Three New Wrestlers Added to Mae Young Classic, Including Madison Rayne

Three new wrestlers have been added to the Mae Young Classic, WWE announced, bringing the total announced competitors to 23.

Impact wrestler Madison Rayne (billed as Ashley Rayne), who just wrestled for the Knockouts Championship (and lost) against Su Yung at the Impact Slammiversary PPV last week, will be part of the tournament.

Also added is indie star Priscilla Kelly, who is probably best known as part of EVOLVE and SHINE.

And third is the youngest competitor in the tournament, 19 year old Xia Brookside from Leicester, England.

WWE’s post:

Ashley Rayne, Priscilla Kelly and Xia Brookside join Mae Young Classic 2018

Multi-time champion Ashley Rayne, the fast-rising Priscilla Kelly and 19-year-old wunderkind Xia Brookside are the latest athletes to be confirmed for this year’s Mae Young Classic.

The 32-woman tournament, which features competitors from around the globe, kicks off on WWE Network later this summer, with the finals taking place at WWE’s historic and first all-women’s pay-per-view, WWE Evolution, on Oct. 28.

Ashley Rayne

A 13-year ring veteran from Columbus, Ohio, Ashley Rayne (pictured above) will not be intimidated by the Classic’s world-class field. Fighting far and wide, with tours of Japan, the U.K., mainland Europe and the United Arab Emigrates under her belt, Rayne has crossed paths with the likes of former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James in the past. Her preferred finishing move, the Cross Rayne, is a vicious rolling cutter that threatens to twist opponents’ heads off their shoulders.

Priscilla Kelly

Making her pro debut a little over three years ago, 21-year-old Priscilla Kelly of Moon Creek, Ga., has already developed an ability to wage wicked mind games inside the ring. Though Kelly is equally capable of out-grappling her foes as staggering them with stomps and strikes, her physical prowess is trumped by her penchant for dominating the psychological struggle. Kelly is known to employ unorthodox tactics, including licking and biting her opponent to gain the edge.

Xia Brookside

The youngest woman to be announced for the Mae Young Classic so far, 19-year-old Xia Brookside of Leicester, England, enters the competition an already-decorated champion, having battled all over the globe while capturing titles and winning tournaments. The spunky up-and-comer — the daughter of United Kingdom legend and WWE Performance Center coach Robbie Brookside — specializes in classic British grappling techniques, but also brings a hard-hitting influence from her experiences competing in Japan.

The Mae Young Classic 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, with the finals airing live at the Evolution PPV on October 28.

Announced so far:
Kaitlyn
Rhea Ripley
Io Shirai
Kacy Catanzaro
Jinny
Nicole Matthews
Tegan Nox
Deonna Purrazzo
Jessica Elaban
Reina González
Taynara Conti (won qualifying match)
Kavita Devi
Mercedes Martinez
Mia Yim
Killer Kelly
Zeuxis
Isla Dawn
Lacey Lane
Karen Q
Toni Storm
Ashley Rayne
Priscilla Kelly
Xia Brookside