WWE announced that Rhea Ripley will be the second competitor in this year’s Mae Young Classic. Former Divas champion Kaitlyn was the first competitor announced yesterday for the 32 woman tournament that will be taped on August 8 and 9 at Full Sail in Orlando, FL and will air on WWE Network some time later this summer.
Ripley, who is from Australia and is 21 years old, defeated Miranda Salinas in the first round of last year’s tournament before losing to Dakota Kai in the second round.
She has been signed to a WWE contract and has been working at some NXT house shows for the past year.
AEW Dynamite Results – March 18, 2026 – Will Ospreay In-Ring Return, “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir, Darby Allin vs. Gabe Kidd Coffin Match
Will Ospreay Reveals When He Was Cleared for AEW Return at Revolution 2026
WWE: Miz TV Segment with Jelly Roll Set for 3/13 WWE SmackDown Show, Trish Stratus on If She Will Be Inducting Stephanie McMahon Into WWE Hall of Fame, Nikki Blackheart Reportedly Signed To WWE Developmental Contract
