Grading Mae Young Classic (9/26/18)

Io Shirai vs Xia Brookside

Io Shirai & Xia Brookside both made their debuts

Result: Io Shirai defeated Xia Brookside via pinfall with a Diving Moonsault.

Grade: B-

Analysis: This match was a little too short. In fact, this match was pretty much a squash match. Xia Brookside did not get enough offense in and really looked to be inferior to Io Shirai. However, I have no doubt that Xia Brookside will not be able to move on from this tough. Io Shirai, on the other hand, looked great.

She really showcased her submission based and high flying offense and will certainly go far in this tournament. It was a shame that this match was too short because these two certainly have the potential to steal the show.