Predicting the Results of this week's Mae Young Classic matches

We will see the likes of Deonna Purrazzo, Priscilla Kelly, Kacy Catanzaro, Reina Gonzales, Zeuxis, Aerial Monroe, Ashley Rayne, & Mercedes Martinez compete this week on the Mae Young Classic. Deonna Purrazzo will face Priscilla Kelly, Kacy Catanzaro will face Reina Gonzales, Aerial Monroe will face Zeuxis, & Ashley Rayne will face Mercedes Martinez in first-round matches tonight.

Zeuxis will probably face Aerial Monroe in the first match of the night. Kacy Catanzaro will probably face Reina Gonzales in the second match of the night. Deonna Purrazzo will probably face Priscilla Kelly in the third match of the night. Ashley Rayne will probably face Mercedes Martinez in the main event of the night.

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Aerial Monroe vs Zeuxis

One of the 2 luchadors in the tournament will compete tonight.

The 'Big Swole' Aerial Monroe will face luchador Zeuxis in the Mae Young Classic. Aerial Monroe will try to use her striking style to slow down Zeuxis and her lucha libre style. Zeuxis will hope to use her Avalanche Spanish Fly to defeat Aerial Monroe who uses the Ripcord Forearm Strike known as Dirty Dancing as a finishing move.

The Case for Aerial Monroe: Aerial Monroe is a former air force veteran. WWE loves to push people that served in the army (like John Cena). She also seems like a heel and WWE may want a heel to face Io Shirai (if she beats Xia Brookside) in the round of 16.

The Case for Zeuxis: Zeuxis is a luchador which makes her unique. The tournament's other luchador, Zatara was eliminated by Tegan Nox, and WWE will probably want a luchador to win at least one match in the tournament. Zeuxis's finishing move is also an Avalanche Spanish Fly so WWE will probably want her to use such an impressive move in the tournament at least once.

Final Prediction: Zeuxis defeats Aerial Monroe via pinfall with an Avalanche Spanish Fly.

Kacy Catanzaro vs Reina Gonzales

A former American Ninja Warrior participant will be in action this Wednesday.

A trailblazer in Kacy Catanzaro will be in action against Reina Gonzales (who competed in the first Mae Young Classic). Reina Gonzales will hope to use her power to counter Kacy Catanzaro's high-flying skills.

The Case for Kacy Catanzaro: Kacy Catanzaro was the first woman to ever qualify for the American Ninja Warrior finals in 2013. WWE will definitely want to push her just because of that. She also is a new WWE signee and WWE probably wants to give her a big opportunity to shine (Reina Gonzales had an opportunity last year).

The Case for Reina Gonzales: Reina Gonzales didn't make it past the first round last year and WWE may want to give her a second opportunity. Kacy Catanzaro may also be like Xia Li last year and be the rookie that looks good but loses in the first round.

Final Prediction: Kacy Catanzaro defeats Rhea Ripley with whatever her new finisher is.

Deonna Purrazzo vs Priscilla Kelly

The Fujiwara Armbar specialist will be in action this week.

'The Virtuosa' Deonna Purrazzo will face off with Priscilla Kelly this Wednesday. Priscilla Kelly will try to use her brawling style to stop Deonna Purrazzo and her technical style. Deonna Purrazzo will hope to submit Priscilla Kelly with her trademark Fujiwara Armbar.

The Case for Deonna Purrazzo: Deonna Purrazzo is one of WWE's newest signees and WWE will probably want to showcase her throughout the tournament. She is set to a big part of NXT and will likely be given the opportunity to shine throughout this tournament. It is always rumored that Triple H is a big fan of Purrazzo so that will probably work to her benefit as well. Priscilla Kelly also isn't signed to WWE which gives Purrazzo another advantage.

The Case for Priscilla Kelly: Priscilla Kelly is a heel and WWE may want a heel to work with Xia Li in the second round.

Final Prediction: Deonna Purrazzo defeats Priscilla Kelly via submission with the Fujiwara Armbar.

Ashley Rayne vs Mercedes Martinez

These 2 independent wrestling icons will face off this Wednesday.

The 'Queen Bee of Sports Entertainment' Ashley Rayne will face off with Mae Young Classic semifinalist Mercedes Martinez. Mercedes Martinez will try to use her power to stop Ashley Rayne's hybrid style. Mercedes Martinez will hope to use her Fisherman Buster to defeat Ashley Rayne.

The Case for Ashley Rayne: Ashley Rayne is a big name in wrestling and WWE may want to use her credibility throughout the tournament. Mercedes Martinez got to go all the way to the semifinals before being eliminated, so she has already has gotten a big opportunity.

The Case for Mercedes Martinez: It is more likely that Mercedes Martinez will sign with WWE than Ashley Rayne will, so it makes more sense for Martinez to get the win. Mercedes Martinez also has credibility because she competed in last year's Mae Young Classic so WWE may want to put over a signed competitor. Mercedes Martinez vs Meiko Satomura is also a dream match and WWE may want to have that match in the round of 16.

Final Prediction: Mercedes Martinez defeats Ashley Rayne via pinfall with the Fisherman Buster.