10 Things We Learned From WWE's Mae Young Classic First Round
10. Serena Deeb Has Still Got It
Serena Deeb returned to a WWE ring for the first time in seven years on the Mae Young Classic's inaugural episode, defeating Vanessa Borne in just over six minutes. It wasn't one of the round's most eye-catching bouts, but it was an enjoyable clash regardless, with Deeb doing the bulk of the heavy lifting.
The former Straight Edge Society member did extremely well to guide the inexperienced Borne (whose career only encompasses 25 matches) through the contest. Her veteran savvy shone throughout, and while Vanessa demonstrated good confidence, she was a clear step or two behind her opponent. Nonetheless, Serena did everything in her power to enhance Borne despite the loss, and she did a good job.
Deeb only wrestled a handful of matches during her previous run with the company, but she definitely hasn't lost a step. This was her first bout in two years, and at just 31 years old, there's clear potential for another WWE spell. It'll be interesting to see how she fares against a more experienced opponent in Piper Niven during the secound round, but Serena clearly still has something to offer.