All 32 Wrestlers In WWE's Mae Young Classic - Ranked

4. Shayna Baszler

Candice LeRae, Shayna Baszler
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No matter where I placed Baszler on this list, the chances are that a sizeable amount of readers would have disagreed. Her success in the tournament has caused quite a stir online, with many fans bemoaning the emerging dominance of MMA athletes - especially with her Four Horsewomen pals mugging for the camera after each of her victories.

Despite this, I regard Shayna's booking as a mini-masterstroke. One of the tournament's most physically imposing competitors, her rear naked choke was built as the move to fear. She put away all four of her opponents with the submission, choking out fan favourite Candice LeRae long after the ring bell had sounded for extra heel heat.

Ultimately, there'll be a lot of backlash if she goes on to defeat Kairi Sane in the final - criticism I'll find it hard to disagree with - but as the villain of the piece, Baeszler has been an unquestionable tournament highlight.

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Highly overrated 23 year old from the North East of England. Hanging off of your gangster car.