Mae Young Classic 2018: Predicting the path of every participant

#9 Priscilla Kelly

Priscilla Kelly Mae Young Classic — "Hell's favorite harlot."

At 21 years old, Priscilla Kelly is one of the youngest competitors in the tournament, and she might be on the company's radar for her youth and unique character. All the same, with no contract, reportedly signed at the moment, one thinks it will be likelier that someone else will be chosen to advance into the second round over her. Depending on her performance, though, she might have more matches to come in WWE yet. She might well be offered a contract.

#10 Hiroyo Matsumoto

Hiroyo Matsumoto Mae Young Classic — Lady Destroyer!

Also known as "Lady Godzilla" in Japan, she has over a decade of experience and is known for her power. This would perfectly position her to put over a babyface like Xia Brookside in the first round, getting the crowd invested in her success. With Matsumoto unlikely to be offered a contract, her role will be to make a top prospect look great.

#11 Aerial Monroe

Aerial Monroe Mae Young Classic — A strong first round entrant.

Aerial Monroe is an air force veteran who trained with current Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander. In fact, she's married to him, and one imagines that a contract offer might be coming her way. However, with a stacked tournament, I find it likelier that she'll go out in the first round against somebody like Kaitlyn or perhaps even Zeuxis.

Still, she'll be one to keep your eye on. This is one of those predictions that's harder for me to make.

#12 Allysin Kay

Allysin Kay Mae Young Classic — Another Impact veteran.

Another former Knockouts Champion, Allysin Kay seems likely to occupy a similar role as her counterpart Madison Rayne. With a signing unlikely, she'll be chosen to put a Performance Center prospect or future NXT regular over in the first round.