The semifinals of the second annual WWE Mae Young Classic just wrapped up. We’ve got the WWE Mae Young Classic results, as well as our overall thoughts on the show, for you to check out below. Let us know what you thought about episode eight of the WWE Mae Young Classic by tweeting us, @TheRumbleRamble.
Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura
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Looks like it’s officially #ToniTime! @tonistorm_ #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/MEWPGxvoth
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 25, 2018
This match was a power struggle right from the start – Storm and Satomura each attempted to bring their opponent down quickly, but when holds didn’t work, things got a little more physical. These women were perfectly evenly matched, meeting each other at every turn, neither able to overcome the other, despite their best efforts. After several near falls with both Meiko and Toni kicking out of each other’s finishers, Toni Storm narrowly secured the victory with a Storm Zero. This was, without a doubt, a must-see match. Seriously, go watch it. Right now.
Winner: Toni Storm
Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley
.@shirai_io appreciation tweet. #WWEMYC pic.twitter.com/EqFns6t30O
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 25, 2018
Ripley wasted no time in sending a message to Io Shirai, first declining a pre-match handshake, then ragdolling Shirai across the ring the moment the match began. Ripley had the clear size advantage and absolutely decimated Shirai for much of the action. Even with a few big spots, including a dive to the floor, Shirai struggled to shift the momentum in her favor. In a final burst of determination, Io Shirai hit Rhea Ripley with a moonsault and moved on to join Toni Storm in the final round of the Mae Young Classic.
Winner: Io Shirai
