Before the match, Beth Phoenix, Alundra Blayze and Mauro Ranallo were shown before Renee Young sent us to Jim Ross and Lita on commentary. Kairi Sane is shown walking backstage and then Baszler is shown with Ronda Rousey and Jessamyn Duke. The Rock’s mother and daughter were shown ringside, along with several of the competitors in the Mae Young Classic tournament in the crowd.
Mae Young Classic Finals: Kairi Sane vs Shayna Baszler
Who will be the winner of the inaugural #MaeYoungClassic? Find out RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! @KairiSaneWWE @QoSBaszler pic.twitter.com/wwaNhFBWdl
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) September 13, 2017
Sane and Baszler lock up to start off the match. Fans in attendance are behind both Superstars and dueling chants break out in the crowd. Baszler took control of the match early and wrestled Sane to the mat. Baszler connected with a kick to Sane’s face that knocked her out of the ring. Baszler attacked Sane as she tried to get back into the ring and went for a cover but Sane kicked out at two.
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
Baszler focused her attack on Sane’s arm. Baszler went for a Gutwrench Suplex but Sane blocked and it rolled her up for a two count. Baszler once again took control but Sane battled back. Sane the screamed in Shayna’s face but Baszler responded by connecting with a running knee to Kairi’s face.
Sane hit Baszler with a Spear for a two count. Sane followed it up with a Dropkick and a couple of stomps to Baszler’s ribs. Shayna battled back as Rousey was shown watching the bout in the crowd. Baszler charged at Sane in the corner but Kairi got out of the way and Shayna landed face-first on the turnbuckle. Sane dropped Shayna with a kick but Baszler once again took control.
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
Baszler went for a Superplex but Sane blocked it. The two Superstars traded punches on the top turnbuckle. Sane knocked Baszler down and connected with a Double Stomp for a two cont. Sane remained on the attack and connected with a running forearm to Baszler in the corner. Sane then climbed to the top rope and hit the Insane Elbow Drop for the victory.
BEAUTIFUL!
With a picture perfect #DivingElbowDrop, @KairiSaneWWE defeats @QoSBaszler to become the inaugural #MaeYoungClassic winner! pic.twitter.com/hSI0OHI3pF
— WWE (@WWE) September 13, 2017
Winner of the Mae Young Classic: Kairi Sane
After the match, Sane and Baszler hugged as the crowd cheered.
THIS is what the #MaeYoungClassic is all about!
@KairiSaneWWE @QoSBaszler @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/c5HvZi90Ig
— Mae Young Classic (@MaeYoungClassic) September 13, 2017
Baszler raised Sane’s arm. Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Sara Amato then joined Sane and Baszler in the ring. Sane was presented with the trophy and a rose. Triple H raised Sane’s arm as Baszler exited the ring. Sane then posed in the corner as the tournament went off the air.
Congratulations, @KairiSaneWWE!!!#YouDeserveIt #MaeYoungClassic pic.twitter.com/GAFTJALgfc
— 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
