WWE News: NXT Superstar To Enter Mae Young Classic For Second Time

After yesterday’s news that former WWE Superstar and one-time Divas Champion Kaitlyn will be returning for this year’s Mae Young Classic (read about that here), a new report has revealed another participant for the tournament which begins taping at Full Sail University on August 8th and 9th.

According to The Advertiser out of Australia, NXT Superstar Rhea Ripley will enter the tournament, the first participant that we know of to compete in the Mae Young Classic for the second time. The 21-year old Ripley took part in the inaugural Mae Young Classic back in 2016, defeating Miranda Salinas in the first round, but then falling to fellow NXT Superstar Dakota Kai in the second round.

This is the third name we’ve now heard for the tournament as PWInsider previously reported that Vernice Gabriel, who wrestles in the Philippines, will also be entering the Mae Young Classic. Last month, it was also rumored that Japanese star Meiko Satomura would also be taking part (check that out here). At this time, Kaitlyn is the only name confirmed by WWE, however we should start to see more names announced as the event approaches. It has also yet to be revealed when the tournament will air on the WWE Network.

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