edit]

Wrestler Country representing Ref
Abbey Laith United StatesUnited States [15]
Ayesha Raymond EnglandEngland [16]
Bianca Belair United StatesUnited States [17]
Candice LeRae United StatesUnited States [18]
Dakota Kai New ZealandNew Zealand [19]
Jazzy Gabert GermanyGermany [20]
Kairi Sane JapanJapan [21]
Kavita Devi IndiaIndia [22]
Kay Lee Ray ScotlandScotland [23]
Lacey Evans United StatesUnited States [24]
Marti Belle Dominican RepublicDominican Republic [25]
Mercedes Martinez United StatesUnited States [26]
Mia Yim South KoreaSouth Korea [27]
Miranda Salinas[Note 1] United StatesUnited States [28]
Nicole Savoy United StatesUnited States [29]
Piper Niven ScotlandScotland [30]
Princesa Sugehit MexicoMexico [31]
Rachel Evers United StatesUnited States [32]
Reina González United StatesUnited States [33]
Renee Michelle United StatesUnited States [34]
Rhea Ripley AustraliaAustralia [35]
Sage Beckett United StatesUnited States [36]
Santana Garrett United StatesUnited States [37]
Sarah Logan United StatesUnited States [38]
Serena Deeb United StatesUnited States [39]
Shayna Baszler United StatesUnited States [40]
Taynara Conti BrazilBrazil [41]
Tessa Blanchard United StatesUnited States [42]
Toni Storm AustraliaAustralia [43]
Vanessa Borne United StatesUnited States [44]
Xia Li ChinaChina [45]
Zeda ChinaChina [46]
  1. ^This competitor is a replacement for another participant who was taken out of the tournament.

Replaced[edit]

This participant was taken out of the tournament for a specific reason and therefore was replaced by another competitor.

Wrestler Country representing Progression in the tournament Reason Replacing wrestler Ref
Nixon Newell WalesWales Replaced before the official start of the tournament ACL injury United StatesMiranda Salinas [47]

Alternates[edit]

If any of the official participants had suffered an injury, they would have been replaced by one of the following wrestlers:

Wrestler Country representing
Barbi Hayden United StatesUnited States
Deonna Purrazzo United StatesUnited States
Jessica James United StatesUnited States
Lei'D Tapa TongaTonga
Nicole Matthews CanadaCanada

Broadcast team[edit]

Ring name Real name Notes
Alundra Blayze Debrah Miceli Backstage interviewer
Hall of Famer
Dasha Fuentes Dasha Kuret Ring announcer
Jim Ross James Ross Lead commentator
Hall of Famer
Lita Amy Dumas Color commentator
Hall of Famer
Lilian Garcia Lilian Garcia Ring announcer (finals)

Referees[edit]

Ring name Real name Notes
Eddie Orengo Eddie Orengo
Jessika Carr Jessika Heiser
Danilo Anfibio Danilo Anfibio
Darryl Sharma Darryl Sharma
D.A. Brewer Antoine Brewer

Results[edit]

Finale[edit]

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[48]
1Kairi SanedefeatedShayna BaszlerMae Young Classictournament finalmatch12:07

Tournament bracket[edit]

The following time limits were in place:

  • Round one: 15 minutes
  • Round two: 20 minutes
  • Quarterfinals: 25 minutes
  • Semifinals: 30 minutes
  • Final: No time limit
Round of 32
Taped July 13
Aired August 28		Round of 16
Taped July 14
Aired September 4		Quarterfinals
Taped July 14
Aired September 4		Semifinals
Taped July 14
Aired September 4		Final
Live on September 12
– Episode 1
GermanyJazzy Gabert7:33[49]
– Episode 5
United StatesAbbey LaithPin
United StatesAbbey LaithPin
– Episode 2
United StatesRachel Evers4:49[53]
United StatesRachel EversPin
– Episode 7
Dominican RepublicMarti Belle6:10[50]
United StatesAbbey Laith8:58[55]
– Episode 1
United StatesMercedes MartinezPin
MexicoPrincesa SugehitSub
– Episode 5
ScotlandKay Lee Ray6:32[49]
MexicoPrincesa Sugehit5:14[53]
– Episode 2
United StatesMercedes MartinezPin
ChinaXia Li3:07[50]
– Episode 8
United StatesMercedes MartinezSub
United StatesMercedes Martinez8:11[56]
– Episode 4
United StatesShayna BaszlerSub
United StatesNicole SavoySub
– Episode 6
United StatesReina González4:27[51]
United StatesNicole Savoy5:53[54]
– Episode 4
United StatesCandice LeRaePin
United StatesRenee Michelle5:36[51]
– Episode 7
United StatesCandice LeRaePin
United StatesCandice LeRae3:13[55]
– Episode 2
United StatesShayna BaszlerSub
United StatesSarah Logan7:17[50]
– Episode 6
South KoreaMia YimPin
South KoreaMia Yim5:39[54]
– Episode 1
United StatesShayna BaszlerSub
ChinaZeda2:42[49]
– Episode 9
United StatesShayna BaszlerSub
United StatesShayna Baszler12:07[57]
– Episode 4
JapanKairi SanePin
JapanKairi SanePin
– Episode 5
United StatesTessa Blanchard8:38[51]
JapanKairi SanePin
– Episode 3
United StatesBianca Belair10:00[53]
United StatesSage Beckett5:33[52]
– Episode 7
United StatesBianca BelairPin
JapanKairi SanePin
– Episode 3
New ZealandDakota Kai7:42[55]
New ZealandDakota KaiPin
– Episode 6
IndiaKavita Devi3:58[52]
New ZealandDakota KaiPin
– Episode 2
AustraliaRhea Ripley7:03[54]
AustraliaRhea RipleyPin
– Episode 8
United StatesMiranda Salinas3:51[50]
JapanKairi SanePin
– Episode 1
AustraliaToni Storm12:23[56]
United StatesVanessa Borne6:22[49]
– Episode 5
United StatesSerena DeebPin
United StatesSerena Deeb7:10[53]
– Episode 3
ScotlandPiper NivenPin
United StatesSantana Garrett7:10[52]
– Episode 7
ScotlandPiper NivenPin
ScotlandPiper Niven7:38[55]
– Episode 4
AustraliaToni StormPin
BrazilTaynara Conti4:41[51]
– Episode 6
United StatesLacey EvansPin
United StatesLacey Evans5:07[54]
– Episode 3
AustraliaToni StormPin
EnglandAyesha Raymond4:27[52]
AustraliaToni StormPin

Aftermath[edit]

Performers on the tournament such asBianca Belair,Dakota Kai,winnerKairi Sane,Lacey Evans,Reina González,Rhea Ripley,Sarah Logan,Taynara Conti,Vanessa Borne,Xia Lialready had signed contracts with the company.Nixon Newell,who missed the tournament due to injury, also already signed a contract with the company.[58]

On October 3, WWE officially announced that finalistShayna Baszlerhad signed a contract with the company and started training at theWWE Performance Center.[59]On October 15, 2017, WWE announced that performerKavita Devihad signed a contract, and will start training at theirPerformance Centerin January 2018.[60]

On January 16, 2018, WWE announced thatCandice LeRaehad been signed to a contract, performing on the NXT brand.[61]

On February 8, 2018, WWE announced thatSerena Deebhad been signed by WWE to become a coach at theWWE Performance Centerin Orlando, Florida.

On March 8, 2018, WWE officially announced thatAbbey LaithandSage Beckettwere released from their NXT contracts.

In April 2018, asecond Mae Young Classic tournamentwas scheduled for later that year.[62]

On May 31, 2018, WWE announced thatDeonna Purrazzohad been signed to a contract byWWEand will be performing in theirdevelopmental territoryNXT.

On June 2, 2018, Zeda was released from her NXT contract.

Rhea Ripley,Rachel Evers,Xia Li,Mercedes Martinez,Taynara Conti,Kavita Devi,Reina González,Toni Storm,alternateDeonna Purrazzo,andNixon Newell(under the ring name Tegan Nox) all competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic tournament.

On January 12, 2019,Toni StormdefeatedRhea Ripleyto win theNXT UK Women's Championship.

On February 27, 2019, WWE announced thatKay Lee RayandJazzy Gaberthad been signed to a contract byWWEand will be performing in theirNXT UK.[63]

On March 27, 2019, WWE announced thatPiper Nivenhad been signed to a contract byWWEand will be performing in theirNXT UK.

On August 14, 2019, WWE announced thatSantana Garretthad been signed to a contract byWWEand will be performing in theirdevelopmental territoryNXT.[64]

See also[edit]

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