STAMFORD, Conn., June 21, 2018 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the Mae Young Classic 2018 will take place Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9 from Full Sail Live in Orlando with tickets available tomorrow at 10 AM ET via www.nxttickets.com.

The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will once again feature 32 of the top female competitors from 12 countries participating in a single-elimination tournament. The second annual event will stream exclusively on WWE Network later this summer.

“We are thrilled to once again present the Mae Young Classic and provide a global showcase for 32 of the top female talent from around the world,” said Paul “Triple H^®” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “Last year’s event was a significant milestone in WWE’s Women’s Evolution, and I am confident this year’s event will break even more barriers.”

Additional information on the Mae Young Classic 2018 will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on the life and legacy of WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, please visit http://www.wwe.com/superstars/maeyoung.