The third wave of the Mae Young Classic‘s First Round has concluded with two grudge matches settled, a WWE return, and a young star looking to make an impact.
The show opened with the return of Kaitlyn after a four-year absence against India’s own Kavita Devi. Kaitlyn’s ring rust did not become a deterrent as she pulled through in a strong showing against the powerful Devi:
#WWENXT's @KavitaDeviWWE is ready to make ANOTHER #WWEMYC match go viral! pic.twitter.com/awL3gw9AgC
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
#YouStillGotIt, @CelesteBonin! We'll see you in Round 2. #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/aQefCUUM0y
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
The second match featured rivals of the UK circuit as last year’s semifinalist Toni Storm squared off against the fashionista known as Jinny. This hard-hitting affair showed that there was no love lost, but Storm’s determination proved to be the winning factor in their contest:
No time for sportsmanship tonight. @JinnyCouture wants to get down to business! #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/INY6DDlDUm
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
Set your ⏰. It's #ToniTime!@tonistorm_ advances to Round 2 of the #WWEMYC. pic.twitter.com/PbXStO6fYb
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
The third match features two young talents with similar backgrounds as Xia Li going one-on-one Karen Q. The fast-paced strike fest showed the growth of the young Li, developing after her first match last year with a furious run to beat the independent standout:
Another Round 1 matchup is underway, and @karenmeee wastes no time bringing the fight to @XiaWWE! #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/lm5sQlHiAn
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
She's done it!
@XiaWWE has defeated @karenmeee to advance to Round 2 of the #WWEMYC! pic.twitter.com/bH832U2LiB
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
And the main event featured two rivals that has traveled the world together so much, it has been dubbed “The Frenemies World Tour” between Allysin Kay and Mia Yim. In a physical grudge match that stemmed off of a broken nose, Yim pulled off a big victory against her longtime foe:
When your #frenemy JUST WON'T QUIT… @MiaYim #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/BypM6UAX0k
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
There's only room for 1 of these frenemies in Round 2 of the #WWEMYC.
Congrats, @MiaYim! pic.twitter.com/UtJDomjpF4
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 20, 2018
Mae Young Classic 2
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Bianca Belair
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Dakota Kai
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Kairi Sane
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Piper Niven