The Mae Young Classic kicked off a round of filming yesterday (July 13) after announcing the field of competitors. The WWE’s first ever women’s tournament is a pretty big deal, and the wrestling world is rightfully treating it as such.
Here’s your social media round-up where your faves picked their faves, some of the competitors reacted to their once-in-a-lifetime experience and lots of folks gave us a look behind-the-scenes (no spoiler - we promise! If you want those, they’re here).
#GOALS is overused but for once, Internet, it deserves to be said here:
There's my pick! #MaeYoungClassic #ProudHusband pic.twitter.com/05IrRtvXrT
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) July 13, 2017
If young girls in India needed a strong female role model, meet Kavita Davi. 1st Indian born female to compete in @WWE! #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/YMs7FLNfni
— Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) July 14, 2017
The Boss wasn’t gonna miss this:
Even from @WWEAustralia, @SashaBanksWWE watches the #MaeYoungClassic with the help of @itsBayleyWWE! pic.twitter.com/o9J46lbwuw
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2017
Sasha’s good luck wishes!
The Boss @SashaBanksWWE sends her support to the women competing in the #MaeYoungClassic! pic.twitter.com/0mvoQk9nUw
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) July 13, 2017
As a performer you can only hope for a platform to show the world what you can do. Tonight, 32 women will have that chance. #MaeYoungClassic
— John Cena (@JohnCena) July 13, 2017
I may be 27 years old, but my mom is still curling my hair in preparation for the #MaeYoungClassic today @momof2tweets
— Abbey Laith (@AbbeyLaithWWE) July 13, 2017
Today 32 women from across the globe meet to continue the next chapter in women's wrestling. #MaeYoungClassic #HWITR #TessaIsForever
— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) July 13, 2017
So many of my girls in the #MaeYoungClasic couldn't be prouder of them Beautiful & Dangerous guys
— William Ospreay (@WillOspreay) July 14, 2017
Calling @Tess_Blanchard to win it all at the #MaeYoungClassic
— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) July 14, 2017
I'm so emotional #MaeYoungClassic
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 13, 2017
I'm loving me some #piperniven #maeyoungclassic
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) July 13, 2017
.@missviper91 count me as a fan :) wow!!!
— Mikaze (@IamMikaze) July 13, 2017
Sasha’s favorite in the tournament —>
.@LaceyEvansWWE https://t.co/Bjd3tgjDSJ
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) July 13, 2017
@ the #MaeYoungClassic
— Dany Garcia (@DanyGarciaCo) July 13, 2017
First EVER full time FEMALE WWE Referee pic.twitter.com/wmaLPAYtlF
Wish she was in it!
So excited to see the women tear it up in the #MaeYoungClassic So many deserving ladies who are going to blow your minds!
— Nixon Newell (@NixonNewell) July 13, 2017
The next generation.
Did someone say #WomensWrestling ⁉️ #MaeYoungClassic @ItsIzzyMania pic.twitter.com/2k7PMDSwWQ
— Mini Sasha Banks (@MiniSashaBanks) July 13, 2017
Nikki Cross is excited.
New playmates?!?!!?! Oh yes please https://t.co/GQzUqmFplI
— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) July 13, 2017
Watching the #MaeYoungClassic with @MsCharlotteWWE! #WWE #NXT pic.twitter.com/jBpGuRdvkx
— EMMA (@EmmaWWE) July 14, 2017
The @WWENXT arena was where my @WWE career started. Excited for each of these women to show what they're made of. #MaeYoungClassic
— Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) July 13, 2017
I hope everyone realizes how important/special/extremely cool tonight is. So excited to be a fan for the night. #MaeYoungClassic
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 13, 2017
The weight of a legacy isn't a burden, it's a privilege. This is your time, ladies. Do it with Flair. #MaeYoungClassic
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) July 13, 2017
Today was a little bit special.. #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/D5ylttS33N
— Dakota Kai イーヴィー (@DakotaKai_WWE) July 14, 2017
Don't sleep on me, bet on me #StayWoke #MaeYoungClassic #wwe
— Mia Yim (@MiaYim) July 14, 2017
For many it was only a dream...
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 13, 2017
...today we make it a reality. #MaeYoungClassic @WWE pic.twitter.com/7EKcxDLkTN
Also, so many of my lady buds are wrestling in the Mae Young Classic! I'm very happy for them.
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) July 14, 2017
Divas of Doom sighting! Look out all you other ladies! #MaeYoungClassic @TheBethPhoenix @NatbyNature pic.twitter.com/Vc6j9ZuITn
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) July 14, 2017
Tonight was for 16 year old Rachael. Tonight was special. #MaeYoungClassic https://t.co/ldPJ8RBz3I
— Rachael Ellering (@RachaelEllering) July 14, 2017
Omg!! Thank you so much @RondaRousey for the pic! It was amazing meeting you!!! pic.twitter.com/3sWrRaayPE
— Izzy (@ItsIzzyMania) July 13, 2017
@TripleH Thank you so much for the pic! I promise to work hard to make it into the women's tournament when I'm older! pic.twitter.com/tnAf9du6tF
— Izzy (@ItsIzzyMania) July 12, 2017
Good luck to all the deserving individuals who are doing big things.
— Sienna the Savage (@Sienna) July 13, 2017
To all the rest, I hope you show your true colors & bury yourselves.
This is so cute <3
Mae. Young. Classic.
— KASSIUS (KASH-US) (@KassiusOhno) July 14, 2017
Wow. Just wow. My heart swelled w/ pride & my eyes welled w/ tears. On more than one occasion
Go get 'em ladies~!
HELLO CANDICE WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR-EVER.
Hello WWE Universe! ☺️#MaeYoungClasic https://t.co/UmhcXAYp5q
— Candice LeRae (@CandiceLeRae) July 14, 2017
Today was a good day. 10 year old me would be very proud. #WWE #MaeYoungClassic #ToniTime pic.twitter.com/LkuN2BttmQ
— Toni Storm トニー・ストーム (@tonistorm_) July 14, 2017
Someone retweeted this and it found its way onto my timeline. Nothing really to do with the actual tournament happenings.
⚓ Awesome Dancing Pirate Princess @KairiSaneWWE ⚓ Kairi got some killer dance moves #DivingElbow #MaeYoungClassic #WWE #WWENXT #WWEKaiiri pic.twitter.com/s3JrHBiIoz
— Kairi Sane ⚓ Fans (@KairiSaneFans) July 13, 2017