WWE Announces Mae Young Classic II For 2018

WWE has today announced that the second Mae Young Classic will take place this year, following the resounding success of the inaugural all-female tournament of 2017.

Last year’s event offered up some of the best wrestling and some of the brightest future stars in the wrestling industry, and this year will doubtless be a similar success.

Although no names have been confirmed, the likes of Toni Storm and Io Shirai are both rumored to be taking part.

Below is WWE’s full announcement, complete with quote from Triple Paul H Levesque Helmsley.

“Mae Young Classic 2018 will take place Wednesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 9, from Full Sail Live in Orlando, Fla., with tickets available tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT via www.nxttickets.com.

The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will once again feature 32 of the top female competitors from 12 countries participating in a single-elimination tournament. The second annual event will stream exclusively on WWE Network later this summer.

“We are thrilled to once again present the Mae Young Classic and provide a global showcase for 32 of the top female talent from around the world,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “Last year’s event was a significant milestone in WWE’s Women’s Evolution, and I am confident this year’s event will break even more barriers.”

Additional information on Mae Young Classic 2018 will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

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