Six Standouts From the Mae Young Classic
By Sarah Hirsch
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Bianca Belair
Bianca Belair commands attention and she certainly got that at the Classic. Belair’s athletic ability is reminiscent to Naomi thanks to her background in track and field plus Crossfit. But what really stands out for Belair is that long braid that is her staple.
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Using the long braid to Belair’s advantage is certainly unique for women’s wrestling in general. It struck as an ode to the old school when her vignette for the Classic was shown. Things such as using the braid to whip her opponents aren’t seen as much anymore, so it makes that special for Belair. It is a great advantage for Belair’s arsenal. Her version of the spear isn’t that bad either; fans saw her great execution of it at the Classic.
Belair has no prior wrestling experience and is signed to the NXT brand. It doesn’t matter where they start, but it’s the hard work and time they put in that will determine their success. Belair may be solely off the WWE platform, but in terms of her character and ability, she has potential to be a big success in the NXT Women’s Division.