Who Won The Inaugural Mae Young Classic Tonight?, Stars In Attendance, More (Photos, Video)
Kairi Sane defeated Shayna Baszler in the finals of The Mae Young Classic tonight in Las Vegas.
The winner of the inaugural MYC received a trophy and roses in the middle of the ring, presented by Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Sara Amato. Baszler was also present for part of the celebration.
The match was called by WWE Hall of Famers Lita and Jim Ross. Lilian Garcia was brought back to serve as the special guest ring announcer. Names in the crowd were Ronda Rousey, Jessamyn Duke, The Rock’s mother Ata Johnson, The Rock’s daughter, Dana Warrior, Mauro Ranallo, WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze, Asuka and several competitors from the tournament.
Below are photos and videos from the finals:
.@WWE Hall of Famers @JRsBBQ and @AmyDumas are thrilled to call the #MaeYoungClassic FINALS! They are ready to witness HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/gFIZVreja0
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 13, 2017
Can The #QueenOfSpades become the QUEEN of the inaugural #MaeYoungClassic? @QoSBaszler @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/HZRO5VOHWu
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
The #PiratePrincess @KairiSaneWWE looks to navigate her way to a win as she battles @QoSBaszler in the #MaeYoungClassic FINALS! @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/Pek9RSCi6T
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
Its #GameTime…The #MaeYoungClassic finale is LIVE on the @WWENetwork! @QoSBaszler @KairiSaneWWE pic.twitter.com/T8IEozEOVw
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 13, 2017
It's all about WINNING the @WWE @MaeYoungClassic in this physical FINAL match between @QosBaszler and @KairiSaneWWE! #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/gwocHIEwDE
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
Just when you count her out, @KairiSaneWWE fights back in FULL FORCE! #MaeYoungClassic @QoSBaszler #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/JYCvk5aCMw
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 13, 2017
.@QoSBaszler has defeated EVERY woman in the #MaeYoungClassic with this submission! Will @KairiSaneWWE be next? @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/4rWysj11lo
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 13, 2017
BEAUTIFUL!
With a picture perfect #DivingElbowDrop, @KairiSaneWWE defeats @QoSBaszler to become the inaugural #MaeYoungClassic winner! pic.twitter.com/hSI0OHI3pF
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
THIS is what the #MaeYoungClassic is all about!@KairiSaneWWE @QoSBaszler @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/c5HvZi90Ig
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 13, 2017
"Women's Wrestling in @WWE has never been better, and it's only going to get stronger!" – @JRsBBQ during the #MaeYoungClassic
Very true. pic.twitter.com/dS6qC4PozW
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
Congratulations, @KairiSaneWWE!!!#YouDeserveIt #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/GAFTJALgfc
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 13, 2017
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