Backstage Plans for The Finals of The Mae Young Classic
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The Ross Report Recap w/ Dave Meltzer – Mae Young Classic, Strowman vs. Lesnar, Young Bucks & Omega in WWE, More!
Ross opens today’s show speaking about his recent experience calling the Mae Young Classic, which was taped last week in Orlando. He says he had a tremendous time calling that action, and he really bought into all of the women after personally interviewing each of them prior to their matches. Their stories were very captivating to him, and it was hard to not get emotional from time to time.
Ross mentions that he spoke to his old friend Mauro Ranallo while he was in Orlando as well, and he’s very happy for Ranallo for the success he is having. Ranallo’s been given another opportunity in WWE as the lead commentator of NXT, and has recently been given the assignment of calling the upcoming Mayweather/McGregor match as well.
Ross welcomes Dave Meltzer to the show.
Meltzer touches on the Mae Young Classic as well, saying that there are fewer opportunities for women in the wrestling business outside of WWE, and that’s why this opportunity means so much to the majority of them.
Ross admits that calling 30 matches in two nights was a marathon, but the audience was terrific throughout and that kept him motivated and right in the middle of the action. He says it was a very unique experience for him, and he can’t wait for everyone at home to have an opportunity to watch it.
Becky Lynch Says There Will Be Women’s Royal Rumble
While speaking to Amarillo, Becky Lynch made the following remarks about a possible women’s Royal Rumble match:
“I think there’ll definitely be a time where the women get their own Royal Rumble. When you look at the fact that in July there is the Mae Young Classic taking place between 32 women. Then, you have the women in NXT and the women on both brands. I think it’s a year or two away from having our own Royal Rumble, then maybe our tag titles, the sky is the limit.”
WWE Reveals Four Names for the Mae Young Classic
WWE announced the first four names for the July 13th and July 14th Mae Young Classic tournament. They wrote the following on their website:
Toni Storm 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.
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.
Sarah 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 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.
We revealed seventeen names the other day for the event, which you can read here.
Former WWE Diva Coming Out of Retirement for Mae Young Classic?
It looks like a former WWE Diva may be coming out of retirement for the upcoming Mae Young Women’s tournament.
Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the company has been in talks with Serena Deeb about being part of the upcoming Mae Young Classic tournament. For those that don’t remember, Deeb was part of CM Punk’s Straight Edge Society group in 2009-2010. She retired from the ring back in 2015.
17 Names Revealed for the Upcoming Mae Young Classic
The following names are confirmed for the upcoming Mae Young Classic, courtesy of PWInsider:
Bianca Blair
Lacey Evans
Taynara Melo
Sarah Logan
Kimber Lee
Julia Ho
Victoria Gonzalez
Mary-Kate
Danielle Kamela
Zhao Xia
Nixon Newell
Evie
Demi Bennett
Kairi Hojo
Thea Trinidad
Marti Belle
Mia Yim
The event takes place on July 13th and July 14th at Full Sail University. Ringside News will be live providing coverage from the event.
Several Backstage Notes on the Mae Young Classic
WWE will return to Full Sail University on July 13th and July 14th for the Mae Young Classic that will feature around 30 women wrestling in a tournament similar to the Cruiswerweight Classic.
While the company has already announced Jim Ross as one of the announcers for the event, it’s expected that the show will feature a female announcer too. It’s not known exactly who it will be, but it could possibly be Lita, Renee Young or someone completely new.
There will also be female referees for the tournament. Kennadi Brink debuted this past Thursday at an NXT Live Event as a referee, so it’s very possible that she will be one of them along with others.
We have also been informed that the backstage interviews and ring announcers are also expected to be women.
While no names have been confirmed for the tournament, Toni Storm, Kairi Hojo and Io Shirai are two of the latest names rumored for the two-day event.
We will keep you updated if we receive any more notes regarding the event.
WWE Now Actively Pushing Asuka’s Undefeated Record
With Asuka officially passing Goldberg’s WCW undefeated streak, WWE has started to push it on social media after basically ignoring it up until now. It all started when Triple H and Stephanie put her over on social media with the following tweets:
After that, they released a t-shirt at WWE shop touting her career milestone:
Asuka “And Still Undefeated” Authentic T-Shirt
WWE Authentic Apparel – The Official Shirt of the WWE Superstars Classic Fit 100% cotton Screen printed in the USA
Like most streaks, this one will eventually come to an end. Who do you think should beat the streak? Sound off in the comment section below…