After eight long weeks, the finalists for this year’s Mae Young Classic were determined during tonight’s semi-final matches.
After advancing to the Semifinals in last year’s tournament, Toni Storm secured her spot to the finals at Evolution by defeating the likes of Jinny, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Mia Yim and Meiko Satomura.
Meanwhile, WWE NXT and Mae Young Classic newcomer Io Shirai defeated the likes of Xia Brookside, Zeuxis, Deonna Purrazzo and finally Rhea Ripley to secure her spot in the Mae Young Classic finals.
What a lineup.
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Below is the updated card to WWE’s Evolution:
- Raw Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella (with Brie Bella)
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair in a Last Woman Standing Match
- NXT Women’s Championship: Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler
- Trish Stratus and Lita vs. Alexa Bliss and Mickie James
- Mae Young Classic II Finals: Toni Storm vs. Io Shirai
- Bayley, Sasha Banks, and Natalya vs. Riott Squad
- Women’s Battle Royal for a future Women’s Title opportunity
Are you excited for this match?