Mae Young Classic 2018 - get to know all 32 competitors! (Beware, #32 is a spoiler)

#2 Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley will compete for the second time

Rhea Ripley was the youngest competitor involved in last year's competition. The 5-foot-7 powerhouse slammed her way into the second round of the competition when she defeated Miranda Salinas with a full-nelson slam before falling to New Zealand’s Dakota Kai, also currently signed to NXT, in a closely fought match.

According to WWE, Ripley, who competed in Japan before joining NXT, is considered one of the strongest women in the WWE PC weight room and her strong striking ability can be traced back to her soccer playing background, a similarity she shares with one Nikki Bella.

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#3 Kacy Catanzaro

Kacy Catanzaro found fame on American Ninja Warrior

Kacy Catanzaro may be the biggest name in terms of grabbing a mainstream audience, having gained notoriety from competing on American Ninja Warrior and twice being listed on Sports Illustrated’s “Fittest 50” list of the world’s best female athletes. Catanzaro has only recently signed with WWE and is relatively inexperienced, but has been praised for her incredible athleticism.

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#4 Jinny

Jinny is one to watch!

Jinny is one of the most unique stars in the tournament, and that's saying something! The Londoner wrestled in a WWE ring for the first time at the 2017 WrestleMania Axxess just three years into her career. Now, as the reigning women’s champion of the UK-based PROGRESS Wrestling, she'll return. Jinny also holds the distinction of being the first female graduate of PROGRESS’s wrestling school.

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#5 Io Shirai

Io Shirai will compete as a WWE Superstar

This is one that will definitely excite the hardcore fans, though, is one of WWE's newest signings - Io Shirai. WWE unveiled Shirai as their new recruit at a Live Event in Tokyo to a rousing reception as she's one of the most decorated wrestlers in the modern history of Japan.

The Genius of the Sky has captured countless titles in her home country and was named the top women’s wrestler for the past three years by national newspaper Tokyo Sports.